Amazing Origami

Learn to fold the 3x3 Matrix Origami Base: three steps with Z-folds that turn a square sheet into a nine-cell grid for modular and geometric origami.

Learn to fold an Origami Pattern Base: a 4x4 grid built with cupboard folds and corner collapses, ready for many different origami models.

Learn to fold a Calyx Origami Base: the simple paper foundation used for flower calyxes, built from a few valley-folds and mountain-folds in 25 illustrated steps.

Learn to fold the 16x16 Matrix Origami Base: nine steps that turn a square sheet into a precise 256-cell grid for modular and geometric origami.

A beginner-friendly guide to folding the Origami Organ Base: nine simple illustrated steps turn a square sheet into a house-shaped foundation, practising the versatile squash fold.

A beginner-friendly guide to folding the 6x6 Matrix Origami Base: five simple steps that turn a square sheet into a precise 36-cell grid, ideal for modular and geometric origami.

A beginner-friendly guide to folding the Square or Preliminary Base: seven simple steps to create origami's most common foundation, used in cranes, lilies and countless other models.

A beginner-friendly guide to folding the 12x12 Matrix Origami Base: seven simple steps that turn a square sheet into a precise 144-cell grid, ideal for modular and geometric origami.

A beginner-friendly guide to folding the 8x8 Matrix Origami Base: seven simple steps that turn a square sheet into a precise 64-cell grid, ideal for modular and geometric origami.

A beginner-friendly guide to folding the 6x8 Matrix Origami Base: six simple steps that turn a square sheet into a precise 48-cell grid, ideal for modular and geometric origami.

Learn how to fold a calyx origami base with five sepals - a pentagon-based foundation for origami flowers. Easy step-by-step photo tutorial.

Learn how to fold the masked 8x8 matrix origami base - a pre-creased grid base for tessellations and modular origami. Easy step-by-step photo tutorial.

Learn how to fold the origami water bomb base (balloon base), the classic start of many traditional origami models. Easy step-by-step photo guide.

Learn how to fold the origami bird base, the classic foundation behind the paper crane and countless other origami birds. Easy step-by-step photo tutorial.

Learn how to fold the origami blintz base, a fundamental fold that starts many boxes and models like the masu box. Easy step-by-step tutorial with photos.

Learn to fold the origami fish base in thirteen steps — the classic starting fold for the traditional origami fish, using kite folds and rabbit ear folds.

Learn to fold the origami diamond base in eight easy steps — a simple five-crease starting fold used in many different origami models.

Learn to fold the origami square base (preliminary base) step by step — the classic foundation used for cranes, frogs and dozens of other models.

Fold your own cheerful origami Daruma with this super easy step-by-step tutorial — a classic New Year's decoration that even children can make.

Learn to fold the classic origami fish base step by step — the versatile base used for goldfish, angelfish and many other origami models.