Basics

Foundational paper setup, crease vocabulary, base folds, and ways to follow beginner instructions.

Basics

How to Start With a Square Sheet of Origami Paper

Set up a square sheet for a first origami project by checking size, squareness, front and back orientation, and paper condition before the first permanent crease.

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Mountain and Valley Folds: The First Two Creases to Learn

Learn the physical difference between valley and mountain folds, practice both with one square, and use crease direction as a reliable orientation check in beginner origami.