Origami conventions

Origami conventions are standardized symbols and rules used to communicate folding instructions clearly. They include marks like dashed lines for mountain folds (folds that create a peak) and dotted lines for valley folds (folds that create a trough). Arrows indicate the direction of folds, and symbols specify whether folds are to be made inward or outward. These conventions help explain complex origami designs efficiently, ensuring anyone familiar with the symbols can accurately reproduce the model. They serve as a universal language that streamlines instructions, preventing confusion and enabling precise, repeatable folding techniques.