With a just bit of heat, the flat strip of rubbery material folds itself into an origami swan. But the trick's not over yet, because that very same rubbery strip can be taught a new transformations.

Origami — the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes — is easy to learn and fun to do with kids of all ages. The best part? Almost no mess to clean up. Try these three simple craft ...

Fold an A4 sheet of paper in half, and then in half again. Unfold the paper once so that you have an A5 size with a fold mark down the centre. With the folded side furthest away from you, fold the top ...