Origami Newsletter

Hi Reader, Last week, we published a new tutorial for this traditional origami sea turtle, and I wanted to share it with you. It’s a beginner-friendly model with a flat shape that works especially well for cards or small decorations. The sequence starts from a classic bird base and stays approachable throughout. Near the end, there’s a small cut used to form the back flippers. If you’d rather avoid cutting, we also have another turtle tutorial on the site that’s a bit more advanced. Fold the...

Hi Reader, I fold origami every day. And when I’m not doing it for the site, I often fold when I need a brain break. So I pick an easy model. Something I can finish in 10 or 15 minutes. And I fold. Away from the noise. The screens. The fast pace. It’s one of the few moments in the day when I slow down and focus on one simple thing. Just the paper. The movement of my hands. The soft sound of the folds. And I hope this origami star gives you a small break, too. Happy folding,– Flo Fold the Star...

Hi Reader, Last Friday, I published a tutorial for this beautiful origami hummingbird by Cekouat León, and I wanted to share it with you. After designing many complex hummingbirds, Cekouat set out to create one that anyone could fold, something simple, but still recognizable at a glance. That intention really comes through here. The wings feel long and light, the body stays clean, and the beak gives it that unmistakable hummingbird look. (If you’re curious, his Instagram is worth a look.)...

Hi Reader, In Japan, Valentine’s Day has a slightly different meaning than in many Western countries. It’s traditionally the day when women give gifts, often chocolates, to people around them. These can be romantic gifts, but also small, thoughtful gestures for friends, colleagues, or family. A month later, on White Day, men return the gesture with a gift of their own. I’ve always liked this focus on intention rather than grand gestures. It makes Valentine’s Day a nice moment for handmade...

For this edition of Origami Unfold, we’re featuring a model that feels both simple and beautiful, Floral Swirls by Madhura Gupta. Folded from a single circle of paper, it turns gentle curves into a soft, floral form. Madhura is an origami designer from Kolkata, India. She first discovered origami as a child, but it wasn’t until 2019 that she truly returned to it, almost by accident. Since then, she has folded one model a day for years, and that steady, meditative practice naturally grew into...