How To: Fold an American flag in the traditional fashion
Some people believe that it is disrespectful to fold your American flag the wrong way. In this tutorial, avoid any confusion and learn how to properly fold your flag for storage or display.
Some people believe that it is disrespectful to fold your American flag the wrong way. In this tutorial, avoid any confusion and learn how to properly fold your flag for storage or display.
You have to start by placing the handkerchief on a flat surface, you grab the center pull up and you will see all the points dangling dry your hand down and then what you need is to fold the bottom up then if you twist the hand around the handkerchief just to hold it in place . The way it should actually be folded is with the fold in behind and the puff in front but it is easier if u wrap it around your hand. The way it will be placed in the pocket is by simply pushing it down, the edge of th...
This video shows you how to make a simple paper popper in three simple steps. Take a rectangular piece of paper and fold one quarter over. Fold it over once again in the same direction. Flip the paper over and make it into a square by folding again. Open out the side just a little bit, so that you can see the fold still inside. Sweep your arm down from a height really quickly and you will hear the sound of a "crack" as the paper pops on the way down. You can do the same thing again if you ref...
With this guide, you'll learn how to make a rose from a folded sheet of square paper using 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 roses, watch this free origami lesson.
In the words of Gertrude Stein, a rose is a rose is a brightly-colored cellulose fiber sculpture. And with this free video guide, you'll learn how to make your own small paper roses from folded paper using the Japanese art of origami. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, watch this free origami lesson.
If you’re in need of a fancy napkin setting then try this pleated standing fan design. It only takes seconds to make. Start by folding on inch folds back and forth. Then fold the pleating in half, flip the mess over and let it spread out naturally. You’ll need cloth napkins and it often helps to have starched napkins when doing decorative folds. This will really dress up that dinner table.
we are taught how to make a unique bow tie from an ordinary dollar bill in just a few short steps. There are no tools are supplies necessary, just your fingers and a dollar bill. Folding the bottom up, then again in half. Opening the sides it forms a 'tent' like fold on either side. Fold up bottom, fold end down. Fold the corners to the center, turn around and repeat that same motion. Pull out while grasping the middle. Flatten it out and there you have in your hand a bow tie, created in just...
This video illustrates how to make paper ninja stars. This process includes the following steps.Step 1Take a sheet of printer paper and scissor.Step 2Fold it and cut it into two halves.Step 3:Fold one half of the rectangular piece again into half.Step 4:Fold the right end diagonally.Step 5:Now fold the left end diagonally.Step 6Fold both the ends in half.Step 7Fold the other rectangular piece again into half.Step 8Fold the right end diagonally.Step 9Now fold the left end diagonally.Step 10Fol...
We learn an easy and fun way to make an origami heart out of a dollar bill. No supplies needed. Just the dollar bill and two capable hands. First fold up the bottom of the bill. Then fold it in half. Fold both sides into triangles bringing them to the middle. Turn over in. Fold in inside corners. Then the outside corners, rounding into a heart. Make sure the creases on the sides are well done. Flatten the paper out with palm to make it completely flat. And there in your hands you have a paper...
This video demonstrates how to create an origami ninja star. Prepare a square shaped piece of paper. Lay it down on a table or on a flat surface. Fold the paper right across the middle in a vertical orientation. Fold it once more in the same manner as the first fold, now creating a more slender vertically standing rectangle. Fold the upper portion of the origami diagonally forming a small triangle on top of the rectangle. Do the same on the bottom portion of the origami. Fold the upper portio...
Folding fitted sheets is always trickier than folding a conventional rectangular sheet. First, throw the sheet onto the bed. Then use your hands to tuck all the corners in on themselves. Then lay the sheet back down and straighten it. It makes a horseshoe shape with its elastic. Then fold one corner over the top so that all your elastic hangs over one hand. With the other hand grab the other corner so you can lay it down flat in a half moon shape with all the elastic together in one place. Th...
This is a video clip about "how to make a paper box". To make the paper box get a hard sheet paper and follow the instructions. Fold the paper into a half and unfold it and fold the other ending of the paper into half. Then, fold the one corner side of the paper and make a triangle to fit the center as the right triangle and do the same procedure for the other corner side of the paper. After that, fold the bottom side of the paper upwards and repeat the same process for the rest of three corn...
In the video, a boy named George explains how to make a paper box for wrapping gifts in it. For that, first we need two square color papers of any color, and a pair of scissors. In the box making procedure, first place a paper on table, face down. Now fold it diagonally, twice. Unfold it. Then fold the sides twice, to make regular square shapes. Unfold it. Mark the center part using a pen. Cut the paper leaving two folds on four parts, fold it in. Then fold the rest of the part of the paper o...
This video helps us learn how to make a well-balanced paper football. Get a square paper. Fold the paper in half. Fold it again in the same direction. Fold the paper diagonally to make a triangle. Flip the triangle up so the point lines up with the left edge. Continue folding triangles up the paper until you reach near the top. Fold the top corner down so that the two points meet, making a triangle in the opposite direction. Tuck the extra paper into the pocket. Now you have a paper football.
This tutorial video shows how to make an origami bird base. As you might guess from the name, the bird base is used when making the traditional origami crane; however, it can be used as a starting point for other origami patterns as well, so it's good to learn how to make this fold. Follow these steps to learn how to fold an origami bird base.
1) Make sure the paper used to make the origami water lily is a true square. One can use the paper one happens to have on hand, but anything heavier than lined notebook paper is best. 2) Work on a flat and hard surface so that all creases and folds are precise. 3) Place the paper square on the flat, hard surface so that the edges are facing in every direction. Be sure to have the colored side down if the paper is two sided. 4) Fold the paper in half from top to bottom. Crease the fold then un...
