Re: [Origami] Origami Vending Machine at Kinokuniya NYC and the first origami college degree

Does the machine fold the paper into an origami model while you wait or are the models already folded and dispensed after the 1 minute video? I was under the impression that machines were not good at folding origami. Diana --   

Re: [Origami] Where does the comparison between origami and music come from?

I have heard of origami being similar to music in terms of origami diagrams and music sheets in relation to copyright infringement.   Origami diagrams are a set of instructions the same way music sheets are a set of instructions.  Thus, if it is copyright infringement to play other people's

[Origami] Passion Origami website

Hi,Does anyone know what happened to Nicholas Terry's Passion Origami website? https://www.passion-origami.com/ Is it just my internet, or is the website down? Thanks in advance, Diana

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

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] origami sighting in WhatsApp stickers

I think it's supposed to be an airplane? It has those lines behind it like it's flying.  I suppose it could be a flying heart.Diana --    https://origami-resource-center.com/   https://make-origami.com

Re: [Origami] Rhombic dodecahedron, version 3 with 12 units

Maybe try a different texture of paper.I am not familiar with version 3, but other rhombic dodecahedrons I have made rely on friction to keep it together.   Try using a thicker paper or paper with more texture (less slippery)Regards, Diana

[Origami] Who is origamist.de

Hi,does anyone know who this website belongs to and how I can contact him? https://web.archive.org/web/20220817203739/http://origamist.de/uebermich.php The website http://origamist.de  is not working anymore. Thank you, Diana

[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] 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

Re: [Origami] Origami Digest, Vol 186, Issue 4

Hi Clare, if it's not too much trouble, I would love a copy of the instructions to make these umbrellas.  Given the general interest in these, I would be happy to post it on my website, (https://origami-resource-center.com/) so we can preserve and share this craft. As well, someone was asking

[Origami] 2021 Origami Calendars Available

Let's make next year better: stay home and fold a calendar. 2021 origami calendars are now available at Origami Resource Center. https://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-calendars.html As always, let me know if you find a mistake.  I've been generating these calendars for 12 years and

[Origami] Looking for someone to fold origami animals for tree ornaments.

Hi,I received a request from someone who wants a number of origami animals made as ornaments for a Christmas tree.  Animals are 3 to 5 inches in size and made with shiny metallic paper.  You would provide the paper yourself.  Client is willing to pay for price of paper and labor.  Let me know

Re: [Origami] Cube Calendar

I don't have the Paper yet so I can't really say, but there's a bunch of origami calendars here and one of them is a cube calendar - though, it's not the Paul Jackson one:   https://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-calendars.html Cheers, Diana

Re: [Origami] A6 modulars

Hi,there's a bunch of modulars here but they are not sorted based on paper size:  Modular: free diagrams instructing you how to fold unit origami models. | | | | | | | | | | | Modular: free diagrams instructing you how to fold unit origami models. Modular origami is a type of

Re: [Origami] Terminology question (Papirfoldning.dk)

I'm with Leyla,I say the crease looks like a "plus sign" or like the "letter X".Diana

[Origami] GONE - Giving Away the Paper and BOS publication

Hi,these publications have been spoken for.  I think it took less than 5 minutes and some quick-fingered origami enthusiast took them. Thanks for everyone's response, Diana

[Origami] Giving Away the Paper and BOS publication

Hi, I am giving away copies of The Paper (OrigamiUSA publication) issues 95 through 128. I am also giving away copies of the British Origami publication issues 248 through 295. Free, you just need to pay for postage. Let me know if you are interested, Diana

[Origami] 2019 origami calendars ready

Hi,the printouts for 2019 origami calendars are ready:     https://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-calendars.html Please let me know if you find any mistakes. Thanks, Diana

Re: [Origami] Origami for disaster relief

Hi,I don't know who was the folder, but this video was generated in 2012 after Hurricane Sandy.  It's a great video and an important message but I am interested in how they can re-appropriate the video.  Is the video for sale? Is the video made/used by the same organization as the one using it

Re: [Origami] Albrecht Dürer polyhedron in Melencolia I

Hi,yes, I was just thinking that it looked like a cube with two opposite corners cut off. I believe they call this chopping off corners as a "truncation":  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truncation_(geometry) The only model I know would be David Mitchell's Columbus cube. I have made something

Re: [Origami] Your opinion on flapping bird diagrams is highly appreciated!

