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Easy Origami for Beginners

Find easy origami tutorials, diagrams, designs, and community folds for beginners. Explore simple step-by-step origami projects to start folding with confidence.

Easy origami is the best place to start if you are learning how to fold paper models. Explore beginner-friendly tutorials, simple diagrams, approachable designs, and community folds that make it easier to practice the basics and build confidence.

Beginner-friendly tutorials and diagrams to help you start folding quickly.

Simple origami ideas that are easier to learn and repeat.

A curated mix of designs, instructions, and community folds for new folders.

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Start here if you want guided step-by-step help with easy origami for beginners.

Origami Simple Fish (Joseph Hwang)

Apr 27, 2023 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

How to Make an Origami Christmas Tree Gift Tag (Grace Matthews)

Dec 7, 2021 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

How to Make a Sticky Note Dart (Origami Tutorial)

Nov 26, 2019 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

How to Make a Paper Boat (Origami Instructions)

Oct 10, 2017 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

Origami Butterfly (Folding Instructions)

Jan 14, 2017 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

Origami 6-Fold Heart (Stéphane Gigandet)

Jan 23, 2016 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

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Butterfly

Traditional · 11 folds

Crane

Traditional · 22 folds

Traditional · 1 fold

Traditional · 1 fold

Traditional · 1 fold

Traditional · 1 fold

Designed and folded February 2026 from 8 square sheets of 3.5 kraft paper. The locks are strong and the unit makes it easy to achieve 16 points with only 8 squares. I’m really happy with the result and plan to teach it at the Origami Deutschland convention in May!

Sunburst Star (Evan Zodl)

Evan Zodl · 4mo ago

Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami.

Diagrams can be found in my new book, [Origami Made EZ](https://amzn.to/4cfMgLL) (affiliate link).

Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, Origami Made EZ (affiliate link).

Cat (Traditional)

Evan Zodl · 1y ago

Folded from two uncut 30cm x 30cm square sheets of Stardream paper. I’ve been meaning to adapt my Logarithmic Spiral design into a box for years now. I recently saw a picture of Jorge Jaramillo’s Knob Box and was inspired to finally figure out a proper folding sequence. Both the box and lid are relatively easy to fold with simple references. Diagrams are currently unavailable.

Logarithmic Spiral Box (Evan Zodl)

Evan Zodl · 1y ago

Common Questions

What is the best origami for beginners?

Simple models like cranes, flowers, boxes, and other easy tutorials are great starting points because they teach core folds without too many steps.

Where should I start with easy origami?

Start with a beginner tutorial or diagram that uses clear step-by-step instructions, then move on to slightly more detailed models as you get comfortable.

Do I need special paper for easy origami?

No. Standard square origami paper is helpful, but many beginner models can also be practiced with any thin square paper.