Origami Photo GalleryTake a gander at some origami projects made by our
readers, workshop participants, and staff. To leave comments for the folders, click the link by their photo to go to their page. Toot your horn! If you've made something
from our
instructions, or anything you'd like to share, we'd love to see it and
show it off here. Submit
your photos or find
out more. COMING
SOON to this page: Origami submitted by Sara from Alexandria,
Egypt. See it now by clicking the YOUR Photos link at left, and
scroll down. Origami
Flowers from Around the World
Eight-Petaled Flower
Shabbir Bandukwala Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan To read the story behind this flower, click here.  Christmas Tree and More Gretchen F. Minneapolis, Minnesota This huge collection is carefully packed away every year to be enjoyed the following holiday season. To see all of the 20+ photos that were submitted, click here!  
Artist Francisco Valdés from
Santiago, Chile,
seems to have discovered origami only recently, but you wouldn't know
it by looking at the numerous advanced models he's been completing. Check out his fantastic collection of work on Francisco's page.
I made this swan for my boyfriend. Editor's note:
This is a type of modular origami known as "Golden Venture." Here
is its history, according to Wikipedia: "In 1993, a group of
Chinese refugees were detained on the ship Golden Venture and held in
American prison, where they began making elaborate models combining
traditional Chinese modular paperfolding (utilizing materials such as
magazine covers) with a form of papier-mâché (using toilet
tissue); these models were gifted to those aiding the refugees and sold
at charity fund raisers. Media coverage of the refugees helped
popularize traditional Chinese modular folding worldwide- which became
known as 'Golden Venture folding'." A Japanese-American friend of mine, named Kay, is also a
fan of this type of origami. I had an opportunity to photograph
two of Kay's creations - another swan and an owl, together with the one
made by Ornnapas:
Here's a close-up showing how the individual pieces fit together.
Or, create
your own page.
Kusudama Flower "i had an old falling-apart book and, rather than throw
it out, i thought it should do something useful with it." Read more about kusudama on Cindy's
page.  Origami Artistryby Pete Smith Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Pete says this intricate T-Rex skeleton "took 30 pieces of paper and countless hours."  See more of this talented artist's work on Pete's page.
by Mrs. Schmale's 18 students and their teacher each made a puppy and a
kitty. Click
to learn more about our workshops
 Inner Gift Boxesby Sue Mosher Arlington, Virginia As part of a retreat on leadership, I made a box for each person and filled it with glass "jewels" to help embody their personal gifts, the prized qualities that they might want in turn to give back to their group. My hope is that, when they glance at these boxes in their homes and offices, they'll be reminded of how special they are and how each inner gift comes with the authority and obligation to use it well. Read more on Sue's page Make a box!  Jumbo
GoldfishThe big fish was made from a large sheet of textured paper from a speciality artist-supply store, where I also purchased the paints. For comparison, the small fish is made from a standard 6-inch piece of paper. Folding this fish is fun and easy. Make one!  One-of-a-Kind
Wedding CardTwo cranes kiss over a basic heart. The cranes are made of an exquisitely beautiful gold-flecked paper. The background is a sparkly piece of scrapbook cardstock glued onto a blank card.
We loved your workshop! The next day, my mom and
I made 24 hearts for my teacher and class. I also showed my classmates
how to make them at my school's Valentine's Day party.  Valentine
Hearts and Cardsby participants in the Curative Memory Program. This was our second workshop with the group (see next entry for info). The 12 participants each made a large heart and at least one card. The large heart was made from a 12x6 inch piece of scrapbook paper and mounted on a simple stand made from a scrap of cardstock. The ones on the cards are from an 8x4 inch piece of scrapbook paper. Click for heart folding instructions.  Candy
Dish Boxesby participants in the Curative Memory Program, Waukesha, Wisconsin. The program provides support for individuals newly diagnosed with cognitive issues. Our senior origamist, Barbara Boxster, volunteers one day week at the program. Realizing it's excellent brain exercise, Barb taught the group to make these boxes. Click for folding instructions.  Projects by Advanced ClassMenomonee Falls, WI Public Library The librarian brought in a stack of books and materials. We chose our own projects. We helped each other and got great new ideas. F U N!   Vase of Lilies by Barb H.   Rainbow of Cranes with Beads and Crane Chandelier by Charline Samsel
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