Money Origami
Money Origami
Let's Fold Some Dollar Bills!
The History Of Money Origami
Dollar bill origami is also called money origami. As its name suggests, this type of origami uses money instead of paper. Money Origami is sometimes referred to as Moneygami because currency notes are used instead of paper to create Origami art.
The Origami Resource Center offers a plethora of educational information on the art of Origami. However, what I found particularly interesting was their information on Money Origami what is also referred to as Moneygami.
While origami originated during the Edo Period of (1603-1868), in Japan at that time it was more recreational or ceremonial. It was regarded as a new form of art. The first written works and/or instructions for paper folding first appeared in 1797, with Akisato Rito’s Sembazuru Orikata, or “thousand crane folding.” And in 1845, Adachi Kazuyuki published a more comprehensive compilation of paper folding with Kayaragusa; by the late 1800s, the term for paper folding had morphed from orikata (“folded shapes”) to origami.
It is not clear when dollar bill origami began but origami historian, David Lister, has an article on Paper Money Folding on The British Origami Society’s website. He explains that folding paper money may have started as early as the 1800's. But it was not until the mid 1950's before money folds became significantly popular. This is documented in Robert Harbin's book Paper Magic (1956).
Paper currency comes in different sizes. The U.S. dollar bill measures 6.14 " X 2.61" (ratio of 7:3) and Canadian dollars are 152.4 mm x 69.85 mm (ratio of 13:6). Paper money from Britain, France, Japan, China, and Australia, and the EUR are all different sizes depending on their denominations. Perhaps, currency size and denomination figure into the origami equation.
While money origami has no geographic barrier and is performed throughout the world, it is particularly popular in United States. Perhaps that is because the United States is the only country to offer a one dollar bill, making money origami more affordable.
The smallest Canadian bill is $5.00; and in Mexico, the smallest bill is $10 neuvos peso. The smallest British note is 5 pound; and the smallest Japanese note is 1000 yen. In Europe, the smallest note is 5 euros. So one could speculate, taking denomination into consideration the reason Americans do the majority of money origami.
So why not watch a few videos and try to your hand at this fascinating art form. If the U.S. Government decides to stop printing the dollar bill, money origami artists may decline. I for one think that would be a shame. Who wouldn’t love to receive some folded money as a tip or a gift? Some of these are simply beautiful and always amazing.
Flower
Money Origami Flower Folding Instructions
These step by step instructions help you to fold your own money origami flower. Perfect for beginners. It requires three bills or pieces of paper, plus something to hold the petals together (floral wire, pipe cleaner, string, rubber band, etc.) LisaShea.com has many more photos of origami and origami folding instructions. Money origami is great for presents and tips!
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Money Origami Peacock
Heart
Origami Dollar Heart
It's pretty AND nice. And a really cheap present, too. Here's a quick video of how to make a dollar origami heart
The Money Shirt
Origami Money Shirt Instructions
These step by step instructions help you to fold your own money origami shirt. Perfect for beginners. LisaShea.com has many more photos of origami and origami folding instructions. Money origami is great for presents and tips!
Butterfly
Money Origami Butterfly Folding Instructions
These step by step instructions help you to fold your own money origami butterfly. Perfect for beginners
Learn how to fold origami with these helpful videos from LisaShea.com. Choose from the traditional shapes of the crane, flower, fish, helmet, and more! Origami decorations are perfect for gluing onto a greeting card, tucking into a letter, hanging in your window, on a Christmas tree, and livening up a special occasion. Use the money origami for tips on cruises, restaurants, and in pretty much any other tipping situation! I do have a DVD available for those who want to watch these instructions on their TV or off-line computer.
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