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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra3zHOYlG2c

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Origami AMONG US step by step || How to craft Among Us

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuOXP5b4DWo

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How to make a Double Paper Sword - (Two in One ) - Mini Weapon (crazyPT's Design)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYvLrSAWr1g. No idea where the idea of this thing came from. But it is still a very cool fold! :)

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Eye of the Dragon Switchblade Sword - Pure Origami Magic Trick

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEuCSkRHUFQ. Should be a great fold for you guys since it is nearly christmas! :)

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DIY MINI PAPER GIFT BOX / Paper Craft / Easy Origami  Gift Box DIY / Paper Crafts Easy / Gift Ideas

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Origami Button ⏹ Emergency Button 🟥 Fidget Toy

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsTNaQQcY9Q

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Origami Pop It Origami Easy | Origami Fidget Toys (diy origami Simple Dimple) [YochiCraft]

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How to fold an Origami Moving Flexagon - Better than a fidget spinner!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj0F-vdN18w.

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How to Make a Paper Boat (Origami Instructions)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyC7pkT-dE0

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWppAdgvEtI

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RshX97WMWDw

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Origami Ninja Star (Paper Shuriken) - BEST Tutorial!

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I got most of my information from this website called TOKI. I´m quite sure that it is reliable. And there is tons of info there. Here is the link... https://www.toki.tokyo/blogt/2016/4/4/origami-the-japanese-tradition-of-paper-folding

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Origami's influence on art and society was by no means restricted by national boundaries. By the early 20th century, international artists began to incorporate origami or origami-inspired folding techniques into their works. One artist, Akira Yoshizawa, had a particularly significant effect on the craft's evolution into a sophisticated art form and highly cultured contemporary practice. Yoshizawa is well-known among origami enthusiasts for having created the practice of "wet-folding" (ウェット・フォールディング). This technique facilitates the manipulation folding paper, giving origami shapes a more sculpted look, as opposed to a purely geometric one. He also is one of the creators of the Yoshizawa-Randlett diagramming system, a groundbreaking method of diagraming origami folding instructions. Yoshizawa's genius inspired a renaissance in origami art and played a major role in its internationalization.

A Thousand Paper Cranes: The Tale of Sadako Sasaki

Origami can also be found in widely-known stories from Japan's history. In the aftermath of the World War II, a young 12-year old girl named Sadako Sasaki fell ill after being exposed to radiation caused by fallout from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. There is a famous Japanese legend that says that, "the one who creates a thousand origami cranes will earn one wish." Bedridden and suffering from leukemia, Sadako decided to fold one thousand origami cranes in hopes that she might survive. More than anything, Sadako simply wished for a long, healthy life.

Realizing that she would never recover from her illness, she instead dedicated her beautiful cranes to world peace. Sadako managed to fold only 644 paper cranes before she died. Family members, classmates and friends completed her origami project in her honor, and later buried her shrouded in a wreath of one thousand paper cranes. Today, a large statue of Sadako stands prominently in the Hiroshima Peace Park as a testament to her touching story about life, death and peace. Her melancholy tale played a major role in transforming the paper crane into an important symbol of peace and Japanese culture.

Understanding the Aesthetic Beauty of Origami

Although it is ever-present, few ever mention origami's unique aesthetic philosophy as contributing to its appeal. For example, origami celebrates the importance of minimalism in art. Reflected in the term, shibumi (渋味), which refers to a kind of understated beauty or simplicity, origami is often praised for transforming an unassuming object into something beautiful. The washi that origami is made from also reflects another element in Japanese aesthetics. Like life, paper is fragile and temporary, but origami artists attempt to harness it in a single, tangible form in hopes of creating something with a sense of permanence. Japanese origami craftsmen prefer to create likenesses of natural objects, such as flora and fauna, as opposed to non-living objects, which are more popular in other paper-folding cultures.

Nowadays, contemporary artists who are inspired by Japan's uniquely rich aesthetic tradition are able to construct extraordinary origami that is both dynamic and realistic, using this form of true haute artistic expression.

No Longer Just Child's Play

From religious practice to artistic innovation, the craft of paper folding has become a substantial aesthetic medium in its own right, one that has influenced everything from architecture to footwear. In Japan and around the world, origami artists are increasingly attracting the attention of prominent small gallery owners and private collectors who are commissioning pieces that sell for thousands of dollars.

Undoubtedly, contemporary master origami specialists will continue to create astonishingly original paper sculptures that transcend the typical exemplars of the humble craft and take it to a realm far beyond child's play. With its ability to provide simple yet creative fun for children, as well as a complex and profound medium for artists, origami will only continue to inspire people around the world for years to come.

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Origami, the Japanese Tradition of Paper Folding - TOKI

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Do you remember making your first paper airplane or paper crane? Although commonly known in Japan today as a childhood pastime, origami (折り紙) has evolved into a major medium for artistic expression, with leading artists transforming simple geometric shapes into awe-inspiring imaginative forms.

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It is believed that origami was first introduced to Japanese society soon after the invention of paper, which originated in China. Early paper making techniques and paper products were delivered to China by monks. Not took long after its introduction into Japan, origami quickly spread and became a traditional cultural practice, and was also considered an elite skill.

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From religious practice to artistic innovation, the craft of paper folding has become a substantial aesthetic medium in its own right, one that has influenced everything from architecture to footwear. In Japan and around the world, origami artists are increasingly attracting the attention of prominent small gallery owners and private collectors who are commissioning pieces that sell for thousands of dollars.

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An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by the gods. In some stories it is believed that the 1000 cranes must be completed within one year and they must all be made by the person who is to make the wish at the end. There is also another story of a 12 year old girl named Sadako Sasaki in WW2 that fell ill because of being exposed to radiation. Sadako decided to fold one thousand origami cranes in hopes that she might survive. Sadako managed to fold only 644 paper cranes before she died. More than anything, Sadako simply wished for a long, healthy life.

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In the ancient Japanese Imperial court, origami served as an an elegant yet amusing leisure activity. Eventually origami developed widespread appeal, and ultimately the practice transformed into an important part of everyday life.

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Origami´s influence on art and society was by no means restricted by national borders. By the early 20th century, international artists began to include origami or origami-inspired folding techniques into their works. One artist, Akira Yoshizawa, had a particularly significant effect on the craft’s evolution, turning paper into a sophisticated art form and a highly cultured practice.