Cyclommatus metalifer

Origami Stag Beetle.
This insect is called Cyclommatus metalifer.
This stag beetle is not in Japan.
It is interesting that the paper folding that is the culture of Japan expresses the one in a different country.

--- Cyclommatus metalifer ---

The difficulty	:	******
Time to fold	:	4 hours
Paper info	:	30cm * 30cm (Not cut anywhere)
Reference book	:	Tanteidan Convention Book 12

On the wings of love

Origami Heart with wings.
This is easy and beautiful.
It is used a technique called "In Side Out".
"In Side Out" is famous skill that uses both the front and back of this paper.
So, two colors can be represented by a piece of paper.
It's wonderful, isn't it ?

And I posted how to make this heart on this page. Try it if you feel good.
I am praying that happiness visit you.

--- On the wings of love ---

The difficulty	:	**
Time to fold	:	5 minutes
Paper info	:	25cm * 25cm (Not cut anywhere)
Reference book	:	Origami Shin Sekai

Squirrel

Origami squirrel.
How to fold the squirrel exists variously.
I like this version.Because this is so pretty.
And this is so easy.I can fold it,5 minutes.

The difficult ☆☆
No cut and a square.15cm*15cm.
Reference book : Viva!Origami

Rat

Origami rat.
I do not understand the difference of rat and mouse.
Because rat and mouse are called "NEZUMI" in Japan.
Rat is bigger than mouse,right?

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Tanteidan Convention Book 10

Angel Playing the Lute

Origami Angel.
The lute is a stringed instrument.
She will perform your favorite music.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.50cm*50cm.
Reference book : Tanteidan Convention Book 7

Violinist

Origami Violinist.
This work divides one sheet of paper into 40 first.
The work made me become tired.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.50cm*50cm.
Reference book : Kamiya ryu Sosaku Origami ni chousen (神谷流創作折り紙に挑戦)

Tower

Origami Tower.
15 sheets of rectangle papers.

The difficult ☆☆
Reference book : Honkaku Origami √2

Mouse

Origami Mouse.
I think that I finished cute.
By the way,I do not understand mouse and rat's differences.
Because both is "NEZUMI" in Japanese.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Kamiyaryu Sousaku Origami ni tyousen.

Cockroach

Origami Cockroach.
The cockroach is one of the insects despised most in Japan.
Because they are a feelings bad.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Origami zukan insect 2

Eagle Ray

Origami Eagle Ray.
As for this work, seeing from the under is more interesting.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : KamiyaSatoshi Sakuhinsyu (Works of SatoshiKamiya)

Skull

Origami Skull.
I folded with white paper.So, the place that doesn't fold well is deceived.
Wrinkle stands out when folding with color paper.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Tanteidan Convention Book 16

Wolf Spider

This is Wolf Spider.The Japanese name is "KOMORI-GUMO".
"GUMO" is the "KUMO" with which the pronunciation became impure.
"KUMO" means spider.
So, "KOMORI" means wolf ?
No.
"KOMORI" means baby-sitter.
The difference of the expression is interesting.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : Tanteidan Convention Book 16

Dragon Head

This is the Dragon Head.This is a rectangle.
I had a hard time folding the scale.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a rectangle.
Reference book :Origami Tanteidan Magazine vol.59

Pegasus 5

I like this Pegasus.
The other side of paper becomes a wing.
So,this Pegasus's wing is white.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Tanteidan Convention Book 6

Pegasus 4

This Pegasus had up-load once before.
The wing is big.There is a hoof.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : KamiyaSatoshi Sakuhinsyu (Works of SatoshiKamiya)

Pegasus 3

This Pegasus is a little difficult.
And the wing is small.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
The Diagram : http://dev.origami.com/images_pdf/pegasus.pdf

Pegasus 2

This Pegasus is rectangle.

The difficult ☆☆☆
No cut and a rectangle.A4 size paper.
Reference book : Honkaku Origami 2

Pegasus 1

Pegasus festival.
I introduce various Pegasuses.
This Pegasus is easy version.

The difficult ☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Mythological Creatures Chinese Zodiac

Red Origami Dragon

It is an update after a long time.
This is the Ancient Dragon.This is very very difficult.
But I like to challenge this.
I want to fold better.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.50cm*50cm.
Reference book : KamiyaSatoshi Sakuhinsyu (Works of SatoshiKamiya)

Tea-bag Deer

Origami is not only a square.The tea-bag becomes an Origami.
This is Tea-bag Deer.It will rise when folding in the coffee shop.

