Re: [Origami] Origami makes the cover of PNAS!

[Winnie Leung]

>>>Glaucio served a stint at NSF, and while he was there, he instigated and 
>>>championed the NSF EFRI-ODISSEI program that funded much origami research in 
>>>science and engineering during 2012–2018.

Glaucio will be one of the plenary speakers at 8OSME in Melbourne, Australia, 
in July this year.

There are currently 5 or 6 abstracts with his name on it, 2 of which are 
Kresling related.

The other plenary speaks are: Tomoko Fuse, Darryl Bedford, Zhong You, Yan Chen 
and David Eppstein.

Program - 8OSME 
(impactengineering.org)

It's still not too late to book your flight if these are the things that 
interest you. And I should note that Melbourne is an interesting place with 
great food and coffee!

Re: [Origami] who is taking care of Francis Ow's website ?

[Winnie Leung]

Pretty sure it’s Nick Robinson who looks after the site. If you go to the very 
bottom, you’ll see “site by Nick Robinson”



Francis has passed away for few years already.

It might be nobody has his password to access it.

Curtis

On Wed, 26 Jul 2023, 12:54 am Diana Lee via Origami, 
mailto:origami@lists.digitalorigami.com>> 
wrote:
Hi,
who is taking care of Francis Ow's website http://owrigami.com/
It doesn't seem to be working anymore.
Thanks in advance, Diana

Re: [Origami] What to call a diagonal pleat fold eg. nautilus

[Winnie Leung]

In Paul Jackson’s book “Complete Pleats”, anything with alternating 
valley-mountain folds are pleats.

So I don’t think there is a special name for pleats that form spirals or twists.

Winnie

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From: Diana Lee via Origami
Sent: Tuesday, 20 September 2022 1:17 PM
To: origami@lists.digitalorigami.com
Subject: [Origami] What to call a diagonal pleat fold eg. nautilus

Hi,
do you still call a fold a "pleat fold" if the folds are on the diagonal 
instead of exactly parallel to each other?  For example in the origami nautilus.

Example:
1) start with a 4"x4" paper

2) Fold into quarters, divide the paper into 4 sections of size 1"x4"

3) turn paper over

4) make 4 diagonal folds within each of the 4 sections.

5) Collapse to form a spiral or twist.

What do you call this twisted pleat fold?

Thank you, Diana

Re: [Origami] What is current status on the color of mountain vs valley crease lines

[Winnie Leung]

Red for mountain and blue for valley is common. The other one is dash for 
valley and dot-dash for mountain if only using black and white.

(But I do note that Robert Lang uses a different system in his book Origami 
Design Secret)

Winnie



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From: Diana Lee via Origami
Sent: Tuesday, 20 September 2022 1:17 PM
To: origami@lists.digitalorigami.com
Subject: [Origami] What is current status on the color of mountain vs valley 
crease lines

Hi,
what is the currently accepted convention on showing mountain vs valley crease 
lines?  Are we using red lines to indicate mountain folds and a blue line to 
represent valley folds?

thank you, Diana

[Origami] Folding Australian 2022 is on again!

[Winnie Leung]

Hello everyone

After cancelling twice due to COVID, we are pleased to announce that we are 
having another go at the Folding Australia convention in Sydney this year!

Our guest will be Prof. Jun Mitani from Japan, and the dates are 13 to 14 
August 2022.

For more information about location and ticketing, please go to:

https://events.humanitix.com/folding-australia-2022

Hope to see you there!

Winnie

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Re: [Origami] Cataloguing query

[Winnie Leung]

Chinese, Japanese and Korean, in their original form, use the surname first.

But when translated, some editors change the order to make it easier for 
western readers (which some people deem a form of cultural imperialism), while 
others preserve the order out of respect for the author’s heritage. And some 
authors themselves have a preference on which order they want.

In your case, I believe Meng and Seo are the last names. With Japanese names it 
can be a bit hard to tell because of the number of syllables, but often in 
(Han) Chinese and Korean names, because each character has only one syllable, 
and the majority (not all) of surnames are single character, and given names 
tend to have 2 characters (again, not all – some people in northern China 
favour a single character), you can usually make an educated guess based on the 
number of syllables, based on the way the sounds a combined.

