> > I would credit Joan Apel: > > Here is the principle: > http://www.scifun.ed.ac.uk/card/images/flakes/origami-inst.gif > > source page: > http://www.scifun.ed.ac.uk/card/flakes.html > > I have tested it on a triangle grid 16 x 16 x 16 applied on a hexagon and > got the snowflake and two more variations in opening/closing the flaps. > > Proof: https://www.flickr.com/photos/poetryinpaper/15336695689/ > >
Wow, thanks for all the responses! Yes, it seems it's a wonderful design by Joan Appel from the 80s. I hope I find the time to fold it today - but here's a followup question: is Joan still part of the community and can someone help me get in touch with her? I think it'd be fun to revive such a wonderful design and perhaps feature it in a video. I love finding these almost lost gems of design. Best wishes and many thanks, -- Sara
