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Some Helpful Tips: ✽ Origami paper likes a flat, clean surface. Work on an oil-free table or
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sheet, so grab a pair of scissors (or, if you want to be super-precise, buy a craft knife from your local craft store, a cutting mat, and a metal ruler). Take your time, follow the outline, and cut carefully. Always use scissors and craft knives with caution. Children should be supervised or assisted by an adult. Begin by orienting your paper exactly as shown in the first step. The first time you try a model you may want to use the same paper pattern as shown in the instruction (some models have a few different patterns to choose from). Follow the markings. Dashed lines show where to fold, while arrows show in which direction to fold. When you see a circle with an arrow, the circle indicates where to pinch or hold the paper as you fold in the direction of the arrow. First impressions are everything! Your origami paper’s very first fold quickly commits to memory, so it helps to be precise and neat. Keep your origami in shape by running your thumbnail along each fold several times. Review all the steps before you start folding a model. As you’re folding, it helps to keep looking ahead to the next illustration to see what should be created once you have completed the step you are working on. Don’t take yourself too seriously! If you do, origami is zero ounces of fun. If you’re feeling frustrated, take a break and come back to it later. Make something! Go to page 56 and turn your model into jewelry, greeting cards and more. Share your origami. Give a pretty origami model or present to someone you like, love or have a crush on. Wink wink.
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