But as I said, it’s an educated guess if you don’t know the language, 
especially since some ethnic Chinese in SE Asia translate their names but space 
out all 3 characters, for example, Goh Chok Tong and Lee Kuan Yew.



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From: Julia Palffy
Sent: Saturday, 26 March 2022 7:00 AM
To: The Origami Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Origami] Cataloguing query

I‘m not sure about Korean, but I believe Chinese names are usually written with 
the family name first and the given name second, as in Japanese.
Depending on the size of your collection and catalogue, you might consider 
choosing one form, and then make a cross-reference from the other one to the 
one you have chosen, e.g. „Weining Meng : see Meng Weining“. That‘s common 
practice.
For your comfort: I once worked for a couple of months in a great library, back 
when catalogues were still on card files, and was shocked to discover that all 
the Hungarian authors had been filed under their given names instead of their 
family names (because the family name also comes first in Hungarian names).  浪藍



> On 25 Mar 2022, at 03:40, orig...@westnet.com.au wrote:
>
> 
> Pretty sure I'm not the only one who catalogues their origami books, so can 
> someone help with my current dilemma?
> Meng Weining - under M or W
> Wonseon Seo - W or S
> I know what to do with Japanes names, but not with these.
> (And yes, I do angst over such stuff樂藍)
> Thanks

Re: [Origami] History of Chinese Lucky Stars

[Winnie Leung]

I can’t give you the precise history but I can give you my experience back in 
the 80s and early 90s.

When I was in HK in the mid 80s in primary school, kids taught each other basic 
origami (and teachers too – but I learn it mostly from friends at school, and 
family members). These basic origami did NOT include the lucky star, despite 
its simplicity. I learnt mostly traditional designs like the crane, flapping 
bird, fortune teller etc.

When I left HK in 1988, there were still no lucky stars. But within a year or 
two, I was taught how to make these stars when a relative came to visit in 
Australia. He came with ready made packets of paper strips, which suggests that 
someone has not only discovered it, but commercialised it.

Popular cultures in developed Asian countries generally all appear as fads, and 
they get very popular very quickly like wild fire, then disappear (or at least 
die right down in terms of popularity) pretty quickly as well. Japanese culture 
was really hot in HK and Taiwan (and possibly Singapore) back then. So it could 
have originated in Japan but my gut feel is that it came either from either 
Hong Kong or Taiwan (and not mainland China, which was still just starting its 
development journey).

Re: [Origami] Q for US folders

[Winnie Leung]

Not strictly for origami but Awagami has a really nice mixed bag of different 
types of washi paper of different sizes at a pretty good price.

I have seen it in Australia so you should be able to get it in the US.

Note that most of the paper are not square, and you’ll need to find your own 
cutter and bonefolder.

Alternatively look at https://www.origamishop.us/ and see what they have. The 
French equivalent has various sample packs that you can get, so there might be 
some in the US shop as well.

Re: [Origami] Page Giladorigami

[Winnie Leung]

It looks fine to me but your link (not the text) is incorrect.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] New Designs - Origami Nakshatras - Help needed

[Winnie Leung]

Hi Nikhil

There is also a “spot the creator” group and a “modular origami” group on 
facebook.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] 3 small unknown HK books

[Winnie Leung]

>Does anyone know something (author?) about those three small basic books?
>Their price is 3.5 HK$ each, so I suppose they are from China/HK.

>From the design of the covers and the price point, they would have been from 
>Hong Kong in the early 80’s. They should be roughly the size of 2 business 
>cards, ie much smaller than a normal book.

On the cover of the yellow one, it says the editor is someone called of Wong 
Siu Miu (this would be the anglicised Cantonese spelling used in HK), and the 
publisher is “New Light Publishing”, which from memory, was a fairly big and 
well respected company. However I believe the publisher is no longer in 
business.

