Core origami folds and terminology for beginner paper folders.
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- What is a crease in origami?
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A fold line created by folding and unfolding paper, leaving a visible mark that guides future folds.- What is a valley fold?
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A fold where paper folds downward in a V shape, pointing away from you.- What is a mountain fold?
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A fold where paper folds upward in a pointed shape, with the crease pointing toward you.- What is a base in origami?
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A fundamental folded shape that serves as the starting point for many different origami designs.- What is a pre-crease?
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Folding and immediately unfolding paper to create a crease line that guides future folds.- What is a module in modular origami?
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A single folded unit that interlocks or connects with identical units to create a larger structure.- What is kami?
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Lightweight origami paper, typically 24-30 gsm, sold in assorted bright colors.- What paper weight is best for learning origami?
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Paper between 20-30 gsm (grams per square meter), thin enough for multiple folds but sturdy enough to hold creases.- What does paper grain mean?
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The direction of paper fibers, which affects how easily the paper folds and tears.- What is a crease pattern?
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A diagram showing all crease lines needed to fold a design, as if all folds were made and then unfolded.- What is a squash fold?
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A fold where you open a previously folded flap and flatten it symmetrically to one side.- What is a petal fold?
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A fold that narrows a point by folding the edges inward and lifting the center flap upward.- What is an inside reverse fold?
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A fold where a point is reversed by pushing it inside the paper along a new crease line.- What is an outside reverse fold?
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A fold where a point is reversed by pulling it outside along a new crease line, keeping the fold on the exterior.- What is a sink fold?
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A fold where a point is pushed inward and down into the body of the paper, hiding it inside.
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