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BASE FOLDS

In origami there are some basic forms, which represent certain sets of creases. Usually, e
ach base is named after the best-known model for which it is used. Not all models of origami are created from the base forms, but when training origami, it is good to know them.
Here are presented the fifteen origami base forms.

Just click on an image of a chosen base form to learn it.

  Book fold   Cupboard fold   Shawl fold   Kite base  
  Book fold
traditional origami base
  Cupboard fold
traditional origami base
  Shawl fold (diaper or triangle fold)
traditional origami base
  Kite base
traditional origami base
 
  Diamond base   Fish base   Catamaran   Windmill  
  Diamond base
traditional origami base
  Fish base
traditional origami base
  W-boat, (catamaran or pig form)
traditional origami base
  Windmill
traditional origami base
 
  Blintz base   Balloon base   Square base   Bird base  
  Blintz base or cushion fold
traditional origami base
  Balloon base or waterbomb base
traditional origami base
  Square base or basic flower form ('hana-no kihon-kei' in Japanese) or preliminary fold
traditional origami base
  Bird base
traditional origami base
 
  Frog base   Fruit base   Snail base    
  Frog base
traditional origami base
  Fruit base
named by the Shumakovs
  Snail base
named by the Shumakovs
     

 

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