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What you need to get started
Origami can be done almost everywhere and is not very expensive when it comes to supplies.
The only thing you will defenitely need to have is some sort of paper. It is best when it is thin but strong and weighs about 100gm/m.
If you do not want to buy special Origami paper (which, by the way, isn’t that expensive and comes in different colours and shades), you can of course start with normal writing paper.
Just make sure that you have 7 inch square paper - that is the traditional size and shape to start with.
To make the necessary sharp creases you can use your fingernail (most likely easier for women than for men) or use a chopstick or a ruler.
Origami is, as you can see, a very inexpensive hobby.
The most important thing you need is: A lot of patience. It takes some time to get used to all the folding and defolding. But as soon as you have succeeded in creating your first neat looking origami piece you will get addicted.
Moreover it is a little like meditation: It takes all of your attention and is a very quiet and peaceful thing to do. You will soon experience some kind of relaxation as well.
So, get started - now!
