ORIGAMI The ancient art of Japanese paperfolding The
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ORIGAMI The ancient art of Japanese paper-folding
The purpose of origami is to… create representational figures… using a series of fold and crease patterns…. with only one piece of paper, usually square.
Origami Objectives We will • define “origami” • State four facts about the history of origami • Demonstrate the four basic fold patterns of origami
History of Origami Ø The word “origami” is taken from the word “ori, ” meaning to fold, and “kami” meaning paper Ø Japanese origami began sometime after Chinese Buddhist monks brought paper to Japan during the 6 th century Ø Origami was first used in Japan only during religious ceremonies Ø Origami was traditionally passed down through generations but there were no written instructions until the late 1700’s
An Origami Timeline Ø 100 A. D. Paper-making originates in China Ø 600 A. D. Paper-making spreads to Japan Ø 800 A. D. Origami is introduced to the West Ø 1797 A. D. First known origami publication Ø 1900 A. D. Origami spreads to the U. S. Ø 1950 A. D. Standard origami diagrams are developed
Origami figures have been used. . . • to decorate wine bottles at 7 th century Japanese wedding ceremonies • as a standard kindergarten craft in Germany since the 1830’s • for centuries to exchange between Samurai warriors as good luck wishes • to represent the world peace movement in the 1960’s
The Legend of the 1000 Cranes Any individual who creates 1000 paper cranes will have his or heart’s desire come true!
Basic Origami Folds • Mountain Fold • Valley Fold • Diagonal Fold • Kite Fold
The Mountain Fold your paper in half lengthwise and backwards from the top down.
The Valley Fold your paper in half lengthwise and upwards from the bottom up.
Mountain Fold Valley Fold
The Diagonal Fold Bring opposite corners of your square together and crease diagonally in the center.
The Kite Fold Step One: With Your paper in front of you like a diamond, diagonal fold from side to side, crease, then unfold.
Step Two: Bring the left and right bottom sides of the paper to the center crease. Crease well…. Voila!
