How to begin

Step 1

Step 2

           If you want to learn how to do some origami, there are hundreds and I mean hundreds of origami videos online. First off, I would suggests learning the basic origami terms such as: inside reverse fold, sink folds, mountain/valley folds, pinch fold, etc. I think this is a decent origami website to use if you're just starting out. It presents the basic origami terms, and the different model bases to establish a strong foundation for the more advanced models. There is no need to dedicate time to "memorize" these terms since they are used in every single origami model. The more you use the terms, the easier it is to recognize the folds. The initial start of origami can be very slow, and boarding but its worth it. To get started, take a standard A4 and make a square out of it (Step 1).
     

Step 3

Once you have completed that and have familiarized yourself with those terms, you can get right into folding! The very first model I believe anyone folds are the traditional origami crane. To begin this start with the origami bird base. (illustrated instructions) Then inside reverse fold along the dot-dash-dot line, and then inside reverse fold on the line-line-line (Step 2).

     

Next, valley fold the dashed line and repeat on the other side (step 3). And then you're done! If you want a more advance and cleaner looking model here are the instructions, and its accompanied by a well done video. This may seem "to easy" but everyone start out with these basics.

Final product:

Done!