[Origami] Almost-Origami "Crease Patterns" 1543
You won't find actual origami on these webpages, but I think you will see some interesting smiliarities, and perhaps find inspiration, as well. From the article: "Visualizing various polyhedra in three dimensions, Hirschvogel unfolds these bodies on the page, creating flat “nets” (as mathematicians call them) that resemble blueprints for paper sculpture." Check out the illustrations from the 1543 book, "Geometria," on the Public Domain Review website. https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/hirschvogel-s-geometria-1543/?utm_source=newsletter >From the same website, more interesting solid shapes: >https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/max-bruckner-s-collection-of-polyhedral-models-1900/ Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
Re: [Origami] PechaKucha Features Paper
Huge thanks to Vishaka for the English version of the PechaKucha presentation! FYI to everyone, there are several different origami and paper-related presentations, and also a paper-related community on the pechakucha.com website. Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] PechaKucha Features Paper
For Origami Day, PechaKucha is featuring videos about paper, including paper folding, this one, for example: https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/paper-rainbow-and-cities. PechaKucha is a communication form that involves 20 slide images, each shown for 20 seconds. The presenter has about 6 minutes and 40 seconds to discuss their images and topics. Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Helping Ukranian kids with origami?
Re: Helping Ukranian kids with origami, my thought would be to fold origami locally, and sell it. Make a sign that you are collecting donations to be sent to whatever specific aid agency you choose, and then send the funds. An origami "bake sale" so to speak, with money going to food, water, medicine, etc., on the ground in Ukraine and Poland via a organization that can make it happen. Maybe even hold a class, charge money for that, and have those people make models to add to your sale, so you have two ways of collecting money for Ukraine. Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] An Important Golden Venture Story
I'm not a GV fan myself. I think it probably is the texture and holes, the "wicker" look. But who's to say it's inferior to more traditional origami? I appreciate the opinions expressed by members of the this group, which were well thought out, and fair. Several years ago, when I led a community origami group, I talked about conventions with those who attended. None in the group had ever been to one. One preteen boy who was very enthusiastic about origami wanted to go, and so his mother took him to one that year. Charley brought a large and elaborate GV dragon he had made, and added it to the displays in the exhibition room. I think it was on the first full day of the event, Charley and his mom were in the exhibition room, and a well-known origami folder/designer came in with a group, all looking at the work on display. When the designer (someone Charley had admired and looked up to because of his designs) got to the dragon, he pointed it out and announced, "That's not real origami!" Not surprisingly, Charley was crushed. He wanted to leave on the spot. His mom called me, and I got the job of trying to explain this very issue to a boy with a broken heart. He stayed at the event, but it was a sour experience for him after that. I hope he continued to fold. Thank you to all who responded to Laura's question with sensitivity and respect. Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Does anyone recognize this snail?
Does anyone recognize this snail, know it's creator, or where diagrams might be found? https://www.paperseahorse.com/products/snail-mail-kit?_pos=1&_sid=84c3fecc5&_ss=rThanks in advance! Dawn Tucker
[Origami] Stock Image Penguin
I received an ad from Paper Mill Store today (https://mailchi.mp/thepapermillstore/buy-more-save-more-2021-02-333736?e=8cc1f92bf7) with a photo of origami penguins. Of course, I went looking. It appears to be a stock photo, and I found another website using it. The other site (https://kidadl.com/articles/how-to-make-an-origami-penguin-easy-step-by-step-guide) also includes written instructions for folding a penguin. I can't make heads or tails out of the instructions. I can't even tell that the instructions are for the penguin in the photo. Can anyone tell me more about the model in to photo? Who is the designer? Are there instructions for it anywhere else? Thanks in advance! Dawn
[Origami] Origami Meeting Video
Several months ago (or longer?) someone posted a link to a video of an origami group meeting. In the video, attendees appeared to to hand a crane to one another from Zoom square to square. Does anyone still have a link for that? It was very impressive and I would like to see it again and share it with a friend. Thanks in advance! Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Looking for name, designer, instructions
