Re: [Origami] How to contact Sajid Nawaz Khan?

[Anna via Origami]

You can try over the contact form on his homepage:
https://snkhan.co.uk/contact.php

Am Mi., 29. März 2023 um 03:21 Uhr schrieb gera...@neorigami.com <
gera...@neorigami.com>:

> Do any of you know how to contact Sajid Nawaz Khan? That's the owner of
> The Origami Forum. Can you please help me?
>
> You can let me know through the list, or privately to my email address:
> gerardo(a)neorigami.com
>
>
> Thank you very much in advance!
>
> --
>
> *Gerardo G.*
> gerardo(a)neorigami.com 
> instagram.com/neorigamicom
> *Knowledge and Curiosity in Origami:*
> *six private classes online* 
>
> "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath
> away and fills you with the true joy of *origami*. I experienced this in
> my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is
> (...)" *C. R.* *Read the full review*
> 
>
>
>

Re: [Origami] How to fold an Origami Crane according to Chat GPT

[Anna via Origami]

Lindy wrote about The Accessible Origami Project - www.accessorigami.com

Thank you Lindy for pointing out this project. There are quite a couple of
blind folders out there. It is good to know a great resource like this one.
It is very true, that text only instructions need to carry a lot more
information that texts that are only meant to accompany pictures. I guess
it would be a good exercise for everyone teaching Origami to write a set of
text only instructions.

The Chat GPT app is interesting. It has a huge data set in the background
but it doesn't always find the right connections. One of the questions I
asked it was about circle packing in Origami design. The answer started by
explaining that it is a design technique used to efficiently position
circles on squares, but then it explained that you then fold along the
arches of the circles, well,... But when I asked it to write me a program
for circle packing it did it in an instant. I got a python program to place
circles on a square. When I asked to get a similar program in Java, I got
one. So I guess if I had explained a little better what exactly the program
shall do, within a few minutes I would have had a working program. Sure, I
could just go along and use an already existing program like treemaker by
Robert J. Lang https://langorigami.com/article/treemaker/ but that's not
the point. If you've got a great idea and you are able to communicate it to
this AI, even if you do not know how to code, it could provide you with
additional inputs to realize it. Maybe this AI can't give you proper phone
folding instructions yet, but it might still be able to help us create new
Origami designs. In any case, the future just came a step closer.

Best regards, Anna

Am Mo., 30. Jan. 2023 um 14:24 Uhr schrieb Lindy van der Merwe <
steph...@iafrica.com>:

> I have not worked with the app yet, but find this topic very interesting
> since, as a totally blind folder, I have been creating text-only
> instructions for a while now.
>
> You can find them at www.accessorigami.com
>
>  From the main page there is a link with some other sites and authors as
> well. I think there may be a difference between instructions that don't
> rely on pictures, diagrams or other visual input at all, and those text
> instructions that refer to some accompanying visual elements.
>
>   I think this might be applicable to lots of "how to" questions one
> could ask from the app?
>
> Kind regards.
>
> Lindy van der Merwe - Cape Town, South Africa
>
> The Accessible Origami Project - www.accessorigami.com
>
>
>
> On 2023/01/29 16:09, Matthew Green wrote:
> > I guess part of the problem is that there are insufficient examples of
> > text-only origami instructions in ChatGPT's set of training texts. We
> > all need to start publishing text-only instructions for lots of
> > traditional and original models to help the AIs of the future be
> > better at this task!
> > Or not.
> > Creating an AI that can create step-by-step text descriptions of what
> > happens on the screen in a video would be another solution, but quite
> > a challenge, I suppose...
> > Best,
> > Matthew
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On 28 Jan 2023, at 17:52, Anna via Origami
> >>  wrote:
> >>
> >> 
> >> Laura wrote:
> >> > "Has Chat GPT (I mean, its AI) ever “seen” the process of folding
> >> an origami crane?"
> >>
> >> Well, I guess it is a philosophical question, whether a text-based AI
> >> is able to see, but I guess no, not in the way we see, feel and
> >> experience the world. As it seems, the AI is still missing data about
> >> Origami.
> >>
> >> Louise wrote:
> >> > "Use YouTube videos. The quality varies but keep looking for a
> >> video you
> >> can follow."
> >>
> >> Thank you but I'm well aware how to fold a crane. Some years ago
> >> Gerwin and I even "optimized" the folding sequence to be more fun,
> >> faster and easier to fold. You should give it a try:
> >> http://www.origami.at/diagrams/crane.pdf
> >> The question was does the newly hyped AI know how to fold a crane
> >> too? The answer is a clear no. AI might be part of our future, but I
> >> guess until it starts to be any useful in Origami it might still take
> >> a while.
> >>
> >> Best regards, Anna
>

Re: [Origami] How to fold an Origami Crane according to Chat GPT

[Anna via Origami]

Laura wrote:
> "Has Chat GPT (I mean, its AI) ever “seen” the process of folding an
origami crane?"

Well, I guess it is a philosophical question, whether a text-based AI is
able to see, but I guess no, not in the way we see, feel and experience the
world. As it seems, the AI is still missing data about Origami.

Louise wrote:
> "Use YouTube videos. The quality varies but keep looking for a video you
can follow."

Thank you but I'm well aware how to fold a crane. Some years ago Gerwin and
I even "optimized" the folding sequence to be more fun, faster and easier
to fold. You should give it a try: http://www.origami.at/diagrams/crane.pdf
The question was does the newly hyped AI know how to fold a crane too? The
answer is a clear no. AI might be part of our future, but I guess until it
starts to be any useful in Origami it might still take a while.

Best regards, Anna

Re: [Origami] Question for the hive mind - Harmony paper

[Anna via Origami]

Julia Schönhuber sells 21 cm squares of mosaic harmony papers in her shop:
https://www.papierdesign.at/origami-shop/

Greetings,
Anna from Vienna/Austria

Am Do., 24. Nov. 2022 um 13:53 Uhr schrieb Andrew Hans via Origami <
origami@lists.digitalorigami.com>:

> Does anyone know of a source for Harmony paper that is larger than 6 inch
> (150mm)?  I'm looking for any color or color combo as long as there is a
> color change as you move from the center to the edge .
>
> Thanks.
>
> Andrew Hans
>

Re: [Origami] Looking for more information about this box model

[Anna via Origami]

On her blog http://masorigami.blogspot.com/2012/04/cajitas-cilindricas.html
the folder says that the model is from Tomoko Fuse's book "Various Boxes
and Cases".

Am So., 2. Okt. 2022 um 02:27 Uhr schrieb gera...@neorigami.com <
gera...@neorigami.com>:

> Do any of you know this box model? The description says that it's by
> Tomoko Fuse: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg7j_qsPD1w/
>
> What name did ? In which publication were its diagrams first published? I
> asked the owner of that account, but didn't receive an answer.
>
> You can reply through the list, or if you prefer, you can write directly
> to me instead: gerardo(a)neorigami.com
>
>
> Thank you in advance!
>
> --
>
> *Gerardo G.*
> gerardo(a)neorigami.com 
> instagram.com/neorigamicom
> *Knowledge and Curiosity in Origami:*
> *six private classes online* 
>
> "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath
> away and fills you with the true joy of *origami*. I experienced this in
> my lessons with Gerardo G. I wou  ldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is
> (...)" *C. R.* *Read the full review*
> 
>
>
>

Re: [Origami] Research on gender differences in origami

[Anna via Origami]

Elina Gor wrote:
> I'm looking for published articles about gender differences in origami,
if there are any.
> Other subjects of interest are age differences, education and work fields
differences.

My personal observations over the years is, that there are differences that
often depend on the regional culture and age of the folders. In north
western societies, like most of Europe and the USA, there is often a strong
gender difference, in that women tend to fold simple practical and pretty
things like modular boxes, modulars, and jewelry, whereas men are more keen
to fold realistic replicas of things around them, like animals or game
characters. Most young folders hereby want to test out the limits of what
is possible, the more complex, the better. With age paradigms often shift
and people prefer nice folding sequences over difficulty, leading in turn
to fold more abstract yet often more refined models, often these are
simpler in appearance too. At conventions in these regions, you often
stumble upon women that only fold boxes and simple modulars, upon groups of
young men folding complex dragons and other figurines and upon people of
all ages and sexes that fell in love with tessellations and stopped folding
anything else. When I attended a convention in Colombia I was surprised to
see none of those gender differences, everyone folded everything, there
were men selling their self made jewelry and women giving/attending classes
for complex dragons and such things. For the north western regions, I think
that these gender differences are strongly anchored in the society itself.
>From a young age boys are encouraged to explore, to study their
surroundings, to be interested in technical things, whereas girls are
expected to do girly things, to act responsible and do quiet things without
asking too many questions.
Origami is very diverse. There are many styles, areas and niches to choose
from. Some people specialize in one of those fields, others like to do a
little bit of everything.
As for work fields, I found that there are many scientists that are drawn
to origami. No wonder, scientists love logical patterns and Origami
provides exactly that.

Nice greetings from someone who likes to fold almost anything but has a
slight preference towards complex things from single sheets, with nice
folding sequences and ingenious colour changes.

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] origami help

[Anna]

Well, it might be possible if the model doesn't fold flat but stays in a
three dimensional box shape. In this case the crease that doesn't belong to
the double rabbit ear would most likely not be folded strong but as a
curve, to form the backside of the elephant.

