[Origami] Origami Teacher at Oberlin in the 80s
Hey everyone, I met someone at a potluck yesterday who is opening a paper studio in upstate New York. She said that she did took a college course at Oberlin in the 80’s (around 1985) from someone who taught how to fold a camel. Anyone have any idea of an origami name at Oberlin in the 80s? She said she would recognize it if I could name it. Thanks! -Seth
Re: [Origami] Sections of the Tanteidan Magazine?
> On Apr 22, 2018, at 12:00 PM, origami-requ...@lists.digitalorigami.com wrote: > > [Origami] Sections of the Tanteidan Magazine? Hey Gerard, If you use the English side of the Tanteidan Magazine webpages, you can see the categories for the different sections of each magazine. There are regular series that reoccur frequently, but every issue has different and new parts as well. Here is a link: http://origami.jp/Magazine/Index/163-168-e.html#06 <http://origami.jp/Magazine/Index/163-168-e.html#06> You can browse past year’s issues too. -Seth
[Origami] Trapezoid extrusion
Hey list Does anyone know of a one-piece origami polyhedra that has the shape of an extruded trapezoid? Thanks! -Seth www.friedmanorigami.com
Re: [Origami] ericjoisel.com
Thanks for the answers everyone! Hopefully there will be a new site soon. In the meantime google images will suffice. Thanks! -Seth www.friedmanorigami.com
[Origami] Ericjoisel.com
Hey everyone, I went to look for inspiration today from Joisel-sensei's old website, and I guess it's gone!? I couldn't access it. Anyone have any information on its disappearance? Seth www.friedmanorigami.com
[Origami] "Google Trends" for Origami
Hey all, I don’t know if I’m the only one who does this, but I use Google Trends to track activity on the search of the term ‘origami’ During Christmas it spikes a little bit, but I just got an email today that searches are up 46% on origami. I guess the NOVA episode has had quite an effect! -Seth www.friedmanorigami.com
[Origami] New Book: Manga Origami
Hi Folders! I just released a new book called 'Manga Origami'. It's available from the OUSA source, as well as Amazon.com. The book is full of 20 different cute and fun multiple-sheet, doll-type characters. If you like manga or anime I definitely recommend it. And if you have children, nieces and nephews, or anyone else who likes manga/anime, I think they would really enjoy it too. Here is an amazon.com link: https://amzn.com/1580934609 Keep Folding! -Seth www.friedmanorigami.com
Re: [Origami] Studio update and Artist question
Thanks everyone for your input! Robert I'd love to see one of those foam-board boxes this June in NYC. Humidity is definitely an issue here in this studio space. I think because the floor is concrete it seems to let a lot of moisture into the air. Thanks for that tip Mark. Wiring and/or gluing, acid free paper etc. are definitely necessary for long living origami works. I'm interested to try using varnish too to seal out moisture. Following the lead of artists like Sipho Mabona or Joseph Wu, I'm very interested in exploring the limits of complex origami folded with as thick as possible paper, to make origami sculptures more permanent and potentially, (maybe), more attractive to the eye of the viewer. This of course is limiting in regard to possibly foldable subjects for single square origami (insects are probably out of the question, for example). But considering all options, pros and cons, this kind of work is the most exciting and potentially rewarding for me at this time. Interestingly, when I first started making my own origami and extending up until just recently, I had the exact opposite opinion of what kind of origami was most appealing. Following the lead of the origamists I most admired, (like Robert Lang, Michael Lafosse, KAMIYA Satoshi, Brian chan), I wanted to use the thinnest paper possible. But after being frustrated with how my models from just a few years ago are so hard to take care of, I've taken a complete 180 degree turn. Keep folding, Seth www.friedmanorigami.com
[Origami] Studio update and Artist question
Hey Folders, The weather has finally changed from freezing to pleasant and I'm busy renovating the interior of my studio. I'm building various furniture to suit (one of) my new goals: to fold larger, more permanent origami sculptures. I'm thinking about what kind of protection finished origami sculptures need and looking to the o-list for opinions about that. Can origamis just sit on a shelf uncovered for indefinite periods of time? Can they/should they be safely stored away in boxes instead? Do they need to be covered by glass/acrylic at all times... These are the kind of questions I'm currently asking myself, and once I find the answers I'll be designing and building some shelves/storage units for future origami sculptures. Any ideas/advice would be greatly appreciated. Pictures are most welcome too. Feel free to email me privately or address the o-list. -Seth Sent using CloudMagic Email [https://cloudmagic.com/k/d/mailapp?ct=ti&cv=7.7.29&pv=8.1&source=email_footer_2]
