How to Make an Origami Flapping Bird - Rob's World

Origami Expresses Individuality Origami, considered the Japanese art of paper folding has long been and continues to be a fun and educational activity. There are different levels of origami from very basic to extremely complex. Little did you know that when you were making a paper airplane as a child, you were doing an origami project. 

Open the paper and you have the Lattice. It is 16 equal sized squares used to make boxes, houses and simple animal bodies. The Shawl - Make a diagonal fold down the middle of a square piece of paper making sure your edges and corners lay on top of each other. If you need a second diagonal fold open the sheet of paper completely before starting the second fold to get a more exact line. 

If the ingredients were all thrown into the baking pan without first of all being mixed, the result would be a mess not a cake. The same idea works with origami. If steps are skipped the results would be less than expected. Origami is good for kids and their self-esteem. Kids are easily intimidated by other kids. 

Everyone has different taste and opinions as to what is nice. 10. Children and abstract forms don't always mix well. If it helps to let them color or paint faces on their animals - let them! Some tips for beginners - pick a well lighted relaxing area to work in, start with simple figures and work your way up (some figures will have both simple and advanced instructions for the same animal). 

If really interested in learning about this activity, an individual has ample opportunity if using the Internet. This resource can also put people in touch with origami information in the community. There are many towns and cities that host regular origami events which include competitions. Art shows are also great places to look for details and examples of origami compositions. 

This is great if that is what the individual wants and enjoys. When a person chooses origami as a hobby, they are choosing an activity with plenty of hidden benefits. Unknown to them perhaps, they are choosing to develop skills in awareness, concentration, patience and creativity. This is a great hobby for children to be involved it.