Origami Base Folds

The Origami base folds are often the foundation or starting point of origami projects. Therefore, these are important folds to learn and master. No problem, we have that covered here!These origami bases are the foundation of many origami models.

Origami Bases

Origami Bird Base

Origami Blintz Base or Cushion Fold

Origami Pentagon Base

Origami Pig Base

Origami Pinwheel Base

Origami Square Base

Origami Table Base

Origami Waterbomb Base or Balloon Base

These basic folds will be referred to now and then since many of the origami projects begin with one of these basic folds.

Origami Basic Folds

Origami Book Fold and Cupboard Fold

Origami Inside Reverse Fold and Outside Reverse Fold

Origami Petal Fold

Origami Sink Fold

Origami Squash Fold

Origami Triangle Fold or Shawl Fold or Diaper Fold

Origami Valley Fold and Mountain Fold

Origami Technique

Divide Paper into Thirds

Divide Paper into Fifths

Divide Paper into US Dollar Bill proportions

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