What are some tips for folding origami with tiny scraps of paper?

That depends on what you mean by tiny...if you're folding a paper crane out of a post-it note or a Starburst wrapper, then it really isn't that much different from folding out of printer paper, as your fingers probably won't be too big for the paper. I'd recommend folding on a flat surface at first so that you can see what you're doing, and to make your creases with just your fingertips so that you have more control.

If, however, you are folding a paper crane out of a piece of paper the size of a letter key off your keyboard, then it gets trickier. Again, fold on a flat surface, but this time use just your finger nail to crease. Unless you have ridiculously tiny fingers, you'll end up overshooting the fold if you use your fingertips, AND you won't be able to see what you're folding.

Also be sure to make very well-defined creases, or you might lose the crease. Plus--and this goes, really, for any size of paper--if you are making preparatory creases for a basic shape (let's say the basic shape for a swan), making them nice and well-defined will give the paper something to fold on, and it will basically fold itself. Lastly, don't force the paper.

If you're working with something that's 1 cm x 1 cm, one tiny rip can ruin the entire creation. While you want to be firm with the creases, be gentle with the actual folding.

I hope that helped. If there is anything specific you were referring to, I'll be happy to answer it to the best of my ability. Happy Folding!

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