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Origami
 
basic information

Origami is the art of folding paper. Glue or scissors are usually not used.

One of the most popular folding objects is the crane. It is said that 1000 cranes make a wish come true. 1000 cranes are given to sick people in order to wish them a fast recovery. The folded crane is also a symbol for peace. In the peace parks of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, large numbers of folded cranes are laid down besides the monuments that remember the atomic bombs.

Other popular folding objects are flowers, balloons, gold fish, frogs, swans, and many more.

Thousands of cranes in Hiroshima

Any advice or questions? Voice them in the forum!

english links

paperfolding.com
Information and many origami links.
origami.com
Lots of origami resources.

product links

Complete Origami

Large Origami Paper

Complete Origami
Book by Eric Kenneway
Easy Origami
Book by John Montroll
Advanced Origami
Book by Didier Boursin
Dollar Bill Animals in Origami
Book by John Montroll
Pokemon Origami
Book by Ryoko Nishida
Folding Paper for Origami
Folding Paper by Charles E Tuttle
Large Origami Paper
Animal Prints Origami Paper
Folding Paper by Dover Publications

 

 
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