Paper Crafts

Paper craft is a collection of crafts using paper or card as the primary artistic medium for the creation of two or three-dimensional objects. Paper and card stock lend themselves to a wide range of techniques and can be folded, curved, bent, cut, glued, molded, stitched, or layered. Papermaking by hand is also a paper craft. Paper crafts are known in most societies that use paper, with certain kinds of crafts being particularly associated with specific countries or cultures. In Caribbean countries paper craft is unique to Caribbean culture which reflect the importance of native animals in life of people. In addition to the aesthetic value of paper crafts, various forms of paper crafts are used in the education of children. Paper is a relatively inexpensive medium, readily available, and easier to work with than the more complicated media typically used in the creation of three-dimensional artwork, such as ceramics, wood, and metals. It is also neater to work with than paints, dyes, and other coloring materials. Paper crafts may also be used in therapeutic settings, providing children with a safe and uncomplicated creative outlet to express feelings.

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These are some examples of hand paper crafts

camel crafts

These instructions will show you how to make an easy origami camel. This model begins with a traditional Bird Base. If you’re just starting out we recommend that you take a quick look at our Beginner’s Guide to learn all the basic folds first.

Chameleon Crafts

These instructions will show you how to make an easy origami chameleon. If you’re new to paper folding we recommend you take a minute to review our Beginner’s Guide which will teach you all the basic folds and techniques.

Pigeon Crafts

These diagrams will show you how to fold a simple origami pigeon. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the techniques or folds in these instructions take a moment to review our Beginners Guide first. Begin with a square sheet of paper rotated 45 degrees with the white site facing up.

teddy-bear Crafts

These instructions will show you how to make an easy origami teddy bear. If you’re new to paper folding we suggest that you take a quick look at our Beginner’s Guide which will show you all the basic folds and techniques.

panda Crafts

These instructions will show you how to fold an easy origami panda. This model looks best if you use black and white coloured paper. If you’ve never folded anything before we suggest that you take a quick look at our Beginner’s Guide which will show you all the basic folds and skills.

flying cicada crafts

These instructions will show you how to make an easy origami flying cicada. This is a variation of the traditional origami cicada. If you’ve never folded anything before we recommend you take a minute to review our Beginner’s Guide which will show you all the basic folds and techniques.