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Origami Symbols Key

The folding method for any origami model can be explained using this simple system of drawings and symbols. Most books written from the 1950s through today use this system developed by Akira Yoshizawa, of Japan, and Samuel Randlett, of the United States. Mr. Yoshizawa is widely regarded as the father of modern origami: His origami designs have inspired many of today’s great origami artists!

Once you become familiar with the meaning of these symbols, you will be able to learn origami models from any book—even if it is written in another language! Look carefully at the different kinds of lines and arrows pictured on this page. You will see that each symbol has its own meaning, just like musical notation. If you study the origami techniques in the beginning of this book, you will be well prepared for the more advanced projects.