Origami is very simple; all you need is a sheet of paper and your hands. There is origami paper specially designed for this craft. The paper comes already square and is thin enough to allow the multiple folds that most origami projects require. Some paper is colored on one side to enhance the finished result. (Less strict forms, technically not origami, may involve scissors or even glue.)
Books or online sources can provide instruction on origami. Most origami projects begin with a few simple forms to familiarize the beginner. Each piece has its own individual design, which gives origami its ability to challenge its practitioners and provide fresh variations.
There are also instructional videos showing step-by-step folds.
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