Origami Ornaments

This is a display of assorted origami ornaments. They are available by special order - individually or in bulk. Click a thumbnail for more information. Have a question? Inquire here.

Origami Boxes | Origami Ornaments

  • <strong>Antelope</strong>
  • <strong>Cardinal</strong>
  • <strong>Fluted Diamond</strong>
  • <strong>Fancy Celestial Cube</strong>
  • <strong>Fancy Pastel Cube</strong>
  • <strong>Traditional Fancy Cube</strong>
  • <strong>Celestial Gyroscope 2</strong>
  • <strong>Gyroscope Misc.</strong>
  • <strong>Traditional Gyroscope</strong>
  • <strong>Large Traditional Turtle</strong>
  • <strong>Magic Star</strong>
  • <strong>Nesting Crane 1</strong>
  • <strong>Nesting Crane 2</strong>
  • <strong>Foil Star Ball</strong>
  • <strong>Celestial Ribbon Cube</strong>
  • <strong>Traditional Star Ball</strong>
  • <strong>Large Celestial Star Cube</strong>
  • <strong>Stretched Prism Star</strong>
  • <strong>Gold & White Stretched Star</strong>
  • <strong>Traditional Whirligig 2</strong>
  • <strong>Traditional Whirligig 1</strong>
  • <strong>Tetrahedran Harvest 1</strong>
  • Antelope
    This pattern was originated by Alice Blumberg Rubin and is created with one piece of paper and involves two cuts. Each ornament is unique. Available in assorted papers, it stands 4 1/2" tall.
  • Cardinal
    This cardinal is Tamlyn's own invention and is a popular favorite. She begins with an 12" (larger than standard) piece of paper so the ornament ends up being about 6" long from tail to beak tip.
  • Fluted Diamond
    The fluted diamond is constructed with only two pieces of paper which are simple to connect once you've learned a few tricks. It is available in traditional Christmas colors, patterns, and foils.
  • Fancy Celestial Cube
    This ornament looks like a gift box wrapped up with many bows. It's made by combining 6 pieces of paper that have been folded in a series of complex steps. Papers used are celestial in color and pattern, including a beautiful royal blue, gold or silver foil.
  • Fancy Pastel Cube
    This ornament looks like a gift box wrapped up with many bows. It's made by combining 6 pieces of paper that have been folded in a series of complex steps. Papers used are the palest of pastels combined with foils.
  • Traditional Fancy Cube
    This ornament looks like a gift box wrapped up with many bows. It's made by combining 6 pieces of paper that have been folded in a series of complex steps. Papers used are traditionally Christmas in color and pattern and include foils for shimmer.
  • Celestial Gyroscope 2
    The gyroscope is created by combining 12 individually folded 3" squares of paper. The construction is simple yet mystifying and and labor intensive. Each one-of-a-kind ornament takes about an hour to create using assorted celestial colors and papers - including foil - and is 4 1/4" high.
  • Gyroscope Misc.
    The gyroscope is created by combining 12 individually folded 3" squares of paper. The construction is simple yet mystifying. Each one-of-a-kind ornament takes about an hour to create using assorted colors and papers - including Japanese indigo papers - and is 4 1/4" high.
  • Traditional Gyroscope
    The gyroscope is created by combining 12 individually folded 3" squares of paper. The construction is simple yet mystifying. Each one-of-a-kind ornament takes about an hour to create using assorted traditional colors and papers - including foil - and is 4 1/4" high.
  • Large Traditional Turtle
    Measuring 5" from point to opposing point this ornament is constructed by combing 12 pieces of assorted foils. It is finished with fabric ribbon and color complimentary bead.
  • Magic Star
    This star is made with 8 pieces of paper in gold or silver foils and other celestial colors and patterns. Once they are all connected, the star looks as though it's spinning even when standing still. The star measures 4 1/4" from tip to opposing tip.
  • Nesting Crane 1
    This ornament is an elegant variation of the peace crane. It's wings are created with fan-like folds so that the bird appears to be nesting. It makes a charming tree ornament, but can also be used as a place card holder at parties and receptions. It measures 5" wide x 3" high.
  • Nesting Crane 2
    This ornament is an elegant variation of the peace crane. It's wings are created with fan-like folds in a way so that the bird appears to be nesting. It makes a charming tree ornament, but can also be used as a place card holder at parties and receptions. Available papers are foils, and various traditional Christmas papers and colors. It measures 5" wide x 3" high.
  • Foil Star Ball
    This ornament is created by combining 12 individually folded pieces of paper. Papers used are assorted gold and/or silver foils. It measures 3 1/2" in diameter.
  • Celestial Ribbon Cube
    This ornament looks like a gift box wrapped up with many ribbons. It's made by combining 6 pieces of paper that have been folded in a series of complex steps. Papers used are celestial in color and pattern, including a beautiful royal blue, gold, or silver foil.
  • Traditional Star Ball
    This ornament is created by combining 12 individually folded pieces of traditional Christmas colored paper. It measures 3 1/2" in diameter.
  • Large Celestial Star Cube
    This starry ornament is formed by connecting twelve individually folded pieces of paper. The inner cube core combines 6 papers in celestial colors and patterns. The outer points are created with gold or silver foil papers.
  • Stretched Prism Star
    The stretched star has broad appeal. It's relatively easy to make, only requires 2 pieces of paper, has great sparkle with the right papers, and provides a satisfying pop during it's final stage of construction, opening to 6" high. This star is made with a silvery holographic paper exterior and a royal blue foil liner.
  • Gold & White Stretched Star
    The stretched star has broad appeal. It's relatively easy to make, only requires 2 pieces of paper, has great sparkle with the right papers, and provides a satisfying pop during it's final stage of construction, opening to 6" high. This star is made with a white paper exterior and a gold foil liner.
  • Traditional Whirligig 2
    This ornament whirls gently from breezes due to it's wind catching design. It's created by combining 3 individually folded 6" pieces of paper. Papers used are traditional Christmas colors or art papers and include green or red foil. It measures 2 1/2" high x 3 1/4" wide.
  • Traditional Whirligig 1
    This ornament whirls gently from breezes due to it's wind catching design. It's created by combining 3 individually folded 6" pieces of paper. Papers used are traditional Christmas colors or art papers and include gold or silver foil. It measures 2 1/2" high x 3 1/4" wide.
  • Tetrahedran Harvest 1
    This ornament is made using 6 pieces of paper with traditional harvest theme and are finished with color coordinating fabric ribbon and bead. Size is 2 1/4 high x 3" wide.