November 11th isn't just Veterans Day— it's Origami Day in Japan, where they celebrate the traditional art of paper folding. November 11th is also the last day of World Origami Days, a 2-1/2 week celebration held internationally.
In this tutorial, we learn how to style a Japanese style high ponytail. First, spray volumizing hair spray in your hair, then blow dry your hair upside down to create a ton of volume. Now, use a flat iron to straighten your hair thoroughly. Make sure all the hair is pin straight and there are no curly hairs left. After this, pull all the hair towards the crown of your head and bring it up high. Use a comb to smooth out any bumps, then use hair wax to smooth it out. Continue to pull the hair, ...
In Japan, it is commonly said that folding 1000 paper origami cranes makes a person's wish come true. Better get to work. Make a classic Japanese-style origami crane with origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions for making your own Japanese cranes from a sheet of folded paper. For more information, and to get started making your own paper birds, take a look!
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a Japanese-style sushi roller flower vase. This flower vase uses recycled items. The materials required to makes this vase are: a newspaper, scissors, raffia, sushi roller, acrylic paint, brush, tin foil, tape (or glue gun) and an empty bottle (300 ml). Cut the newspaper to about 3" x 12". Paint the newspaper to your preferred color. Cut the top part of the bottle. Roll the bottle in the sushi roller. Wrap the newspaper around it and tape it. ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a vegetarian Spanish-style paella. You will need: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 onion, 1.5 c Basmati rice, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 vegetable bouillon, 1/2 green bell pepper, 1 tsp tomato paste, 1 small tomato (chopped), 1 chopped tomato, 3 c water, saffron, salt, and fresh thyme. First, sautŽ your onion with garlic and bell pepper in a skillet with olive oil. Next, add in the tomato and saffron, then add in the bay leaf, rice, and herbs and mix thoroughl...
Want to play lead flamenco guitar? Well first you have to learn techniques from the masters. This guitar lesson from Siggi Mertens teaches you how to play the a bit of "Tourist Flamenco" and how to pretend being a guitar maestro. Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords and tunes, you can start incorporating them into your own songs. With this lesson and a bit of practice you will be able to play "Tourist Flamenco" on the guitar. The next time you are with your friends you can impre...
This tutorial shows you how to make a basic Japanese style book. You'll need two different styles of paper, a cutting surface, a ruler, a paper cutter, and a ruler. Watch this video bookbinding tutorial and learn how to make a Japanese stab book.
Dolls may freak the rest of us out, but for a lot of girls in Japan looking like a doll - scarily large, beady eyes, perfect ringlets, and porcelain skin - is its own beauty and style trend.
Watch this hair-styling video for a fun way to use hot rollers to create a cute look inspired by Japanese anime. Bubzbeauty takes you through the entire process of styling hair into doll-like curls. Besides being cutesy, dolly curls are also sexy and simple.
Japanese style wrapping - or Furoshiki - let's you stop using paper, tapes and plastic when you wrap! Use reusable fabric instead. This method works for cylindrical objects and bottles.
Japanese style wrapping - or Furoshiki - let's you stop using paper, tapes and plastic when you wrap! Use reusable fabric instead.
Learn how to do a simple Japanese hairstyle from Cheryl Bianca! This is the most basic hairdo that Japanese girls wear. This basic Japanese bun style takes less than 5 minutes to complete. It can match a lot of different clothing, which makes it a completely versatile hairstyle!
This art uses Japanese wrapping cloths, or furoshiki, to make a cute bookbag.
This art uses Japanese wrapping cloths, or furoshiki, to make a cute handbag.
If you like the dragon art in Japanese and Chinese culture, then you know the intricateness of the artwork. But you can make your own simplified version at home with some paper and a pen. This video will show you the step-by-step details to drawing a Japanese-style dragon. "Dragón" is the Spanish translation of dragon.
So you've decided to transform your drab backyard into a Japanese Zen garden. You've made the right choice. Yes, tire swings and crab grass can slowly kill the soul. That being said, a bit of planning lies ahead. This article offers a list of How To tips, culled from the Landscape Network and other professional Japanese style landscapers, for planning an effective Japanese style landscape in your home. Step 1: Research.
These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a long paper box with heart ornament Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own long paper box with heart ornament. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional origami video if it is going too slow. Very cool Japanese origami how-to video! Origami a long box with heart ornament Japanese style - Part 1 of 2.
Fold an origami train. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami rocket. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami acorn. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami chestnut. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami sea otter. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami bird. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami turtle. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami frog face. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami frog. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami elephant. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami polar bear. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami monkey. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami duck face. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami monkey face. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami pencil. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami fox. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami snake. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami owl. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami panda. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami butterfly. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami cat on a cushion. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami fan. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami Japanese fan. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.