Sorry Leslie, if I’m pressing the point, but I’m not sure about your answer, as "I have folded many, many..." doesn't necessarily mean that you have folded the Decio's version. So, again, did you fold Francesco Decio’s version? Did you ask him for the diagrams (since they aren’t published anywhere, as far as I know)? Because it seems to me that you aren’t familiar with this version. I’ve folded it, and I’ll say it again: there’s no way to ‘take apart’ the parts once they’ve been assembled.
Lorenzo On Sat, 9 May 2026 at 23:19, leslie cefali <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Lorenzo, > Yes, I have folded many, many of that version of Chinese Thread Books. > I have not found a way to make the boxes sturdy and stay in place. I will > look at mine again and see if I can figure out how to “fold over again”. > That would be a welcome addition! > Thanks for the heads up. > Fingers crossed that I can figure this out. > Thank you, > Leslie > Sent from my iPad > > On May 9, 2026, at 2:25 PM, Lorenzo via Origami < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > Hello Leslie, > > Have you already tried folding the version by Francesco Decio, the > pictures of which I sent to the list? > I can assure you that the tab-and-pocket design is extremely > sturdy, because once the tabs are inserted into the pockets, they are > "folded over again" and held completely in place. > I can assure you that no glue is required and the model is completely > ready to use, if you wish. > I suggest you try folding this version; you'll see how lovely and sturdy > it is. > > Ciao, > Lorenzo > > > On Sat, 9 May 2026 at 16:56, leslie cefali <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Yes, the original ones all required glue. >> The one you include here is a variation. >> But if you plan to actually use it, glue is required. Though tabs fit >> into pockets of each piece, there is no way to lock them. >> When you open these boxes there is nothing that holds them into place. So >> glue is actually needed for the model to be of any use, and even just to >> open and view. >> Leslie >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On May 9, 2026, at 9:37 AM, Lorenzo via Origami < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> Hello everyone, >> >> As far as I know, the original version requires glue. >> There is a variant, cleverly designed by Francesco Decio, which requires >> no glue and relies solely on the standard flap-and-pocket mechanism. And it >> is very sturdy. >> >> Here you can see the version I’ve folded: >> >> https://www.facebook.com/lorenzo.lucioni/posts/pfbid0ZhDSMbLxpkm4cALGpkjiUwvZh6t7uF57eVHk6iF8dbzTUbKNubErDoXomAEpYa6wl >> >> <image.png> >> >> If you’d like to fold it too, I think Francesco Decio would be happy to >> provide you with the diagrams, just as he sent them to me (send me a >> private message so I can give you his email address). >> >> Ciao, >> Lorenzo >> >> >> On Mon, 4 May 2026 at 05:41, Peter Wonko Whitehouse via Origami < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I have folded a few of these, this one with paper I also hand-made: >>> http://www.wonko.info/365origami/?p=9026 >>> >>> Kindest regards, >>> >>> Peter Whitehouse (Wonko/PDub*) >>> *some assembly required >>> >>> >>> On Mon, May 4, 2026 at 12:12 PM KDianne Stephens via Origami < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Diana wrote Chinese thread book >>>> https://www.facebook.com/reel/1821910411815812 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The style shown in the video is my very favorite!! >>>> >>>> I have yet to find an original cloth version from rural China. >>>> >>>> <image003.jpg> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* Origami [mailto:[email protected]] *On >>>> Behalf Of *Diana Lee via Origami >>>> *Sent:* Sunday, May 3, 2026 6:51 PM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* [Origami] Chinese Thread Book >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I have never seen this before, amazing! >>>> >>>> Does the original Chinese Thread Book have the origami folds on top? >>>> >>>> This would be the souped-up version of the Japanese tato >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Chinese thread book https://www.facebook.com/reel/1821910411815812 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Here is some history: >>>> https://bookzoompa.wordpress.com/2024/03/03/zhen-xian-bao-a-modest-history/ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thank you, Diana >>>> >>> >> >> -- >> Lorenzo Lucioni >> Duesseldorf - Germany >> [email protected] >> >> > > -- > Lorenzo Lucioni > Duesseldorf - Germany > [email protected] > > -- Lorenzo Lucioni Duesseldorf - Germany [email protected]
