Learn how to create stunning folded mini books and modular Tato boxes using beautiful origami and collage papers in this inspiring workshop with artist Karen Elaine!
These charming paper crafts are perfect for small art projects, gifts, journaling inserts, or just relaxing creativity. Karen shares her tips, paper choices, and favorite folding tools — with nods to iconic book artists like Hedi Kyle and Tomoko Fuse.
🗓 Originally livestreamed on the Yasutomo Facebook page — Friday, June 14, 2024.
📖 Watch the full blog post with step-by-step details and product links:
👉 https://shop.yasutomo.com/blogs/projects/folded-books-and-tato-boxes
🧰 Supplies Featured in This Demo:
Collage Origami Series: Mishmash (4540)
https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/painted-paper-origami-mishmash-4540
Pot Pourri (4541)
https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/painted-paper-origami-pot-pourri-4541
Hodge Podge (4542)
https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/painted-paper-origami-hodge-podge-4542
- Painted Papers Origami series: All Blue (4550) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/collage-origami-all-blue-4550
Black & White (4551)
https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/collage-origami-black-white-4551
Composition (4552)
https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/collage-origami-composition-4552
- Bamboo Folding Tool (OBF-7)
https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/origami-bamboo-folding-tool-obf-7
- Karen mentioned the book "Origami Boxes" by Tomoko Fuse https://www.amazon.com/Tomoko-Fuses-Origami-Boxes-Beautiful/dp/0804850062/ref=asc_df_0804850062/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693033695448&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2006261779075836459&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031046&hvtargid=pla-439779119500&psc=1&mcid=a8f7fae0e9f33e19b0e664394aff9ba4&gad_source=1
- Karen mentioned the book "The Art of the Fold" by Hedi Kyle and Ulla Warchol https://www.artofthefold.com/
- Hedi Kyle's Diagonal Pocket Fold video tutorial by Liberty Grove Paper Arts https://youtu.be/IzJvIsXcgJo
Paper Sizes
For the modular origami Tato boxes you will need:
- 4 square origami sheets for the top
- 4 square origami sheets for the bottom
For the original square folded book tutorial that inspired Karen visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=95I5tz3TM1N_E_Cq&v=tBgpLhtZHkw&feature=youtu.be
You will need:
- 4 sheets of 7.5 x 15 cm paper (2 standard origami sheets cut in half)
- 1 sheet of 7.5 x 15 cm paper (half of one standard origami sheet)
For Karen's original book tutorial (her "tall book") you will need:
- For the inside pages: 3 sheets of 4.25 x 11" paper (standard paper 8.5" x 11" cut in half) - Karen recommends trying this with our Hosho (6H) paper, too!
- For the cover: 1 sheet of decorative paper 4.25" x 6"
- White glue, glue stick (Karen uses Art Glitter Glue and Gloo Glue stick)
- Optional: Clamp
- For the belly band: 1 strip of paper cut into 1 1/2" x 6"
📚 Books mentioned in the demo:
Origami Boxes by Tomoko Fuse: link
The Art of the Fold by Hedi Kyle & Ulla Warchol: link
Diagonal Pocket Fold Tutorial by Liberty Grove Paper Arts: Watch on YouTube
🎨 Whether you're a paper craft enthusiast or an origami beginner, this session will inspire you to fold, create, and explore the beauty of paper.
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