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These Aren't Your Average Origami

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If you’ve ever tried origami before, then you know how difficult it can be. It seems simple enough in concept—just fold a piece of paper a bunch of times and you’re done—but the reality is often quite different. Which makes the origami work of Japanese Twitter artist Ezuno (@ezunogunndann) all the more impressive.

https://twitter.com/ezunogunndann/status/707922428651909120/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

This origami figure is of Sanada Yukimura, the samurai hero of the Sengoku Period. It’s a single piece of 92-centimeters by 92-centimeter (26-in by 26-in) paper without any cutting.

https://twitter.com/ezunogunndann/status/709991165765001216/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

This amazing origami chicken took Ezuno over a year to perfect. Remember, all of these are made from one single piece of paper.

https://twitter.com/ezunogunndann/status/701614836271034368/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

This origami shrimp looks like it would be right at home in an aquarium... until it dissolves, of course.

https://twitter.com/ezunogunndann/status/682779806694440960/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Ezuno’s four favorite works from 2015. The smoking man is especially impressive, though extremely detrimental to his paper-based health.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKoMywTWkhk

Feeling up to a challenge? You can follow along with this video to make your own origami chipmunk!

If you want more step-by-step intricate origami instructions, check out the rest of Ezuno’s YouTube channel, or Twitter page.

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