I have 2 books like these – one bought by my mum and one I bought myself when I 
was in primary school. They are designed for children and sold at small 
bookshops, stationary shops and supermarkets.  The designs are mostly 
traditional, but some are likely to be Japanese ones from the 60s and 70s (ie 
Yoshizawa and Honda) as well. In one of these books, many of the designs 
require 2 sheet (usually one sheet for the front of the body, one sheet for the 
back), and many also require cutting.

Unfortunately in Asia, books have very fast turnovers (and very few become 
classics), so it is unlikely you’ll find newer editions of these exact books 
now.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] why November 11th is WOD?

[Winnie Leung]

My understanding is that 11 November is Remembrance Day / Armistice Day, and so 
the last day of WOD was chosen as a way to reflect that origami (and especially 
origami cranes) are a symbol of peace.



>I know Oct. 24th is Lillian Oppenheimer’s birthday, which marks the beginning 
>of a period >known as World Origami Days, until 11/11.
>But does anyone know why November 11th was the day chosen in Japan to be the 
>World >Origami Day? 

Re: [Origami] Sighting: Are You Developing Skills That Won’t Be Automated?

[Winnie Leung]

Ah – but even if a machine can fold, can it doing the shaping that makes a 
design look alive? :-)

As I recall talking to Joseph Wu, following a diagram to fold origami is like 
painting by number.  Doing origami however, is about putting a bit of yourself 
into the work. And I don’t think a machine can do that.

Winnie

[Origami] Folding Australia 2020

[Winnie Leung]

Origami People - mark the date!

If you are looking for the ultimate origami vacation in 2020 that takes you to 
a faraway place with weird and deadly animals and plants, wait no further. :-)

Folding Australia 2020 is now confirmed for 8-9 August 2020 in Sydney. 
Professor Jun Mitani will be our special guest for the event.

(Sydney is actually very safe in August. It's mid winter so you won't be seeing 
snakes or spiders. Drop bears on the other hand, can be found in any suburban 
areas with good tree coverage any time of the year ;-)

We have set the dates a week before Origami Tanteidan in Japan, and (I think) 2 
weeks before the Korean convention, to enable you to experience 3 consecutive 
weekends of origami in 3 different countries with minimal jetlag. 

We will be posting further details in due time. And I hope we will see you 
there!


Winnie

Re: [Origami] Tamayura Origami by Tomoaki Yano

[Winnie Leung]

Yano has a website: http://kusudama-heart.com

Hope this helps.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] Origami conventions in unconventional areas

[Winnie Leung]

Sydney Australia! (Ok we are quite developed – except for our internet, the 
average speed of which is slower than some developing nations. And our public 
transport infrastructure could do with quite a bit of improvement). 

We are having one next year in August. I have just booked the venue, which is a 
community hall above a foodies precinct called the Tramsheds :-)

It won’t be a big convention though but we would love to have a few 
international visitors. There are also a few added bonus - the AUD is expected 
to fall, and it’s winter in Sydney so accommodation should be cheaper (but the 
weather will still be pretty good). There are fewer creepy crawlies (ie snakes 
and spiders) running around at this time as this time as well. 

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From: Faye E Goldman
Sent: Wednesday, 22 May 2019 11:09 AM
To: 'The Origami Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Origami] Origami conventions in unconventional areas

And of course tell calen...@origamiusa.org of any so that it can be published.
Faye Goldman


What is your definition of developing nation? And what kind of travel 
restrictions you have in mind?
Laura Rozenberg


Rob Hudson asked:
> What are some origami conventions in developing nations, or places 
> that tend to be less accessible to or less attended by people from the 
> United States? (perhaps, in some cases, due to travel restrictions)?
>

[Origami] Seeking roommate(s) for PCOC

[Winnie Leung]

Hello everyone

Just wondering if anyone is still looking for a bed (or 2) for PCOC at Portland 
between 11 -16 Sept?

Due to my food intolerances I would prefer to have a kitchen, and have found an 
Airbnb apartment that sleeps 9 max (2 bedrooms).

