How to Choose Paper for Origami

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Think about the size of the design you wish to create.. Make use of color.. Work with textured papers.

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1

Think about the size of the design you wish to create.

Step 1

Think about the size of the design you wish to create.

2

Make use of color.

Step 2

Make use of color.

3

Work with textured papers.

Step 3

Work with textured papers.

4

Choose an unusual shape.

Step 4

Choose an unusual shape.

5

Buy a standard pack of washi.

Step 5

Buy a standard pack of washi.

6

Use duo paper to add color layers.

Step 6

Use duo paper to add color layers.

7

Try chiyogami paper for traditional designs.

Step 7

Try chiyogami paper for traditional designs.

8

Add luster with foil paper.

Step 8

Add luster with foil paper.

9

Experiment with found paper.

Step 9

Experiment with found paper.

10

Look for dazzling designs.

Step 10

Look for dazzling designs.

11

Try out different sizes.

Step 11

Try out different sizes.

12

Make your own origami paper.

Step 12

Make your own origami paper.

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