[Origami] Sighting-Origami Christmas tree
I was very pleasantly surprised this morning to see the Origami Christmas tree at the Natural History Museum, New York, briefly shown in the first segment with The Young People's Chorus of New York City on CBS' "Sunday Morning". It's the segment where they and Josh Groben are Singing "Happy Xmas", and the tree starts at about 56 seconds. It looks fantastic, and you can pause the video to get a better look at all the models! https://www.cbsnews.com/video/holiday-music-john-lennons-happy-xmas-war-is-over/#x Since there hadn't been the usual discussion of the tree here, I had assumed it was once again a victim of Covid. I'm so glad it wasn't! The museum's web site also shows and talks about it. Monica Jones
Re: [Origami] March Folding Models
At 12:44 PM 3/6/2019, you wrote: So any clovers or other March pertaining models? What about doing green hats (bowlers? top hats?) or green boots/shoes? I think everyone would get that those belong to leprechauns! Also, daffodils or crocuses are traditional "spring" flowers, but you might do what blooms in Florida in the spring! I say that coming from southern California, where the purple Jacaranda trees are a May-June thing. Monica Jones
[Origami] origami tip envelopes for use in Japan
I am excited about taking my first trip to Japan soon, and I am trying to prepare! I understand that tipping is not generally done, but in some cases, like when asking a special favor of hotel staff or in thanks for extra service from guides or the like, "tips" are given in special envelopes. If I understand the custom, this makes the exchange a gift, which I would like to do properly. It occurred to me that it would be great to use origami to make nice envelopes, but the internet has lots of conflicting information about what envelopes are considered appropriate (even the name is disagreed on) . One of my Japanese origami books has a couple of envelopes in it. Google translate gives me part of the title as "Useful origami with paper around us", but it can't translate the very stylized main title that has "No 2" as part of it. It is also labelled as number 1896 in the larger series (Google says "Lady Boutique Series"). Some of the envelopes have lovely cranes formed on one side; others just have decorative shapes folded on the surface. I'm hoping this description jogs someone's memory as to what book I'm talking about! I'm hoping the group here can point me to envelopes that will certainly be suitable, regardless of whether they are in my book or not. Since I will clearly need the guide/translation services we have arranged during our trip, a thoughtful tip/gift seems very appropriate! Thank you in advance, Monica Jones
Re: [Origami] More questions about origami earrings-nail polish
At 02:33 PM 11/16/2017, Gerardo wrote: Reading your answers, my biggest concern now is the duration of the paper if I decided to use nail polish. Judith mentioned it could damage the paper. Does any of you know how exactly will the paper be damaged with nail polish? What will happen to it over time? Might any of you have an old fold with clear nail polish? How long ago was the chemical applied? How's the paper after all this time? I have been making tiny paper roses (not origami-quilling) for more than 30 years now. When I want to use them for jewelry or Christmas ornaments, I make them and then coat them with clear nail polish. It does darken the solid color paper, giving it a wet appearance, and it does make them quite shiny once I have 2 or 3 coats on there. I have to glue them together carefully, as the spots with glue on them will not darken/wet with the nail polish (I should point out I use regular white glue). The nail polish sometimes dissolves some of the dye from the paper, but as my roses are a single color, it doesn't matter! I have also noticed, from other crafts, that clear nail polish will sometimes yellow over time. My tiny (usually red) paper roses with nail polish are quite durable-I do have some that are 30 years old and still fine! I cannot say how well other papers or items will do. Monica Jones
Re: [Origami] Origami Heart
On 4/29/2013 7:31 AM, Ronald Koh wrote: On 29/4/2013 12:59 PM, Winnie Leung wrote: It looks like there is currently a copy of the rare, out of print, first edition, possibly mint condition Origami Heart book by Francis Ow on sale at ebay! Message on the ebay site: This listing () has been removed, or this item is not available. I imagine the link was chopped by your e-mail like it was in mine, and it just didn't work! Try putting the item number (350781123082) into the search box, and it should come right up. Monica
Re: [Origami] Acetate paper
On 4/11/2013 12:57 AM, Tavin wrote: I would like to ask the fellow members of the list: with what name do you know that kind of paper? Is there a popular name? Thank you : ) I suspect he is talking about cellulose acetate, which can sometimes be bought in sheets at commercial printers in the US. Dickblick.com also carries it. Chemically, it's usually made from wood pulp. The chemical casting process from cellulose to cellulose acetate is too complex to go into here, but it is transparent and tends to crease. I haven't tested it for folding compared to other thin, clear plastic sheets, but I'm sure the thickness of the material will play some part in how easily it can be worked with! Monica Jones, who uses a particular type of cellulose acetate for making batteries
Re: [Origami] A wonderful animation - Paperman
On 2/25/2013 2:46 PM, Hank Simon wrote: Jeannine Mosely wrote: Unfortunately, this link doesn't work anymore. Searching Youtube for paperman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqmh1GoZjnw - Hank Simon The Wreck It Ralph DVD comes out shortly, so it should be on that. My husband informed me this evening that someone from Disney got thrown out of the Oscars when Paperman won-her throwing paper airplanes from the balcony was frowned upon! He only knew because someone from his office was there to see it I probably would have done the same thing, so I guess it's good they'd never invite me to the Oscars, Monica Jones
