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pinky1138 t1_iwzmszf wrote

Reply to comment by loops_____ in Origami titan beetle, designed by Shuki Kato and folded by me, folded from one uncut 50cm square of paper, 2022. by H3ISEN

Not OP but I’ve been doing origami for on and off 20 years now so feel qualified to answer….

I would say the best way to start is to get hold of some books - charity/thrift shops and libraries are your friends here. And of course YouTube is your friend for videos. Most books have a clear glossary of the folding techniques you’ll need to learn and the technical language used - refer back to these as often as you need to. You won’t learn everything in a day. I personally prefer using diagrams rather than videos to make models, that way I can make notes on the instructions as I fold it. Start with simple stuff - it’ll be tempting to try amazing or more complex looking stuff but walk before you can run, having the fundamentals of folding down pat will great aid your precision in the long run. Equipment wise you don’t really need anything - but I would recommend a bone folder. These are like £4 from Amazon or wherever, and they’re great to get precise creases with minimal effort. Paper wise, I’d use cheap stuff until you’re more confident, and you usually want the thinner the better. There are a plethora of different paper types to use, I buy from www.origami-shop.com And don’t forget to have fun, happy folding!

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loops_____ t1_iwzq0yw wrote

Is there a book you’d recommend for beginners? Something that shows the fundamentals while making some increasingly cool stuff at the same time. I remember seeing a One A Day origami book years back, but I forget what it was…

As far as paper, should I buy those pre-cut square papers or a big roll and cut it out myself? The big roll is a lot cheaper.

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Arigomi t1_ix01atk wrote

As a beginner, practice with whatever paper you have lying around. Basically any paper you would throw into the recycling bin. Learning the fundamentals requires being comfortable with making mistakes along the way. You aren't going to appreciate the advantages of origami paper until you know what you are doing.

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