Basics

Origami diagrams have various lines that help you understand them, here are the most common folds you’ll find. If you are a beginner take a look at some simple origami diagrams and try to follow with these examples. Once you understood the basic folds you can try some more complex models.

Valley fold

Valley fold

Mountain fold

Mountain fold

Fold and unfold (creasing)

Fold and unfold

Pleat fold

Pleat

Inside reverse fold

Inside reverse

Outside reverse fold

Outside reverse

Squash fold

Squash fold

Petal fold

Petal fold

Sink fold

Sink fold

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