[Origami] Octagon puzzle (almost origami)
Hey everyone, Today I was thinking back to a very cool puzzle that was in my friend's house during my high school years. My friend's grandmother was a really amazing artist who explored the geometry of octagons. And in his living room, he had this unbelievably cool puzzle/coffee table, which his grandmother had designed and fabricated. Looking back on it. I think this table had a big influence on my origami life. Please take a look at this puzzle/table, which I was able to refind through the magic of the Internet. [http://www.florencesiegel.com] http://www.florencesiegel.com [http://www.florencesiegel.com] click the puzzle link on the left to see it, and the octamandalagon link to see more. The pieces of the puzzle are basically all of shapes that can be produced by subtracting squares or diamonds from a regular octagon. The set of pieces can be tiled in a variety of ways to produce a much larger octagon. Here's a paper all about them: http://bobbyroe.com/fs/Transformations_Siegel.pdf That is all. -Seth Sent using CloudMagic Email [https://cloudmagic.com/k/d/mailapp?ct=ti&cv=7.4.14&pv=8.1&source=email_footer_2]
[Origami] Origami Studio NY Kickstarter
Hey folders, My campaign has less than 48 hours left. If you haven't already, please check out the video, read the story, and see what I'm trying to do and why. http://kck.st/1ErWCQx I've almost reached 5000. If I can get there I'll be able to do a full renovation, complete with windows, walls, a wood stove and chimney. Please consider joining the project and you'll get the chance to own some really cool art. Or you can learn to make some for yourself If you're tired of making new usernames and passwords, and adding your credit card information over and over, you can also transmit funds via PayPal. Just let me know what rewards you are interested in via direct message. So far I've recruited the help of over 100 supporters, most of whom are folders. Why not join in!? Thanks to all those who have already supported, and thanks to everyone else for reading this far! Best regards, Seth KICKSTARTER: http://kck.st/1ErWCQx www.friedmanorigami.com Sent using CloudMagic [https://cloudmagic.com/k/d/mailapp?ct=ti&cv=7.0.46&pv=8.1]
[Origami] Origami Studio Kickstarter
Hi O-list, One week has passed since I started the kickstarter and its already up to 2000 dollars! Yay! If you haven't already, please click this link and watch the video. Any small amount of support would be so helpful. And If you cannot support, please consider sharing the link with a friend or family member. So here is a link to the kickstarter video. http://kck.st/1ErWCQx [http://kck.st/1ErWCQx] . By watching and sharing you are supporting and promoting origami art! Thanks! Best, Seth www.friedmanorigami.com
[Origami] Origami Studio NY
Hi folders, I just started a Kickstarter project to help me fund the creation of a Modern Origami Studio. Please click the following link: http://kck.st/1ErWCQx [http://kck.st/1ErWCQx] and watch the film I've made about origami, and the project. I hope you'll consider supporting, and please don't hesitate to share this link on social media, blogs, through word of mouth etc. Thanks again, Seth Sent using CloudMagic [https://cloudmagic.com/k/d/mailapp?ct=ti&cv=7.0.46&pv=8.1]
[Origami] Challenge from David Brill
Hey folders, Please take a look at this very cool article on KAMIYA Satoshi's website entitled "Challenge from David Brill": http://folders.jp/t/brill_challenge/index.html [http://folders.jp/t/brill_challenge/index.html] It's from May, so maybe you already read it? In it you'll find a very interesting mathematical puzzle, which Kamiya solves by the end, (spoiler alert). I know some of you are pretty big smarty-pantses. So I'd like to see if anyone else can solve this problem besides Kamiya himself. There's quite a bit of visual information in the article, but since it is all written in Japanese I'll spell out the puzzle for you. David brill wants to fold two of his famous "Horse"es. They are folded from equilateral triangles. But he can only find a silver rectangle piece of paper at the paper shop. So how can he get the two equilateral triangles folded and cut out of the rectangle without putting any creases on the paper that would end up in the middle of the triangles (no bad creases). Of course no pencils, rulers, or straightedges are allowed (no tools, just folding). This problem is basically a reference point finding puzzle, but since there are no bad creases allowed, it's a pretty tricky one. I didn't even bother trying the puzzle myself. I actually don't like puzzles haha. But the solution is so elegant, it's quite pleasing just to read about it. I'd like to translate the article sometime... Eventually... Anyway, good luck folders. -Seth
[Origami] Subject: Re: What does "saku" mean in Japanese?
