Origami is a traditional art, which took birth in Japan. This is as art in which a paper is folded using different techniques in order to make beautiful design. These designs are of various types. For example, the traditional-crane designs, the hanging garlands, etc. There are other modern forms also such as the Star Wars design. The term Origami derives from two separate words ori and gami, where 'ori' is known as 'fold' and 'gami' is known as 'paper'. In general, these designs are made out of square shaped paper. The paper used in origami designs is either white or colored. These days patterned paper is also been used so as to give wonderful and interesting effects.

Christmas is at the doorstep and I am sure you must have done with almost half of your shopping. As we all know, gold and silver prices have reached heights, but jewelry is still an important investment. Why not you try making something with a paper and give yourself a new look at the Christmas party this year. How is the idea of replacing your expensive earrings with multi-colored and lovely Origami earrings? Isn't that sounding lovely? You have to read through if you are really interested to know how to make origami earrings?

You have to choose the type of origami earring you want to make. It can be a three-dimensional shape like a diamond, an animal or a bird. Being new to this art you should take a simpler form for an earring. You can definitely go for complex types of earrings on a later stage.

You need to choose a color scheme. You can either choose complementary colors, which will give you a funky look or you can also select the similar color for every earring pair. If you want to give your earring an authentic jewelry look then you can use either silver or gold paper. Being new to this art, initially you may have to practice making several earrings. As soon as you get the consistency, you can make your final earring and make sure that both the earrings are alike.

Now, you need to start folding your earring charms. Each fold should be as crisp as possible. Do not forget that at the end of each fold you need to sharpen every point. To confirm that your earrings are of the same shape and size, you can check the dimensions of each using a ruler. Make sure that the thread used in threading is of very good quality. At first put a seed bead onto the needle and push it down to the end of the thread. You can seal the end using a nail polish.

You need to pierce the origami shape at the bottom. Pierce the form and move the thread slowly through it. You can add one more seed bead. Allow the bead to resting above the origami model. You can cut the extra thread and tie a square knot above the bead.

At the end take a French hook and tie the model to it. You can make the use of two slip knots and seal it with nail polish to dry. You can repeat the same steps make another earring.