Re: [Origami] Is this a variation?

[KDianne Stephens]

So I'm lost if it's a variation or not, and if it is a variation, of what
original model. I really hope we can start a discussion from this case in
order to learn more about such a common word in origami like "variation". I
looked for a definition of the word in relation to origami, on the web and
also on Kenneway's Complete Origami, but couldn't find any.


Maybe the raw definition of variation can be considered as applied to 
Origami.

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/variation
Perhaps this will provide some insight as related to copyright law.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derivative_work

ORIFUN to all,
Dianne

Re: [Origami] What model is this?

[Robert J. Lang]

Thus spake "Origami on behalf of Gerardo @neorigami.com" 
 
on 4/30/17, 11:53 AM:


When I create a practical model my creation process corresponds to that
intent. So as I create I ask myself if it really is working and if it is a
smart design regarding the model's function. I wondered about that as I saw
some of Mr. Mitani's models. Did Mitani created some of the models,
particularly the ones that look like containers, with the intent of them
being precisely containers? Did Mitani, instead, create them as purely
aesthethic artworks?

I don’t know about Mitani-san’s intentions, but the (likely) originator of the 
genre, Chris K. Palmer, called his designs (of the late 1990s/early 2000s) 
“polypouches,” which pretty clearly indicated their intended container 
functionality.

In Mitani’s excellent book “3D Origami Art,” he notes Fujimoto’s work on 
twisted closures for containers as predecessor work and mentions the utility of 
the closure for candy boxes, so at the very least, he was aware of the 
application. Precisely what his intentions are for any particular form, though, 
he does not say (at least, not in his book).

Robert

[Origami] Is this a variation?

[Gerardo @neorigami.com]

I created this box I had already shown you:
https://scontent-mia1-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17884529_1683577301658241_8590564274241673726_n.jpg?oh=403cc2d806da9880a815ea84b3c7ee41=598025B5

I created it when I started playing with a fold I had made of *Star Bowl*
by Víctor M. N. R.:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/victormanuelnunez/30400176781/in/photostream/

But, it looks closer to 10-sided *Semi-regular Tato Box* by Philip
Chapman-bell than the bowl:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/oschene/14171972600/in/photostream/


So I'm lost if it's a variation or not, and if it is a variation, of what
original model. I really hope we can start a discussion from this case in
order to learn more about such a common word in origami like "variation". I
looked for a definition of the word in relation to origami, on the web and
also on Kenneway's Complete Origami, but couldn't find any.


I REALLY hope you wish to start this discussion with me : )

Re: [Origami] What model is this?

[Gerardo @neorigami.com]

On April 28 I sent a message asking for a model which picture was on an
image of a web page. Anna explained that it was one of Jun Mitani's
spherical models. Thank you for the information Anna.

When I create a practical model my creation process corresponds to that
intent. So as I create I ask myself if it really is working and if it is a
smart design regarding the model's function. I wondered about that as I saw
some of Mr. Mitani's models. Did Mitani created some of the models,
particularly the ones that look like containers, with the intent of them
being precisely containers? Did Mitani, instead, create them as purely
aesthethic artworks?

I tried to look for some written idea from the origamist on the web but
didn's find any. I mean some sort of comment regarding his own models. Do
any of you know if there is anything like that on the web? If so, do you
know what's the URL?


Thank you in advance : )

[Origami] Entertaining an audience with origami

[Michael Sanders]

Hey All,

Hope you're having a happy weekend!

I thought I'd share with others out there some of the material I've
acquired in doing origami demonstrations and entertainment for a mass
audience.

Jeremy Shafer's the only one I can think of right now who is a professional
entertainer.  And that's really the key:  Putting yourself into the mindset
of being an entertainer if you want to generate crowds at public events.


I don't always capture the best moments on film; but here are some recent
clips of events I've done in the past couple of months, to give you an idea
of how I go about it:

http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2017/04/cherry-blossom-festival-last-weekend-in.html

http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2017/03/descanso-japanese-gardens-origami.html

http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2017/03/warming-up-crowd-and-testing-their.html

http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2017/03/yamis-secret-ancient-origami-folding.html




Also some other random picks, raiding through the archives:

http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2016/04/quick-fold-contest.html

http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-cicada-boomerang-glider-at-cherry.html

http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2015/04/2015-monterey-park-cherry-blossom.html

http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2014/03/last-weekends-venture-at-descanso.html



I hope this inspires some of you out there who are new to public teaching
and looking for ways to provide origami entertainment to crowds, both large
and small; and also to inspire others to share their own material with the
rest of the origami community.  I'm always interested in learning more from
others.

Watch stage performers & magicians.  Study how they interact with people
and tell jokes.  Accumulate some stock jokes to tell.  I've learned quite a
bit from watching Mark Kennedy entertain people in the gold mine at OUSA.
And of course I've learned a lot from having worked with Yami Yamauchi and
Joe Hamamoto over the last decade, entertaining people at cultural
festivals.  They've taught me a lot about generosity and the power of
sharing a folded piece of paper with strangers; of how much pleasure it
brings to evoke the child within every adult.

Finally, check out this Kabuto folded and sewn out of fabric:

http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2017/04/seen-at-cherry-blossom-festival.html



michael
Santa Monica, CA
http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com

Re: [Origami] Contacting Rikki Donachie

[Wolf Weidner]

Am 30.04.2017 um 15:09 schrieb Wolf Weidner:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I'd like to contact Rikki Donachie to ask for permission for an Origami
> tutorial.
>
> Is Rikki reading here or can someone forward a message?
>
> all the best,
>
> Wolf aka Tavin
>
> tavinsorigami.com
>
I appologize for not doing my reasearch fully before asking here.
Contact details can be gotten from:
http://www.itsjustabitofpaper.co.uk/index.html
that is Rikki's homepage.

[Origami] Contacting Rikki Donachie

[Wolf Weidner]

Hello everyone,

I'd like to contact Rikki Donachie to ask for permission for an Origami
tutorial.

Is Rikki reading here or can someone forward a message?

all the best,

Wolf aka Tavin

tavinsorigami.com