Medium origami

A few folds that reward lining up carefully, without ever becoming fussy.

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Butterfly

Change

Medium11 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.

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Turtle

Slow Down

Medium10 steps7 min

Origami · Physical

A low, solid shape that asks you to work slowly and evenly.

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Whale

Deep Breath

Medium9 steps6 min

Origami · Physical

A broad, calm shape with one long unbroken curve of folded edges.

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Rabbit

Playfulness

Medium10 steps7 min

Origami · Physical

Long ears and a rounded back — a fold with a bit of humour in it.

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Tree

Grounding

Medium11 steps8 min

Origami · Physical

Layered branches built from repeated folds, wide at the base.

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Swan

Poise

Medium10 steps7 min

Origami · Physical

A long neck built from two reverse folds and a lot of patience.

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Owl

Attention

Medium9 steps6 min

Origami · Physical

Wide-set eyes and a compact body. Precise but not difficult.

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Bear

Shelter

Medium9 steps6 min

Origami · Physical

A rounded, heavy shape. Good for hands that want something solid.

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Frog

Spring

Medium9 steps6 min

Origami · Physical

Folded legs tucked under a broad body.

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Dolphin

Lightness

Medium9 steps6 min

Origami · Physical

A curved back and a lifted tail.

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Gift Box

Giving

Medium10 steps7 min

Origami · Physical

A small open box that actually holds things.

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Fir Tree

Standing

Medium7 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.

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