The hexagon you see is the crease pattern of the model Lilium Philadelphicum, which I created in about an hour. It may seem as if it requires sophisticated mathematical insight. But this is not the case at all. Origami, the art of paper folding, is easy and flexible when you know some basic principles and tricks. From a square of paper and some folds you intentionally (or miraculously) end up with a model that looks like a creature or a geometrical shape. You may be wondering how you end up with the Lily pictured. The procedure is simple: 1. Observe an object; 2. Remove unnecessary parts in order to make it foldable; 3. Construct the crease pattern by using the principles and tricks; 4. Fold the crease pattern; and finally 5. Make the folds. Our purpose is to show you that Origami is not difficult to understand. If you follow this series, you will have an understanding of how to create an Origami model like the Lily or even something better to give to your friends. Next time we will start with how to fold a car from a square of paper.

Ergün Kadak (PHIL/III)