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    Can I use heavy paper for origami folding?
    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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    A heavier paper typically implies greater thickness, often measured in grams per square meter (GSM). Depending on the specific model of origami and the desired outcome, using thicker or sticker paper can present challenges in folding. For instance, when teaching how to make an origami boomerang, I recommend a certain GSM, approximately 100, and include this advice in my instructions. In general, it holds true that heavier paper can be more difficult to fold, particularly if the model involves numerous folds layered on top of each other, making the paper denser and harder to manipulate.
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    Can I use colored construction paper to make origami paper?
    Community Answer
    You could, but the paper is slightly thicker and may cause problems with folding precisely.
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    Would I be able to use watercolor paint for this?
    Ukjm2357
    Community Answer
    Yes, you could.
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    What is the size of origami paper?
    Mandy_Moon_Watcher
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    Origami paper comes in several sizes, but standard sizes include 75 × 75 mm (about 3 × 3 inches), 6-inch squares, and 10-inch squares.
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    Where can I buy it?
    Community Answer
    I am pretty sure that you can buy origami paper pretty much anywhere they sell paper.
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    How do I make a paper crane?
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    Why is it we never have origami paper?
    Elizabeth Bolster
    Community Answer
    You can buy origami paper at your local craft store or you can order it online.
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    Where can I buy cheap origami paper ?
    Fredwina
    Community Answer
    You can buy it in bulk at craft stores, and there is inexpensive paper online.
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    How can I make paper decorations for my desk at home for homeschooling?
    Dewa Dewappriya
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    You could make a couple of scarecrows using colour papers, glue and a sharp paper cutter. Or even make nice patterns using colour papers, glue and glitter. Decorate your to-do-list using some glitter and decorative tape or add some favorite stickers. These decoations will make your desk look cool!
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    Can I just do it without colors? It looks hard.
    Community Answer
    Yes you can. You could do it on a blank paper, or instead printing colors, you could color it with color pencils or pens.
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    How can I get used paper?
    Community Answer
    You can cut paper to square sizes. You can cut it big size or any sizes, it is your choice.
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    How can I get used paper?
    Community Answer
    You could get all the papers you have and cut them to square sizes using the method above. You can choose any sizes you want.
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    Can I colour the origami paper using sketch pens, markers or water colour pens? If I do, will the ink stick to my hand while folding the paper?
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    Yes, you can color the origami paper with sketch pens, markers, or water color pens. The ink might stick to your hand depending on what type of origami paper you use. There are origami papers that you can buy that have designs that you can color in.
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    Can I use the apps to design a pattern then print it out ?
    Zeal Malani
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    Yes, you can but be careful about the size. if you don't get the size correct, it may lead to problems in your craft.
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