Friday, November 11, 2011
The Funnest And Most Effective Way Of Learning To Make Towel Animals
Have you ever been on a cruise or visited a nice bed & breakfast and been greeted in your room by folded towels shaped like animals?
that's exactly what happened to my husband and I on our recent Carnival cruise to the Bahamas.
They come in all shapes and sizes: hanging monkeys, elephants, turtles, swans, pigs, roses, even dogs. Many were even outfitted with accessories like sunglasses and hats. I must admit...I immediately fell in love with these little creations and found out that they're a part of a growing trend sweeping the hospitality industry called "towel origami".
It was a fun addition to our trip to go to an on-board class and actually learn how to make these wonderful towel animals. Don't tell anyone, but I couldn't wait to get home and show these animals off to my friends!
Making them wasn't too difficult, but a technique is definitely involved. A technique that is much too hard for me to describe in words.
Many of these towel artists are like magicians and would rather not reveal their secrets. But if you'd like to learn how to master this craft, here's some ways to do it:
1. Buy a book on "towel origami" or "towel animals". The cruise ship we were on (Elation) sold a book for about $15. You can also find them on Amazon.com for around $20.
2. Find diagrams on the internet. Do a Google search on "towel animal instructions" or "how to make towel animals". The available information is sparse, but you can find it if you search.
3. Attend the live class on your next cruise. That's a rather expensive way to learn, but you'll have fun doing it! There also may be free classes available at your local library or recreation center.
From my experience, books and diagrams just don't do this skill justice. It's much better to have someone actually show you how to do the folding.
My recommendation? Skip the book and go to the live class on your next cruise, you'll pick it up a lot quicker, and have much more fun.
Leslie Millet is a busy, stay-at-home mom who loves to teach others how to encourage guests and impress friends by making cute towel animals. Learn how to make cruise ship towel animals (aka towel origami) with one of her free sample videos.
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