12/18/2016 (posted on Laura Kruskal's behalf by Karen Reeds) Dear Gerardo.
for the past 50 years I too have been creating practical models. Yes, I will be 94 on my next birthday in June. Look on You Tube (Origami Spirit, Leyla Torres) to find Laura Kruskal's Chain and Swan Candy Dish. Also look for Laura Kruskal's Paper Wallet. In the early issues of of the Convention manuals you will also find several practical models. For over 20 years I have been creating and teaching Origami Convention Crowns, Action Models, Letter Folds, Gift Boxes, Photo Frames Bon Bon Containers,,Turkeys for Thanksgiving, Santa's Sled and Ornaments for Xmas, Flags for Flag Day, Masks for Halloween, Hearts for Valentine's Day, etc. On Sunday, December 4th, I and my paper folding colleague, Karen Reeds, were on OrigamiUSA's online program, OrigamiConnect. We taught my Super Duper Collapsible Gift Box. Since persons flying are not permitted to wrap their gifts, my visitors arrived at my home with their naked hostess gifts in their hands, and apologized profusely - explaining that as soon as they put their exquisitely wrapped gift on the luggage belt, the security agent unceremoniously tore off the gift wrap and the ribbons. In vain, they tried to explain that there was nothing but ladies' beauty products - perfume, shampoo, hand and face cream and a nail file. The security agent responded that all 5 items are used by terrorists to make home made bombs. The items were placed in the luggage department and later retrieved in New Jersey. I created my Super Duper Collapsible Gift Box to circumvent that embarrassing situation. The easy modules pack flat and can be quickly re-assembled on arrival into the large box and lid. I would love to share my many models with you. Karen Reeds and I would be delighted if you would like to visit us in Princeton, New Jersey and share your origami repertoire with us. Laura Kruskal Karen Reeds [email protected]
