Action Origami: Step-by-Step Instructions

Action origami is folded to move. Instead of sitting still on a shelf, these models ‘flap, spin, jump, or change shape when you push, pull, or twist them.

The folding itself is often no harder than a regular model, but the finished piece rewards you twice: once when the last fold locks into place, and again every time someone picks it up and discovers it does something. They make great gifts and even better fidget toys.

In this collection you will find models that move in different ways, from simple flapping and jumping shapes to geometric pieces that collapse and reopen in your hands. Precision matters a little more than usual here, because a crisp crease is what makes the movement work smoothly.