Animals

Only simple valley and mountain folds are used to make this bald eagle. Purchase Book
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The legs on this cat interlock to give it a solid look. Purchase Book

The legs on this dog interlock to give it a solid look. Purchase Book

This piece was used as a complementary present for the annual tree lighting ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History. The traditional Bird Base is used as a starting point. Purchase Diagrams

"Pureland" refers to the fact that only simple mountain and valley folds are utilized. This approach to origami design was pioneered by John Smith to help develop more accessible models for novice folders. This model was commissioned by Nick Robinson for a website of simple dinosaurs he was working on.

The fangs on this bat are formed from opposite corners of the original square. Purchase Book

This cat is formed from the classic Bird Base. Purchase Book

This is a loose adaptation of the classic origami swan with many folds added to give the model more dimension. Purchase Book

Forming the legs from the center of the paper provides much needed weight to balance this beak-heavy toucan. Purchase Book

The shell for this turtle is from an articulated flap, allowing for greater artistic flexibility in its final shaping. Purchase Book

This bunny is a little bit harder to fold than it looks. A variation of it was folded from $100 bill for a Maxim Magazine photo shoot. Purchase Book

This cat head is loosely based on a famous Japanese merchandising icon. Purchase Book

This work started out as a multi-piece design, so it could be folded quickly for an advertising campaign. It was then converted so it could be made from a single square. Because of the many pleats in the head to body joint, this model still has the look and feel of being formed from two sheets. Purchase Book

The extra large forehead adds to the cuteness of this panda. Purchase Book

A fully 3-D neck sets this giraffe apart from many of the other origami renditions on the subject. Purchase Book

The teddy bear like pose of this origami model showcases the relaxed personality of the koala. Purchase Book

Folding origami peacocks is a fun excuse to use patterned papers, and the open tail in this rendition is perfect for that. Purchase Book

A fully 3-D neck sets this giraffe apart from many of the other origami renditions on the subject. Purchase Book

The way the tail is formed is the interesting design element of this piece. A series of pleats in a regular pattern allow for sets of raw edges to be swiveled outwards. The same design approach was used later for a tail of a bee. Purchase Book

A common design flaw for subjects like deer (with many appendages towards one end) is to have an uneven distribution of thickness. This piece features a neck that is easy to pose, and forelegs that show enough raw edge to give the illusion of lightness. Purchase Book

There are many color changing folding sequences in this model to capture the distinct striped pattern of the skunk. Purchase Book

This cool polar bear shares a striking resemblance to a famous soft drink mascot. Purchase Book

From a single square using only simple valley and mountain folds (Pureland style). Purchase Book

From a single square using only simple valley and mountain folds (Pureland style). Purchase Book

From a single square using only simple valley and mountain folds (Pureland style). Inspired by a challenge from Paul Jackson. Purchase Book

From a single square using only simple valley and mountain folds (Pureland style). Purchase Book

From a single square using only simple valley and mountain folds (Pureland style). Purchase Book

From a single square using only simple valley and mountain folds (Pureland style). Purchase Book

From a single square using only simple valley and mountain folds (Pureland style). Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book

From Prehistoric Origami. Purchase Book