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    What advice do you have for someone who's trying to get started doing origami as a beginner?
    Robert Homayoon
    Origami Expert
    Robert Homayoon is an Origami Expert known for his engaging YouTube videos and accessible instructions. He has been teaching origami on YouTube since 2009. His channel has a following of over 676,000 subscribers, and his videos have garnered over 211 million views. Robert uses his channel to highlight his passion for teaching people origami, crafts, and how to solve puzzles. He graduated from SUNY Albany in 2007 and earned his D.M.D degree from Temple University Dental School in 2013.
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    Get a couple of simple books that teach you the basic folds, valley folds, and mountain folds. Work on your hand coordination skills and being precise. Try to be as accurate as possible with the instructions. I find watching videos is a little bit better than reading books. But it's sometimes a good idea to watch videos and read books.
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    Can I make a square out of any piece of paper?
    Elizabeth Bolster
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can make a square out of any piece of paper. For origami, it is best you use origami paper or printer paper.
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    Why doesn't my chick stand up?
    Community Answer
    It could be unbalanced if you folded it unevenly, but you could try flattening the feet and that might make it stand better.
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    Can I do an origami doll?
    T. Chinsen
    Top Answerer
    Figures such as dolls or people can vary in complexity. Any origami organization will have numerous designs from which to choose. You will have to look to see at what level you are comfortable.
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    Can you use card if you have to?
    Katniss73
    Community Answer
    Card can be used for origami, but it is much more difficult to fold, especially if the model is complicated.
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    I'm a beginner with origami. How can I make animals easier?
    Butterfly
    Community Answer
    Take it slowly, and practice. Learning to do origami takes time, so rushing won't help. Keep trying again and again slowly, and you'll succeed. When you are unable to make the desired figure, look over where you went wrong before making another one. This will make it easier for you to do origami if you're a beginner.
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    Is making an origami wolf hard?
    Butterfly
    Community Answer
    No, it's easy. As long as you understand the steps properly, know what exactly you need to do and have some practice at making origami already, then it's really easy. If you're a beginner, you may find it a little hard at first, though. But don't worry, because as you practice, it'll become a lot easier.
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    How do you open the flap of the fox?
    MelloMay
    Community Answer
    Looking from the bottom of the origami piece, you will see two sections and the tail. Separate the two sections (not including the tail) and flatten.
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