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How To: Coil a guitar cable

This is a video demonstrating how to properly coil a guitar cable. First some incorrect ways of folding the cable are shown. One should not wrap the cable around the forearm, pick it up in a ball, or wrap it like a lasso around the hand. The correct way is demonstrated by taking a section between the thumb and index finger, rolling the index finger toward you, then making another loop by rolling the index finger away from you. This process is repeated until the entire cable is coiled. Folding...

How To: Origami an icosahedron

This video explains how to make an Origami Icosahedron (designed by Heinz Strobl) using 50 strips of paper. You need 20 strips of a single color for the triangles and 30 of a contrasting color to connect the triangles.

How To: Origami a dragon

Learn how to fold an origami dragon with instruction by Ancella Simoes. Ancella Simoes is the author of the Origamiancy Blog and creator of all the Origamiancy origami tutorial videos on WonderHowTo. From Ancella's site:

How To: Make an easy origami crane

For this next video tutorial, you're going to find out how to make a really simple and easy origami crane. Origami is the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding which took place during the 17 century.

How To: Make a paper football that flies

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a paper football. First, take a piece of copy paper and fold 1/3 of the paper and crease it. Next, do this again until you reach the top of the paper, you should have three folds in total. Next, fold one side into a triangle shape, and then keep folding in until you get to the bottom of the paper. Once you reach the bottom, fold the excess paper into the pouch that you created when folding the triangle in. You will end up with a triangle shape. Now, you ...

How To: Make different kinds of paper footballs

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make paper footballs. Begin by cutting a straight strip of paper. The wider the width, the larger the football will be. Then fold the edge into a right triangle shape and continue folding the strip in the right triangle pattern. Once you have reached the end of the strip, tear off the end at an angle and tuck it in the side of the football. This video also shows viewers how to play a game with the paper football. This video will benefit those viewe...

How To: Easily make a ribbon rose

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a ribbon rose. Users will need approximately 60 cm of 16 mm of satin ribbon. Begin by folding your ribbon in half and then pinch fold the end. Now fold the front half sideways and pinch it in place. Then turn it over and fold the ribbon to the opposite side. Keep folding until there is only about 1 inch of ribbon left. Users should end up with a pile of little folds. Pinch the two ends together and let go of the pile. As you pinch the ends tog...

How To: Origami a Star Wars X-wing fighter

Looking for a geeky craft project? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a paper X-wing fighter with origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. These instructions are based on diagrams by Philip Schulz. You'll start from the origami frog base which you can find in another video. See how to origami a Star Wars X-wing Fighter. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own paper Star Wars X-wings, watch ...

How To: Make an origami buckyball flower

Feeling ambitious? With this guide, you'll learn how to make 3D buckyballs with origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful paper gift boxes, watch this free origami lesson.

How To: Make a Yami Yamauchi Pandora's Box with origami

In order to make a Pandora's Box, you first need glossy paper. The paper should basically be in the shape of a square, length 15 cm one side. Then divide the paper into 5ths. Now make 5 such folds on the paper and be sure that every fold is equidistant. Similarly, turn the paper around and start folding it from the other side too, in the same fashion. By doing this you will realize the folds have resulted in equal, similar sized boxes on the paper, 25 in total.

How To: Make an origami tie

This video, for simplekidscrafts.com, tells us how to make an origami necktie. This is a very easy crafts project, suitable for kids and adults alike. It doesn't require a long list of materials, only a sheet of origami paper is needed. The sheet of paper is then folded ten times to transform it from just a square of paper into a decorative origami necktie. The video has no audio instruction, but encourages you to follow the folding technique exhibited by the child in the video. The camera is...

How To: Create a paper box

This video walks you through the process of making a paper box that would be suitable for a gift or any other purpose for which a paper box could be used. This is a very simple paper folding exercise for anyone to approach. The video's presenter is silent and starts with one piece of white paper to demonstrate all of the folding techniques, using pointing and other hand gestures to do so. Follow along yourself, step by step. By the end of the fifth step, the open-faced box is complete and rea...

How To: Make a square origami paper box

This instructor teaches you how to make a square origami paper box or container with simple instructions. The video gives you beginning skills in the Japanese art of paper folding. The folds demonstrated are well demonstrated and simple to perform. Also offered are tips to make the creasing of your hand folding more precise with ease. In less than three minutes you can learn to make a useful container to hold all your odds and ends by using a simple sheet of paper. Make a set for yourself or ...