Learn how to make a paper box with the proper technique. -Start with an A4 size paper. -Use folds and a paper cutter to turn it into a square paper. -Fold the square paper in half, make sure the crease is good, then fold in half another time. -Make sure the creases are good and open the paper back to the square shape. -Now fold each corner in towards the middle. -Now take one side and fold it halfway towards the other side. -Now do the same with the other side. -Open the paper back up, so tha...
If you want to know how to make a paper heart to give to your love ones, you should watch this video. To make a paper heart: Fold your paper hotdog style twice. Fold these two sides together, making a rectangle half the length. This will help you avoid a lop-sided heart. Fold one of these sides into the center crease, making a right angle. Make sure the side you fold that toward is the open part of the hotdog. This will help you when tucking it all in at the end. Fold the other side to mirror...
Mind you now, that using a normal rectangular piece will not give you the desired results. You must use a square piece of any size. Start by making two diagonal folds for each corner to corner cross section. Now do two hot dog folds, like wise, then take each corner and fold it into the middle so it resembles triangular tabs. Now take these tabs and once again fold them in half but up to the outside of the paper, resembling another triangle. Fold Over, and do as shown in the video for the bes...
This origami dragon in flight is pretty difficult so if you're an origami novice it might be best to warm up on something easier. When you do get around to tackling this paper beast remember to be precise and patient. This instructional video provides a visual guide with which to follow along. Origami skills don't just happen over night, so if at first you don't succeed fold, fold again.
Joann of Emerald City Elegance is back with a new paper crafting tutorial. In this video, you will learn how to create a simple as well as chic looking folded note card holder. All it takes is some fancy card stocks and a few folding techniques. This is a great and innovative idea that can save you money on stationary storage supplies in the future.
Origami is the ancient Japanese art of folding paper into three-dimensional sculptures. In this video, learn how to fold a crane wielding a gun or a sword
Style at Home lets you in on a styling secret! Learn how to fold your towels so they look plump and pretty - just like in the magazines! Towel folding is a cool skill for making your bathroom look extra spiffy.
This instructional origami video demonstrates how to fold an origami ring. An origami ring makes a fun gift & easy to fold! Follow this step by step demonstration on folding an origami ring.
This instructional origami video demonstrates how to fold an origami ring. An origami ring makes a fun gift & easy to fold! Follow this step by step demonstration on folding an origami ring.
This instructional origami video demonstrates how to fold an origami kings crown. An origami king's crown makes a fun gift & easy to fold! Follow this step by step demonstration on folding an origami crown.
This instructional origami video demonstrates how to fold an origami cicada. An origami cicada makes a fun gift & easy to fold! Follow this step by step demonstration on folding an origami cicada.
This 3D animation demonstrates how to fold the famous origami model "Hungry Bat", a great Halloween fold! Just take a piece of square paper, and fold along with this 3D animation to get the Hungry Bat! Memorize it (it's really easy!) and show off your skills at your next Halloween party - or use it as decoration, whether for your costume, or the house. Using paper that's black on one side and white on the other is most effective! The 3D animations explains how to fold the model "hungry bat" t...
Liquid dance is a gestural, interpretive dance form that involves fluid like movements. Usually the hands and arms are the primary focus of liquid dance. Liquid dance is commonly associated with rave culture. Watch this dance tutorial to learn how to do the liquid dance move: the Folds Breakdown.
Watch this sewing tutorial to use the fold over elastic for sewing dance clothing or any garment with a stretchy component. Simply fold the elastic over the seam or edge of the fabric and sew it on with a zig zag stitch to create a stretchy hem.
Watch this origami video to fold an origami sunflower, complete with paper stem. This is a pretty difficult flower to fold. You will need many pieces of origami paper to complete this sunflower design. Fold several of these impressive origami sunflowers to make a bouquet.
Watch this instructional origami video to fold a complex origami cuboctahedron by designer Tung Kem Lam. You will need eight pieces of origami paper to fold what are called jitterbug modules. Connect the origami modules as shown in the visual guidelines. The origami cuboctahedron can teach you about structure and geometry as well as paper folding.
Watch this instructional origami video to fold an origami paper crane. Tsuru is the Japanese word for crane. The Japanese crane is considered a national treasure and regarded as a symbol of good fortune and longevity. With a little patience, the origami crane is not difficult to fold. Fold a few origami cranes and give them to your friends as gifts and good luck charms.
Not sure what to origami today? Watch these two how to videos to learn how to fold a crow out of origami paper. Give Japanese origami folding a try with this how to video tutorial on folding a crow, use black paper if you'd like.
Not sure what to origami today? Watch this how to video to learn how to fold a fish out of origami paper. Give Japanese origami folding a try with this how to video tutorial on folding a garden fish.
Not sure what to origami today? Watch this how to video to learn how to fold a duck out of origami paper. Give Japanese origami folding a try with this how to video tutorial on folding a garden duck.
Not sure what to origami today? How about something that predicts the future or just about anything else you want? Watch this how to video to learn how to fold a fortune teller out of origami paper. Give Japanese origami folding a try with this how to video tutorial on folding a classic childhood toy, the fortune teller.
Not sure what to origami today? Watch this how to video to learn how to fold a crane out of origami paper. Give Japanese origami folding a try with this how to video tutorial on folding a crane.
Not sure what to origami today? Watch this how to video to learn how to fold a bird out of origami paper. Give Japanese origami folding a try with this how to video tutorial on folding a bird.
Not sure what to origami today? Watch this how to video to learn how to fold a paper cup out of origami paper. Give Japanese origami folding a try with this how to video tutorial on folding a cup that can hold water.