This origami Christmas Tree was created by myself in 2014. It is a modular origami and all the units are connected without glue. You can also attach an Omega Star (designed by Philip Shen) on the top and little Lucky Stars on the points (all without glue!)
Paper
Any paper can be used to fold this model, but I love the Duo Thai paper from Origami-shop because of its texture. You can buy it online and they ship worldwide:
This is one of my favorite papers for origami and I’ve used it on many of my videos, as you can see on my YouTube channel. It is thin but strong and keep the creases very well. It is available on large sizes (up to 60cm x 60cm), so you can use it to fold complex models too.
Buy this paper!
This paper is exclusively sold at Origami-Shop (don’t worry, they ship worldwide!) and you can buy it on the following links:
How to make an origami Penguin Designed by Jo Nakashima (April 27, 2011) Difficulty Level: low intermediate Paper: 15cm x 15cm kraft paper
Dedicated to Heloísa Lie Iyama.
This origami penguin is one of my old creations, but I still like it a lot. It makes a good use of both colors of the paper and its 3D body will keep in shape.
If you like Penguins and books, see also the instructions for the bookmark version.
Origami Penguin diagrams
Update (2023/08/26): New diagrams available with a better folding sequence. Added some reference points to make the wings easier for beginners. You can also find the old diagram here [PDF].
Gotham
My penguin has appeared in the first episode of the third season of Gotham TV series. In the scene, Edward Nygma folds this model from a piece of wrapping paper while talking to Oswald Cobblepot (the Penguin).
“Penguins eat fish!”
The full episode is available on Netflix, but you can watch this scene on YouTube:
World record of origami penguin speed folding
Support my work!
If you like my work, please consider visiting and subscribing to my YouTube channel! You’ll find all my work, including models that are not in this website and also models from other origami artists. The easiest way to support my work is simply watching my videos, clicking the like button, leaving comments and subscribing to my channel!
You can also contribute with small donations on Patreon or YouTube Channel Membership. It’s basically like paying me a tip as a thanks for my work and get some rewards in return, like early access to my tutorials and your name in the video (the “thank you” list). They work with recurring payments, but you can cancel anytime so one-time donations are also possible.
I designed the origami Neko (cat, in japanese) in february 2010 and it is one of my first origami creations. This paper used in the picture above is Copper Tissue-foil, from origami-shop, but standard origami paper works too. Download the PDF or watch my video tutorial to learn how to fold it!
Origami Neko (Cat) designed by Jo Nakashima Design date: February/2010 Difficulty Level: simple Suggested paper size: 10cm x 10cm (special paper is not required)
Origami Neko tutorial
Origami Neko Diagrams
New diagrams made in 2023. You can see also the old pdf in this link.
Support my work!
If you like my work, please consider visiting and subscribing to my YouTube channel! You’ll find all my work, including models that are not in this website and also models from other origami artists. The easiest way to support my work is simply watching my videos, clicking the like button, leaving comments and subscribing to my channel!
You can also contribute with small donations on Patreon or YouTube Channel Membership. It’s basically like paying me a tip as a thanks for my work and get some rewards in return, like early access to my tutorials and your name in the video (the “thank you” list). They work with recurring payments, but you can cancel anytime so one-time donations are also possible.
