Origami: warplane

Teachers around the world have used origami to teach different concepts in chemistry, physics and architecture as well as math. Origami construction is defined as the folding of paper using the raw edges, points of the paper and any creases or points subsequently created by those folds. The folded paper is seen as both an art piece and a geometric form. 

Having the perfect paper for origami is the same as having the perfect canvass for a painting. Without it, the individual cannot be certain of success. Who ever knew that folding paper could be so complicated? For those interested in origami, it isn't complicated but challenging. If setting out to create something, the perfect paper is necessary. 

To insure an origami composition turns out right, no step can be left out. It's a series of folding steps that produce the suggested result. There are plenty of people who are fascinated with the art of origami. In some cultures, particularly Japan, the art of origami is very significant. Young children learn origami and whether done simply as a pass-time or as a career, there are many people who do these activities on a daily basis. 

The Book - fold a piece of paper (rectangular or square) down the middle vertically making certain the opposite edges line up one on top of the other. For many origami figures you will need to add another book figure - open the paper and make another fold across the middle horizontally again, making sure the edges lie one on top of the other. 

If the third step is taken before the first, it's unlikely the outcome will be favorable. Let's use baking a cake for example. First of all the ingredients need to go in the bowl, then they need to be mixed adequately and then put in a pan to bake. 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. 

Origami takes time which makes this activity a great pass-time for children. It keeps their minds and hands occupied. Origami can be very basic such as the simple folds required for a paper airplane. However this activity, when used as an art can become very complex. As people are become interested in origami, they begin to look for more challenging projects, those that demand plenty of thought, creativity and imagination.