Introduction to Folds and Bases Used in Origami

        This page has a list of instructions for the most-used folds and bases in origami. 

As with all things origami, there are more than one way to fold the different base folds that are the starting point for many models.

                There are even more than one way to make a specific fold like the squash fold, for example!

You may find that you like one method more than another, or that you switch between methods or as you progress on your origami journey, that you use one method exclusively.

There is no 'right' way, so do whatever feels natural to you or as the situation dictates. One method may be quicker, but less accurate, or you might want to teach a more accurate method to a beginner.


START HERE

If you are a beginner, start here . . .

Very Short Introduction to Origami Folds


THE ACCORDION BASE

  THE ACCORDION BASE - FOLDING A SQUARE OR RECTANGLE HORIZONTALLY


THE BLINTZ BASE

  (from itsjustabitofpaper.co.uk)

The Blintz Base - Method/Description 2

  (from blindorigami.com)


THE CRUMPLED BASE

THE CRUMPLED BASE BY VINCENT FLODERER

  (adapted and translated from The Aveuglami Project - www.aveuglami.fr)

THE WATERBOMB OR BALLOON BASE

The Waterbomb Base - Method/Description 1

  (from itsjustabitofpaper.co.uk)

The Waterbomb Base - Method/Description 2

  (from itsjustabitofpaper.co.uk)

The Waterbomb Base - Method/Description 3

  (from blindorigami.com)

The Waterbomb Base - Method/Description 4    

  (from accessorigami.com)


THE SQUARE OR PRELIMINARY BASE

The Square Base - Method/Description 1 

  (from itsjustabitofpaper.co.uk)

The Square Base - Method/Description 2

  (from itsjustabitofpaper.co.uk)

The Square Base - Method/Description 3

  (from blindorigami.com)

The Square Base - Method/Description 4

  (from accessorigami.com)


THE BIRD BASE

The Bird Base - Method/Description 1

  (from itsjustabitofpaper.co.uk)

The Bird Base - Method/Description 2

  (from accessorigami.com)


THE FISH BASE

The Fish Base - Method/Description 1
  (from itsjustabitofpaper.co.uk)

The Fish Base - Method/Description 2 

  (from aveuglami.fr)


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