Does anyone know the name of this star, the designer, or where I might find diagrams? It seems to be gone from Dutch Paper Girl's YouTube channel, which is the only reference I can find. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/287948969913411176/Thank you in advance!Dawn from Missouri
[Origami] FALTIK 2020
Hello! Coral Rom wrote:*FALTIK 2020 - 1st Online Conference of Origami Didactics - 28 Nov 2020* *Classes from 10 to 19.15 (CET, UTC +1)* Will the classes be recorded for later viewing in other time zones? This sounds like a great event! The price is very affordable. But for a global audience, the time may not be inconvenient or impossible. Offering links, to view the classes after the event, would be very helpful to folders around the world. Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO USA
[Origami] "folded square" brand
Has anyone tried "folded square" brand origami paper, which comes in Pantone solid colors and Pantone (duo) combinations? I have seen it on Amazon, and I'm wondering about the thickness, and any other positive or negative qualities. Thank you! Dawn Tucker
[Origami] Multiform Models
Can anyone recommend a book, website, or other significant source of information on the traditional multiform models, with diagrams and/or history? I am piecing together small mentions from several different places, but I can't find anything authoritative or complete. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me! Dawn Tucker, O'Fallon, MO USA
[Origami] An almost origami sighting
While it's not exactly origami it's a cool combination of architecture and newspaper sculpture: The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is offering free online learning for K-12 this month, and they include instructions to make a some famous architecture by rolling and folding newspaper. https://franklloydwright.org/newspaper-buildings/?utm_campaign=Wright%2BSociety_medium=email_source=Wright_Society_197.Have fun! Dawn Tucker, O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] An absolutely origami sighting
Along with the virtual classroom activities from Frank Lloyd Wright and Whirling Arrow (such as making architecture from newspaper) are instructions for the waterbomb, which they call "origami architecture." Why not? https://franklloydwright.org/make-your-own-origami-cube-an-introduction-to-architecture-101/ Dawn Tucker, O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Source for black duo paper
Does anyone know of a source for paper (traditional squares or even large sheets I could cut) that is solid black on one side and another solid color on the other side? Thanks!Dawn Tucker, O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Origami Cranes on Eureka
In regard to the question of whether NASA requires astronauts to fold origami cranes,I did a Google search of "nasa origami crane test" and got a few relevant hits, including this one: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/wanted-mars-explorers-must-be-able-to-tolerate-boredom-and-play-nice-with-others/. London Telegraph also appears to have an article, but I couldn't read it without entering my credit card number. (Um...NO! There were some other references as well. Dawn TuckerO'Fallon, MO On Thursday, March 19, 2020, 11:00:14 AM CDT, origami-requ...@lists.digitalorigami.com wrote: Send Origami mailing list submissions to origami@lists.digitalorigami.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.digitalorigami.com/mailman/listinfo/origami or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to origami-requ...@lists.digitalorigami.com You can reach the person managing the list at origami-ow...@lists.digitalorigami.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Origami digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Sighting -- Origami Cranes on Eureka (OrigamiX) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:30:19 -0400 From: OrigamiX To: Origami Subject: [Origami] Sighting -- Origami Cranes on Eureka Message-ID: <1af292858610a69807e22dba69c31...@saliers.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed This may be old news to everyone here, but since I'm a decade behind on television watching, who knows? Eureka, Episode 16, season 4, 12.5 minutes into the show. The characters are locked in a room where they are being tested in preparation for a trip to Titan (suspend disbelief here). Their challenge is to fold 100 origami cranes. One of the characters explains that this is the same test that NASA uses. The idea is to see if people become sloppier as they progress. Anyone know if there actually is a NASA origami challenge? Some of the "science" on Eureka has a basis in fact. End of Origami Digest, Vol 167, Issue 9 ***
[Origami] Jane Austen and Origami?
I came across this quotation in a book of (author) Jane Austen's letters, recounting her brother George's activity: "...industriously making and naming paper ships, at which he afterwards shoots horsechestnuts..." from the early 1800s. Thoughts? I know it's possible, but is it likely? The Austen folks seem to think so: https://www.janeausten.co.uk/paper-ships/. You have to have or create an account to see the full article, but it includes a link to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=23=1wu5oKy4m5s Thoughts?
[Origami] Who is using recycled paper exclusively?
