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FOLDING TIPS

Folding paper neatly and accurately isn’t always easy to origami newcomers. However, there’s no reason why you can’t improve your folding skills, no matter how little confidence may you have. Here are a few simple tips.

• Fold slowly, it’s not a race. You will get much better results.

• It’s generally better to fold the paper away from you rather than toward you (where your hands can get in the way).

• Set aside plenty of time to fold, distractions will interrupt your concentration.

• Fold at a well-lit table, with enough space for your elbows to move freely and for this book to lie open for easy reference.

• Make all creases sharp, and be sure to precisely position the paper before flattening.

• Practice each model at least three times using cheaper paper before using your best paper.

• If you make your own squares from a larger sheet, use a sharp blade to cut the paper very accurately. A rotary trimmer is a good investment.

• Working in a small group of folders is fun and it will also enable you to learn many different techniques in a short amount of time.

• Teaching a model to other people will really deepen your understanding of the folding sequence.