Contents What Is Origami 4 Getting Started 5 Origami Techniques 6 Dollar Bill Arrow 8 Dollar Bill Airplane 10 Dollar Bill Ribbon 12 Dollar Bill Envelope 14 Dollar Bill Box 16 Dollar Bill Hat 18 Dollar Bill House 20 Dollar Bill Fan 22 Dollar Bill Snake 24 Dollar Bill Dog 26 Dollar Bill Heart 28 Dollar Bill Tree 30 Glossary 32 For More Information 32 Index 32
WHAT IS ORIGAMI Origami is the art of folding paper into different shapes Through folds a flat two-dimensional paper can be transformed into a three-dimensional work of art The art of origami is believed to have started hundreds of years ago in Japan In Japanese ori means to fold and kami means paper A person who practices origami is called a folder Some origami projects involve just a few simple folds More elaborate designs can take much more time and skill to complete DOLLAR BILL ORIGAMI Origami is a popular art form around the world Using dollar bills to fold origami is especially popular in the United States Think of creative ways you can show off your origami skills For example at a restaurant you can ask your parents to leave a server’s tip folded into a simple origami shape Did You Know Paper was invented in ancient China The Chinese used pulp made from bark and a plant called hemp to create sheets of paper Over time people began to fold paper including paper bills to create different shapes Today origami is a popular craft for people of all ages and skill levels 4
TECHNIQUES GETTING STARTED The only material you need to create dollar bill origami is paper money You can use real dollar bills or play money It is best if the paper bills are new but you can work with old bills too A coin is a handy tool to crease your folds When you work with real money try not to tear the bills Wash you hands well after folding money Dollar bills that have been used have been touched by many people Dollar Bill quarter coin Play money Dollar bill A Note About Measurements Measurements are given in US format with metric in parentheses The metric conversion is rounded to make it easier to measure Tip It is best to work with new crisp dollar bills 5