Am Mi., 18. Mai 2022 um 14:52 Uhr schrieb Thomas Sullivan Jr <
adigg...@comcast.net>:

> I am fold Quentin Trollip's elephant from Origami Sequence.  In looking
> ahead to the tail section I noticed what appears to be an illustration
> error.  In diagram 72, double rabbit earing the tail, it shows all mountain
> folds.  That doesn't seem possible. Am I missing something?  Tom Sulllivan
>

[Origami] Origami in "I'm a mother"

[Anna]

Hello,

My sister would like to know who folded the pile of Origami in the movie
"I'm a mother"  by Grant Sputore from 2019. She says it contains a nice
horse and a couple of other really pretty folds. Does anyone know who has
done these?

Nice Greetings
Anna from Vienna, Austria

[Origami] CoC - Might a video conference be useful?

[Anna]

Hello,

With all the discussion about the CoC, I wondered whether it would maybe
help if all interested parties joined a video discussion, like a Zoom
meeting or something along those lines. It might be easier getting to an
agreement if you hear and see each other. I see how writing down your
thoughts on the matter cools things down a bit, on the other hand I guess
that some misunderstandings could be easier eliminated in a real discussion.

Best regards
Anna

Re: [Origami] Origami Meeting Video

[Anna]

Here you go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4RrLcfbPeU

Best regards,
Anna

Am Do., 4. März 2021 um 04:47 Uhr schrieb Dawn Tucker via Origami <
origami@lists.digitalorigami.com>:

> Several months ago (or longer?) someone posted a link to a video of an
> origami group meeting. In the video, attendees appeared to to hand a crane
> to one another from Zoom square to square. Does anyone still have a link
> for that? It was very impressive and I would like to see it again and share
> it with a friend.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Dawn Tucker,
> O'Fallon, MO
>

Re: [Origami] Old website project about listing what different creators allowed?

[Anna]

Could it be Sara Adams list of creators who agreed or refused permission
for her to publish videos showcasing the folding sequence of their models?
https://www.happyfolding.com/tasks

Anna

Am Di., 27. Okt. 2020 um 00:34 Uhr schrieb Gerardo @neorigami.com <
gera...@neorigami.com>:

> *HI EVERYONE*
>
> I'm almost 100% sure that years ago someone mentioned here a project
> regarding a website were people could find what a particular creator
> allowed in relation to his or her own models. And it was also mentioned
> that that project was abandoned.
>
> Did that project really exist or did I dream it all? I tried to find those
> messages using different keywords but to no avail.
>
> If someone can tell me more about it, but more importantly, if someone can
> help me find the old messages I'd really appreciate it. You can send me a
> private message to gerardo(a)neorigami.com if you prefer.
>
>
> Thank you in advance *: )*
>
> --
>
> *Gerardo G.*
> gerardo(a)neorigami.com
> *Knowledge and Curiosity in Origami:*
> *six private classes online <https://tiny.cc/knocu>*
>

Re: [Origami] set of metal templates

[Anna]

Carmen Sprung sells such templates:
https://www.origamiseitenshop.de/epages/11945962.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/11945962/Categories/Schablonen

Nice Greetings
Anna from Vienna, Austria

Am Di., 6. Okt. 2020 um 03:49 Uhr schrieb Laura R :

> You’re right. Acrylic is good, too. I just thought of metal because I
> remember someone in the origami community some time ago showed us a
> commercial set that she had purchased. I just got an email with this
> person’s name but she’s in Europe. So yes, acrylic could be a solution.
> Thanks!
>
> L
>
> > On Oct 5, 2020, at 10:24 PM, Kathy Stevick  wrote:
> >
> > Fabric stores sell various sizes of squares and usually at least one
> hexagon.
> > Is there a reason you prefer metal for templates and not acrylic?
> > Kathy
> >
> > On Oct 5, 2020, at 7:20 PM, Laura R  wrote:
> >
> > Does anybody know where to buy a set of metal squares and hexagons of
> different sizes that I’ve seen for cutting accurate shapes?
> >
> > Laura
>
>

Re: [Origami] Name of this preliminary base flower and of its creator?

[Anna]

Given the simplicity of the model, I'm pretty sure that many people
independently discovered that flower design. Putting it down to a specific
creator will be almost impossible.

Anna

Am So., 30. Aug. 2020 um 15:55 Uhr schrieb Gerardo @neorigami.com <
gera...@neorigami.com>:

> HELLO
>
> Can any of you please tell me the name of the following preliminary base
> flower and of its creator?
>
> The model doesn't have a color change. The paper had different colors.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/bZtuF5SSWwJkcUdHA
>
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> --
> Gerardo G.
> gerardo(a)neorigami.com
> Knowledge and Curiosity in Origami:
> six private classes online
>

[Origami] Origami Sighting

[Anna]

Hi,

I just stumbled upon this fabric pleating service today, where you can
order tessellated and corrugated fabrics. Here is their online portfolio:
https://www.cimentpleating.com/fancy-pleating
Don't know whether they also make custom designs, to get your favourite
Origami tesselation/corrugation patterns pleated into fabric, but I thought
this might be interesting to some of you.

Nice Greetings from Vienna, Austria
Anna

Re: [Origami] Contribute a crane

[Anna]

Since they want to present them on May 15, I think it will be near to
impossible to get Cranes in in time if you don't live in Austria. Postal
service within Austria usually takes about two working days. Saturday and
Sunday are weekend days and not working days. Given that they will probably
need at least two days or so to set up the exhibition, there is not enough
time left to get cranes in from overseas, where parcels often travel a few
weeks. There might be a chance if you live in Europe anywhere near to
Austria, but I wouldn't hold my breath that a Crane from lets say northern
Germany makes it to the exhibition in time.

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Am Fr., 8. Mai 2020 um 02:46 Uhr schrieb Kate Honeyman :

> Do we know if the projected turn in dates are hard deadlines?
> I don't think I can get one there by mail by the 15th
> Kate
>
> On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 7:14 PM Andreas Cart (GMX) 
> wrote:
>
>> Just got this invitation (in German) to contribute a crane to a public
>> charity Origami project in Moedling/AUSTRIA.
>>
>> http://www.kunstraumarcade.at/ausstellungen/2020/kranich/
>>
>> In times of Covid-19 it's not yet clear when the presentation will open.
>>
>> If you are interested, please send to:
>> Marta Stamenov
>> Rudolf Hanke-Gasse 2a
>> A-3002 Purkersdorf
>> AUSTRIA
>>
>> Contributions are free in size and number.
>>
>> Br
>> Andi
>>
>

Re: [Origami] Duo Kami

[Anna]

Miyabi has light green/pink duo Kami:
https://origami-papier.eu/Double-Color-Origami-hellgruen-rosa

Am Fr., 24. Jan. 2020 um 20:04 Uhr schrieb Rosemary <
rosemary.brow...@gmail.com>:

> Hello to all!
>
> Would anyone out there in the origami world know where I may purchase:
> Light green/Pink Duo Kami?  Thank you so much.
>
> Rosemary Browne
>
>

Re: [Origami] Peter Budai

[Anna]

the_origami_guy wrote:
> Today, I'm asking for information about Peter Budai's "Play With Paper"
book - it has NO published date, and I feel that's kind of needed.
> Help? Anyone?

The one on my booksshelf claims to be from October 2000.

Nice Greetings,
Anna

[Origami] CDO Convention photos

[Anna]

Hello,

Here are some photos of the recent Italian convention in Pisa.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/h3dVqtVdtVDCLaDt7

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] Origami Sighting

[Anna]

Hello,

I just read a newspaper article about the best European Advertisement of
the year. The video contains Origami models of an important female body
part, that according to the advertisement, should get more attention:
https://www.derstandard.at/story/2000110892080/viva-la-vulva-ist-europas-beste-werbung-des-jahres

Nice Greetings
Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] Technology and origami

[Anna]

Kate Honeyman asked:
> Does anyone know what if any relationship exists between origami and 3D
printing

Well, if someone wants to find a relation, there is always a way.
To keep it simple lets assume you are referring to FDM 3D printers only
(there are also resin and powder printers as well as some more exotic ones
for chocolate, concrete,...)
Both use one medium to create whatever you can think of. For Origami this
is an unfolded sheet of paper with or without the restrictions no cutting
or glueing.
For the 3D printer it would be a spool of plastic (PLA, ABS,...).
With both you can be creative and create models on your own, or take the
easy path and stick to already existing designs. But only with Origami you
can tweak the existing design afterwards to give it your personal touch,
assuming you stay puristic and don't use a 3D pen, or hot tools to enhance
the model any further.
The main difference for me is that with Origami you touch feel and make
yourself, whereas on the 3D printer, a machine follows your instructions.
You can be creative with both. Origami takes less time from start to finish.
With Origami if I design a model I usually start of by folding, and, if
ever, draw the diagrams later. With 3D printing you have to draw the
"diagrams" (stl-files) first and only then can print the model.
The first "own" model I designed for 3D printing, was a model I designed in
Origami before. Being a bit short on time, my partner did the drawing for
me, following a few simple sketches that I provided him with.
Origami Carousel:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/origami_8/3585083041/in/album-72157594371553776/
3D printed Carousel: https://youtu.be/OsPWfCtLtc0

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] Need help with confirmation of my work as original

[Anna]

Looks like a triangular version of the Electra.

