Re: [Origami] A strip of paper
On 22/03/2013 16:56, John Scully wrote: if you set up a rig as S Watson described, the rotary cutter is faster and cleaner than a knife, as it does not pull the paper. Oh yes, I clean forgot about using a rotary cutter. An excellent suggestion John :-) Regards Stephen www.foldpaper.co.uk
Re: [Origami] A strip of paper
On 22/03/2013 12:30, richard.kenn...@terra.com.br wrote: What is the best way to cut a long strip of paper from a sheet of paper? I find it difficult to keep the long edges parallel. As I recall Beth Johnson's snake (http://www.origamispirit.com/2012/09/a-temptation-to-fold-paper/) needs a strip of 1 inch x 45 inches! The only way I can get a long accurate strip is to use a steel rule. I have a 1mtr rule which I obtained from a builders merchants. I place the big cutting mat on my bench and clamp a straight length of wood on top. Butting the paper up against it I place the rule on top and cut down the length with a knife. If I need a long strip I can move the paper along underneath and continue the cut. Once this is set up you can cut lots of strips in a short time. I try to use 25mm strips in the models I fold so I can just butt the rule against the wood strip as the ruler is 25mm wide. This make the job easy, fast and accurate. If I need a wider strip I use hardwood or 12m beech ply the appropriate width which I cut on the table saw in my workshop but you could buy some the right width from a wood yard. Hardwood or fine layered beech ply is best as it is less prone to warp and is not easily cut into with the knife. Keeping the angle of the blade low helps to avoid this. Before I used this method the making of paper strips was time consuming and not very accurate. Even folding a strip over and using a paper cutting tool I found wanders over the distance and does not give a good clean smart edge. I was glad I invested in a bit of hardwood and a steel rule. Hope this helps Regards Stephen www.foldpaper.co.uk
Re: [Origami] Found the origami illustration that changed my life!
On 01/03/2013 06:57, Greg Mudarri wrote: At the time I had just turned 6, but I credit this illustration for making me an artist the moment I saw it, and then eventually from drawing cranes I started folding them, and then I became interested in Japan, where I live now. Today, this image I saw when I was 6 has everything to do with who I am and what I have become. You can see the image here: http://backissues.com/issue/US-News-and-World-Report-March-02-1987 (I found it on this website) I want to thank everyone on this list who has been so kind to reply and help me in my search. I think now I am the happiest I have ever been since I originally saw this image when I was 6 years old. I just wanted to share this news with you all: the ultimate origami sighting! This is wonderful, thanks for sharing it. Origami can be positive, moving, exciting and life changing, all for the better. Regards Stephen Lancashire UK
Re: [Origami] Gold plating origami
On 11/12/2012 18:55, Garibi Ilan wrote: Gerardo asked: Do you think it's possible to use gold or silver plating in an origami model? Can it be done on a paper folded model or would it have to be folded in some other material? Has anyone tried to do this? You may be able to use draftmans paper. It is actually a plastic coated paper that does not shrink or swell with moister (thereby keeping the drawings accurate). It is difficult to get hold of now thanks to computer aided design but I use it for folding complex geometric work where moisture absorption would buckle the model. Not great for small precise work but may be a possibility for simpler folds. The surface will readily take ink or paint and I have even dipped one in plaster without it deforming. Stephen Watson
