Origami Newsletter

Hi Reader, Valentine’s Day always gives me a good excuse to fold a few extra hearts. This week, I’ve been leaving small paper surprises around the house. I already slipped an origami heart corner bookmark into Saki’s book. She hasn’t found it yet, and I’m quietly enjoying that moment on my own. In this issue, I’m sharing a selection of Valentine’s Day origami models, all centered around hearts. You’ll find two beautiful designs by the late Francis Ow, an origami artist well known for his work...

Last week felt a little special at home. My son put together his first Christmas tree, something we never really did before becoming parents. Watching him place the ornaments one by one made the whole moment feel surprisingly magical, especially in a family like ours with different cultures and traditions blending together. If you’re celebrating this season, I hope it brings you a moment of warmth wherever you are. And as the year winds down, thank you for spending part of it folding with us!...

Origami Break Hi Reader, Origami boxes have always been one of my favorite things to fold. They’re simple, practical, and the moment they pop into shape always feels a little magical. Today, we’re sharing two box models I really enjoy: a sweet, easy candy box, and a more challenging hexagonal box by Nick Robinson, adapted from Shuzo Fujimoto. Clean lines and gentle geometry. They’re both a pleasure to fold. – Flo, here! As Saki mentioned in her last newsletter, I’ll be taking over from now...

Origami Unfold Hi Reader, After several emails promoting our amazing origami membership (and I promise, my opinion is totally unbiased! 😉), I didn’t forget you. I’m back with an avalanche of Halloween origami (and this is only part one!). All four models are easy to fold, and honestly, I can’t say witch one is my favorite 🧙♀️ This month, Francesco Mancini joins our growing list of partner artists with two Witch Hat designs. You’ll also find Nicolas Terry’s Jack-o’-Lantern and Sébastien...

Origami Unfold Hi Reader, August marks two years since we (Flo & I) took over Origami.me from Peter Saydak. What began as a project to breathe life back into an abandoned site has unfolded into an unexpected adventure. Along the way, we’ve grown close to this remarkable community of generous artists, welcoming folders, and the incredible art that binds us all together. Today, we’re grateful to be building Origami.me alongside so many talented creators, and proud to share part of our success...