Am Mo., 24. Juni 2019 um 20:20 Uhr schrieb Bharat Dev Burman <
bharat.singh4...@gmail.com>:

> I have made a modular origami model but am not sure if it is original or
> not. I don't want to reveal the crease-pattern or the instructions yet
> because of the said doubt. The only thing I can say is that each unit is
> made up of a hexagon.
>
> Link to the image is here:
> https://imgur.com/a/lmA14WQ
>
> Awaiting replies.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bharat.
>

Re: [Origami] Tanteidan and Korean conventions

[Anna]

  Kathleen wrote:

> Tanteidan is aug 9 10 11
> Korean is 15 16 17

Thank you!

If I manage to go there I will share some photos afterwards.

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] Christmas Origami Book 2018

[Anna]

Hi,

just to let you all know, this year the Christmas Origami Book isn't
organised by me.
Grace and Swamy took over.
You can send them diagrams until December 15 to
origamichristmasb...@gmail.com

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

[Origami] CDO Convention Pictures

[Anna]

Our pictures of the recent CDO convention in Pisa, Italy, this past
weekend, are now available at https://photos.app.goo.gl/Bu7zjZWUFLzsw3ecA

Gerwin and I had a lot of fun. Time is always too short to speak with all
the lovely people there.
For the CDO it was a special convention as it marked their 40th anniversary.

Nice Greetings from Vienna, Austria

Anna

Re: [Origami] Gallery update

[Anna]

Meenakshi Mukerji wrote:
> http://origamee.net/creation/ss18to19.html
> http://origamee.net/creation/cr17to18.html

The heart leaves and April Blossoms (both variations)  are super cute.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Round kami weight paper cut from Germany

[Anna]

cafeina wrote:

> ... Faltblatter is apparently a brand of origami paper.

"Faltblätter" simply means "folding sheets" and therefore is a mere
description of the content, no indication of the brand.

> superintensiv tauchgefarbt

This literally translates to "super intensive dive coloured" and means that
the paper has been submerged as a whole into a liquid colour solution to
get a bright intense colouration throughout the whole sheet. If you fold or
cut these sheets no white should show up.

> The company symbol is a black rooster with rainbow tail feathers.

Doesn't sound any familiar to me. The most common brands for folding sheets
in the German speaking area are Ursus and Folia.
Isn't there a barcode with a number on the package? If yes, please tell us
the number.

> Is there some special use for round paper in Germany?

Apart from folding (what these sheets are obviously intended for), you can
sometimes find  unusually shaped papers for presentations.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

[Origami] Origami Sighting

[Anna]

Hello,

I have an Origami sighting to report. My partner plays the game "Epistory -
Typing Chronicles". The whole world, this game plays in, is made up of
paper, from flat sheets that build the ocean to elaborately folded towers.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Lexus commercial model

[Anna]

Could be the Ornament by Sam Cuilla. An easy model to fold and blow up,
very similar to the waterbomb.

Re: [Origami] Origami sighting (The Carbonaro Effect- Instant Origami Spray)

[Anna]

Peter Mielke wrote:
>
> Came across this video in my feed:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIdCjq3Y448
>
> IMHO the spray is just added for effect. The cloth is probably precreased
> and then simply goes back into the bird base.
>
> Thoughts?

These crane tissues are sold for some years. As you guessed the spray is
just for effect.
You can find those tissues with the search word "Origamagic".
I remember to once have seen a detailed instruction on how to prepare the
tissue yourself, but can't remember where or how.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

[Origami] Christmas Origami Book 2017

[Anna]

Dear all,

For the twelfths time there will be an Origami Christmas book this year.
This will be a book from creators to creators containing previously
unpublished instructions only.

That's how it works:
Everyone who wants to participate sends me (at least) one previously
unpublished folding instruction. Afterwards I assemble them all into a
pdf-file with a table of contents and send it back to all participants. In
the end everyone of them gets a nice compilation of diagrams that aren't
available elsewhere.

Everyone who wants to take part can send his/her instructions to
Origamibook AT gmail DOT com
(Replace "AT" with "@" and "DOT" with ".")

The last date to send your instructions is December 15.
I'll send the book out on December 24 (hence the name Christmas
Origamibook).

Last year I asked whether anyone has anything against making editions older
than four or five years free to download. Since the response to this has
been very positive, I will do so from now on. You can find links to the old
editions at the end of this letter. The previous four editions are still
only obtainable by additional diagrams for the book.

Hopefully many people will contribute to this project so that we´ll get a
nice book together :)

Nice Greetings

Anna

PS: I'm glad for everyone to spread the word to other people, be it on
Forums, Mailing lists or whatever else.

---

Some questions (and their answers) that have been asked before:

* Do I need to send computer drawn diagrams?
No, hand drawn diagrams or other clear instructions (photo or text) count
as well, but I need them electronically.

* Can I send more than one diagram?
Yes of course, as many as you want.

* Can I have a copy of the book without sending something in?
No, this project is thought as an exchange of folding instructions and not
to earn money with it. If you don't have an own model to diagram maybe you
can draw diagrams for someone else's model, so that you two can participate
as one person. For help in finding someone see here:
viewtopic.php?t=1810

* Have the models to be Christmas related?
No they don't. Christmas is just the date you will receive the book.

* Can I send Crease Patterns and Text Instructions as well?
Yes, but make sure to also send a picture of the finished model.
Diagrams are preferred.

* Is it possible to obtain the books of the previous years?
Yes, by sending more than one unpublished diagram, you can "buy" the
previous four editions (one book per additional diagram), older editions
can be found at the links below.
If you send more than one diagram and want to obtain back issues please
tell which one(s) you want.

* How many participants contributed in previous years?

2016:
48 participants sent 70 models (12 CPs).
The book was 169 pages long and 11MB in size.

2015:
52 participants sent 76 models (16 CPs, 8 Photo-instructions).
The book was 249 pages long and 40MB in size.
http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/2818/Christmas-Origami-Book-2015

2014:
38 participants sent 57 models (10 CPs, 2 Photo-instructions).
The books was 170 pages long and 18MB in size.
http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/2463/Christmas-Origami-Book-2014

2013:
42 participants sent 59 models (16 CPs, 4 Photo-instructions).
The book was 162 pages long and 22 MB in size.
http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/2221/Christmas-Origami-Book-2013

2012: http://www.origamiaustria.at/xmas2012
56 participants sent 81 models (10 CPs, 3 Photo-instructions).
The book was 230 pages long and 15 MB in size.
http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/1895/Christmas-Origami-Book-2012

2011: http://www.origamiaustria.at/xmas2011
43 participants sent 66 models.
The book was 176 pages long and 18 MB in size.
http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/1779/Christmas-Origami-Book-2011

2010: http://www.origamiaustria.at/xmas2010
77 participants sent more than 126 models.
The book was 339 pages long and 47 MB in size.
http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/1401/Christmas-Origami-Book-2010

2009: http://www.origamiaustria.at/xmas2009
59 participants sent in a total of 90 models (12 Crease Patterns, 3 photo
Instructions, 1 alternative model).
The book was 246 pages long and 25,2MB in size.
http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/1179/Christmas-Origami-Book-2009

2008: http://www.origamiaustria.at/xmas2008
56 authors sent in a total of 90 models (17 Crease Patterns, 6 photo
instructions, 5 text instructions).
The book was 287 pages long and 28,4 MB in size.
http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/962/Christmas-Origami-Book-2008

2007: http://www.origamiaustria.at/xmas2007
48 participants sent in a total of 70 instructions (16 Crease Patterns, 4
photo instructions).
The book was 13 MB in size and 176 pages long.
http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/961/Christmas-Ori

Re: [Origami] Stone paper for origami?

[Anna]

Boesner sells "Steinpapier" (stone paper) that claims to be made from 80%
limestone powder, not using any wood. It is basically impossible to rip and
very heavy. I know a couple Origami friends (f.e. Melina Hermsen, Daniel
Chang) who work with it, but personally I didn't see the value. For me it
feels and behaves very weird.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] folding hands

[Anna]

Miranda wrote:
> Ages ago I folded a model of two hands and if I remember correctly they
were (self) folding hands.

The model sounds like one of Jeremy Shafer's from his book "Origami to
Astonish and Amuse". Look on the right side of this Sneek preview, pages
228-233:
http://barf.cc/jeremy/origami/BOOK/Contents/Sneak_Preview_p3/sneak_preview_p3.html

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] Modular icosahedron with plain faces?

[Anna]

The book Unit Polyhedron Origami by Tomoko Fuse also has flat faced
icosahedra. I haven't folded them but the units don't look as if they could
have a strong lock.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] What model is this?

[Anna]

Gerado asked:
> http://junmitani.hatenablog.com/entry/2017/04/28/221741
> ...At the bottom there's a picture of an origami
> model. I'm not sure what it is, it might be a very original plate. Can you
> tell me what it is?...