The place is roughly 7 mins walk from the Hilton. You will be sharing with me 
and Patsy WI – neither of us are party animals :-) Although it’s very likely 
that I’ll be jetlagged.

We are looking for another single, or a couple who wouldn’t mind sharing a room 
(between the two of you).

If there is one of you, the cost is roughly $65pp per night (I am saying 
roughly because Airbnb is quoting me in Aussie dollar, and I have to translate 
back to USD). If there are 2 of you, the cost would be roughly $50pp per night. 

There is no parking unfortunately, but a Safeway is nearby.

Drop me a note if you are interested!

Cheers

Winnie

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Re: [Origami] Size of folds for earrings?

[Winnie Leung]

>Geraldo: I was asked to make folds for a pair of earrings. It's my first time. 
>Have any of you made origami earrings? What should the final size of the folds 
>be?



It all depends on who is wearing them and what sort of earrings they like. If 
they like big statement earrings, then anything up to 5-6cm long and wide (for 
the origami part, not including the drop) is acceptable. (But the origami needs 
to be quite flat, otherwise it'd be too chunky).

If the person prefers dainty, then 0.7cm would probably be the minimum. Any 
smaller and it'd be too small.

If you are not sure, anything between 1-1.5cm would be ok for most people.

Just go to a jewellery store and check out their range of drop earrings and 
you'll get a guide.

(Unless you are making stud earrings, in which case, I'd recommend no more than 
1.5cm wide and 1.5cm long maximum.)

Winnie

Re: [Origami] Origami question

[Winnie Leung]

When I got your link I scrolled to the top and I got a link in orange that says 
"overseas customers click here to buy this item" in English.

(Once I click I go to the page with the address is below - but add http:// in 
front)

buyee.jp/item/yahoo/shopping/origamibatake_c1-009?lang=en=yshop

Good luck.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] World record attempt for an origami rhino by Liu Tong

[Winnie Leung]

Hi Brian

There is no national association for origami in China, hence artists can be
a bit hard to find.

However, the Chinese New Year Origami 2017 free e-book, downloadable from
Origami-shop, will give you some clues as to who some of the designers are.

Also, one of two the associations based in Hong Kong is well connected to
those designers in China. However, the website is designed for locals, so
you'll have to use Google Translate.

http://www.hkgyou.com/index.php

The president, Ziv Chiu, is on Facebook. 

Winnie

Re: [Origami] What book is this?

[Winnie Leung]

Hi Gerado

This is Origami Dokuhon I by Yoshizawa. Still in print and available at Amazon 
Japan.

Winnie

[Origami] Reminder - diagram submission for Folding Australia 2016

[Winnie Leung]

Hello Everyone

This is just a quick reminder that submission for the Folding Australia 2016 
Convention will close on 31 August.

So if you have anything you would like to share with us, please send them 
through to:

foldingaustralia2016b...@gmail.com

And if you are interested in joining us in sunny Sydney in October, tickets can 
be purchased on 

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/folding-australia-2016-origami-convention-tickets-26347133987?aff=ehomecard
 

Thanks in advance!

Best

Winnie

[Origami] Whose monkey?

[Winnie Leung]

Hello everyone

 

Would anyone be able to tell me who the designer of this monkey is? Or is it
a traditional version?

 

http://how-to-origami.com/origami-monkey.html

 

Thanks!

 

Winnie

Re: [Origami] Paper shops in Tokyo?

[Winnie Leung]

Here's your list Ekaterina:

http://www.orihouse.com/until2012/japan2004/shops.html 

It's a bit hidden because the orihouse site was revamped and this page was not 
replaced. But it's still there and pretty useful and accurate. If you are after 
kami type paper I would recommend Shimoshima, Kurosawa, NOA and Origami Kaiken.

[Origami] Ethyl Cellulose

[Winnie Leung]

Good morning everyone

This morning I came across something called Ethyl Cellulose, which is meant
to be a high quality archival glue (with a price to match!)

Has anyone used it, and is it any good compared to methyl cellulose?

Winnie

Re: [Origami] standing crane diagram

[Winnie Leung]

Please, the traditional crane is well known….

but i am seeking for a diagram of a crane, who really stand on two legs….

flat cranes  i kow….

