Basic principles of origami

The basic principle of origami is as follows:

Origami originated in China, and after all the way of inheritance and evolution, it has become a popular and easy-to-master art in the world, and it is a wonderful art with both aesthetic feeling and craftsmanship. The basic principle of origami refers to some basic matters and points that should be paid attention to in the actual operation of origami.

The following are the basic principles of origami:

1 Select the right paper.

Paper selection is the first step in origami production, and its quality and color will affect the final origami effect. The paper used for origami should be light, soft, elastic and tear-resistant, and the color should echo the design style and effect.

2. Always fold from the right or horizontal edge.

If you fold from a sharp corner, you will find it easy to make mistakes and it is difficult to keep the paper aligned. So, remember to always fold from the right or horizontal edge of the paper.

3. flatten the paper after the second folding

After each new folding, the paper should be flattened to ensure cleanliness and neatness, so as to avoid overlapping and interlacing between creases, which will affect the final presentation effect.

4. Accuracy requirements

When folding paper, the size and angle of each folding must be the same, and there can be no error. Therefore, before folding paper, it is necessary to accurately calculate the positions of folding lines and folding points, and properly handle them during folding.

5. Respect tradition and be brave in innovation.

As a handicraft with a long history, origami has rich and distinct cultural connotations. Therefore, in their own creative process, we can combine traditional elements or themes to design, and at the same time integrate personal creativity and imagination to create more artistic and attractive origami works.

In short, origami is not only an art, but also a skill, and it is also a mentality that reflects the exploration and pursuit of beautiful things. After understanding the above basic principles, in practice, theory turns into skill, improves one's craft level and makes beautiful origami works.