FOLD IT
Origami Earrings
Fold paper into a delicate pair of high-heel
earrings. BY CINDY NG

Photography and illustrations by Cindy Ng

Whoever thought a pair of high heels could be a smart, chic, and functional accessory? These earrings are so adorable, they make origami a craft well worth learning. Here are five reasons why. 1) Smarts: Origami engages your mind while offering a fresh way of thinking. 2) 3-D coolness: You are creating a super cute pair of shoes from a simple sheet of paper. 3) Meditative: Once you learn the pattern, origami can be a method of relaxation. 4) Tactile: Folding paper teaches skills a computer can’t. 5) Painless: These pumps won’t hurt your feet (maybe your brain, but some brain exercise isn’t so bad!).

I’d say this project is for the courageous novice with some experi-
ence with origami, but ready to learn advanced folds and creases.
Remember, origami takes practice, patience, and sometimes
improvisation. Happy folding!