Kate Honeyman asked:
> Does anyone know what if any relationship exists between origami and 3D
printing
Well, if someone wants to find a relation, there is always a way.
To keep it simple lets assume you are referring to FDM 3D printers only
(there are also resin and powder printers as well as some more exotic ones
for chocolate, concrete,...)
Both use one medium to create whatever you can think of. For Origami this
is an unfolded sheet of paper with or without the restrictions no cutting
or glueing.
For the 3D printer it would be a spool of plastic (PLA, ABS,...).
With both you can be creative and create models on your own, or take the
easy path and stick to already existing designs. But only with Origami you
can tweak the existing design afterwards to give it your personal touch,
assuming you stay puristic and don't use a 3D pen, or hot tools to enhance
the model any further.
The main difference for me is that with Origami you touch feel and make
yourself, whereas on the 3D printer, a machine follows your instructions.
You can be creative with both. Origami takes less time from start to finish.
With Origami if I design a model I usually start of by folding, and, if
ever, draw the diagrams later. With 3D printing you have to draw the
"diagrams" (stl-files) first and only then can print the model.
The first "own" model I designed for 3D printing, was a model I designed in
Origami before. Being a bit short on time, my partner did the drawing for
me, following a few simple sketches that I provided him with.
Origami Carousel:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/origami_8/3585083041/in/album-72157594371553776/
3D printed Carousel: https://youtu.be/OsPWfCtLtc0
Nice Greetings
Anna from Vienna, Austria