For me, text is always helpful.  Sometimes I cannot understand what the arrows mean especially when there is more than one arrow in a step (and this is speaking as a Non-Beginner).  The best part about text is that if I understand the arrows, I just ignore the text.  The textual description is

Re: [Origami] Search for Paper Strip Star...

oh, *those* stars! They are called Lucky Stars. See here:    https://www.origami-resource-center.com/strip-folding.html and the links within.   I have so many of those, they are coming out of my ears! I sell them on etsy.    https://www.etsy.com/shop/OrigamiJoy?ref=hdr_shop_menu#reviews Cheers,

Re: [Origami] Waterbomb base variations

There's a seal balancing a waterbomb ball on its nose by Fred Rohm: https://www.origami-resource-center.com/Temko-HS-2.html

Re: [Origami] Lexus commercial model

I'm not entirely sure, but I don't think that is a dodecahedron.  It may be an icosahedron.   The model could be the stellated icosahedron shown on this page:   https://www.origami-resource-center.com/polyhedra-origami.html If I recall correctly, Gay Merrill Gross also has a single sheet

Re: [Origami] What's the name of this model and who's the creator?

I think this is simply called cuboctahedron though it is technically a cubohemioctahedrom. You can see diagrams here: https://www.origami-resource-center.com/business-card-cuboctahedron.html I believe it was independently discovered by a number of origami/math enthusiasts. Diana

Re: [Origami] Butterfly Ball

I thought the Butterfly Ball was by Kenneth Kawamura. Diana --    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/   http://make-origami.com --

[Origami] 2018 Origami Calendars ready

Hi Everyone,2018 origami calendars are ready for download and fold.  I'm early this year!    https://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-calendars.html Please email me if you find a mistake.  Every year I do this, I always make a mistkae, I suspect this year will be no different. As well, if

[Origami] cutting heptagon - calling mathphiles

Hi,there are three ways to cut a heptagon from a square. Is it true that the first one listed here is mathematically exact?  What about the other 2 methods, are they "pretty good" or are they "very good" estimates of a true heptagon:

Re: [Origami] On the subject of what constitutes origami

>>But back to my question: Who decided origami couldn't be cut or glued, and >>where, and when?  Old tyme-y origami had cuts in it so I wouldn't say that original origami didn't allow cuts.   I don't know who or when the idea of no cuts, no glue, no tools came to be (see Pure Origami page

Re: [Origami] 3D Origami

> I’ve searched the list about this topic but no relevant results came up. > I'd like to know what do you think about it. > Lorenzo That explains my instinctive rejection to Golden Venture modeling. However, why is that kusudama and other modular construction like the so-called wire frames are

Re: [Origami] 3D Origami

What kind of :3D Origami" are you talking about?  There is a kind of modular origami made with small triangular pieces which is now popularly called 3D origami.  It is also called Chinese origami or Golden Venture Folding.  You can read about it here: Golden Venture Folding: 3D Origami Paper

Re: [Origami] Permission question

Hi,I ran origami/paper craft sessions from grades K to 3 and here is a summary of what I taught.  One project per week, from Oct to June.  Enjoy: http://www.origami-resource-center.com/school-projects.html Diana --   

Re: [Origami] Action letter folds or envelopes that unfold completely?

I think those are called "tatos".  Here are some examples: http://www.origami-resource-center.com/tato.html and the Victorian Puzzle Purse might fall into this category:  http://www.origami-resource-center.com/puzzle-purse-instructions.html Diana

Re: [Origami] Making Origami for Jewelry

Hi,here are some origami jewelry tips:   http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-jewelry.html --    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/   http://make-origami.com --

Re: [Origami] Where to find dollar bill shirt diagram?

Hi,there are 3 dollar bill shirts here (pantsuit has a diagram for a shirt too):  http://www.origami-resource-center.com/money.html Regards, Diana --    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/   http://make-origami.com

Re: [Origami] construction vehicle - back hoe

Hi,according to Gilad's web site, it is by Ryo Aoki.  See here  http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-Vehicles Diana 

[Origami] James M Clark Origami pentagon

Hi,does anyone know where I can find the instructions on how to fold an origami pentagon by James M Clark (along with David Shall, Ralph Jones, Fred Rohm, Alice Gray).  James site went down and I am trying to find archival information on how to fold a pentagon.  This is where his site used to

