A Guide to Origami Folding Symbols

Name of symbol

Symbol depicted

Symbol applied

Result of application

Valley fold
Valley fold and unfold
Mountain fold
Mountain fold and unfold
Repeat the fold, once, twice, three times, etc.
Join point-to-point
Tuck beneath layer
Hidden borders (x-rays)
Flip figure over
Push, press, direct inwards
Rotate the figure in a different direction
Fold to bisect an angle
Crimp
Symmetrical crimp
Unfold one or more folds, one or more layers
Enlarged figure
Reduced figure
Bend 90º
Inflate
Expand to third dimension