Figure A Figure B Figure C Origami is the ancient art of Japanese paper folding. Artist Barbara Ortiz explains that any type of paper will work for origami, but she says many craft stores offer kits with detailed instructions as well as a variety of papers and project ideas. As skills and techniques are developed, more complex projects can be completed. Leave the paper folded and turn it so the opening of the fold is facing inward. Make another book fold by connecting the sides.
Open book fold.
Repeat on the other side. Open the sides to stand up. Repeat step for other side.