Re: [Origami] Storing paper

Diskette cases (remember those?) are great for the 3" squares:  http://www.origami-resource-center.com/paper-storage.html Diana

[Origami] Who is archivist for Scaffold newsletter

Hi,does anyone know who is the keeper of the newsletter the Scaffold?  There used to be someone doing it... long long ago.  I wonder if I could host the newsletter on my web site so it doesn't disappear. Here is one example of an issue:  https://www.scribd.com/document/150606025/Scaffold-05

[Origami] Bennett Arnstein's Spike Ball Heaven web site

Hello, Bennett Arnstein's Spike Ball Heaven web site is now hosted here: http://make-origami.com/more-origami-instructions/ Enjoy, Diana --    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/   http://make-origami.com

Re: [Origami] Ericjoisel.com

Hi, I'd be happy to host Eric's site to keep it alive and accessible to the general public.  Not sure who I should ask permission for this.  I have been hosting web site for  Anita Barbour: http://www.make-origami.com/AnitaBarbour/home.php and Helena Verrill 

Re: [Origami] Recreating Yoshizawa's unpublished models

Hi O-Listers, I think we can solve this issue by asking his wife and/or surviving children.   If Yoshizawa wanted his models preserved in a museum, in the form of diagrams in a book, or in the form of photographs of intact models, he would have mentioned this to his surviving family.   He must

Re: [Origami] Inkjet or bubblejet printed crease-patterns

Hi,you should read about Hydro-Fold found on this page (scroll down about 8 stories).  It talks about printing crease patterns with special water/ink combo which cases paper to fold by itself: http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-science.html Regards 

Re: [Origami] Folding a box for holding a dollar bill or check

Hi,there are many envelope folds here:   http://www.origami-resource-center.com/letterfolds.html Regards, Diana --    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/   http://make-origami.com

Re: [Origami] Money folded ribbon instructions?

That dollar bill origami looks like it could be the traditional dollar bill bow tie with the ends tucked into the center area.  The ribbon that hangs down would be a second dollar bill.  The photo does not indicate if the second dollar bill is locked in-place or simply taped to the back of the

[Origami] Looking for Jorge Jaramillo

Hi, a person named Todd Sovey emailed me looking for Jorge Jaramillo. If Jorge is on this email list, please email me so I can forward the message to you. Diana   --    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/    http://make-origami.com

Re: [Origami] dream dog house sighting

Ahhh, so they just Photoshopped those models into the photo.  Here I thought they had folded them and artfully placed them on the grass. Are we to assume that the crane dog-house is also a result of Photoshop too?  The Dream Dog House Collection is a April's Fools joke (says so on the very

[Origami] lovers knot - who did it?

OK, those links are: original instructions http://www.origami-resource-center.com/lovers-knot.html  variation instructions http://www.origami-resource-center.com/lovers-knot-variation.html     Diana

[Origami] Origami Sailboat and Pajarita Candle

You can get candles that look like origami boats and ones that looks like Pajarita: http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-blog-2014.html Diana  --    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/    http://make-origami.com/

[Origami] what is traditional origami rose?

  Hi , About 2 years ago, Meenakshi posted a list of all the origami roses which she was aware of. People added more origami roses to the list. This list is shown here:   http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-roses.html (go to the very bottom of page). Now, two years later, someone is

Re: [Origami] Wear-able Origami?!?!

Hi, there is a whole pile of origami clothing and fashion here: http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-clothing.html They are quite elaborate and will require many hours of folding.  Perhaps you can find an idea which you can simply for your showcase contest. Diana

Re: [Origami] United Star or German Star on Steroids

Here is another way to make a ball out of Moravian (German) stars.  It is easier.   http://www.make-origami.com/paper-moravian-star-ball.php   My apologies to Ann and the O-list: I cannot delete the previous message from Kathy.  Yahoo mail does not allow me to modify or re-position the original

Re: [Origami] Folding a pentagon

Not sure if this is what you want, but here is a list of ways to fold a pentagon from a square.   http://www.origami-resource-center.com/pentagon-list.html   Diana --    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/    http://make-origami.com/

[Origami] origami caterpillar

Hi,   here's an interesting fold  roll:   http://www.origami-resource-center.com/images/insect-bug-sushi.jpg   It is Martin van Gelder's caterpillar beside Kikuyu's caterpillar roll.   More origami insects here:   http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-insects.html