It is one of Jun Mitanis Spherical models.
You might want to check out his books on the subject:
https://www.origami-shop.com/de/book3dsphericalorigamijunmitaniinjapaneseorigamishopcom-xml-2386_206_641_525_527_307-1295.html
https://www.origami-shop.com/de/origami-mitani-xml-2386_206_641_516_223-8057.html
https://www.origami-shop.com/de/book3dmagicorigamijunmitaniinjapaneseorigamishopcom-xml-2386_206_641_525_527_307-1461.html

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] How to find traditional/Creative Commons origami Models

[Anna]

Sorry, I only noticed the link got shortened after sending. Here is the
complete link:
http://www.nickrobinson.info/origami/petty/mom/model_of_the_month_choice.htm

Re: [Origami] How to find traditional/Creative Commons origami Models

[Anna]

Ashok Mathur asked:
> Are there any sources to find "traditional"/ "public domain" Origami
models?

http://www.davidpetty.me.uk/
That's the most complete list I'm aware of.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Recreating Yoshizawa's unpublished models

[Anna]

2017-03-05 23:10 GMT+01:00 Zack Brown <zacha...@gmail.com>:
>
> Given that scientists can use x-rays and other techniques to fathom
> things like the antikythera device from a mashed up hunk of ocean
> debris, couldn't similar techniques be used to deconstruct Yoshizawa's
> unpublished models?

The first question here is, is it worth it? Are the models interesting
enough that a wider audience would like to fold them?
The second question is, why so complicated? There are people like me in
this community who basically have this x-ray view without needing special
equipment to decipher a model. In the end it comes down to experience and 3
dimensional thinking. If I see an Origami model, I've got a pretty good
idea how to fold it and I know I'm not alone, but here we come back to
question one, is it worthwhile?

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] Blintzed Bird Base

[Anna]

2017-03-03 20:31 GMT+01:00 Meenakshi Mukerji <meen...@gmail.com>:

>
https://68.media.tumblr.com/71cbe319eb2561931a24c175ae336d27/tumblr_ndpoo3dsmZ1sl3qh0o5_1280.jpg
>
> 1) Is what's shown in step 8 a Blintzed Bird Base, or rather what's shown
in step 10?

Step 7 shows a blintzed bird base and even says so. No idea whether the
base from step 10 has a name on its own. The numeration of the steps is
very peculiar though.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Spining paper tray video

[Anna]

2017-01-21 9:07 GMT+01:00 <joseignacio.r...@ehu.eus>:

> Some months ago, I remember a good quality internet video (youtube,
perhaps) demonstrating a simple rectangle propeller while running (jogging)
in public parks and nice places, or just getting advantage of the wind...
It was quite beautiful. It included instructions for the propeller (a
single tray, below I describe it better).
>
> Now, I just can't find it. Perhaps someone there on the O-list has seen
it and remembers it... Or something similar. If it is so, please let me
know.

Sounds to me like the video by Alexander Kurth: https://youtu.be/nMpR3IbouF8

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Variation of the water bomb?

[Anna]

2017-01-09 8:12 GMT+01:00 Gerardo @neorigami.com :

> I folded this variation of the water bomb:
> https://www.facebook.com/neorigami2/videos/vb.10179635552/
> 1573818892634083/?type=3
>
> Can you please tell me who created this particular variation?
>

If you add a valley fold along the equator it looks similar to Sam
Cuilla's.

Re: [Origami] Winged water bomb?

[Anna]

2017-01-02 3:32 GMT+01:00 Gerardo @neorigami.com <gera...@neorigami.com>:

>
> Can any of you please tell me who created the winged water bomb? By the
> way, is that its real name?
>

According to David Petty it is a European traditional model:
http://www.nickrobinson.info/origami/petty/mom/images/momwingedwaterbomb.gif

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] Looking for Colombia Origami Video

[Anna]

2016-12-29 6:16 GMT+01:00 Paper Dragon <paperdra...@rcn.com>:

> > Can anyone direct me to the You Tube Version?
>

Do you mean this one? https://youtu.be/xoxZP9zvHJ0

If there is a YouTube video embedded to a website start it and then click
on the little YouTube Logo on the bottom right to watch it directly on
YouTube.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] Origami Exchange

[Anna]

2016-12-19 0:14 GMT+01:00 "Mad" <madh...@concentric.net>:

> I appears that Anna is mistaken. I just now looked at her link and
> there are only mentions of "Winter Origami Exchange" for 2013, 2014, and
> 2015.
> I searched from there for "winter origami exchange" and failed to find
> 2016.
>

Oh, I'm sorry, I copied the wrong link. Should have been this one here:
http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16=13939#p145818 .
So there is a 2016 after all.

Sorry again.

Anna

Re: [Origami] Origami Exchange

[Anna]

2016-12-17 16:18 GMT+01:00 Ken <kfor...@att.net>:

> For the past several years there has been an International Origami
> Exchange .Did I miss it, or has it folded?
>

It seems you missed it: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8=12776
In the previous years it was advertised a bit more I think.

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] Convention Pictures

[Anna]

Hello,

once again there was a wonderful Origami convention in Tabiano Bagni,
Italy. I had a wonderful time there meeting lovely people, folding
beautiful models, enjoying the good atmosphere.
If you haven't been to an Italian convention so far, you definitely missed
something.
To share with you at least a bit, Gerwin made a whole lot of photos that
you can find here:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+OrigamiAT/posts/h2jnmvwbGHW

Since I'm not sure whether I shared with you, the photos of the other
conventions we attended this year, I'll just put the links here too:

Lyon (France): https://plus.google.com/u/0/+OrigamiAT/posts/fhipbjrHaCr
Berlin/Erkner (Germany):
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+OrigamiAT/posts/HtM2sRZ1eqd

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] Regarding the Christmas Origami Book

[Anna]

2016-11-06 10:49 GMT+01:00 Wolf Weidner <m...@tavinsorigami.com>:

> it's  illegal. If you don't get every contributer to agree to it. You
> never aquired publishing rights.

Illegal is a harsh word. I'm asking the contributors here whether they
agree or not. So far only Miranda expressed some concerns, everyone else
who contributed was happy with the idea.
There is no money involved and everyone participated on their free will. So
I don't see why anyone should come with a lawyer instead of just talking to
me first.

Nice greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Regarding the Christmas Origami Book

[Anna]

2016-11-04 13:12 GMT+01:00 Mizu-randa wrote:

> I always understood that the books were a one-off and only available to
participants.
> ...
> So I'm highly surprised that you still have them in your system and that
anyone can order them.

The books are indeed only available to participants. But from year two on,
after some discussion, it was always possible to obtain back copies by
sending more than one diagram. This was a wish from the participants and
people also ask for it very often. It is also clearly stated in the FAQ. No
money is involved. I would never sell this book as this would lead to
further implications I'm simply not interested in, like how much should be
paid to every creator, how to divide the money, spending hours to send cent
amounts to over 50 people. No thanks. This is and will always be a project
from creators to creators with no money involved.

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] Regarding the Christmas Origami Book

[Anna]

Regarding the Christmas Origami Book:

To those who participated the previous years, I got a question.
Over the years it gets increasingly more difficult for me to handle the
previous issues, because each year it gets one more. So this year I have
already ten back issues that people can order. Sending those individualised
Emails is a hell lot of work. I thought about maybe reducing it to the
previous four or five books and uploading the older ones for free download.
So every year at Christmas one old book would get free to download for all,
whereas the previous four or five editions would still stay in the system
with getting more issues by sending more diagrams.
Do you think that would be a good solution or do you prefer the books to
stay unpublished for the wider audience? I'm a bit hesitant, because it is
a change of rules, on the other hand it would make things a lot more
comfortable to me. And like most of you probably know I think of quitting
the project altogether because it gets to much work for me. This way I
could reduce the work a lot, while still maintaining the initial goal.

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] Christmas Origami Book 2016

[Anna]

Dear all,

For the elevenths time there will be an Origami Christmas book this year.
This will be a book from creators to creators containing previously
unpublished instructions only.

That's how it works:
Everyone who wants to participate sends me (at least) one previously
unpublished folding instruction. Afterwards I assemble them all into a
pdf-file with a table of contents and send it back to all participants. In
the end everyone of them gets a nice compilation of diagrams that aren't
available elsewhere.

Everyone who wants to take part can send his/her instructions to
Origamibook AT gmail DOT com
(Replace "AT" with "@" and "DOT" with ".")

The last date to send your instructions is December 15.
I'll send the book out on December 24 (hence the name Christmas
Origamibook).

Hopefully many people will contribute to this project so that we´ll get a
nice book together :)

Nice Greetings

Anna

PS: I'm glad for everyone to spread the word to other people, be it on
Forums, Mailing lists or whatever else.

---

Some questions (and their answers) that have been asked before:

* Do I need to send computer drawn diagrams?
No, hand drawn diagrams or other clear instructions (photo or text) count
as well, but I need them electronically.

* Can I send more than one diagram?
Yes of course, as many as you want.

* Can I have a copy of the book without sending something in?
No, this project is thought as an exchange of folding instructions and not
to earn money with it. If you don't have an own model to diagram maybe you
can draw diagrams for someone else's model, so that you two can participate
as one person. For help in finding someone see here:
viewtopic.php?t=1810

* Have the models to be Christmas related?
No they don't. Christmas is just the date you will receive the book.

* Can I send Crease Patterns and Text Instructions as well?
Yes, but make sure to also send a picture of the finished model.
Diagrams are preferred.

* Is it possible to obtain the books of the previous years?
Yes, by sending more than one unpublished diagram, you can "buy" previous
editions (one book per additional diagram).
If you send more than one diagram and want to obtain back issues please
tell which one(s) you want.

