Basics of Origami #1: Folds

Types of Folds

• Mountain and Valley Folds

These are the two basic folds in origami for beginners. Pretty much every fold is either a mountain fold, a valley fold or a combination of the two.

MOUNTAIN FOLD: With a Mountain Fold the crease bends the paper down and the crease resembles a mountain.

VALLEY FOLD: With a Valley Fold the crease bends the paper up and the crease resembles a valley.

• Other Common Folds

• Inside Reverse Fold

                    

• Outside Reverse Fold

                    

• Rabbit Ear Fold

                     

• Squash Fold

                    

• Pleat

                   

• Crimp

                   

• Petal Fold

                   

• Swivel Fold

                   

• Open Sink