Please give me some ideas  tec. if you can help!

Jun Maekawa has a standing crane in Genuine Origami.
Robert Lang has a Dancing crane in Origami Design Secrets.

Both have legs.

There are probably others but these two are the ones I know without having to 
check.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] Origami: New Paper sighting

[Winnie Leung]

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Paper Dragon paperdra...@rcn.com wrote:


 I got this link from a friend. It might be interesting for a paper review

 BBC: How to save trees? Make paper from stone

 11 August 2015 Last updated at 03:03 BST

 http://www.bbc.com/news/business-33858383



I believe Kade Chan in Hong Kong has tried folding with it. Supposedly it is a 
bit plasticky.

Winnie

[Origami] Using Yoshizawa butterfly as logo

[Winnie Leung]

Our group, Sydney Origami, finally received all the paperwork in late April to 
become Sydney Origami Inc., a fully registered non-profit association (aka a 
legal entity, rather than a hobby group. Yay!)

In order to help us grow, we looking at designing a logo and setting up a 
website.

We really really would like to use Yoshizawa's butterfly on our logo (because 
we love it so much). It will be fully accredited to Mr Yoshizawa of course. 
(It's also our homage to his great works). However, I was just wondering if 
there will be any copyright issues? Will we need to obtain Mrs Yoshizawa's 
permission, or at least have her blessing?

(And if so, can anyone here tell me how I can get in touch with Mrs Yoshizawa)?

Winnie

[Origami] 7 OSME

[Winnie Leung]

I was wondering if where is any news about 7OSME? The submissions were due
in Feb and from memory the winner was meant to be announced in March (or
was it April)?

 Would love to know who put in a submission and where it'll be in 3 years.

 Winnie

 

Re: [Origami] origami book database?

[Winnie Leung]

I find Gilad Ahroni's website really good for finding out what's in a book. 

http://www.giladorigami.com/

I don't think you can update it though. It's not an open database.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] History of Origami

[Winnie Leung]

Origami by Torimoto and Duke has a pretty good section on the history of 
origami. 

Complete Origami by Kenneway has good sections of history peppered throughout 
the book.

[Origami] Copyright, teaching and other art commissions

[Winnie Leung]

Hello Origami Brain Trust

 

I am in the process of setting up our local origami club as a proper,
registered, entity. 

 

Would our lovely community be able to advise me, what are the suggested
protocols around teaching and other commissions, eg art installations,  for
which payment IS exchanged, when it comes to using other people's design?

 

The reason I am asking, is that it is likely our club, and members of the
club, will be approached to teach, to run workshops, to help with art
festivals etc. We simply cannot continue to volunteer our time and effort
without payment if the commitments become significant (and our profile is
building). 

 

For some of our members, it will mean they will derive part of their income
from doing origami work. Others, like me, may have a day job and can
volunteer to a certain degree, beyond which payment will be exchanged only
to make up for the time and effort (and to sort out the genuine commercial
requests from those who want us to work for nothing). 

 

And would there be any differences in the protocol if the payment goes into
the pocket of the club (to use as funds for say, insurance for an event,
paper, building up the club library etc), rather than the members?

 

It would be great if I can hear (well actually read) your thoughts on the
matter.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Winnie

 

 

Re: [Origami] Stuffed Origami Crane

[Winnie Leung]

This is fantastic! Great fabric too - and you even have the mid wing crease 
mark!

Re: [Origami] MC ON A PLANE

[Winnie Leung]

Here's a question.  What happens when you take methyl cellulose powder on a
plane?  (Checked or carry-on)  

I think it will depend on packaging. 

In a jar with a commercial label, particularly if it looks like it's
unopened (particularly if it says wallpaper paste)? Probably nothing. 

In a little zip-lock bag that makes it look illicit? Probably not the best.
Ultimately it is possible to test the substance, especially at international
airports, which tend to have machines onsite (onsite being in the airport
area, which could cover a lot of grounds).