* How many participants contributed in previous years?
2015:
52 participants sent 76 models (16 CPs, 8 Photo-instructions).
The book was 249 pages long and 40MB in size.
2014:
38 participants sent 57 models (10 CPs, 2 Photo-instructions).
The books was 170 pages long and 18MB in size.
2013:
42 participants sent 59 models (16 CPs, 4 Photo-instructions).
The book was 162 pages long and 22 MB in size.
2012:
56 participants sent 81 models (10 CPs, 3 Photo-instructions).
The book was 230 pages long and 15 MB in size.
2011:
43 participants sent 66 models.
The book was 176 pages long and 18 MB in size.
2010:
77 participants sent more than 126 models.
The book was 339 pages long and 47 MB in size.
2009:
59 participants sent in a total of 90 models (12 Crease Patterns, 3 photo
Instructions, 1 alternative model).
The book was 246 pages long and 25,2MB in size.
2008:
56 authors sent in a total of 90 models (17 Crease Patterns, 6 photo
instructions, 5 text instructions).
The book was 287 pages long and 28,4 MB in size.
2007:
48 participants sent in a total of 70 instructions (16 Crease Patterns, 4
photo instructions).
The book was 13 MB in size and 176 pages long.
2006:
32 Authors have sent in a total of 49 Models (5 Crease Patterns).
The book was 147 pages long and 24 MB in size.

Informations about the previous books can be found here:
2016: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13920
2015: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13220
2014: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12714
2013: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11954
2012: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10962
2011: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9120
2010: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7606
2009: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6011
2008: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4755
2007: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3349
2006: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1831

[Origami] Folding sequences of structural similar models

[Anna]

Hello,

I've got a question I'm wondering about quite some while now.
The question is how much structural difference is necessary for a model to
clearly become a new model?
When I fold something from Crease Pattern the structure of the model should
be the same in the end, no matter how I arrived there. But that leads to
another phenomenon, it is possible to use a completely different folding
sequence to come to a structurally identical model. So is this still the
same model? I mean the outcome may be similar, but the path to get there
isn't.
The question gets even more complicated when I fold a model from a picture
only without a CP or any other clues. I've done that before so it is
clearly possible. But then I also had the case that even if it looks the
same, it is structurally not the same because I started with a differently
shaped paper (square instead of rectangle).
Of course if I fold something from CP or picture I attribute the model to
the initial designer of the model, because if it hadn't been for his input,
I would never have gotten the idea to fold this model. But still I
sometimes wonder whether this is even correct.
I know at least three models by heart where I found a very nice folding
sequence to later find out that the original designer folds them completely
different. Two of them end up with minor differences at the end. The
differences are of structural nature and not openly visible, so the models
look exactly the same, even though they are not.
I wonder this because sometimes for really simple models someone folds a
single fold differently and calls it hos own model. Here I do all the folds
differently, but end up with a similar looking model and don't attribute it
to myself, even though the difference is much higher than on the simple
model with just a slight difference. Know what I mean?
So what is your opinion to this subject?

And then I've got a second question that is even more pressing for me.
Lets say I've derived at my own folding sequence for a specific model and I
want to share it with the world by publishing diagrams for it, am I allowed
to?
Do I need permission from the author? I mean it is not something he came up
with, just the result is the same and like I said, maybe even not
completely. I guess it would be the nice thing to ask, but the folding
sequence is my own and not his.

I'd really like to hear your opinion on that matter.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria.

Re: [Origami] Box with lid

[Anna]

Thanks to everyone who pointed me to single piece "box with lid" models.
Even though some of the models had similarities, none of them was identical
to my box, most of them are more complicated to fold.
So I've taken the liberty to draw the diagrams.

You can find the diagrams for my Box with Lid on the Origami Austria
homepage:
http://www.origamiaustria.at/en/diagrams.php?lang=2#d41

Nice Greetings

Anna Kastlunger from Vienna, Austria

[Origami] Convention pictures Origami Deutschland

[Anna]

Hello,

from May 13 to 15 there was the Origami Deutschland Convention in
Berlin Erkner, Germany.
Gerwin and I attended the Convention and took a bunch of pictures.

https://goo.gl/photos/2Um8tSF96mbCT9iw5
http://www.origami.at/de/od2016.php

The meeting was great fun with about 230 participants.
I gave a workshop for Yoshimasa Tsuruta's lovely cow.
Special guests have been Beth Johnson, Sebastien Limet and Dirk Eisner.
The food was exceptionally good with delicious loquat for breakfast!
There was also a shopping area with a couple of different sales person
who offered a variety of paper as well as some books and other
supplies.
It was great to meet so many old and new friends.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] GSM vs LBS and variations. Help!

[Anna]

2016-01-11 22:26 GMT+01:00 Rob Hudson <caveat...@gmail.com>:
> Can someone explain how lbs associate to gsm?:

Basically they don't. The gsm are grams per square meter and therefore
give you the density of the paper.

The lbs are the pounds per ream. A ream is (most often but not always)
500 standard-sized sheets, and different types of paper have different
standard sheet sizes. So this measurement unit is nuts, because it
tells you exactly nothing about the paper. No idea why it is still
used, must have something to do with wrong ideology.

On this page you can find a converter that takes the size of the paper
into account to convert to gsm:
http://www.stillcreekpress.com/paper-weight-conversion-tool/

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] My book in hard copy

[Anna]

Jorge E. Jaramillo wrote:
> I am pleased to announce that my first book "Because Origami" is now
> available through "Create Space" as a paperback.

For those who like me have trouble finding the book on the Create
Space site, here is a direct link:

https://www.createspace.com/5922232

Took me some time to find it, so I thought I'd share it with the list.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

[Origami] Convention Pictures

[Anna]

Hello,

Gerwin and I have been to two Conventions recently and made lots of
pictures there that we want to share with you.

The first Convention was in Cali, Colombia. It was small but nice and
we made lots of new friends there. Very fascinating for us was that
they have a rather big folding group of blind people, that just mixed
in, gave and took classes like everyone else and being good folders
despite their handicap. Something else that surprised us positively
was that the Colombian folders had a very well balanced ratio of men
and women of all ages and that the things they folded were not gender
related either. There were men and women doing complex folds,
jewellery, animals and everything else you can fold.
One thing I especially liked was the Chocogami contest, where you get
a piece of chocolate that is wrapped in a piece of aluminium foil
together with a small picture and you have to fold the foil into
whatever the picture shows. The entries have all been very creative.
There was a time restraint of 15 minutes to fold your model, but
somehow I understood it wrong and thought I had only 5 minutes, so I
hurried through creating only to find out that I would have had far
more time...

https://plus.google.com/+OrigamiAT/posts/DWbHnM5KQca


The second Convention was our all time favourite Italy. Since we've
first been there in 2008, we didn't miss a single one. We love the
Italian people, the friendly atmosphere, the variety of folds, the
food, the shop and everything. This year has been the one with the
most participants so far. Of course there is no way to talk to
everyone on such a big convention, but still we had a great time. From
the models we folded, I especially like Daniela Carboni's waterfall. A
simple model with so much expression. The model display in Italy is
always worth seeing too.

https://plus.google.com/+OrigamiAT/posts/HT8ct9gXdhR


If you are interested in seeing more pictures from previous
Conventions, you can find them on our Origami Austria homepage here:

http://www.origamiaustria.at/en/meetings.php


Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna, Austria

Re: [Origami] Methods for creating duo-tissue paper?

[Anna]

JC Nolan asked:
> Anyone have any ideas or experience with duo-tissue preparation?

Sara Adams made a pretty good video on making double Tissue paper:
http://www.happyfolding.com/instructions-double_tissue

This technique works especially well with bleeding tissue paper and
results in a paper that feels like one sheet and not like two glued
together. The paper will be very crisp and awesome to fold.
For non-bleeding paper it might be necessary to first lay down a sheet
of tissue paper, then add a layer of MC paste and then add another
sheet of tissue paper and add a little MC on top. If possible however
I'd rather go with the bleeding paper.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna/Austria

[Origami] New video

[Anna]

Hello,

I'm happy to announce my newest instructional video

Şemsiye (Umbrella) by Murathan Zayifoglu

https://youtu.be/AwRO_QjQfIA

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Origami Puzzle Box

[Anna]

Herng Yi CHENG wrote:

 A long time ago someone showed me an origami box/cube thing and challenged
 me to open it without destroying it...
 Does anyone have any idea what it is?

Maybe you're talking about Yami Yamauchi's Pandora's Box?
Diagrams can be found on this page:
http://www.spitenet.com/origami/yami.shtml#yamidiagrams

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna / Austria

Re: [Origami] Does the original direction of a crease really matter?

[Anna]

 Jorge E. Jaramillo asked:
 Is it really so important how the first
 crease is made or for the sake of precision (and if your not that pressured
 to finish the model) you can make it the way you find it easier?

