Amazing Origami Kit
Last updated: 3 October 2026
The Amazing Origami Kit from Tuttle Publishing is a box of 144 sheets of Japanese-patterned folding paper with a 64-page instruction booklet for 17 models, from a luna moth to a koi carp. The papers are printed on both sides in 13 designs with gold detailing, based on traditional kimono fabric patterns. On 3 October 2026 Amazon UK had it in stock at £15.29.
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What is in the Amazing Origami Kit
The kit comes in a square box, 19cm along each side. Inside are 144 sheets of origami paper, each 6.75 inches (about 17cm) square, and a full-colour booklet with step-by-step diagrams. You need nothing else: no glue, no scissors and no tape.
The 17 projects include a luna moth, a tortoise, a carp, a peacock, a butterfly, a magnolia blossom, an inflated frog, a water bomb balloon and a Chinese zodiac wheel. Tuttle wrote the instructions for every skill level, so a beginner can start folding straight away.
Tuttle, the publisher, also puts printable PDF sheets of the kit's paper designs on its website, so you can print more patterned paper when the box runs low.
Key facts
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Price: £15.29 on Amazon UK on 3 October 2026
- In the box: 144 sheets of double-sided paper in 13 designs, plus a 64-page booklet
- Projects: 17
- Paper size: 6.75 inches, about 17cm square
- Box size: 19 x 19 x 3.3cm
- Age: Amazon lists it from US grade 4, which is about age nine
- ISBN: 9780804841917, first published in October 2012
- Amazon rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 1,980 ratings
Who the Amazing Origami Kit suits
- Beginners: the booklet has a diagram for every step of each model.
- Children aged about nine and over: younger children will need an adult to help with the harder folds. Our gift guide for kids has more ideas.
- Anyone who likes Japanese design: the kimono-style papers are part of the appeal. Our gift guide for Japan lovers has more presents in the same vein.
The limits
144 sheets works out at about eight per project, and practice attempts use paper up quickly. Once the patterned paper runs out, you can print Tuttle's PDF sheets or buy plain origami paper separately.
The booklet uses diagrams rather than photographs, and some people find diagram notation hard to follow at first. If a fold will not make sense, searching for a video of the same model usually helps.
This is a US edition priced in dollars by the publisher ($18.95), so the UK price on Amazon can move with stock and exchange rates.
Where to buy it in the UK
Amazon UK had the Amazing Origami Kit in stock at £15.29 on 3 October 2026. The full contents list is on Tuttle Publishing's page for the kit.
If origami leads to an interest in Japanese aesthetics more widely, Wabi-Sabi by Leonard Koren is a book on the idea behind much Japanese design.
Amazing Origami Kit on Amazon UK
FAQs
How many sheets of paper are in the Amazing Origami Kit?
144 double-sided sheets in 13 designs, each about 17cm square.
How many projects does the kit include?
17, including a luna moth, a tortoise, a carp, a peacock and a magnolia blossom.
Is the Amazing Origami Kit good for beginners?
Yes. Tuttle designed it for all ages and skill levels, with step-by-step diagrams for every model.
What age is it suitable for?
Amazon lists it from US grade 4, which is about age nine. Younger children can fold the easier models with help.
How much does it cost in the UK?
£15.29 on Amazon UK on 3 October 2026.
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