Re: [Origami] The Webb telescope has "origami" in its structure
On Tue, Dec 21, 2021 at 8:40 AM Laura R wrote: > NASA is preparing to launch the Webb telescope out to space. It will let > us know how all started: > > > https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/science/webb-telescope-astronomy.html?smid=em-share > > > There is a “folding” part. This sounds like there is a lot of origami > here. Can anyone elaborate more? > > > Dr. Lang was involved in the design of the James Webb telescope, and has written about it and created videos about it, as well as a TED talk. Here is just one of the many articles that you can find with a web search: https://www.wired.com/2008/01/the-origami-tel/ Stay well, Larry -- Larry Finch N 40° 53' 50" W 74° 02' 55"
Re: [Origami] Services like Mailchimp?
On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 12:28 PM Gerardo @neorigami.com < gera...@neorigami.com> wrote: > I was asking about services like Mailchimp to send my Foldeas and UnFold > activity messages to numerous receivers. Larry Finch replied and suggested > Groups.io. > > Thank you, Larry. Can I use Groups.io to send everyone messages, but > WITHOUT them being able to send messages to everyone else? I'm looking for > a service similar to a newsletter instead of a mailing list like the one > we're using right now. > Yes, groups.io supports send only lists, as do most listserv-like services. Mailchimp, ConstantContact and similar services are specifically designed for broadcasting, but other platforms can do it also. -- Larry Finch N 40° 53' 50" W 74° 02' 55"
Re: [Origami] Services like Mailchimp?
On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 1:00 AM Gerardo @neorigami.com < gera...@neorigami.com> wrote: > I need to use a service like Mailchimp to send the messages about the > United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings and the Foldeas hands-on presentations > to everyone interested. > > > How many subscribers will you have? Groups.io has some free or low cost options. I use it for a couple of lists. Keep well, Larry -- Larry Finch N 40° 53' 50" W 74° 02' 55"
[Origami] Origami related program at Intrepid Museum
Exploring Origami & Space Innovation https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intrepid-museum-presents-virtual-astronomy-live-tickets-109968237960?aff=MKTGeblast0618_source=email_campaign=June_18=1_medium=HTMLEmail -- Larry Finch N 40° 53' 50" W 74° 02' 55"
Re: [Origami] Variations on a classic
Dawn Tucker asked for inflatable variations on the water bomb model. I'm not familiar with most of the ones she listed, but I note that the Golden Snitch is not on her list. Larry -- Larry Finch N 40° 53' 50" W 74° 02' 55"
Re: [Origami] "Blintz Fold Run"
Replying to Dawn Tucker's question about my mention of the "blintz fold run", it is a sequence of folds that starts with a blintz fold, then goes to the popular children's "fortune teller" and continues to produce a sequence of origami shapes each of which can exist on its own, or be refolded into yet another shape. I think I saw an article on it a few years ago in The Paper, and there was a session on it at one of the NYC conventions. The name "blintz fold run" was not known to me until I discussed it at the convention (and I think on this list); I just learned how to do it when I was about 5 years old. There are many variations on it, but the sequence I originally learned was: Fortune Teller Salt Cellar Dining table Dining chair Catamaran Small sailboat Cardboard box Conductor's cap Framed picture Sailing Ship Chinese junk I'll look for the notes that I collected at the time of the discussions, although I'm sure others should remember it and I hope they will step in. Best regards, Larry -- Larry Finch N 40° 53' 50" W 74° 02' 55"
Re: [Origami] Origami Sighting
On Sun, Apr 29, 2018 at 2:40 PM, Dawn Tucker via Origami < origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote: > I spotted this origami boat in an exhibit at the Ulysses S. Grant National > Historic Site in St. Louis, MO. It's interesting to note how tall the > center portion is. > https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216062474329708=a. > 4609368587295.2184060.1084866826=3 > > This brings back memories. My (German) grandmother taught me this when I was quite young. I've since forgotten the details. She also taught me what is today usually called the "blintz fold run". Larry -- Larry Finch N 40° 53' 50" W 74° 02' 55"
Re: [Origami] U.S. vendor options for origami paper (or overseas with quick shipping)
How about The Source? https://origamiusa.org/catalog and http://www.kinokuniya.com/ On Mon, Nov 30, 2015 at 5:11 PM, Rob Hudson <caveat...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm teaching a class where I'll require a small amount of paper, but the > organization for which I'm teaching insists that I get pricing from 2-3 > sources, even for the small amount that I need. Some accountability process > gone overboard. > > In any case, I would like opinions on three U.S. (or fast shippers to U.S.) > paper sellers or businesses that have Star Dream and Elephant Hide paper > and quick turnaround. > > My first pick is Kim's Crane, but I don't have experience to know who else > is popular in the States. > > You can PM me privately or respond to this message if you can identify > other sources for small-ish quantities of these two papers in the U.S. or > if you have experience with those sources. > > Thank you! I'm doing someone a favor by teaching and I'm trying to make the > administrative part less stressful. > > > Rob > -- Larry Finch N 40° 53' 50" W 74° 02' 55"
