Pro Origami Tips

• Start with perfect squares. Even a 1 mm difference can throw off the final shape.

• Use a flat, hard surface like a desk or table — soft surfaces make creases uneven.

• Good lighting helps. You’ll spot alignment issues before they become mistakes.

• Always pre-crease. Lightly fold, unfold, then fold firmly — it improves accuracy.

• Use your nails or a ruler edge to sharpen creases for a crisp finish.

• Work slowly on reverse folds. They look tricky but are all about guiding the paper, not forcing it.

• Align corners before committing. Hold them together at the tips, then flatten.

• Relax your hands. Paper remembers pressure — firm but gentle gives cleaner folds.

• Symmetry is everything. Constantly check that both sides match.

• Don’t fear mistakes. Every misfold teaches how the paper moves — that’s how origami pros learn.