Beginner Resources
Never folded before? These are the best places to start — free, clear, and beginner-friendly.
Recommended Books
These titles have inspired and educated our members over the years — including works by our own founders.
Florence Temko
Origami for Beginners
One of many beloved books by our co-founder, making origami accessible to all ages.
Robert J. Lang
Origami Design Secrets
The definitive book on the mathematical principles behind designing original origami models.
Peter Engel
Origami from Angelfish to Zen
A beautiful exploration of the philosophy, art, and craft of paper folding.
Eric Gjerde
Origami Tessellations
The go-to guide for tessellation folding — geometric patterns that create stunning surfaces.
Kunihiko Kasahara
Origami Omnibus
A comprehensive guide covering hundreds of models from simple to complex by one of Japan's most celebrated folders.
Tomoko Fuse
Unit Origami
The essential reference for modular origami — creating complex 3D structures from multiple folded units.
John Montroll
Animal Origami for the Enthusiast
Detailed diagrams for realistic animal models. A classic in the origami canon.
Perla Myers & Arnold Tubis
Origami and Math
Exploring the deep connection between paper folding and geometry — by two of our own.
Where to Buy Paper
The right paper makes all the difference. Here's where our members shop.
In a Pinch
Any square piece of paper works for practice. Cut a sheet of printer paper into a square and you're ready to fold.
Helpful Videos
Sometimes seeing it fold in real time makes all the difference. These channels are the best on YouTube.