Sparkling in the Sun: Adorable 'Transparent Origami' You Can Buy at 100 Yen Shops♡
2017.02.05 published
Do You Know "Transparent Origami"?
Have you heard of transparent origami?
Recently, various designs of origami have been sold, but transparent origami is, as the name suggests, transparent origami ♡ It looks like cellophane or film. When light shines through it, it sparkles and is a very beautiful type of origami*
Cute Things Made with Transparent Origami*
The little items made using this transparent origami are super cute and have been gaining attention ♡ Additionally, transparent origami can be easily found at 100-yen shops, which is a big plus* Now, let me introduce you to some cute items you can make using transparent materials ♡
How to Use Transparent Origami ① Stained Glass
Transparent origami is like colored cellophane. Therefore, when it is applied to glass, it can create patterns that look like stained glass!
You can stick it on window glass, vinyl sheets, or glass cups—there are many places to apply it ♡ Enjoy the easy stained glass effect♩
How to Use Transparent Origami ② Wrapping
Wrapping gifts with transparent origami is also a very cute way to use it ◎
In addition to seeing the contents through it, the color of the cellophane gives a filtered look, making it very visually appealing* It seems perfect for wrapping wedding favors ♡
How to Use Transparent Origami ➂ Balls
Some people fold several sheets of transparent origami and layer them to create balls* When made with transparent origami, these kumade (Japanese traditional festive decorations) can turn out so sparkly and jewel-like ♩
Furthermore, since transparent origami transmits more light than regular origami, there’s also the idea of putting in lights! Don’t you think it would shine beautifully like indirect lighting? It could create wonderful fairy lights◎
How to Use Transparent Origami ④ Nail Art
Another way to use transparent origami is as a substitute for holograms in nail art ♡
This geometric-style, sparkling transparency creates a very cute and unique nail art ◎ While holograms and transparent films for nail art supplies come in set sizes, transparent origami can be cut and shaped into any size, which is great ♡
[Transparent Origami] Could Also Be Used for Weddings...♡
Transparent origami can be folded into various shapes just like regular origami, with the added charm of being colorful and sparkling in a transparent way*
Imagine creating a stained glass effect with it and making a glass welcome board, or adapting invitation tracing paper into transparent origami—it would surely shine in weddings! ♡
For instance, how about making a flower cone from transparent origami to hold confetti for a flower shower or ribbon shower during the ceremony? ♡
Be sure to experience this overflowing cuteness with transparency ♡