About Us

This website is maintained on a shoe-string budget by Barb, our lead origami artist and writer, with the help of several generous volunteers and fellow folders.

Barb became hooked on origami in 1971 when, as a young teen, she had the wonderful experience of spending a summer in Japan.  She learned origami from her gracious Japanese hosts and from the many books she collected during her visit.

This site allows her to combine her passion for teaching origami with the skills acquired through a long career in information technology and technical writing.

If you find this website useful, please consider helping with its production by purchasing products or services, or by making a donation below.

To say 'thank you' for your generous donation of $10 or more, we will send you a free two-pack of Barb's favorite origami tool.

Barb says, "This simple plastic tool is my favorite because it's like 3 tools in 1.

1. The curved surface makes perfect creases.

2. The pointy end is good for lifting edges and for scoring thick papers before folding.

3. The blunt end helps open corners of squash folds."

To thank you for your generous donation of $25 or more, we will send you the creasing tool 2-pack and a 65-sheet pack of 5 7/8-inch Japanese-made origami paper in assorted colors, including one sheet each of gold and silver foil.