It depends a lot on what you want to achieve. For many models the
direction of the creases do matter, for others it is not that
important. It also depends heavily on the paper you use whether it
matters or not.
Some examples. If I want to fold a boxpleated model from tissue foil
it is very important to make the creases in the right directions from
the beginning since the model will basically fall into place during
the collaps if I do so. Furthermore reversing creases on tissue foil
is rather tedious, so starting out with them in the right direction
saves you a lot of time and effort.
For tessellations you often need genderless creases, but opposed to
the boxpleated models where you start with
mountain-valley-mountain-and so on, for the tessellations you should
start making them all to the same direction (valley-valley-valley) and
then turn them over (mountain-mountain-mountain) because otherwise the
finish might not look as clean, especially if you use thicker paper
like elephant hide. That's because when you make a crease, on the
valley side you will just have a small line that is oftentimes hardly
visible. On the mountain side on the other hand, a ridge will appear.
This ridge will stay visible even if you turn the crease over. So the
mountain and valley fold actually visually look different.
This might not matter when you fold some animal or modular unit, but
for tessellations it can be very distracting and give a not so good
finish.
For thin papers like kami, the effect is not as visible like for thick
papers like tant or elephant hide, but it is still there.
Personally I prefer to always precrease into the right direction
because it makes every kind of collapse easier and it does look better
too, but if you feel that you get more precision making the creases
the other way round first and then turning them over, just do it, it
is your decision after all.
In my opinion it doesn't add that much more precision to fold to the
edge of the paper instead of folding to a crease and given that
sometimes it is even better to leave a tiny little gap instead of
folding directly to a fold precision might even be overrated. So if
you ask me, crease direction is more important then folding a hundred
percent accurate.
If you have problems seeing a crease you can still hold the paper up
along the crease at an angle and fold the other side towards it, that
way you needn't turn it over to fold to the edge.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna/Austria

Re: [Origami] Spray Adhesive - Any Recomendations ? (FWD)

[Anna]

Dermot asked for a good spray adhesive.

Good brands are:

Tesa
Knorr prandell
Uhu

Really really bad is Pattex. Don´t, I repeat don´t buy this stuff!

You should look out for permanent glue, there are also replaceable
ones available, these aren´t what you want.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna / Austria

Re: [Origami] Where do you press the traditional frog to make it jump?

[Anna]

Jorge E. Jaramillo asked how to make a traditional frog jump.

At minute 3:48 of this video http://youtu.be/rc9lVHvfzMY you see how to
press the back of an Origami frog to make it jump.

The model in the video is my preferred jumping frog with the exception,
that I do the first few steps a little different. The differences are minor
though. First I fold the horizontal middle line, then fold both sides to
the just made line. Then I make two waterbomb bases at both ends of the now
rectangular paper without creasing the middle line between them. The
remaining part is identical. The thinner and stiffer the paper that you use
is, the better it will jump. I usually fold it from 9x9cm of a very heavy
paper and it jumps a good 3 meters at ease.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna / Austria

[Origami] Pictures of the recent CDO Convention

[Anna]

Hello,

once again Gerwin and I had a great time at the CDO Convention in Italy.
Special guests have been Ekaterina Lukasheva, Ilan Garibi and Quentin Trollip.
Apart from the workshops and folding competition (Subject Christmas)
there was also an Origami fashion show with the subject Prominent
Couples, featuring some pretty funny costumes.
As always the shop was mesmerizing, the food was good the people have
been lovely and we are looking forward to meet them all again next
year.
Some of the things I folded: Fox, Rabbit, Squirrel, Butterfly,
Dragonfly, Modular Thing

Gerwin also took a whole lot of pictures. You can find them either here
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+OrigamiAT/albums/6091585333468294753
or here http://www.origami.at/en/cdo2014.php

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna / Austria

Re: [Origami] History of Origami

[Anna]

Hello,

thanks for the answers I got so far regarding books about Origami
history. Unfortunately those students are not allowed to refer to
online sources (stupid I know), therefore the Lister List - even
though it is the best source of Origami history I'm aware of - is out
of the question. Maybe it would be possible that the BOS publishes all
the essays as a booklet some day. This would be something they would
be allowed to use, even though it would be exactly the same content,
but hey, someone printed it out and sells it, this information must be
valuable. Ironic but true.

I'd be glad to get more recommendations about books on Origami history.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] History of Origami

[Anna]

2014-11-16 21:02 GMT+01:00 Chris Lott ch...@chrislott.org:
 Could you possibly also share the list of books?

Sure thing:
Notes on the History of Origami, John S. Smith, BOS #1
The Origami Bible, Nick Robinson, ISBN 1-58180-517-9
Origami Odyssey, Peter Engel, ISBN 978-0-8048-4119-1
Papiroflexia, Eduardo Clemente (Spanish)
Folding Universe, Peter Engel, ISBN 0-394-75751-3

Here are the other recommendations I got so far:
Origami Torimoto  Duke
Complete Origami Eric Kenneway
Origami Omnibus Kunihiko Kasahara
Origami from Angelfisch to Zen Peter Engel
Gefaltete Schönheit Joan Sallas

Thanks to everyone who sent me recommendations so far.
If anyone knows any more books about the history of Origami I'll be
glad to add them to the list.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] History of Origami (FWD)

[Anna]

2014-11-16 22:15 GMT+01:00 Laura sea4...@yahoo.com

 Your school may be right in banning or limiting that practice because the
 information that is found online is often full of non-checked data.

Oh, that's a misunderstanding. I'm in no way related any school nor
the students that contact me.
I'm a paper folder, author of the book Origami - Neue Ideen für
originelle Falt-Objekte, administrator of the English Origami Forum,
moderator of the German Origami Mailing List and co-author of the
Origami Austria website, but I'm neither a student nor a teacher.

Nice Greetings

Anna from Vienna / Austria
http://origami.at

Re: [Origami] Name of this traditional European model?

[Anna]

2014-10-22 20:24 GMT+02:00 Gerardo @neorigami.com gera...@neorigami.com:

 https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10703594_96755626945_1041960918974948561_n.jpg?oh=f0ffa1e0baf373e2275b26e2badeoe=54EA0DF5__gda__=1424752964_f633b2fadc42dee77ec619caf93d7bc1

 Does anyone know of a traditional model that looks exactly like that? What
 is its name? Where can I find how to fold it?

It's basically the same like the traditional steamboat (Dampfer),
with all four sides squashed instead of two. A short Google search for
Origami Kreuz (Origami Cross) brings up several instructions for
exactly this model, including some Youtube videos.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Preference: diagrams or video instructions

[Anna]

2014-10-21 0:23 GMT+02:00 Paper Dragon paperdra...@rcn.com:

 I was wondering if other people had a preference between diagrams or video 
 instructions?

Personally I prefer diagrams over videos, but like Sara Adams said
before, it seems to depend a lot on how you started folding. Many of
the young folders nowadays seem to feel far more comfortable with
videos, as they never learned to read diagrams.
Something I usually do when I want to fold a model who's instructions
are only available in video format is, that I skip through the video,
watching out for the main steps and afterwards try to fold it from
memory, only going back to the the video if I fail to remember a step.
Only on very complex models I will fold along.

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] Christmas Origami Book 2014

[Anna]

Dear all,

For the ninths time there will be an Origami Christmas book this year.
This will be a book from creators to creators containing previously
unpublished instructions only.

That's how it works:
Everyone who wants to participate sends me (at least) one previously
unpublished folding instruction. Afterwards I assemble them all into a
pdf-file with a table of contents and send it back to all
participants. In the end everyone of them gets a nice compilation of
diagrams that aren't available elsewhere.

Everyone who wants to take part can send his/her instructions to
Origamibook AT gmail DOT com
(Replace AT with @ and DOT with .)

The last date to send your instructions is December 15.
I'll send the book out on December 24 (hence the name Christmas Origamibook).

Hopefully many people will contribute to this project so that we´ll
get a nice book together :)

Nice Greetings

Anna

PS: I'm glad for everyone to spread the word to other people, be it on
Forums, Mailing lists or whatever else.

---

Some questions (and their answers) that have been asked before:

* Do I need to send computer drawn diagrams?
No, hand drawn diagrams or other clear instructions (photo or text)
count as well, but I need them electronically.

* Can I send more than one diagram?
Yes of course, as many as you want.

* Can I have a copy of the book without sending something in?
No, this project is thought as an exchange of folding instructions and
not to earn money with it. If you don't have an own model to diagram
maybe you can draw diagrams for someone else's model, so that you two
can participate as one person. For help in finding someone see here:
viewtopic.php?t=1810

* Have the models to be Christmas related?
No they don't. Christmas is just the date you will receive the book.

* Can I send Crease Patterns and Text Instructions as well?
Yes, but make sure to also send a picture of the finished model.
Diagrams are preferred.

* Is it possible to obtain the books of the previous years?
Yes, by sending more than one unpublished diagram, you can buy
previous editions (one book per additional diagram).
If you send more than one diagram and want to obtain back issues
please tell which one(s) you want.

* How many participants contributed in previous years?
2013:
42 participantssent 59 models (16 CPs, 4 Photo-instructions).
The book was 162 pages long and 22 MB in size.
2012:
56 participants sent 81 models (10 CPs, 3 Photo-instructions).
The book was 230 pages long and 15 MB in size.
2011:
43 participants sent 66 models.
The book was 176 pages long and 18 MB in size.
2010:
77 participants sent more than 126 models.
The book was 339 pages long and 47 MB in size.
2009:
59 participants sent in a total of 90 models (12 Crease Patterns, 3
photo Instructions, 1 alternative model).
The book was 246 pages long and 25,2MB in size.
2008:
56 authors sent in a total of 90 models (17 Crease Patterns, 6 photo
instructions, 5 text instructions).
The book was 287 pages long and 28,4 MB in size.
2007:
48 participants sent in a total of 70 instructions (16 Crease
Patterns, 4 photo instructions).
The book was 13 MB in size and 176 pages long.
2006:
32 Authors have sent in a total of 49 Models (5 Crease Patterns).
The book was 147 pages long and 24 MB in size.

