Oversized Origami - Larger Than Life House Cat

Sooner or later most people try some sort of origami (probably a paper crane) made from ordinary paper at a scale that is useful in most applications. That's perfectly fine, but there may come a time in your life that you feel you need to make a bigger, more impressive paper folded marvel. If so, continue reading and learn from my trial and error...

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Step 1: Supplies

You really only need paper for origami, and in my humble opinion, bigger paper is better paper. You'll want to go where the giant paper variety is the best. A few good resources are art/craft suppliers, teacher suppliers, and sometimes restaurant suppliers.

Art supply stores (especially online versions) often carry wide rolls of paper. The ideal paper is very strong but very thin. Cotton content is usually a good thing for strength. Depending on what you're making transparency, prints or textures can enhance your design, so choose carefully.

Teacher supply stores often have big rolls of paper used for covering bulletin boards and similar applications. These can be cost effective, but do be aware that they will often be prone to fading and not made to last.

Restaurant supply stores carry butcher paper, and that can be a great material, too.

I used a 48 inch wide black paper made by Spectra Art: http://www.dickblick.com/products/spectra-artkraft-duo-finish-art-paper/