Видео

Learn to fold a simple origami seahorse. Origami designed by Michael G. LaFosse, Origamido, Inc.

Designed by Michae G. LaFosse

This "Origami Butterfly for Wendy Zeichner" was designed by Michael G. LaFosse to honor her many contributions to the world of origami. Wendy has been a great friend and a tireless and forward-thinking leader of OrigamiUSA besides being an effective international ambassador of the art. The elegant and dynamic lines of this design reflect her positive influence on the community. This project is ...

This "Origami Butterfly for Ruthanne Bessman" was dedicated in 2014 by Michael G. LaFosse to honor her many contributions to the world of origami, including "Origami by Children", many spectacular OrigamiUSA convention exhibitions, and OrigamiUSA's program of online classes, "Origami Connect". This project is folded from a single square of "duo" paper (front color different from the back). A st...

Origami "Orchid for Susie," designed by Michael G. LaFosse. This is part 1, which begins the lesson for folding his origami "Orchid for Susie." Folded from a single square, no cuts. Use a thin sheet of paper at least 10-inches square.

Origami "Orchid for Susie," designed by Michael G. LaFosse. This is part 2, which completes the lesson for folding his origami "Orchid for Susie." Folded from a single square, no cuts. Use a thin sheet of paper at least 10-inches square.

This short segment is a follow-up technical spotlight that demonstrates how to successfully perform the complex sink in my origami "Orchid for Susie." I taught this project at OrigamiUSA's first virtual origami convention, June 2020. The full diagrams for this origami orchid can be found in OrigamiUSA's "The Origami Collection" from the June 2020 OUSA convention. Origami "Orchid for Susie" desi...

Richard and I named my most recent paper airplane design, a long-distance glider, after our dear friend, Dr. Shigeo "Shig" Kondo, who celebrates his birthday in May. Shig and his wife, Kyoko Kondo, are longtime supporters of the international origami community. Kyoko volunteered for many years at Origami USA in New York as an interpreter for Japanese guests, among many other duties. She also ap...

Learn to fold this simple origami tulip plant by way of a delightful "story-gami"* (origami storytelling). There are two stories in this story-gami and they both involve our origami friends, "Lefty" and "Righty." They climb a mountain, share a sandwich, and fly some kites. But, they, too, go along for the kite flight! You will need a square of green paper for the plant and a same-size square, o...

Here is a simple, traditional origami sailboat that races across a table when you blow on it! It's a perfect project for beginners. Learn to fold it by way of a delightful "story-gami"* (origami storytelling). The story is about two friends, "Lefty" and "Righty," who climb a mountain together, but a mudslide interrupts their fun. Days later, they climb the mountain again and are able to enjoy a...

Learn to fold this simple origami jumping frog by way of a delightful "story-gami"* (origami storytelling). This is a story-gami about two frogs, Freddie and Frederica, who get together and build a rocket ship! How far do they get? Fold along with the story to find out. You will need a square of paper. Smaller squares of stiff paper work best. Jumping frog designed by Michael G. LaFosse Origina...

Learn to fold this simple origami skull by way of a delightful "story-gami"* (origami storytelling). This story-gami includes a stormy night, a ghoul in a castle, and a shipwreck caused by lightning! Are there any survivors? And what about that skull? Learn how it all plays out. You will need a square of paper colored differently on each side. Black on one side and white on the other is ideal, ...

Here is a simple, traditional origami duck that races across a table when you blow on it! It's a perfect project for beginners. Learn to fold it by way of a delightful "story-gami"* (origami storytelling). The story is about a walk around a lake, enjoying an ice cream cone, flying a kite, and watching sailboats. The kite is damaged by strong winds, but it was put to good use after all. Find out...

Learn to fold this simple origami owl by way of a delightful "story-gami"* (origami storytelling). This story-gami is about a pirate named Captain Cabochon, who sleeps all day and works at night. He would have loved to own a parrot, as most pirates are wont to do, but parrots sleep at night! By the end of the story, the Captain befriends an owl instead. Learn about the Captain's adventures and ...

An Origami Penguin Story! Original Story-gami by Michael G. LaFosse.

Origami Dollar Piglet / Piggy Bank

Origami Money Folding: Tips, Tools, & Techniques!

Origami Tulip Leaf Base

Origami Dollar Llama

Origami Samurai Helmet - from a single square, no cuts.

Traditional Japanese Origami Daylily

Origami Ginkgo Leaf

"DisGo" the Origami Penguin: a Reverse-Folding Tutorial

An Origami Butterfly for the Ohio Paper Folders

Origami Maple Seed from Square Paper

An Origami Butterfly for Delrosa Marshall

Origami Paper Airplane for Dads - Father's Day 2018

Simple Origami Maple Seed