--- Tea-bag Deer ---

The difficulty	:	***
Time to fold	:	20 minutes
Paper info	:	Tea-bag
Reference book	:	Honkaku Origami (Genuine Origami) (My book review)

Mantis

Origami Praying Mantis.
Aluminum foil was pasted to paper.It becomes easy to put the pose.
It becomes difficult to fold at the same time.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : Origami zukan insect 2

Wizard

Origami magic!This is Wizard.The wand is the same paper.
It did not fold beautifully though there was a finger.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : KamiyaSatoshi Sakuhinsyu (Works of SatoshiKamiya)

Divine Boar

The Divine Boar is wild boar's god.
This appears in the movie in Japan.The movie is "MONONOKE HIME".
The Divine Boar is called "OKKOTONUSHI" in the movie.
The movie is a GHIBLI movie.GHIBLI is the famous movie in the world.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : KamiyaSatoshi Sakuhinsyu (Works of SatoshiKamiya)

Statue of Buddha

Origami Buddha.This is one sheet of paper.
I did not fold beautifully because I was difficult.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : Tanteidan Convention Book 6

Cicada

This is a Periodical Cicada.
It is one of the cicada.Cicada is major insect in Japan.
But Periodical Cicada is not a kind in Japan.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Origami zukan insect 2

Beetle vs. Stagbeetle

The stag beetle fights against beetle.
It is one piece including the beetle, the stag beetle, and the plinth.Amazing!

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : Tanteidan Convention Book 12

Heracles

Origami Heracles.
I like the horn when seeing from side.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : Origami zukan insect 2

Deer

Deer that is standing with sitting deer.Both heads are the same structures.
Sitting deer is a square.Standing deer is a rectangle (A4 size).

Sitting deer
The difficult : ****
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Viva! Origami

Standing deer
The difficult : ****
No cut and an A4.
Reference book : Honkaku Origami 2

Camel 2

Origami Camel 2.
The part of the face uses the other side of paper.
I like this more than 1.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Origami Shinseiki

Camel 1

Origami Camel 1.Camel is "RAKUDA" in Japan.
I will up-load Camel 2 tomorrow.

The difficult ☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Viva!Origami

Turkey

There is no custom of eating the turkey in Japan.
So, the turkey is not a familiar bird in Japan.
I have not seen the turkey.

--- Turkey ---

The difficulty	:	****
Time to fold	:	1 hours
Paper info	:	25cm * 25cm (Not cut anywhere)
Reference book	:	Honkaku Origami (Genuine Origami) (My book review)

Peacock

A peacock greatly expands the wing.
This peacock's wing is "MIURA ORI".
"MIURA ORI" is one of hows that the Japanese designed to fold.
"MIURA ORI" is used for the sun panel of the space satellite.

--- 2013/02/04 Update---
I folded more difficult version and posted on this page.
Please read if feel good.

--- Peacock ---

The difficulty	:	****
Time to fold	:	1 hours
Paper info	:	25cm * 25cm (Not cut anywhere)
Reference book	:	Honkaku Origami (Genuine Origami) (My book review)

Ant

Origami AntThe ant is a small insect.
It is seen well in Japan at a season today.
They are working well.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : Origami zukan insect2

Yellow Bird

Final Fantasy is a one of the video game.
Chocobo is a yellow bird that appears in the game.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : KamiyaSatoshi Sakuhinsyu (Works of SatoshiKamiya)

Chicken

Origami Chicken.And Japanese 500 yen coin.
The coin size is about 3cm.
It had a hard time folding so as not to tear.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.15cm*15cm.
Reference book : Origami Shinseiki

Leviathan

Youtube is convenient.I found the good one.
Origami Leviathan Tutorial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb9rxD55Gfw

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.

Pill Bug

Pill Bug is a tiny insect.
And, they have a lot of feet.Is it eerie?
It rounds when touching.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : Origami zukan insect2

Kentauros

Origami Centaurus.
Kentauros (Centaurus) is animal of imagination.
The upper-body is man,the lower half of the body is a horse.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Viva!Origami

Yoda Group

I fold various color Yoda.
The gradation is beautiful?

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Tanteidan Convention Book 3
OR
How to make Yada PDF
http://www.google.co.jp/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=11&ved=0CBsQFjAAOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pedagonet.com%2Fbrain%2Fyodagami.pdf&ei=W_4lTJqhJ9CGkAXb-rR5&usg=AFQjCNEE9FIAIiSG2RH3OezypGO1oZqYgg&sig2=GB8onzY98EbZCHTS8IXvPQ

Griffin

This is WASHI.It is soft paper of Japan.
It finished cute.I wanted to fold better-looking.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : Tanteidan Convention Book 14

Elephant

Origami Elephant.A long nose and the fang are features.

The difficult ☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.25cm*25cm.
Reference book : Origami Shinseiki

Sheep

Origami Sheep.I becomes sleepy if I see.

--- Sheep ---

The difficulty	:	***
Time to fold	:	30 minutes
Paper info	:	15cm * 15cm (Not cut anywhere)
Reference book	:	Honkaku Origami (Genuine Origami) (My book review)

Tiger

This is Origami Tiger.The feature of this work is a face.
Do it look like the tiger?

The difficult ☆☆☆☆☆
No cut and a square.30cm*30cm.
Reference book : Origami Shinsekai