Origami - Different Types

There are several types of Origami:
- Action origami is when the finished project can actually move. The traditional flapping bird is a good example; by pulling at a certain part of the figure it causes other parts to move.

- Modular origami is putting identical, usually rather simple objects together to create a larger object, like a decorative ball for instance. In this type of Origami, glue and/or thread is allowed to piece it all together.

Modular Origami is also at times referred to as 3D origami. Looking at the photo, you can see why.

- Wet-folding is a technique which is used in Origami to create roundings instead of a sharp crease and flat parts. The paper is dampened and then moulded in to the desired shape, which it will keep after drying. The results are more natural looking figurines when folding animals for example.

- Pureland origami is limited to one fold at the time, reverse folds are not allowed and all folds have to have forward motion, so to speak.

- Origami Tessellations is, plainly put, tiling one folded form on top of the other with no gaps or overlaps. In order to give you a better idea of what is meant by that, I included a picture of this type of Origami.

You can try each type and see which one you like best; just go with the flow!