Issue 85, November–December 2024
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A newly designed star to fold for the holidays.
A quick-to-fold module and a secure lock make this wreath a delight.
The provenance of the design sketched by Shuzo Fujimoto in “Twist Origami 2”
Samuel Randlett’s life in Origami, as remembered by his daughter.
Inspired by a Carmen Sprung design, the Tree Box holds a few bonbons or a small gift.
Our reviewer says the designs are a feast for the eyes.
A decoration that's quick to fold and open to variation.
A review of a well-designed guide to creating curved tessellations.
Fold an origami wand and learn an impressive magic trick.
Learn 25 new tessellations during the month of December.
Discover these "butterflies of the sea" through origami.
Issue 84, September–October 2024
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A 57-year-old witch has returned just in time for Halloween.
The Koch snowflake (a fractal figure) has finally been realized as recursive origami.
Part three in our series of newly diagrammed letterfolds by the origami master.
Origami artist Jiahui Li offers an instructional video for one of his new creations, a pancake octopus.
Issue 83, July–August 2024
A simple-to-fold modular that makes good use of duo-colored paper.
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How many solutions can you find to this fun origami puzzle?
A versatile human figure that had its origins as a restroom sign.
A brooch that differs in proportion from the brooches in the recently completed series.
The first in a series of polygonal letterfolds newly diagrammed from sketches by the origami master.
Issue 82, May–June 2024
Jellyfish are found all around the world ... even in the sea of origami.
Meenakshi’s final contribution to The Fold is a beautiful aquatic flower.
How and why to fold tessellations, and help in getting started.
One last beautiful brooch from this series, with links to all the diagrams.
The traditional Star Box is transformed into a favorite flower.
Choose two different papers or the same paper, alternating front and back ... patterns, solids ... all will produce beautiful results.
The envelope locks with internally rolled side seams and an internally cuffed top.
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A simple module opens into a beautiful flower.
Issue 81, March–April 2024
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This tuliplike flower comes to life with a satisfying pop.
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A childhood toy re-created in origami.
An initiative to archive verbal origami instructions for the blind ... and how it came about.
A yearlong quest to fold 100 elephants ... and to learn the skills required.
Cute models that will appeal to children and those who fold for them.
An admirer of snakes designed this 84-step rattler that has good sculptural possibilities.
The origami version of a classic wooden puzzle is easier to fold than solve.
Issue 80, January–February 2024
Another lovely brooch along with an easy way to fold and cut an octagon from a square.
A new series of instructional videos to get you started with tessellations ... or to fold just for fun.
A cute little dragon for the new year. Surprisingly, It grew out of two older Santa designs.
Read about the winners of the 2023 award and take a glimpse at their work.
Two decorative designs that are satisfying to fold.
Several elegant locks and the possibility of variations distinguish this delightful fish.