Can anyone help me with the names of origami artists who have sworn off of buying new paper, and are using only recycled or found items for their folding? I can't remember where I saw it mentioned, and I haven't been able to find it online. Thanks!Dawn Tucker
[Origami] Another Scientific Application of Origami
I just spotted this link, which was included in a newsletter I subscribe to. The newsletter is "All Things Paper." The link, from a website called "The Verge," is for an article about 3-D printed, origami-inspired, motorized traps, to capture sea creatures for study. https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/18/17585142/soft-sea-life-origami-trap-dodecahedron-rad Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Variations on a Classic
Although I thanked you all in advance, I must thank you again! I appreciate all of the suggestions for my quest to find inflatable models based on the water bomb. I have enjoyed tracking down your leads and folding new origami. We have a wonderfully generous community! Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Variations on a classic
I'm looking for inflatable variations on the water bomb model. I have the rabbit, goldfish, stellated octahedron, chick, and snail with water bomb shell. (Jeremy Shafer's heart model inflates, but has a different folding sequence.) I know I've seen at least one other, but I can't remember what it was. What else is just a little different from the water bomb, and is also inflated to complete? Thanks in advance! I always appreciate your help! Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] "Blintz Fold Run"
Regarding a reply to my origami sighting, Larry Finch wrote: "This brings back memories. My (German) grandmother taught me this when I was quite young. I've since forgotten the details. She also taught me what is today usually called the 'blintz fold run.'" What's a "blintz fold run?" Dawn
[Origami] Separate and comingled histories of origami (Europe and Japan)
As the history of European origami is being discussed, I will share two things I found recently. I give a presentation each year at a local university on the topic of the history of origami. These two items are a result of my preparation this year. This article, from Japan Times, tells about the German woman who was the head teacher at an early Japanese kindergarten based on Froebel's philosophy. This was probably the beginning (or one of the beginnings) of the marriage of the two approaches to paper folding.https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2016/12/14/issues/woman-brought-joys-kindergarten-japan/#.Wr6iby7wbIU (BTW, architecture fans: Frank Lloyd Wright was influenced by Frobel's approach to kindergarten activities encouraging experimentation with geometry.) I was able to find the book Easy and Fun Paper Folding by Huber and Claudius, as mentioned here by David Lister: http://www.britishorigami.info/academic/lister/froebel.php. I purchased it on eBay and it arrived today. The first part of the book highlights models based on the grid system favored in Europe. It makes the contrast quite clear. Dawn TuckerO'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Origami from bases
Is there an extensive list of origami models organized by the bases? For example, is there a list of what (specifically) you can make from a bird base that would include not only birds, but flowers, various other animals, etc. etc. that start with a bird base? And the same for the frog base and the fish base and so forth? It seems like a very useful way to structure a class series. Thank you in advance for any help! Dawn Tucker
[Origami] On the subject of what constitutes origami
It seems as though the consensus (so far) is that "Golden Venture Origami" is a an enjoyable paper craft that, for a variety of reasons, doesn't meet with definition of origami, as least as practiced by those who took the time to reply. I'm OK with that. I've seen some pretty things made from the Golden Venture units, but it doesn't appeal to me. However, I'm a "fold and let fold" sort of person. If you want to do it, just know that some will agree and some will disagree on whether or not what you're making is origami. Some will say it's a matter of semantics, and other will argue on the principles of it. Fold what you like, and enjoy! My post is in response to the comment by Sunil Dhavalikar, who argued against Golden Venture as origami, but for kusudama(s?) and free-form folding. He concluded with:"With that in mind, the free form shaping is stillorigami as long it produces the result just by folding, without cutting or gluing. Having said that, I also enjoy golden Venture ?origami? and so does my nephew who received a 3D ?Minion? from me on his Birthday." My question is this: Who decided (and when) that cutting and gluing keeps a folded piece from being called origami? I've got origami books, written by those we consider to be origami masters, venerable Japanese folders, whose instructions include a little snip here, a drop of glue there... There are traditional origami models (perhaps hundreds of years older than those who would question them) that require a small cut or a piece of tape. Why do so many now say those models don't meet the definition of origami, and say so as if it were the gospel of folding? I'm not arguing with Sunil, as he certainly isn't the first person to make the point, but rather I'm responding