Origami
All 44 folds
The whole library, laid out by category. Every model has a final-form preview; verified physical guides also include their real step sequence and paper choices.
Animals
13 folds
Butterfly
ChangeMedium11 steps8 min
Kirigami · Physical
A four-wing Kirigami butterfly made by folding the sheet, cutting only the selected stacked layers, shaping the tabs and opening it symmetrically.
Fold thisTurtle
Slow DownMedium10 steps7 min
Origami · Physical
A low, solid shape that asks you to work slowly and evenly.
Preview modelRabbit
PlayfulnessMedium10 steps7 min
Origami · Physical
Long ears and a rounded back — a fold with a bit of humour in it.
Preview modelFox
CuriosityEasy6 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
A sharp-eared head folded from a single triangle.
Preview modelCat
CompanyEasy6 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
Ears, cheeks and a small pointed chin. Four folds and it appears.
Preview modelDog
LoyaltyEasy6 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
Floppy ears from a folded triangle. One of the friendliest folds here.
Preview modelElephant
SteadinessDetailed13 steps10 min
Origami · Physical
A larger fold with real weight to it — ears, trunk and a broad back.
Preview modelBear
ShelterMedium9 steps6 min
Origami · Physical
A rounded, heavy shape. Good for hands that want something solid.
Preview modelDeer
StillnessDetailed12 steps9 min
Origami · Physical
Fine antlers folded from narrow points. Slow work, quietly rewarding.
Preview modelBee
IndustryEasy7 steps5 min
Origami · Physical
Striped body and small folded wings.
Preview modelLadybug
LuckEasy5 steps3 min
Origami · Physical
A rounded shell folded in a few minutes.
Preview modelFrog
SpringMedium9 steps6 min
Origami · Physical
Folded legs tucked under a broad body.
Preview modelPenguin
WarmthEasy7 steps5 min
Origami · Physical
A two-tone body that makes the most of duo paper.
Preview modelBirds
4 folds
Crane
HopeDetailed20 steps12 min
Origami · Physical
The traditional Japanese crane, including its pre-creases, bird base, petal fold, reverse folds and wings.
Preview modelDove
PeaceEasy8 steps5 min
Origami · Physical
A soft-winged bird with a single long fold down the spine.
Preview modelSwan
PoiseMedium10 steps7 min
Origami · Physical
A long neck built from two reverse folds and a lot of patience.
Preview modelOwl
AttentionMedium9 steps6 min
Origami · Physical
Wide-set eyes and a compact body. Precise but not difficult.
Preview modelFlowers
4 folds
Lotus
Letting GoEasy8 steps5 min
Origami · Physical
Layer after layer opens outward. A fold that rewards a light touch.
Preview modelTulip
GratitudeEasy7 steps5 min
Origami · Physical
A closed bud that opens at the top. Warm and forgiving to fold.
Preview modelRose
TendernessDetailed14 steps11 min
Origami · Physical
Spiralled petals wrapped around a centre. The longest fold in the library.
Preview modelFlower
Small JoyEasy6 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
Four petals opening from a folded square. Bright and quick.
Preview modelNature
7 folds
Tree
GroundingMedium11 steps8 min
Origami · Physical
Layered branches built from repeated folds, wide at the base.
Preview modelMoon
RestEasy6 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
A thin crescent. Few folds, and none of them rushed.
Preview modelLeaf
SeasonsEasy8 steps3 min
Origami · Physical
A tapered six-sided leaf made from the whole sheet, closed and opened once along its centre vein.
Fold thisSun
MorningEasy8 steps5 min
Origami · Physical
Rays folded evenly around a centre.
Preview modelCloud
SoftnessEasy5 steps3 min
Origami · Physical
Rounded, layered and deliberately imperfect.
Preview modelMountain
PerspectiveEasy3 steps3 min
Origami · Physical
One strong symmetric peak with a real reverse-paper snow face, made in three physical folds.
Fold thisFir Tree
StandingMedium7 steps7 min
Kirigami · Physical
A layered Kirigami fir: fold once, cut four closed branch shapes through both layers, lift away the detached surround, then open the paired tree pieces.
Fold thisSea
5 folds
Whale
Deep BreathMedium9 steps6 min
Origami · Physical
A broad, calm shape with one long unbroken curve of folded edges.
Preview modelFish
DriftEasy6 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
A simple fish with a wide folded tail.
Preview modelDolphin
LightnessMedium9 steps6 min
Origami · Physical
A curved back and a lifted tail.
Preview modelSeahorse
Holding OnDetailed12 steps9 min
Origami · Physical
A ridged spine built from repeated pleats. Detailed, and worth it.
Preview modelShell
QuietEasy6 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
A fan of pleats gathered at one point.
Preview modelSymbols
4 folds
Star
PerspectiveEasy8 steps5 min
Origami · Physical
Repeating points folded around a centre. Steady, even, absorbing.
Preview modelHeart
KindnessEasy6 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
A simple heart, folded in a few minutes, made to be given away or kept.
Preview modelDragon
CourageDetailed14 steps12 min
Origami · Physical
The most involved fold in the library. Long, layered and absorbing.
Preview modelCrown
WorthEasy8 steps5 min
Origami · Physical
A band of folded points that sits flat or wears.
Preview modelObjects
7 folds
Boat
Moving ForwardEasy7 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
The paper boat from childhood, folded at an adult pace.
Preview modelHouse
HomeEasy5 steps4 min
Kirigami · Physical
A pitched roof with a real opening door: make two finite Kirigami slits, fold the new flap, then shape the house.
Fold thisAirplane
DistanceEasy6 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
The paper plane, folded slowly for once.
Preview modelEnvelope
SendingEasy4 steps5 min
Origami · Physical
Four real flaps meet in sequence to make a wide paper envelope with a closing point.
Fold thisGift Box
GivingMedium10 steps7 min
Origami · Physical
A small open box that actually holds things.
Preview modelCup
EnoughEasy4 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
A cup that holds its shape, folded from a square in four moves.
Fold thisKite
LightnessEasy5 steps4 min
Origami · Physical
A clean four-corner diamond with a short bow and tail made from its own lower layers.
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