ORIGAMI - THE SQUARE PAPER ART...

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As wonderful a discovery as paper is, Origami also boasts of being a wonderful art straight out of paper. All it requires is a square sheet of paper and voila, a stunning art form is created.  All of us have definitely made airplanes and boats as children. Imagine the creativity it brings galore with other similar Origami designs like flowers, animals, birds and what not; the imagination is immense.

Origami is great for decoration and is a great source of leisure activity for relaxation. Besides, it is  a great tool for for hand-eye coordination, making it an amazing activity for kids.

I recently tried my amateur hands at playing with it and decided to share it with you. I believe you would love to know what to expect and if you are already a subject matter expert, the conversation will get even more interesting. 


                                 Mari Ono's Origami Book

Here we are using Origami papers from '15 step-by-step projects to make, plus techniques - Mari Ono'.


Let us dive in and create some cool bird Origami designs:  

1. The Initial Excitement:

It is exciting to make your first design after a few failures. It gives a sense of achievement when you are able to understand the instructions and give them a shape.


                                 Nestling - Looks ok.


2. Some Difficulty:

Instructions of some designs are hard to understand because of minute details and folding patterns. It appears,  practicing several times with patience should be enough to get on track.


                                 Parrot - Did not come out great

3. Fine Creasing:

While folding, taking note of the crease is crucial. The finer the crease, the better the impression on paper and ultimately, the smoother and clearer the design looks.


4. The Bigger Picture:


                                 Peacock - Looks crumpled

It takes a lot of effort for a first-timer to imagine the final outcome. To make your brain imagine the bigger picture on a flat sheet of paper is definitely work of a genius. However, with time everyone can learn.


 5. What to do with it:

Decoration is the coolest aspect of Origami. Making a bunch of designs and using them to decorate your house is a pretty cool idea. They look good hanging by the window, forming a curve at the main door or simply sitting at your study table. 

Many people study this art to build structures which have other uses like making concise forms of huge objects. If  learnt well, it opens up perception to analyze intricate working of minuscule life forms to objects in space.

Teaching this art to kids is another great aspect.

The link from GreatBigStory will introduce you to how a NASA Physicist Robert Lang used his acumen and Origami talent into developing things like safe car airbags and space telescope. His story is awe-inspiring.

Great Big Story - Origamist and Physicist Robert Lang


Whichever activity it is, consistency is the mantra. Likewise, learning this fine art also requires continuity to become an adept at it.

 Begin! Cut! Fold! Create! Smile!






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