Tyrannosaurus Rex by Fumiaki Kawahata

Tyrannosaurus Rex made with foil-backed origami paper.

Here is how to make your paper like mine. I fold it so the foil is on the inside. I get most of my paper from arts and crafts stores, but also sometimes I used to get some in Chinatown. Most foil-backed paper is white on the paper side so I use permanent markers to color the paper before folding. You have to let it dry before you use it or it will stain your fingers.

This origami model is the Tyrannosaurus Rex by Fumiaki Kawahata from "Origami Fantasy." This book was published by Origami House. I have read that it is very rare and so it is one of my prize possessions. I bought it years ago in San Francisco at Kinokuniya Bookstore. All of the models in this book are awesome. I'll post more soon!

It is important to use the right kind of origami paper for your models.