I’ve always thought that origami insects were some of the most interesting models out there. For some reason it seems like it’s easier to create incredibly complex and realistic looking insect designs than other types of origami.
This origami butterfly, inspired by Akira Yoshizawa’s classic design, will bring a fresh splash of color to your home. Easy to fold yet incredibly elegant, it’s the ideal project for a calming creative break or a stylish decoration. Choose your favorite patterned paper to make each butterfly uniquely yours. Smaller papers (around 3×3 in or…
Are you looking to challenge your origami skills with an elegant design? This traditional origami dragonfly is a lovely model accessible to beginners yet offers a fun challenge. With a couple of tricky swivel folds for the wings and an interesting roll-like fold for the head, this model is a great way to improve your…
Are you ready to tackle one of the most challenging traditional origami models? This origami spider will put your folding skills to the test. You’ll need two sheets of origami paper to create the spider’s body and head. While it’s more advanced, it’s a rewarding way to improve your craft, and we’re here to help…
There are a few more categories to wrap up for the Best Origami of 2018. This time we’re looking at insects which are always very impressive and there are a lot of great models from 2018. Like the previous posts voting will be open for 2 weeks until September 23, 2019 so vote for your…
After dragons origami insects might just be my next favourite thing. There really aren’t any other types of models that have the same level of complexity and details while looking so much like the real-life versions. You can really tell that a lot of work has gone into these designs and probably a ton of…
A little while ago someone suggested that I make a post all about origami jerboas. I’ve seen a few jerboas out there but not enough for an entire post. It did however give me the idea to make a desert themed post since jerboas are found in desert environments. There are a lot of different…
Butterflies are a very popular thing to fold out of paper. Just like in real life you can use all kinds of different colours of paper to make all kinds of different colours of butterflies. In this post we’re going to take a look at some of our favourite origami butterflies. First up are these…
Are you up for folding a symbol of transformation and beauty? Today, we will show you how to make your own traditional origami butterfly. In Japanese culture, butterflies symbolize the soul, renewal, and the delicate nature of life. Origami butterflies are often folded during spring festivals and other celebrations and used as decorations to represent…
Origami insects continue to blow my mind every time I see them. There are tons of different animals and creatures that can be folded with paper but for whatever reason insects always look the most realistic and impressive. This post features another excellent collection of some of the best paper insects we’ve ever seen. Beetles…
A while ago we made a post about paper insects that ended up being much more popular than I thought it would be. Because everyone seems to like them so much and because they still continue to blow my mind with how realistic they look here’s another post with another fantastic collection of origami insects….
Last Updated: August 9, 2016 Origami insects are some of the most fascinating origami models there are. I don’t know what it is about origami insects that make them so realistic looking but no other kind of origami creature looks anywhere near as real as some of these insects do. Because there’s such a huge…
