The ancient art of origami

It is believed that the birthplace of this ancient art is China. Apparently, because they were the first to find paper, and also because ancient paper models were preserved. But that is Japan that launched this ancient paper folding art, so we consider origami as Japanese art. What is that, we know. From a square sheet of paper, bend it, you can make various models without using glue and scissors.

Creation of numbers from paper is taken away in other countries. In Spain and France, since the 16th century, there has been evidence of how small birds were made. From paper, you can do both simple images, such as airplanes, and complicated ones, which take a lot of time. For origami, you can use tin foil, easy to use, more flexible and easy to fold.

The classic variant is a square sheet of paper, with a side of 15 cm. The most popular and common figures are birds, kites and other animals.
The whole world knows the paper crane legend. If you launch a thousand paper storks, your most valuable wish will come true.

Origami is an interesting and relatively simple hobby, not to mention the fact that this is a cheap hobby. You can learn, you only need to do this. Simpler numbers can be learned by buying a book. After gaining experience, you can turn to making more complex models. There are many videos on the Internet, looking for where you will learn how to create masterpieces with your own hands.

There are many unique and interesting hobbies and art forms for people. And one of them, really amazing - is origami. Imagine starting with a flat sheet of paper, you create hundreds of extraordinary creations.

You can use any paper, especially when you start. Regular tracing paper for lighter items, more dense paper used for wet folds, foil for some more attractive designs or special origami paper of various sizes and beautiful colors. You can use almost any type of paper, but it's better to buy origami paper, the paper is thin, sturdy and has a good shape.

This is one of several art forms where you can actually make work without tools, even though clips and tweezers can be useful from time to time, they help as a pair of other fingers.

Want to lure children, try origami. On the Internet you can find many simple projects that you can do together. What satisfaction do your children have when they see what they can do with a simple piece of paper. Challenge yourself and try a more complex design. Watch a few videos before starting, then start folding.

Traditional origami art is far more important than just folding a piece of paper. Color paper used has a different meaning for Japanese people. Below are some of the colors traditionally used in origami, and the meaning behind them.

Dark red. This color reflects the inner strength and beauty that is inside. This color is usually used to refer to love and relationships with others.

Red always means love, passion and strength, attracts the opposite sex.

Pink. Joy, friendship and happiness - this is the pink one. This is the color that must be used when making origami for best friends.

Yellow is the color of the sun and the promise of a happy new day. This can mean the beginning of a new relationship or just a new beginning in your life. Yellow paper daffodils origami looks good.

Green Mind is a healing and growth color. He is also known as the color of financial prosperity because of the green color of money.

Blue Peace and spirituality can be transmitted in blue.

Violet is a noble color, purple represents elegance.

White - fresh and clean, make this color origami on a celebration day like that, such as a wedding or birthday.

Gold is the color of traditional marriage, it is the color of gold wedding rings.

Black can be used to show strength.

Every year in New York, they make Christmas trees. It is decorated with various forms of origami. Those who see, claim that this is a spectacular beauty.

Creating a kind of decoration or gift, think about the person you prepared a surprise, so you are always remembered. From a simple piece of paper you can make a work. Brought by origami, you will understand how magical and absorb your passion will become. You create a beautiful miniature world with your own hands.

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