Informations about the previous books can be found here:
2013: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11954
2012: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10962
2011: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9120
2010: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7606
2009: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6011
2008: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4755
2007: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3349
2006: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1831

Re: [Origami] What's the right term?

[Anna]

I'll join the discussion even though my native language is German and
I therefore might see some words in a slightly different context.
There was the suggestion to use piece instead of model to describe the
finished Origami work. I have to say, that I feel highly uncomfortable
about that and here's why. For me piece is another word for part like
for example piece of cake, piece of paper. On its own it isn't
complete. Whereas a finished Origami model is complete on its own.
The analogy of using model on the other hand is very logic to me, as
most Origami models try to somehow mimic something else just like
model making models do. Of course there are some exceptions like for
example tessellations that do not necessarily have to have an
archetype in nature, but most Origami models do resemble something
that already exists like for example animals. And yes, I do think that
a model can be art but here's another thing that I feel is important.
Not every finished Origami work is art. When I fold, only a small part
of the things I fold is supposed to be for display. The majority of
things I fold, I just fold to entertain myself and there are many
people who would never claim their folds to be art, because that's
simply not what they intend. But the question is where is the crossing
line? At what point does Origami become art? And do we have to name it
differently as soon as a model crosses the line? Fact is that many
children learn a few simple folds in kindergarten and that those folds
surely aren't art and that what many of us do differs a lot from this
children play. I know how frustrating it is when you just finished a
super complex model that needed several hours to complete and someone
comes along to tell you that his little child would surely like that
and whether you could maybe show it how to do that (Appreciation
zero).

Anna

Re: [Origami] Ohio Origami convention update - prices go up again on June 1

[Anna]

Jennifer Shafley asked what to bring to a convention.

Even though some conventions provide their attendees with a welcome
set of papers it is always good to bring a small selection of your
preferred papers along. I especially recommend some thin large sheets
that you would use to fold a model for a first time. Not all workshops
provide paper and you might take some informal classes too. Maybe you
even want to show someone a model, so bringing some paper along surely
is a good idea.

Most conventions have a shop where you can buy supplies. If you are
looking for something specific, it might be worth so to look up prices
beforehand to have a feeling whether those items are cheap or
expensive at the convention.

Of course you can bring books along. Since I don't like other people
writing something in my books I haven't asked for autographs so far,
but being an author of an Origami book myself I've been asked several
times to sign books and never refused. Usually Origami people are a
friendly bunch, so I guess that most designers will be happy to sign
their books.

Most conventions offer a display space to showcase your folded models,
but even if you don't get the possibility to place your models on
display, it is always a good idea to bring some models along for the
case someone wants to know what you are folding.

In any case bring a sturdy box along. You will fold many models during
the convention and you will need a good secure way to transport them
back home. A shoe box should be big enough to hold most of the models,
but any other box will do.

If you like to use any tools like bonefolders, tweezers or toothpicks
bring them along too. You will need them.
Something to cut paper to shape is also a good idea.

You probably want to take pictures, so a camera and enough batteries
and memory cards come in handy.

You might also want to take notes, so some non-Origami-paper and a
pencil are recommendable too.

This is no must, but some people like to thank the teachers of
workshops by giving them a small present like sweets or a small folded
model.

Finally you should take along a good supply of money. Most conventions
are accompanied by an Origami shop where you can buy books, paper and
other supplies. If it is your first convention the selection there
could be overwhelming and you might regret it if you haven't brought
enough money along.

I wish you a lot of fun!

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Big Paper (posted on behalf of Yahoo user andrew81...@yahoo.com)

[Anna]

Andrew wrote:
 Does anyone know where I can get some big paper? (20x20+)

Inch or cm? In either case http://origami-shop.com sells fitting papers.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Are the I want to learn ... and I can teach ... tags still in use during OUSA conventions?

[Anna]

Jorge E. Jaramillo wrote:
 ... tags I want to learn this or that model and I can teach this or that 
 model...
 ...are they still in use at OUSA conventions or anywhere else?

Even though I can't remember having seen tags to wear at any
convention, at the Italian Convention there is often a board with
markers where you can offer to teach or ask to learn a specific model.
As far as I remember it consists of three rows, the first being for
the model name, the second for the name of the person who wants to
learn a model and the third for a person who wants to teach a model.
Only problem with this system is that the people involved have to find
each other. Otherwise I think it is a good idea to have something like
this at every convention.
They also often have a similar board there for car sharing, including
the destination, time, number of free seats or people to transport and
rows for people who want to go there and people who could take other
people along. Also a thing that should be available at every
convention.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Fujimoto star spring starting proportions

[Anna]

In the book Invitation to Creative Playing with Origami the used
paper is A4 (21x29,7cm) and the division on the short side is 16.
Based upon that you make a triangle grid. I folded the model from
squares too and used a 24 grid on one side. With this 24 grid the
paper gets a bit too long on one side so that it is recommendable to
cut a small strip of. A division into 11 is not possible, count again,
I'm pretty sure it has to be at least 22. Only make the division in
one direction, because what you need is a triangle grid.
Here you can see the model folded by me from elephant hide: http://goo.gl/Ob5O5O
The one in the middle is from a square and therefore has more stars,
the other ones are made from A4 paper.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] How to take Pictures of Origami?

[Anna]

On the Origami Forum there are two topics about taking photos of
Origami models. They contain some very useful information so I
recommend you reading them:
http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12t=7018
http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12t=10415

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] Horse

[Anna]

Hello,

just wanted to let you all know that diagrams for my horse are now
available on the Origami Austria Homepage:
http://www.origamiaustria.at/en/diagrams.php#d40
I encourage everyone to take a look at the last page of the file,
where I talk a little bit about the design process. It is kind of a
thoughts behind the folds page that summarizes how I came up with the
model.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Assistance w/German translation of Andrea's Rose (or other languages)

[Anna]

Hi JC,

I think I can help you with the German translation.

Nice Greetings

Anna

2014/1/18 JC Nolan lapin...@aol.com:

  Hey All,

 I was recently in communication with Henny Fonville of The Dutch Origami 
 Association (OSN) who's helping me out with a translation of Andrea's Rose 
 to Dutch.

 As part of the campaign I'd translated Andrea's Rose to all the major 
 languages that I could think of (focusing specifically on the languages of 
 the various countries that contributed) and re-discovered that I'd left out 
 German!

 The process is quite simple and tends to take only an hour or so depending on 
 your fluency.  It consists of me sending a MS-Word doc in English containing 
 just the text and the translator returning the same document with the 
 contents converted to their language.

 We've got over a dozen so far...


 http://creatingorigami.com/diagrams/andrea.html

 I'd had a few possible people lined up to help but due to bandwidth issues 
 (theirs and mine, at the time) so it fell through the cracks.  Are there any 
 German speakers who would be interested in helping me with translation?

 Or any other language for that matter? Elvish anyone? ;-)

 Cheers,
 JC Nolan


 -
 -- Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu --

Re: [Origami] Origami Quote

[Anna]

Rosemary Browne asked
 Would anyone happen to know who thought of the origami quote: *It isn't 
 origami until it is shared.*

I believe it was Philip Chapman-Bell who first came up with this phrase:
http://origami.oschene.com/about/

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Assistance w/German translation of Andrea's Rose (or other languages)

[Anna]

Shame on me. In my recent reply to JC Nolan, I forgot to remove the
original text. To make up for it I share with you the CP of my most
recent horse model. Right now I'm working on diagrams that I hope to
finish soon. My sincere apology for spamming the conversation with
unnecessary quoted text.

Model picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/origami_8/11895401824/
CP: http://www.flickr.com/photos/origami_8/11908398225/in/photostream/

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] A one minute tutorial for a very useful model

[Anna]

2013/12/15 Garibi Ilan wrote:
 http://youtu.be/Cm403vxXB5I

Now that's really great. Thanks for sharing!

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Q re: paper cup modular

[Anna]

Take a square fold it in half by bringing two opposite corners
together. Now you have a right angled triangle with the closed edge
being the hypotenuse. Make an angle bisector
by bringing one free edge down onto the hypotenuse and make a small
pinch mark on the side that doesn't meet the corner. Unfold the last
fold and fold the corner you folded through to the point just created.
Finish like usual.

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] CDO-Convention 2013

[Anna]

Hello,

Here is a short report about the most recent CDO-Convention in Italy.
The convention was great of fun for me. There was a big folding room
where you could hang out with people, fold, chat and have fun. I also
attended some of the classes, namely the Quill and Shell by Hoang Tien
Quyet, the fan by Franceso Decio, a Fujimoto-Step Hydrangea taught by
Claudia Maroska, and a  Fox by Roberto Gretter. The food was good,
always consisting of two kinds of Pasta (or Risotto), meat with
vegetables and potatoes and a dessert - most often cake - that could
be replaced with fruit. Since meals in Italy seem to take at least one
and a half hour it was advisable to bring some paper along for
folding. So at one meal I taught a spinning top to some fellow folders
on my table.
Like always the shop was overrun by people who didn't need to fight
over the good priced paper and books because there was enough of
everything for anyone. The second time I've gone to the shop, I saw a
big sand coloured, well formed spider placed on the big sheets of
paper. Just wondering if someone forgot it there or left it there on
purpose I continued screening the paper until the lady who sells the
paper started screaming because the huge spider had run away. Turns
out it was a real one and not a folded one like I thought. After a bit
of search we found it again and another customer got rid of it.
Again it's been a fantastic convention and I'm eagerly looking forward
to the next.

