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Origami the Japanese art of paper folding
Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, encompasses a wide variety of types and styles, each with distinct techniques, purposes, and complexity levels.
Below is a comprehensive list of the main types of origami, based on established categories and practices in the field:
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- Traditional Origami
- Classic origami using a single square sheet of paper, typically without cuts or glue.
- Examples: Crane, Frog, Paper Boat, Lotus Flower.
- Focuses on simple, elegant folds with cultural or symbolic significance, often from Japanese origins.
- Modular Origami (Unit Origami)
- Involves folding multiple identical units that are assembled into a larger, often geometric structure.
- Examples: Kusudama (decorative balls), Sonobe Cube, Stellated Polyhedra.
- Emphasizes symmetry and repetition, often used for decorative purposes.
- Action Origami
- Origami designed to move or perform an action when manipulated.
- Examples: Flapping Bird, Jumping Frog, Paper Popper.
- Incorporates dynamic folds that allow motion, appealing for interactive models.
- Wet-Folding Origami
- Uses damp paper to create softer, more organic shapes with smooth curves.
- Examples: Realistic animals like elephants or deer.
- Popularized by Akira Yoshizawa, ideal for sculptural, lifelike models.
- Complex Origami
- Highly intricate designs requiring advanced folding techniques and many steps.
- Examples: Satoshi Kamiya’s Ryujin (dragon), Robert Lang’s detailed insects.
- Often uses mathematical principles and appeals to advanced folders.
- Kirigami
- A variation of origami that incorporates cutting along with folding.
- Examples: Pop-up cards, snowflakes, silhouette designs.
- Common in decorative crafts, though debated as “true” origami due to cutting.
- Pureland Origami
- Simplified origami using only mountain and valley folds, designed for accessibility.
- Examples: Simple house, basic animals.
- Developed by John Smith to make origami easier for beginners or those with limited dexterity.
- Tessellation Origami
- Creates repeating geometric patterns by folding a single sheet into a grid-like structure.
- Examples: Miura Fold, Waterbomb Tessellation.
- Often inspired by mathematical concepts, used for both art and practical applications like foldable solar panels.
- Corrugation Origami
- Features repetitive, wave-like folds to create textured, three-dimensional surfaces.
- Examples: Curved architectural models, abstract sculptures.
- Focuses on aesthetic and structural experimentation.
- Strip Folding (Paper Weaving)
- Uses strips of paper woven or folded together to form designs.
- Examples: Lucky Stars, woven baskets.
- Combines folding with interlocking techniques.
- Golden Venture Origami (3D Origami)
- Uses many small triangular units folded from rectangular paper, assembled into large 3D models.
- Examples: Swans, pineapples, vases.
- Popular in Chinese origami traditions, often vibrant and modular.
- Origami Quilting
- Combines origami with fabric or paper to mimic quilt-like patterns.
- Examples: Folded patchwork designs, decorative wall hangings.
- Blends textile art with origami techniques.
- Miniature Origami
- Tiny, highly detailed models folded with precision, often using tweezers.
- Examples: Micro cranes, tiny animals.
- Challenges dexterity and patience, popular among advanced folders.
- Practical Origami
- Functional designs for everyday use.
- Examples: Boxes, envelopes, bookmarks.
- Emphasizes utility alongside aesthetic folding.
- Crease Pattern Origami
- Advanced technique where a diagram of creases is provided, and the folder collapses the paper into the final shape.
- Examples: Complex insects, abstract forms.
- Requires understanding of origami geometry and often used by experts.
- Representational Origami
- Focuses on creating recognizable figures, often animals or objects.
- Examples: Elephant, fish, samurai helmet.
- Balances realism with the limitations of paper folding.
- Abstract Origami
- Non-representational designs focusing on form, shape, and artistic expression.
- Examples: Geometric sculptures, experimental folds.
- Prioritizes creativity over recognizable figures.
- Origami Architecture
- Mimics architectural structures through precise folding.
- Examples: Pop-up buildings, bridges.
- Often overlaps with kirigami for pop-up effects.
- Money Origami (Dollar Bill Origami)
- Uses paper currency instead of standard origami paper to create models.
- Examples: Dollar bill heart, shirt, or ring.
- Popular for gifts or novelty creations.
- Origami for Education (Mathematical Origami)
- Used to teach geometry, symmetry, and mathematical concepts through folding.
- Examples: Platonic solids, Miura fold.
- Applied in classrooms and STEM education.
- 11 Levels of Origami: Easy to Complex | WIRED – This video breaks down origami by difficulty levels, showcasing various types from simple traditional models to advanced complex designs.
- 10 Easy but Cool Origami Action Models – A tutorial on action origami, featuring interactive models that move, ideal for beginners interested in dynamic types.
- Basic Origami Folds and Bases – Covers foundational folds and bases that form the building blocks for many origami types, including traditional and representational styles.
- Origami Heart with 4 different types | Easy for Beginner – Demonstrates four variations of origami hearts, highlighting simple representational origami suitable for newcomers.
- 4 Types of Easy Origami Models , How to make Easy Origami Models – An overview and tutorial of four easy origami types, focusing on beginner-friendly practical and action models.
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