Know the paper you fold

Paper Guide

12 papers

A guide to papers used for origami, including texture, weight, folding characteristics, availability, and works made with each paper.

Origami paper

Origami paper

折り紙用紙

8 works
Origami paper58 g/m²

Thin paper. Commonly colored on one side and white on the reverse; double-sided colors and Japanese patterns are also available.

Kraft paper

Kraft paper

クラフト紙

5 works
Kraft paper81 g/m²

Has a rustic appearance with substantial stiffness and strength. Colored kraft paper is also available.

Tant

Tant

タント

0 works
Fine paper81 g/m²116 g/m²151 g/m²

Available in a wide color range with the same color on both sides. The fibers are dyed, so crease lines are less prone to color cracking.

Mermaid

Mermaid

マーメイド

0 works
Fine paper81 g/m²105 g/m²128 g/m²

Features a soft, wave-like felt-mark texture and a broad color range.

First Vintage

First Vintage

ファーストヴィンテージ

5 works
Fine paper65 g/m²80 g/m²100 g/m²

Kraft-based fine paper with vintage-like colors and a slightly rough, natural texture.

High Pika E2F

High Pika E2F

ハイピカE2F

23 works
Aluminum-metallized paper64 g/m²79 g/m²111 g/m²

Has an elegant matte metallic sheen, with gold or silver on the face and white on the reverse.

Paper study

Chiyogami

千代紙

0 works
Washi and patterned paper

Decorative paper printed with traditional patterns. The term may also refer to modern patterned origami paper made from Western-style paper.

Paper study

t Karape

tカラペ

0 works
Colored wrapping paper19 g/m²

Extremely thin paper with a glossy side, slight translucency, and some crispness.