Paper Jewelry-Making with Origami Techniques
A course by Mayumi Fukuda, Origami Jewelry Artist
Learn to create delicate, water-resistant jewelry with traditional Japanese paper folding techniques and your own painted pattern design
Mayumi Fukuda has taken the delicate art of origami and the creative craft of jewelry design to create a bespoke collection of products. Her work has been featured in museum shops in Museu Oriente and the British Museum, as well as in publications like Ma Vie. Now she is here to teach you her tricks and techniques to create your own origami jewelry.
In this online course, Mayumi teaches you how to create solid, water-resistant jewelry using the Modular Origami technique. Learn paper folding techniques, pattern design, and how to make your creations water-resistant. Are you ready to make all kinds of origami jewelry?
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 17 downloads
What's included in this course?
Meet Mayumi Fukuda, an origami jewelry artist, and your teacher for this course. Hear about her creative journey, which started out in the film industry, and led her to the world of jewelry design. She also shares her biggest influences and inspirations.
First, get an overview of all the tools and materials needed for the course. Mayumi then gives you a complete introduction to origami and paper art. Then get inspired by looking up references and creating a mood board for your final project.
Learn how to create your own pattern using different materials and painting techniques. Once you’ve cut the paper, Mayumi shows you how to start folding it with the Modular origami technique. Next, learn how to apply a paper treatment so that it’s solid and water-resistant. Mayumi then shows you how to assemble all the components to make your jewelry.
As a bonus, Mayumi shows you how to make a decorative box for your new earrings and necklace. To wrap up the course, explore the best practice for photographing and presenting your work on social media.
- 99% positive reviews (193)
- 9,086 students
- 15 lessons (2h 21m)
- 17 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a unique pair of earrings, a matching necklace, and its own Origami box. (Note: The Mosaic model is not taught in this course.)
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for DIY lovers, origami enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to make their own handmade jewelry.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience necessary.
To take this course, you need paper, gouache, brushes, metal transfer leaf, foil, jewelry components (like a necklace clasp and earring hooks), and other easy-to-find tools.
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Mayumi Fukuda
A course by Mayumi Fukuda
Mayumi Fukuda is a Japanese Brazilian paper jeweler based in Leipzig, Germany. She studied jewelry design at the Centro de Joalharia de Lisboa, and has attended a variety of jewelry and paper making courses in Japan, UK and Germany.
In 2013, she started Mayumi Origami, a jewelry brand that designs their pieces with high-quality Japanese Chiyogami silkscreen paper. Her collections can be found in museums shops across Europe such as the British Museum in the UK, Orient Museum in Portugal, and CODA Museum in the Netherlands. In 2018 and 2019, she was invited to lead workshops exploring the Origami jewelry field at the West Dean College in the UK and at the Papierwerk Glockenbach in Germany.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Origami: Tools and Materials
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Materials
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Introduction to Origami
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Introduction to Paper
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Making a Mood Board
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U3
Creating an Origami Jewelry Set
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Creating the Pattern 1
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Creating the Pattern 2
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Cutting the Paper
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Folding Modular Origami 1
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Folding Modular Origami 2
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Paper Treatment
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Assembling and Finishing the Design
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U4
Packaging and Social Media
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Origami Box
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Presenting Origami Jewelry
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FP
Final project
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Paper Jewelry-Making with Origami Techniques
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers foundational origami and jewelry-making techniques step by step. No prior experience is required.
You’ll need high-quality or specialty papers, gouache paints, brushes, metallic foil or gold leaf, jewelry findings, precision cutting tools, and varnish for durability. A full materials list is provided in the course.
You’ll learn paper selection, folding techniques, painting and decorating paper, assembling jewelry pieces, treating paper for water resistance, and packaging your creations with custom origami boxes.
You’ll learn how to apply protective coatings, such as varnishes, and use sturdy paper types to enhance the durability and water resistance of your origami jewelry.
The course covers making origami earrings, necklaces, modular pieces, flower bouquets, and custom jewelry boxes, using a variety of folding and decorative methods.
Acid-free, heavyweight, or specialty papers like Japanese shiogami and Kozo fibers are recommended for their strength, texture, and folding qualities, ensuring both beauty and durability.
Yes, the course explores creative alternatives, including upcycling magazines or decorative papers, to make unique and sustainable origami jewelry.
Fue un curso muy creativo e inspirador. Me encantó descubrir como el papel puede transformarse en piezas de bisutería originales y delicadas a través de las técnicas de origami. Una propuesta preciosa para explorar nuevas formas de crear con las manos y convertir materiales sencillos en algo especial. Muy recomendable.
El curso es básico para hacer una aproximación a las joyas de origami. La traducción al español es muy mala y estaría bien que se dieran más modelos de trabajo en recursos adicionales
¡Me ha encantado! Muy claras las explicaciones y hermoso resultado.
Corso base splendido. Lo consiglio.
La verdad es que el origami siempre se me ha resistido un poco, pero Mayumi es una profe estupenda. Me ha encantado el curso. La verdad es que he ido un poco lenta, aunque lo de poder consultar todas las veces que necesites es genial. Muy recomentable! :-)