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The Complete Handbook of Origami Paper

A Professional Reference for Selecting, Using, and Sourcing Paper for Folded Arts

by Alumigogo Books

non-fiction

The technical and practical reference for anyone who folds paper seriously—selecting, sourcing, and using origami paper the right way.

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About this book

Origami paper is not generic craft paper. Its weight, fiber composition, crease retention, and surface properties determine success or failure in folding—yet most practitioners rely on trial-and-error, manufacturer marketing, or outdated hobby guides.

This handbook is a reference for professionals, businesses, and serious hobbyists who want to understand origami paper as a material category: what makes it different from other papers, how to read and evaluate technical specifications, how to choose the right type for complex folds or professional work, how to source it reliably, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Whether you're teaching origami, producing paper products, building a supply business, or executing advanced models, this book gives you the knowledge to make confident, informed decisions instead of guessing.

Covering everything from fiber composition and weight standards to sourcing strategies, business opportunities, and emerging materials, The Complete Handbook of Origami Paper is the reference professionals and enthusiasts have needed.

9 chaptersaprox 17,300 wordsabout 69 pages~86 min read
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Reader Reviews

George Allen

★★★★

I've been teaching origami for five years and picking paper mostly by trial and error. Chapter 1 alone explained why thin washi behaves so differently than regular colored paper—the fiber structure and how creases actually work mechanically. The troubleshooting section saved me when a batch of paper from a new supplier kept splitting at the edges. Not flashy, but genuinely useful for anyone doing this work seriously.