Q&A for How to Choose Paper for Origami

For origami folding, alternative tools are available if you prefer not to use your fingers for creasing. Some origami packs include special tools, like small creatures, specifically designed for creasing paper. However, I typically opt for a more accessible approach using my hands and fingernails. When starting a project, I often use printer paper instead of origami paper since it's commonly available. This choice makes it convenient for self-teaching, as many people have printer paper readily accessible. To ensure the paper is square, a pair of scissors may be necessary to trim the edges. While origami paper is designed for its thin consistency, making it ideal for intricate folds, printer paper serves as a universal substitute. Although origami paper can be obtained from shops or kits, the use of everyday materials like printer paper makes origami accessible to a wider audience. Ultimately, the beauty of origami lies in transforming a simple sheet of paper into a captivating work of art, requiring minimal materials.

Traditional origami involves no cutting, taping, or gluing to obtain the finished piece.

Yes you can, in some origami plain cardboard paper is better, but you can use lined paper.

Yes, but be aware that more complicated origami will be more difficult because of the paper's thickness. Folding thick paper can be made easier by dampening it a bit with a spray bottle, but be careful not to get the paper soggy or it will tear.

This will probably be too thick for most origami projects.

It is not recommended to use card stock for origami since it is very thick and will be harder to fold and might become too thick or even impossible to fold.