But it would also depend on how paranoid the local custom is, and how strict
the country is with drug laws. You probably wouldn't want to risk it in
Indonesia or Thailand where minor drug offences have major consequences. 

Re: [Origami] Grammar and traditional origami?

[Winnie Leung]

I think the style of language used should be in context. If it is an academic 
journal, formal grammar should be used. If it is for a club newsletter, the 
formal rules can be relaxed. If it is an email with friends, the style can 
almost be conversational.

In terms of traditional models, I don't think it should matter too much. Unless 
you are describing (and discussing) a specific object in a formal academic 
sense, I don't think you need to worry about capitals and italics (unless you 
want them to visually stand out for other reasons).

But then I note you used the word gonna earlier on - that's very informal 
English.

Winnie

[Origami] An old post on an origami post doctoral fellow in the US military

[Winnie Leung]

I was wondering if anyone could help with the info in an old post?

(I would search the archive but they both seem not to work any more).

Quite a while back, someone on the mailing list (I think it was Robert Lang)
posted a link to a job in the US Military for doing some origami related
research. Does anyone still have the job description or advertisement?

Context: I need to do a write up for a piece of team-building artwork for a
mandatory art competition at work. I was volunteered by my boss to do
origami. So around 40 of us, most with no origami experience whatsoever,
ended up doing a few giant sonobe modular objects using 50cm cardboard. 

The boss's boss now wants some more info on how origami is applied in the
real world and where it is used for the artwork's display blurb - hence I am
looking for the old post. 

Thanks in advance.

Winnie

[Origami] Anonymous Origami by Stephen Gill

[Winnie Leung]

I have always been very curious about this book. Does anyone have one and is
it really as interesting as it sounds?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ANONYMOUS-ORIGAMI-by-Stephen-Gill-SIGNED-NEW-/291
056767906?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:3160

Winnie

[Origami] Origami sighting - in an art gallery in HK

[Winnie Leung]

Was in HongKong not long ago with my family. Dad, who likes exploring by 
himself, walked into a gallery with lots of origami by chance - so like all 
obliging Dads he took me there.

Glen Clarke is an Australian Artist based in SE Asia, using various currencies, 
folding them into shirts and arranging them into patterns.

Very interesting (but unfortunately not in my price range!)

http://gaffer.com.hk/artists/main/glenclarke/en/

Winnie

[Origami] Practical origami - WARNING - this is a bit naughty

[Winnie Leung]

I was reading the newspaper online and came across another application of the 
concertina fold:

http://www.origamicondoms.com/#!male-condom/c1e2z

(Admin - please delete if inappropriate!)

Winnie

[Origami] Fish base crease pattern

[Winnie Leung]

On a chocolate box.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/leung_wwy/10768844453/

The chocolate was really good too. In fact it was only now that I noticed the 
pattern - before I just kept the box as my son's writing/drawing board.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] Origami places in Hong Kong?

[Winnie Leung]

Ekaterina - I will also be visiting HK in November but only for a week at
the start of the month.

There are no specific origami paper shops but you'll find a good selection
of kami type origami paper at most (Chinese) bookstores and Japanese
department stores, as well as shops like Daiso.

Many stationary stores (and there are lots of them in the suburbs) have a
paper called Leathec (not sure of spelling), which is quite similar to
elephanthide but with a leather texture, and in many vivid colours (which
will fade over time). They are also likely to have good Japanese style foil
paper, in blue, red, green, gold, silver. (I have seen them in black in
Singapore previously, but not in any shops!)

In addition, the store called Artland in Wanchai has a good selection of
paper, including the Terry VOC paper, also known as crumpled paper.

In terms of people, there is the HK Origami Society. They usually meet once
a month at Causeway Bay around the end . Kade Chan is an active member and
you can contact him via his blog page. It would be nice if we could all meet
up once if we are in HK at the same time.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] Ordering books from Amazon (Japan)

[Winnie Leung]

Yes I have done it before (to Australia). New books only and I saw that some
of the used books also ship overseas.

Never had any problems.