If you want to see some pictures you can follow this link:
https://plus.google.com/102065857387278089884/posts/iEBgWrrVphc
Or view them on the Origami Austria Homepage:
http://www.origamiaustria.at/en/cdo2013.php

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] Christmas Origamibook 2013

[Anna]

Dear all,

For the eighths time there will be an Origami Christmas book this year.
This will be a book from creators to creators containing previously
unpublished instructions only.

That's how it works:
Everyone who wants to participate sends me (at least) one previously
unpublished folding instruction. Afterwards I assemble them all into a
pdf-file with a table of contents and send it back to all
participants. In the end everyone of them gets a nice compilation of
diagrams that aren't available elsewhere.

Everyone who wants to take part can send his/her instructions to
Origamibook AT gmail DOT com
(Replace AT with @ and DOT with .)

The last date to send your instructions is December 15.
I'll send the book out on December 24 (hence the name Christmas Origamibook).

Hopefully many people will contribute to this project so that we´ll
get a nice book together :)

Nice Greetings

Anna

PS: I'm glad for everyone to spread the word to other people, be it on
Forums, Mailing lists or whatever else.

---

Some questions (and their answers) that have been asked before:

* Do I need to send computer drawn diagrams?
No, hand drawn diagrams or other clear instructions (photo or text)
count as well, but I need them electronically.

* Can I send more than one diagram?
Yes of course, as many as you want.

* Can I have a copy of the book without sending something in?
No, this project is thought as an exchange of folding instructions and
not to earn money with it. If you don't have an own model to diagram
maybe you can draw diagrams for someone else's model, so that you two
can participate as one person. For help in finding someone see here:
http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1810

* Have the models to be Christmas related?
No they don't. Christmas is just the date you will receive the book.

* Can I send Crease Patterns and Text Instructions as well?
Yes, but make sure to also send a picture of the finished model.
Diagrams are preferred.

* Is it possible to obtain the books of the previous years?
Yes, by sending more than one unpublished diagram, you can buy
previous editions (one book per additional diagram).
If you send more than one diagram and want to obtain back issues
please tell which one(s) you want.

* How many participants contributed in previous years?
2012:
56 participants sent 81 models (10 CPs, 3 Photo-instructions).
The book was 230 pages long and 15 MB in size.
2011:
43 participants sent 66 models.
The book was 176 pages long and 18 MB in size.
2010:
77 participants sent more than 126 models.
The book was 339 pages long and 47 MB in size.
2009:
59 participants sent in a total of 90 models (12 Crease Patterns, 3
photo Instructions, 1 alternative model).
The book was 246 pages long and 25,2MB in size.
2008:
56 authors sent in a total of 90 models (17 Crease Patterns, 6 photo
instructions, 5 text instructions).
The book was 287 pages long and 28,4 MB in size.
2007:
48 participants sent in a total of 70 instructions (16 Crease
Patterns, 4 photo instructions).
The book was 13 MB in size and 176 pages long.
2006:
32 Authors have sent in a total of 49 Models (5 Crease Patterns).
The book was 147 pages long and 24 MB in size.

Informations about the last six books can be found here:
2012: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10962
2011: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9120
2010: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7606
2009: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6011
2008: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4755
2007: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3349
2006: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1831

[Origami] For Terry Hathaway

[Anna Kelly]

Terry,

I just want to thank you once more for the books and paper you sent my way.  
They will be put to good use.  My Origami Club now has 80 members (out of 
220-250 3rd-5th graders).  Today I had 57 kids in the cafeteria learning about 
valley and mountain folds, and inside and outside reverse folds.  The club has 
some challenges but it#x27;s a ton of fun.

Thank you so much!

Anna

[Origami] Gen Hagiwara - Rabbit

[Anna]

Hello,

I'm very happy to tell you, that my newest instructional Origami Video
is now available at http://youtu.be/DXQ_QCFDdPs

Gen Hagiwara kindly gave me permission to show how to fold his Rabbit.
It is one of my most favourite models and I'm so glad that he gave me
his permission to share this wonderful model with the world.
If you don't know Gen Hagiwara yet, you might want to visit his
Fotostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/gen_hagiwara/

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Paper Storage (cases, boxes, etc)

[Anna]

2013/9/15 Anne LaVinwrote:
 http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/09/flat-file-storage-using-linnmon-table-tops.html

 Now that's a neat idea! Combine it with a Glasholm table-top on the
very top and you have a perfect space to prepare all those nice MC
Papers too :-)

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Paper Storage (cases, boxes, etc)

[Anna]

Chris Lott wrote:
 How do those of you with a lot of origami paper store it?

Small sizes up to 15cm or 6 go into a Benno-CD shelf (from Ikea).
For everything larger up to 35cm or 14 we have a self made shelf with drawers.
Larger papers are either stored as rolls (in a box) or as hanging
sheets in a big wardrobe (PAX from Ikea) with trouser hangers.
Here you can find a picture from some years ago:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarygami/4204463120/in/set-72157616660518759/
Recently we replaced the table with one that has a security glass
plate on top for paper preparation.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Turn-over arrow?

[Anna]

Meenakshi Mukerji wrote
 Other than the points already discussed I also make a distinction between 
 turn over laterally vs turn over vertically.

For turning the paper over vertically, I would combine the turn over
arrow with an turn around arrow, therefore for me the turn over arrow
always points at the next step.

Nice Greetings Anna

[Origami] Fifths

[Anna]

Hello,

Given that I once created a box starting with Fifths, I very often
hear the complain, that folding Fifths gives some people headaches.
Therefore I thought, I'd draw a diagram explaining the method I
usually use. Please note that I didn't come up with the method myself
but learned it somewhere along the way. Not sure who taught it to me
initially but it gives accurate Fifths every time and it even works on
rectangles other than squares.

Here is the Link to the Diagram:
http://www.origamiaustria.at/en/articles.php#a24

And here is the Link to my Spiral Box in case you want to use your
trial sheet to fold something:
http://www.origamiaustria.at/en/diagrams.php#d30

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Fifths

[Anna]

2013/6/10 Mary Williams wrote:
 Another way to get 5ths is to fold the paper in 6ths and cut off one 6ths

Well that's of course possible but isn't really less work, given that
for 6ths you either need to divide your paper in thirds first or use
some other dividing method to get there. Furthermore it makes your
paper smaller. The next easy division that is possible without any
unnecessary crease marks would be 8ths.

I'm well aware that there are many other methods to get 5ths, but in
my opinion this one is the easiest and it also does not need any
rulers, cutters or other tools.

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] Krakow Origami Convention Report

[Anna]

Hello

Last weekend the 12th Origami Outdoor Meeting took place in Krakow.
Melina Hermsen was special guest and gave a bunch of Tessellation
workshops. It was a very familiar atmosphere and the overall folding
level was pretty high. At any given timeslot three workshops with
different difficulty level were given. The convention took place in a
school that was decorated with many large scale models. There was also
a really nice guest display. We had a lot of fun and Gerwin took many
photos that you can watch here:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/102065857387278089884/posts/GL974mCwg26

Nice Greetings

Anna (from the very rainy Vienna/Austria)

Re: [Origami] what is this called?

[Anna]

2013/4/15 Kathy Knapp wrote:
 When a windmill base is folded, and each of the four arms are squashed, 
 creating four preliminary bases, one in each corner, is there a name for this?

Actually I'd only call it windmill base when it has reached this
state. Usually I precrease the whole thing (4x4 grid and blintz) and
collapse it all at once to reach what you describe to then call it
windmill base.

Nice Greetings

Anna

[Origami] San Francisco

[Anna]

Hello,

I will be in San Francisco from May 15 to 17 and would love to meet
other folders that live in the area. I don't have a car, but from what
I know the public transport is pretty good in SF.
If you would like to meet me, I'd be glad if you contact me off list.

Nice Greetings

Anna (from Vienna / Austria)

Re: [Origami] german translation (or visual help) needed

[Anna]

There is no reference point for this fold. It just says to fold the corners
in a little bit.

Re: [Origami] Fold and unfold arrow?

[Anna]

2013/3/17 Gerardo asked:
 Does it make a difference in what side do I place the head and tail of that
 arrow regarding the folding line?

The arrow should start and end on the part that actually has to be
folded over. You basically follow the directions of the arrow with
your fold movements or vice versa if you draw diagrams.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] Dimensions of big papers?

[Anna]

Hello

In Austria 70x100cm is the usual size big sheets are sold in. For
bigger sheets you have to go to more specialized shops or buy rolls.

Nice Greetings

Anna

Re: [Origami] let's stop calling our creations models

[Anna]

2012/9/19 Jean-Christophe Helary wrote:

 (paper) Model→ (paper) sculpture
 model maker→ paper sculptor / paper artist

If anyone would refer to my models as sculpture, I would be highly
embarrassed. I'm not sculpting, I'm folding! I wouldn't mind anyone
calling me a model maker but a paper sculptor I'm sure not.

For me the word model is perfectly fine and I see no reason why this
should in any way be negative. Yet again my native language is German
(Austrian) and maybe the German word Modell has a slightly different
meaning than the English word model. I for one will stick with the
word, since I find it far more accurate than any other word that was
mentioned so far in this discussion.

Nice Greetings

Anna