Paper Folding Photography Shack Guide
Paper Folding Projects For Beginners
By Sylvia Adolvana
Today, as well as thousands of years ago, origami techniques
involve making geometric folds to create certain shapes
or figures out of sheets of paper. As is tradition,
it is crucial that this is done without cutting or gluing
anything together.
The crane is a widely popular and well known example
of a traditional Japanese, paper folding piece. Today,
this art form is typically used in two instances. It
is a fun hobby or craft for people who enjoy indulging
their creative sides, yet serious artists also develop
amazing pieces of art work.
In the 16th century, France and Spain discovered the
beauty and wonder of paper folding and began practicing
it with great enthusiasm. The people of Spain used it
to fold baptismal certificate documents in the form
of little birds called pajaritas.
Cocotte In France
In a similar fashion, the people of France folded documents
into forms called cocotte. It is common in today’s society
for kids to have at least a rudimentary knowledge of
this art form.
The simpler forms are great for keeping children entertained,
although the more complex forms can be too advanced
for children. A ball or an airplane, for instance, are
a couple of the easiest pieces to create, thus making
them a good choice for children.
There are standard folds that help to create bases
that can be used for a multitude of origami projects.
When the base is constructed, then other folds are done
that will create the final shape of a piece.
Bringing Luck With A Crane
The crane is one of the most famous and traditional
shapes of Japanese paper folds because it is considered
to bring luck. One legend pertaining to the crane is
that if a person makes a thousand paper cranes, then
all of their desires will come true.
The children’s book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
by Eleanor Coerr is about a girl from Japan who develops
leukemia after the bombing of Hiroshima. She sets out
to make a thousand paper cranes in the hopes of bringing
good luck and curing herself of her illness. The crane
is also a peace symbol in Japan.
Start With Creating A Ball
A ball and an airplane are very easy paper folding
projects for beginners to learn how to make, and that
is why they are probably a good first experience. After
a person has learned the basic base folds, he or she
can then move on to create more difficult structures
and fascinating folds.
The crane and swan are medium-difficulty pieces that
are good projects for more experienced individuals or
those who are up for a challenge.
About the Author:
Sylvia Adolvana has written a number of articles on
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More Origami Ideas....
What are some of the most popular origami shapes?
To many people, the paper crane
is the first image that appears when origami is mentioned.
This is not surprising, considering the significance
that it holds with the Japanese culture. The crane is
considered a mystical creature in Japan, a symbol of
honor and loyalty.
The gift of a thousand paper
cranes is said to provide prosperity and good luck for
the recipient. Other popular shapes include paper hats,
boats and simple flowers due to their easy of construction.
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