to his comment. My question is about the history of the "No scissors, no glue" [or tape or staples] philosophy of origami. I recently attended a convention where a boy of perhaps 12 constantly heckled any teacher who mentioned the benefits on a well-placed drop of glue, or any cutting - even when it was a matter of cutting the paper to size. Personally, I'll admit I'm disappointed when I fall in love with a finished model and then find it requires cutting or adhesives, but I wouldn't say that it doesn't meet the definition of origami. (Nor was I raised to make my opinions known in such a rude manner (speaking of the 12-year old, not Sunil), but that's a rant for a different forum. Or maybe not. Perhaps our gatherings SHOULD include some definitions of politeness, respect (for instructors or anyone with whom we disagree on the definition of origami), and classroom decorum. But back to my question: Who decided origami couldn't be cut or glued, and where, and when? Dawn
[Origami] Simon Andersen Diagrams
Where can I find diagrams for this specific bird, designed by Simon Andersen?http://falkbrito.blogspot.com/2012/08/saiba.html Thank you in advance for your help! Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Origami-Inspired Architecture
A giant origami pineapple building? I want to go! http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2017/07/origami-pineapple-pavilion/ Dawn Tucker
[Origami] Elephant Details
Does anyone recognize this elephant? It looks too good to be true! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/287948969908205276/ Dawn
[Origami] Origami-inspired decor
I haven't seen this one posted on the list previously, so my apologies if I just missed it. A non-folding friend shared it with me on Facebook. It's a brief article with lots of photos about lighting fixtures inspired by origami birds. Enjoy! http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/07/origami-bird-lights-by-umat-yamac/ Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Origami Camp
Yes, it's me again! You all give me such good information and so many good ideas, I just keep coming back for more. You know, it's amazing what comes your way if folks can find you on Google. I have been given a new challenge this time: a week-long (M-F), 2 to 3-hour per day "origami camp." I don't have a roster yet, but the kids will likely be 4th to 6th grade. In addition to scheduling the origami curriculum, I can break up the afternoon with a recess and a snack. My first thought (after "YIKES!") is that a progressive curriculum would work well here. In 10-15 hours, the kids can learn and advance through a lot of folds and models. My second thought is that I will need a lot of variety to keep them interested. (Most of these kids will have chosen origami camp, while others, perhaps, just couldn't get into Minecraft camp.) I don't have any numbers yet for how many kids will be involved, but there will be other (non-folding) adults on hand to help out. It will be a while before I get a number for the kids, so I have to start planning in advance. I realize I may have to toss out some ideas if origami camp becomes wildly popular, if they aren't feasible for a large number of elementary school kids, especially without experienced folders to help. Having said all of THAT, has anyone done this type of program? What types of models worked well, and what did not? Which designers responded to your requests for permission to teach their models? Also, if you are a designer of models that would work well for day campers, please make some recommendations. Any sage advice in general? Thank you in advance! Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
Re: [Origami] Teaching Origami Toys to Kiddos
Big thanks to all who took the time to reply to my request, either within or off the list. I appreciate the time you took to help me, and the great ideas you shared. What a great community we have! I'm always gratified to see the answers and offers of help that come in response to all kinds of questions and requests that are posted. And I never cease to be amazed at the amount of knowledge and wisdom our group has to offer. Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
[Origami] Origami Toys to Teach Kiddos
I've been asked to teach origami to a large group of 3rd-5th graders. I have the option of dividing them up into smaller groups. My early idea is to teach each of three groups a simple model they could later teach them to each other, so that each child eventually learns three models. I can leave internet links to the diagrams and/or videos for the teachers, should the kids need reminders. I can also leave appropriate paper for each. Opinions on this? Additionally, I was thinking it would be fun to teach toys with different characteristics to each group, such as a Chinese jumping frog for the spring action, a popper for the sound, and then...? What is a good/simple toy for this age, along the lines of a flapping bird or barking dog? Or what other types would you suggest? I will have approximately 30 minutes with each group. Depending on how the kids do, I think I should also have an extra super quick and easy model to fill in any extra time. I'm not sure how long it will take each group to get settled, or how quickly they will pick up on the folds. I would appreciate insights from those of you who teach elementary school kids. Thank you in advance! Dawn Tucker,O'Fallon, MO