Winnie

[Origami] Origami sighting

[Winnie Leung]

I was watching QI (BBC Stephen Fry) on television tonight, and noticed that
Sandi Toksvig was wearing a brooch on her top, which looked a pound or euro
origami shirt with tie!

I have to confess that I haven't seen the shirt with tie before, only the
shirt with no tie.

So  - off I go tonight on the internet to find the instructions.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] square made from two dollar bills

[Winnie Leung]

All, anyone aware of diagram / instructions on creating a square from two
single dollar bills

Check out Won Park's Extreme Origami. There are a few pieces of multi dollar
bills design.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] Identifying models and their creators

[Winnie Leung]

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/581875_618685691480746_1982
950065_n.jpg

I don't know about the others but this one (the first link) looks like
Herman van Goubergen's curler unit.

Cheers

Winnie

Re: [Origami] Origami online game

[Winnie Leung]

'Uncle'.  I have made it to the T, for 3 days, now.  I can get 72%,
even get it totally in the lines, but I need one more move to finish.  If
only I could use one of the two moves I didn't need in others.  I have had
to start over several times (urgh, the computer).  How many more fold
challenges are there?  Are there any hints or help?  Is it possible to skip
over?
 


I am still stuck on the T - got it to 75% but no more. My wrist said no so
I had to give up. I think you can skip the T and move onto the next two. BUT
- they are just as hard. From the looks of it (based on the number of
locked slots), there are probably still another 10 to 20 to go.

Winnie

Re: [Origami] Systematization attempt of Origami Art

[Winnie Leung]

 Hank Simon wrote: Naive Question - The traditional flapping bird
generates a curved surface by tension. I'm sure there are others, but I
don't recall them.
Has anyone written a paper that categorizes this type of model with
'non-creased' curved surfaces ?  [The flapping bird is an exception to this
category, but the only example that comes immediately to mind. I think
Jackson, Wu, and others may have static 'curved tension' models.

In one of Paul Jackson's books, there is a Phillip Shen Pentagonal Flower,
which uses tension to create petals that are slightly curved.

Leong Cheng Chit also has quite a few curved tension models on his flickr
site. In fact he's come up with some sort of categorisation for the
different folds.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chengchit/920470628/in/photostream

Winnie

[Origami] Robert Neale's Dragon

[Winnie Leung]

I'll be teaching a couple of kids' origami classes in nearby libraries in
January (Australian summer holidays), and the library is thinking of using
the upcoming Hobbit movie as a theme.

 

I found Robert Neale's dragon in one of my books, and would like to teach
that.

 

Does anyone know how I can possibly obtain permission to teach this model?

 

(I am not getting paid for teaching - it's purely voluntary work).

 

Winnie

[Origami] Using steam to wetfold or shape

[Winnie Leung]

  Just wondering, has anyone else tried using steam for wetfolding or
shaping?

 


I tried it today - primarily because I am busier now and didn't want to do a
full blown wetting of paper with brushes and bowls and spray can etc.

 

(Steaming is a technique I picked up years ago doing Chinese knotting - the
frizzled part of the rope is steamed to create straight tassels, rather than
wavy ones.)



The test fold is Yoshizawa's snake, for the upcoming Chinese new year
display at the regional library, using some mc'ed red unryushi (leftover
from a big sheet for joisel's rooster a couple of years earlier).


 

I used unryushi for this model because of the thick bends. My first tests on
A4 and A3 copy paper both ripped along the midline.


My soup was simmering at the time of folding, so I held the fold-complete
(rather than shaping complete) snake on top of the steamer to capture the
moisture for shaping.


 

While it is a (much) slower wetting process than spraying the paper with
water, the wetting level is much more controlled. I can stop right at the
moment when it's just wet enough.


(Safety note people who wish to try this: steam can be really HOT.)



If the paper dries out, it can be re-steamed quite easily.

 

The only disadvantage I could think of is that it would be much harder to
control the area to wet/steam, unless you have some specialised equipment
that can focus steaming to a small area.

 

I would be interested to hear if anyone else has tried this technique and
how it worked for them. 

 

Winnie