MATERIALS IN

MAKING
ORIGAMI
 ORIGAMI PAPER material
Origami paper comes in many grades, types, and sizes. They are usually
square in shape, though some are circular or rectangular. This is the main
material of origami.
Duo paper Foil paper Washi
Has one color on the top, Has one color on the top, Has one color on the top,
and another color on the and another color on the and another color on the
bottom. This type of paper is bottom. This type of paper is bottom. This type of paper
great for models where both great for models where both is great for models where
sides of the paper will be sides of the paper will be both sides of the paper
visible. visible. will be visible.
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2. glue

Glue is used to hold the origami

together. Only a dab is used to make it
sturdy.
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3. knives

Knives are to slash paper on the desired

size.
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scissors

Scissors are used for cutting

paper to the desired design
and size.
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ruler

A ruler is sometimes required

to measure and/ or re-size the
origami paper and draw
lines.
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Origami paper
storage box

Origami Paper Storage Box is

used to store the paper and
protects it from being
crumpled.
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Bone paper
folder

A bone Paper Folder is used

to fold the paper.
Guide questions:
1. What is the importance of knowing the tools
and materials for making origami?
2. Can you make origami with just your bare
hands using only paper? Explain your answer.
Identification. Identify what is being asked.
1. A tool used to fold and crease material in
crafts.
2. This is used to measure the size of a paper.
3. Origami papers are placed on this for storage.
4. A Japanese paper traditionally used in
origami.
5. A tool used for cutting paper on the desired
design and size.
6. It is a fold that has to find the midpoint on a piece of paper and then fold each side to meet that
point.
A. Burito B. Hotdog C. Shutte D. Taco
7. It was referred to as a fold that must roll the page up without creating a crease in the paper.
A. Burito B. Hotdog C. Shutter D. Valley
8. It is a rectangular fold with sides that rise up from the center fold.
A. Hamburger B. Hotdog C. Shutter D. Valley
9. It is described as a rectangular sheet of paper in half along the short side.
A. Hamburger B. Hotdog C. Shutter D. Valley
10. Hamburger fold is a rectangular sheet of paper in half along the long side.
A. Hamburger B. Hotdog C. Shutter D. Valley
11. A light box material or container for packaging is usually made of cardboard or plastic.
A. bag B. carton C. pouch D. storage container
12. It is a pliable transparent plastic used to pack fragile materials.
A. bubble wrap B. cellulose Plastic C. plastic Wrap D. Styrofoam
13. The most common paper craft method is where strips of paper are soaked in glue and will be added
to a mold layer by layer.
A. Cutting B. Folding C. Layering D. Pulping
14. In the pulp method, this is the reason for using fabric conditioner in the procedure.
A. For scented purposes B. For cleaning the paper
C. To separate the fiber D. To soften the paper
15. A cellulose wallpaper paste that comes as granules and is mixed with water.
A. Flour and water paste C. PVA adhesive
B. Glue D. wallpaper paste
16. It is referred to as the method used with modeling clay for making Paper Mache.
A. cutting C. layering
B. folding D. pulping
17. A cut of thick cardboard is used to remove sharp edges.
A. cutter C. razor
B. knives D. scissors
18. These are water-mixable materials that have been used for decorating the product.
A. Acrylic paints C. Latex Paints
B. Emulsion paints D. Varnishes
19. It is described as a multi-purpose easy-to-use adhesive that can be used as a glue and a varnish. Although, it is
white when it dries it is transparent and when finished, it gives glossy protection.
A. flour and Water paste C. PVA adhesive
B. glue D. wallpaper paste
20. water-based paint is used as an undercoat before decoration.
A. acrylic paints C. latex Paints
B. emulsion paints D. varnishes
history of
origami