So the creator of this booklet is a Twitter user that I follow, and his username is SakuSaku858. https://mobile.twitter.com/sakusaku858 So I guess as Anne said, he goes by the name Saku. Btw he also has another book, called works of Saku 2, coming out June 26th. Seth
Re: [Origami] What's the right term
People who make music aren't always called composers, and what they make aren't always called compositions. That's really just what we call classical musicians. More often they're called songs, or sometimes just music, and the people who make them are called musicians. And if a musician makes her own music, or rather she plays the song of another person, she'll still be called a musician, but I guess in the latter case the thing she makes is called a cover, interpretation or something else. But you could still say that she's playing a song, Origamists can all have the same title even if they don't invent original work I think. And what we all make can just be called origami. Though "an origami" is a pretty bad expression unfortunately. It seems inevitable that we'll use different words for origami models depending on how we view them ourselves, or how we want others to view them. Calling an origami model a composition makes it sound complex, but calling all origami models compositions doesn't seem appropriate considering that many are meant for children to enjoy, in other words not complex. Most origamists are a lot more like pop/rock/hiphop musicians then they are like classical composers I think. They're even more like amateur musicians, since very few pursue origami with as much dedication as the average musician who practices daily for hours and even at a very young age might dream of making a living with their skill. I try to use the word sculpture a lot on my website, because I want people to think of my models as valuable art works, as permanent, and as a thing you might want to someday own. I also like sculpture because, though it doesn't convey all the ways an origami sculpture is unique and different from other sculpture, it's appropriate enough, and anyway the context always makes up for what it lacks. If someone else was to do a rendition of one of my works, I'd still like to call it a sculpture, but obviously I'd need to use another word (like a just did with "rendition") to really tell the whole story. Seth
Re: [Origami] Ryujin 3.5
I think there is a lot of information online to help you, from others who have already folded ryujin 3.5. But the Crease Pattern itself is only available from the resources Anne mentioned. Check out youtube and search Ryujin. Or check out the origami forum: http://snkhan.co.uk/forum/ and search Ryujin. Seth WWW.FRIEDMANORIGAMI.COM
[Origami] MC ON A PLANE
Hi list, Here's a question. What happens when you take methyl cellulose powder on a plane? (Checked or carry-on) Seth FRIEDMANORIGAMI.COM
[Origami] White origami paper
Hi list, Does anyone know a source to buy packs of white origami paper larger than 6"? Thanks! Seth WWW.FRIEDMANORIGAMI.COM
[Origami] Seth Friedman Video Tutorials
Hi List, I've just uploaded my first ever video tutorial to youtube. It teaches my own Cardinal design. The video is about one hour long, and the model is complex. Even if you're not a complex folder already, a video tutorial is a great way to try complex for the first time! Here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To424WcBIvg -Seth WWW.FRIEDMANORIGAMI.COM
Re: [Origami] The perfect square
I have a very reliable method for cutting large squares. But it requires one of these. http://www.amazon.com/Starrett-FS-24-Professional-Framing-Square/dp/B002BWKO3S# And if you want to make a larger than 24" square you'll need another steel straightedge of 36" or whatever length you are aiming for. Once you cut a right angle, there are a few ways you can finish cutting the square. I bisect the first 90deg corner I just cut, folding one of the square's diagonal creases. Then unfold. Then I fold the first 90deg corner to a point on the previous crease. This makes the second diagonal crease of the square. Now I don't unfold, I cut around the edges of the triangle. Then you have your square. PS it's important to use steel rulers and sharp blades! Seth WWW.FRIEDMANORIGAMI.COM
[Origami] Origami hand
> > Hey everyone, I made an origami hand, which maybe you all might think is pretty neat. And the creasepattern is there too. Why not try it out, on this lazy Sunday afternoon? Check it out on Facebook: facebook.com/sethfriedmanorigami Twitter: twitter.com/friedmanorigami Instagram: Instagram.com/friedmanorigami Seth
[Origami] Toot: Seth Friedman Origami
Hey origami-ers, My new website friedmanorigami.com just went live. Have a look to see some cool complex origami. I'll be updating the site often with new models, crease patterns, and articles about complex origami. And if you like birds definitely come and check it out! -Seth
[Origami] O-Gami paper by papercircle gone?
Hi all, I recently checked the papercircle o-gami paper section, and found the links were dead (404 not found error). Does anyone know if they've stopped producing the paper? temporarily? permanently? Thanks, ~Seth http://www.flickr.com/photos/inqorigami/
Re: [Origami] Seth's work
Thanks Xander! And everyone please enjoy viewing my new models. Www.Flickr.com/photos/inqorigami Like me on facebook :) Www.Facebook.com/sethfriedmanorigami
[Origami] Out of hibernation
Hi all, I have been off the grid largely for the past couple of years, but I'd like to invite everyone to have a look at some of my new creations. I've updated my Flickr, and begun sharing my origami on Instagram as well. Hope you enjoy them. -Seth http://www.flickr.com/photos/inqorigami/ http://www.pinterest.com/FriedmanOrigami/friedman-origami/ Sent from my iPad
