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Master the art of origami

⏱️ 2-3 hours 📊 Beginner ✂️ Craft

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Learn the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Origami teaches patience, precision, and spatial thinking while creating beautiful objects from simple sheets of paper. It's portable, inexpensive, and endlessly creative.

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Getting Started
  1. Use any paper you have at home (newspaper, printer paper, etc.)
  2. Watch free origami tutorials on YouTube
  3. Start with simple designs like cranes and flowers
  4. Practice for 20-30 minutes daily
  5. Join free online origami communities

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