This presentation explains some of the basic origami folds.

1. • Valley fold
• Mountain Fold
• Squash Fold
• Inside Reverse Fold

2.  Occurs above the paper
 Fold in diagonal form
 Bring paper towards you

3.  Occurs underneath paper
 Bring in opposite direction as Valley
 Creates a “Mountain” shape before laying
flat

4.  Begin with triangle base
 Bring top point to bottom point
 Squash closed
 Should look like a square

5.  Make any fold
 Open the fold up
 Bring the fold to the inside of the paper
 Fold closed

6.  Understand these basic folds
 Practice basic patterns
 Slowly try harder designs
 Become an origami master
Many online sites have instructions!