Origami: Types and Types of Paper

                                                  ORIGAMI: Types of Paper

So, we all know that origami is an art form wherein we take a piece of paper of any shape and fold that paper to form what we call an origami model. We must remember, that origami originated in Japan, and the rudimentary sets of paper needed for folding were developed in Japan. However, there is no proof out there about how the play models of origami came about in Japan. But, there is a wide knowledge of paper in the world of origami. Here, let's talk about the modern kinds of paper that we can and should use in origami:

1. KAMI  PAPER:

 "Kami" means "paper" in Japanese. Well, kami paper, is probably the most commonly accepted and usable paper in the world of origami. It is a thin, yet sharp paper, that is internationally used. If a beginner were to describe kami paper, he/she would probably say that it is the best paper for beginners and casual folders. Usually, it is white on one side and colored on the other. Since the paper is so crisp and sharp, it holds creases well, and hence is recommended for someone who folds rather simply. Well, it isn't that high-quality paper, but it is worth using!

2. WYNDSTONE MARBLE PAPER:

Now this is worth calling a beauty of a paper. It is a heavy, durable, rustic paper used for making models requiring a higher skill set and high folding skills. Basically, it is a kind of paper that is for people who fold complex or intermediate kinds of models. This kind of paper isn't that common, it is hard to find. However, Wyndstone paper is considered the best for folding something called a Flasher. A Flasher is usually an intermediate or high-intermediate model, which opens and closes into wonderful, artistic patterns. Usually, a flasher gets compressed into a spiral, and that is the thing that opens and closes into beautiful patterns. A flasher has a typical pattern, on which creases must be made to compress the thing. A flasher needs to stay durable, otherwise, it won't stay for too long and will get worn out. Now you know why we should use Wyndstone paper for folding a flasher!

3. FOIL PAPER

This is high-quality Japanese paper, with a metallic shine on one side and paper on the other. Foil paper is something you would prefer if you are folding some complex or high-intermediate models. I've used only two colors of this kind of paper, gold, and silver. I suppose These two colors come with a pack of Kami paper. Well, there are many advantages to using this kind of paper. A) You get the chance to see your model beautifully covered in shine and metal( the metallic look), B) Foil paper used for folding a Flasher can really grant you the "flashy" look of the pattern, C) Almost anything is possible to fold with foil paper.

4. MONEY BILLS!

People use money bills for folding! Yes, they do! And a fun fact for you: origami using money bills is called " Moneygami". Yes, it's a portmanteau of the words money and origami. The details in the notes can be used for your origami models! You can divide the rectangular money bill into squares to economize:)

5. Magazine, junk mail, and typing paper:

YOU ALL KNOW WHAT THAT IS, right? Still, pretty good to use!

These are just some of the kinds of paper avail for your use in origami.  You might've understood by now, that different kinds of paper are suitable for different kinds of models!