Tutorial Review: Origami Bookmark
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Finished piece
This tiny origami bookmark is really easy to make and doesn’t fall off the page when you open your book!
Notes on this tutorial
I tried using 2 sizes of paper: a 2″ square and a 3″ square; both work well and were easy to fold.
I made one modification that makes it (in my opinion) even more useful. By turning the square side into another triangle, only the corner of the page is obscured by the bookmark, so you can keep the bookmark in place while you read. These would be great to mark several pages of a reference book - it’s a nice (and attractive) alternative to sticky note markers!
Here’s a simple way to make my modification…
At the end of Step 3 of the tutorial (below, left) open the front half back down again (below, right):
Fold down the top point to the middle (below, left) then fold up the front half again (below, right). Now resume at Step 4 of the tutorial.
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The original tutorial is available here.
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Posted: September 17th, 2008 under Books & Journals, Origami.
Comments: 10
Comments
Comment from Swirlyarts
Time: September 19, 2008, 1:40 pm
I have just run out of sticky notes and I’m pleased I have because these are adorable!
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Comment from AmyP
Time: September 22, 2008, 7:50 am
Lovely review of the tutorial and great modifications, thank you! (Seen on Craftzine blog)
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Comment from Wendy
Time: September 23, 2008, 6:08 pm
Such a great idea. My daughter’s already eyeing this for her next project. Thanks!
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Comment from Dude Man
Time: December 20, 2008, 5:41 pm
Awesome tutorial ! Brilliant !
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