Re: [Origami] Request for nice water birds - heron, pelican, ibis

Here is a whole bunch of origami birds including herons, ibis, and waterfowl:   http://www.origami-resource-center.com/birds.html   Diana --    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/    http://make-origami.com/

[Origami] Toilet Paper Origami

Hi, I finally finished my small collection of toilet paper origami diagrams which you can see here (line diagrams):   http://www.origami-resource-center.com/toilet-paper-origami.html#diagram   and here (photo diagrams):   http://www.make-origami.com/toilet-paper-origami.php   Some of you may find

Re: [Origami] Original Origami shirt and tie

There's another $Shirt with Tie here (half way down page):     http://www.origami-resource-center.com/money-origami-clothes.html   I don't know who it is by.  It might just be reverse engineered from the Delecat model.  I've labeled it as     $Shirt with Tie (?)      

[Origami] Origami artist needed in NY, Long Island

A lady is looking for an origami artist who will make/teach origami for 5 hours in Long Island.  Please contact her below if you are interested:     - : Hi - I'm looking for a skilled Origami Artist(s) for an event we're doing on Long Island, New York - evening

[Origami] Brooklyn Origami?

Hi,   does anyone know who owns Brooklyn Origami or the location of their new web site?  Their old site here:   http://brooklynorigami.com/   is no longer about origami.   Thanks in advance, Diana --   

[Origami] name this polyhedron

Hi,  does anyone know the mathematical name for the origami structure often called Spinner.  See first image of this page:   http://freespace.virgin.net/dave.mitchell/2partdesigns.htm   I thought it was a skeletal octahedron, however it doesn't have the central divider so... could it be a sunken

[Origami] looking for OA in Philippines

I received an email requesting for someone familiar withorigami architecture in the Philippines, metro manila area.  If you are interested, please contact me off line.   thanks, Diana --    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/

[Origami] Creator/diagrams for this money butterfly

A while back someone mentioned a dollar bill butterfly which uses a twist tie.  It was hanging off a coffee cup, really cute.   I have finally made photodiagrams to this model (which someone else had said was a traditional model).  You can see it here:  

Re: [Origami] Patented origami models?

I think Tomoko Fuse et al. has a patent on some of her origami bowls.  Go to this page, scroll way to the bottom and follow links within:   http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-kitchen.html   I once saw a decoration, a bauble with an origame crane inside it, this was patented.  But I

[Origami] childrens story book, publisher looking for new origami

Hello,   a publisher (perhaps an agent) from Flying Frog Publishing emailed me looking for original origami work which can be featured in a children's storybook.  He is in a little bit of a rush so time is of an essence and he specify that it must be original format work so there is no issues

Re: [Origami] Animated GIFs

paper turned into a pencil:   http://www.davidpetty.me.uk/illusions_animations/netscape_pencil_animation.htm   paper into flapping bird here:   http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Origami.html     Moravian star, crane, and butterfly here:   http://www.ojolie.com/ecards_paper_folding_origami.php

Re: [Origami] I must be slow!

I don't like it when I have a stack of modular units but I can't assemble them into the final model.  That usually makes me very sad.  Then I finally resort to glue and that makes me feel even worst.  It's one of the downsides of modular origami: you don't know if it's going to work or not

[Origami] hexahexaflexagon 2013 Calendars

Hi Everyone, I just learned to use photoshop!  I think I can try converting this hexahexaflexagon calendar into 2013/2014 except I need permission from Sara Giarrusso.  Can anyone help to get permission on my behalf? Diana  

[Origami] sighting

Origami fundraiser/charity raises 120K http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/the-exchange/little-sisters-big-hearts-incredible-charity-163316895.html

[Origami] How about this deer?

Does anyone know who created this deer: http://edboaden.tumblr.com/post/1217507926/origami-deer and where the other half of the deer can be located?  Poor thing is missing the front end! Diana   -   

Re: [Origami] Origami Sighting - Modular Cathedral

You can see more photos here:  http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/russian-teacher-creates-mind-blowing-modular-origami-models-of-famous-cathedrals.html Great stuff!   -    http://www.origami-resource-center.com/

Re: [Origami] Kitchen Origami

Hi Leyla, I have a page on kitchen origami stuff:   http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-kitchen.html The first article is about brown paper bags too.  Near the bottom, there are two entries for using parchement paper (and origami) for cooking fish. Diana