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A Word About Origami Bases

An origami “base” is a common beginning—a set of initial folds resulting in a form, from which one continues on to fold different models. For many years, experimental development from a small set of traditional bases was the most common method used to invent new origami models. As each base imparts its own particular style on the resulting form, it is not difficult to see that the origami crane comes from a “bird” base or that the star box is folded from the “preliminary” base. The effect is not unlike that in music, where the trained ear can easily hear the musical key in which a piece was written. Indeed, origami bases, like musical scales, are chosen for specific characteristics, yielding the best potential for any particular composition. You will soon be developing the ability to visualize design potentials in origami bases, which will aid you both in reading diagrams, and in developing new origami designs.

We will be presenting several essential origami bases throughout this book.

Whenever you encounter a new base, practice it, just as a musician practices scales, arpeggios and chords. This will help you develop not only your paper folding skills but also your understanding of origami’s inherent structure systems and language.

Kite Base (page 8)

Fish Base (page 23)

Blintz Base (page 29)

Preliminary Base (page 39)

Pinwheel Base (page 41)

Frog Base (page 60)

Lily Base (page 63)

Waterbomb Base (page 67)