Coligami's Blog

These earrings are highly intricate and very decorative. They have been made using six peices of paper for each one. They have been dipped in a lacquer to make them waterproof. They make unique gifts for loved ones or if you want to treat yourself. They also make a very good talking point! They are £10 a pair.

These can be made in any colour!

My new baby bootie pictures are now available to buy. These can be personalised with the baby’s name, weight and date of birth. They are £35 each and make beautiful unique gifts.

There are many benefits of doing origami. By having someone to deliver this intricate art form, can give you a deeper understanding of how  it works giving you the confidence to do it alone. Here are just a few……

• Problem solving.
• Helps concentration.
• Improves hand-eye co-ordination.
• Stimulating.
• Its fun (enjoyment).
• Brings out your creativity.
• It improves your understanding of following instructions from a book.
• You learn to become patient.
• it builds self esteem and self confidence.
• Helps your mathematical concepts (shape, space and measure).
• Accuracy.
• Working together or having to work on your own.
• Promotes multicultural awareness.
• It can be relaxing and decreases levels of anxiety.
• Low cost, virtually free.
• Gives a sense of achievement.
• It makes you focus.

Are you looking at having a party with a difference? Then why not have a coligami party. This could either be for adults or children. Have a go at learning some of the intricate folds used in origami to make some fascinating objects. Impress your friends when you show them what you have learnt!!

The cost of the party is £10 per head and this is for 2 hours. All materials are included. The host or party girl/boy receives a present and everyone takes home what they make.  For the children’s party, I ask for a minimum of 12 people and a maximum of 14 with an age range from 8 years and up. For adults, minimum of  12  and maximum of 20. Adults also have the opportunity to buy my origami items.

If  you would like to book a party, then I do ask for a £30 deposit and this is non refundable but, this will be taken off the overall price when you pay in full.

If you would like to book , or would like further details, then please do not hesitate to contact me either by e-mail or phone.  E-mail: contact@coligami.com Tel: 07821422121.

There are two different types of Japanese paper that I use for my products. Washi and Momi paper.

Washi paper is handmade using traditional techniques. Washi can be made from gampi bark, mitsumata branches (used in Japanese banknotes), mulberry bark, bamboo, rice, hemp or wheat.  The folding process can be very intricate with many folds used, normal paper can rip very easily. The use of these fibres makes washi much stronger than Western paper and is perfect for origami.

Momi paper has a crinkly textured surface, it is strong and durable but at the same time thin enough for multiple folding.

Both types of paper are highly decorative, some have Japanese designs and others have flecks of gold and silver in them. However, all are beautiful and I enjoy using them in my work.

I am very excited about the launch of my new website. Thank you to Martin Moores for his hard work and dedication in the design and development of it. Please check his website out at martinmoores.com. I would also like to thank Thomas Ormiston for producing some excellent photos.

Whilst this website was under construction, I have  been busy working on even more products that haven’t been published on this website yet, these include, earrings, car air-fresheners and pictures.  Please keep checking my blog for preview pictures of these products, latest news and craft events.