How To Make An Origami Turban - (Tutorial)

The turban is based on the very simple paper hat design but elaborates on it to make it look nicer. It uses small folds to make it seem like the fabric that a real turban would be made out of. 

How To Make An Origami Turban - Video

To make the turban, you must start with a size of printer paper (A1,2,3,4,5) etc. Fold in in half length ways and then fold over about another 1cm (1/2 In) on the hinge part of the first fold. Then, fold in half the other way and fold the top edges along that crease. then fold up the bottom flaps on both sides so they meet the next part of the shape. Now fold them again in the same direction over the top. Now, fold the bottom left and right corners into the center and then tuck under the flaps. Turn over and then tuck the top into the bottom flap. 

You have now completed your turban. Using an A4 piece of paper makes a relatively small turban. A3 produces the best one. 

Akira Yoshizawa, The Origami Master - (Tips and Stories

Akira Yoshizawa is one of the most renowned origami artists of the modern world. He passed away in 2005 but left behind many great models for people to admire still today. He had his models exhibited at the Louvre museum and even made the art of wet folding famous. Because of his work, Yoshizawa was considered to be the person who changed origami from being a craft to becoming an art form.

Wet folding involves dampening the paper being used before folding it. It means that it has a much easier way of being folded and much more intricate models can be created.

His models are delicate and precise. He gained his techniques from his younger passion for geometry. This means that even in this day we can still admire his models. He not only created the models but created the methods of making them so that people today can now make them themselves.


Many of the 3D origami models that we can make today we owe to this talented man. Although these models may be very advanced, I hope one day you and I may just be able to attempt one of them! 

How To Make An Origami Winged Heart - (Tutorial)

The winged heart is a lovely gift to give to a loved one. It is a relatively simple design but can be confusing as there is a lot of peeling and pulling quite delicately. In the description for how to make it, I will describe what is required but please look the video for the instructions on pre-creasing

How To Make An Origami Winged Heart - Video

To make this, you will first need to fold your piece of paper in half horizontally and then fold one edge along this line. Then, flip the paper in half and fold in half, the other direction. and fold the edges diagonally along the crease you just made. Flip it over once again, fold the edges inwards and then unfold. Then, peel the bottom upwards so it lays on top of the initial triangle. You should press down all of this to create a rectangle shape. In the center at the bottom of the rectangle, there should be two corners, peel them up and pull them outwards and crease down. The flap that you have now created should look like a Rhomboid. Now, flip over and you can see the rough shape. Flip back over and we can start to round of the corners of the heart. On the two square parts at the top of the heart shape, fold each of the top corners into the center of the square. This should create a new point at the top. Then fold this also into the center of the square. Now, all that is left to do is to fold the wing part in such a way that it makes it crinkled. You can do this by folding it one way completely, then folding all of it apart from a small part back the other way. Repeat this until all the paper is used up. You should try to crinkle it evenly and thinly to give the best effect.

If you are struggling with this model, I would advise watching the video carefully as well as choosing to use a larger piece of paper as this will come in helpful when it comes to crinkling the wing.

You should now hopefully have completed your origami winged heart, After the beginning few steps, it doesn't have to be done in the same order, it doesn't even have to be done in the same way! So feel free to customize the design as suits you best.

Origami Basics - (Tips + Stories)

Today's post is going to be an explanation of some of the simple but vital aspects of amateur origami, in future posts I will explain some of the more advanced folds and bases but today the most simple.

The Mountain Fold

You will need to know what a mountain fold is as in any preliminary fold that you do, it will either be a mountain fold or a valley fold. In the mountain fold, the crease points upwards making it look like a mountain.

Making A Mountain Fold - Video

The mountain fold is basically a fold tat involves folding the paper towards you and then pulling out the back. In other words, it is just a plain crease in the paper which you can then flip the paper. However, this may sound simple no but in more complicated models it is vital to know how to make these folds.

The Valley Fold

The Valley Fold is the complete opposite of the Mountain Fold because rather than the crease pointing up, you guessed it, it points down.

Making A Valley Fold - Video

To make a valley fold, all you have to do is crease the paper when it is pointing upwards.

The Waterbomb Base

The waterbomb base is a series of preliminary folds that create the base for many different models, including the obvious waterbomb. Often in models with this base, the point where all the lines cross often becomes the centre of the model.

Making a Waterbomb Base - Video

To make a waterbomb base, you must first fold both diagonals, then flip the paper over, fold one horizontal and then push the edges which the horizontal line joins up together. This should form a a triangle shape which should then be creased into shape.

The Square Base

The square base is similar to the waterbomb base but different in the fact that it makes a square rather than a triangle, hence the name. It is the base of many models, including the lily and many of the bird models.

Making A Square Base - Video

The Square base is the opposite of the waterbomb base; You have to fold one diagonal, flip over, and then fold both horizontals. Then push the corners which the diagonal joins together and then pinch the other two corners together to form a square shape. This should then be creased.

In later weeks I will post about more complicated folds such as petal folds, reverse folds as well as   frog bases and helmet bases.