How To: Origami a lily iris flower

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create an origami lily iris flower. Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. This video shows all the procedures of folding and cutting the paper. To create a complete origami lily lotus flower, viewers are recommended to produce two paper flowers. The video provides a visual demonstration for viewers to easily follow along and have an example to compare to. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested in origami and wo...

How To: Make an origami magic ball

What better way to have a ball than to make one? Paper works fine. In this tripartite paper folding video tutorial, you'll learn how to make your very own magic ball from the woody stuff using the ancient Japanese art of paper folding.

How To: Make a 3D paper city

Learn how to make a three dimensional city from a sheet of paper. Start with a flat drawing of a city scape and a sharp X-acto knife. Cut along each vertical line of each window. Cut along each horizontal line of each window. Be very precise and do not cut past the end of the line. Cut out arches of doorways. Make incisions along horizontal lines of buildings. Cut along horizontal lines of stairs. Do not cut along any dotted lines. Once done cutting, begin folding. Fold along dotted lines. Cr...

How To: An origami paper snowflake

FusionAlliance has a great how-to video to make origami snowflakes for the holiday season. The video has step-by-step instructions on folding the paper, with diagrams included. The background music will help get you into the holiday spirit while you are making your origami snowflakes. The video shows someone folding the paper as instructed, so all you have to do is fold like shown in the video. All you have to do is fold your paper like instructed in the video and you'll have yourself a fun d...

How To: Make an awesome 3D paper snowflake

This video will show you how to make an interesting 3D paper snowflake. You will need 6 pieces of paper, some scissors, glue and a stapler. First, make 6 squares which are the same size. After folding the squares across its diagonal axis into a triangle and folding it over again, hold the triangle so that its open ends are facing outwards. Cut diagonal lines along the line of the triangle towards the center, stopping close to the middle line. After opening the paper, take the two ends of each...

How To: Make an origami lotus with 8 petals

Grow your paper garden! Make an easy 8-petal lotus using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own paper flowers from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper lotus flowers yourself, take a look!

How To: Make a 3D origami bunny

Grow your paper menagerie as well as your knowledge of origami. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make an impressive 3D rabbit using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper bunny sculpture, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.

How To: Make a money origami frog

Grow your paper menagerie with this crafty how-to. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper money frog from a bank note using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own dollar-bill frogs, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.

How To: Make a hexagonal origami gift box

Want to make a next-level origami gift box? This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a hexagonal sonobe paper gift box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper cubes, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.

How To: Make an origami frog out of a dollar bill

Have both time and a dollar bill to spare? This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a hopping frog toy from a bank note using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own jumping money frogs, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.

How To: Make a duct tape checkbook holder

Feel and see just what duct tape is capable of! You can practically do anything with duct tape! This folding video tutorial will show you how to make a duct tape checkbook holder. To make this duct tape checkbook holder, you'll need some duct tape, scissors, a ruler. You can fit the checkbook in this, and the register.

How To: Make a classic paper ninja star

Folding a paper ninja star is like riding a bike - once you learn how, you'll never forget. Watch this video to learn how to make a paper ninja star, also known as a shuriken. All you need is one 8.5 by 11 sheet of paper to make your own ninja star.

How To: Origami Japanese Brocade

This origami 6 unit modular is really nice and easy to make! Origami is the timeless art of Japanese paper folding. Watch this origami how to video to learn how to fold Japanese brocade. Origami is a fun craft and your models make nice, homemade gifts. Practice makes perfect.

How To: Origami fireworks

Origami is the timeless art of Japanese paper folding. Watch this origami how to video to learn how to fold fireworks. Origami is a fun craft and your models make nice, homemade gifts. Practice makes perfect.

How To: Origami a goldfish to swim in a bowl

This is an instructional video on how to make an origami goldfish. Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to make any shape imaginable. All you need is a square of paper and a pair of scissors, even if that's considered cheating. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to fold a paper goldfish.

How To: Origami a paper butterfly

This is an instructional video on how to fold an origami Butterfly. Origami is the Japanese traditional art of paper folding to make just about any shape. All you need is a square sheet of paper. Watch this video origami tutorial and learn how to fold a paper butterfly.

How To: Cook with aluminum foil

A demo of how to cook a cake with a folding pot and oven that will fit in your pocket. This is very helpful for camping and even for around the house. Have fun with it, and impress your friends with your amazing aluminum cooking abilities.