Gerardo asked regarding teaching folding in thirds.I have always used the “s”
method, making the landmarks only on a single edge.It’s the quickest and of
course doesn’t require putting unwanted creases across the paper.Yes, some
people learning the method for the first time may have trouble, but
David Mitchell wrote:
“I would also be interested to know if you can identify any of the designs as
being by anyone other than Giuseppi Baggi. I think the peacocks may be by
Yoshizawa, for instance? “
I believe the peacock pictured with a fanned tail is by Adolfo Cerceda.
David Shall
Sent fro
In my reply to David Mitchell’s post, I said that the peacock pictured with a
fanned tail is by Adolfo Cerceda.
Laura Rosenberg replied:“Yes, that is correct.Year of creation 1975.”
However, my late father who died in 1970, taught me and my brothers this model,
so I believe the model creation d
In a September 2, 2019 post Gerardo requested information on two models with
links to two photographs. The second of these is a three piece spinning top.
This model is one I enjoy making. According to notes I’ve kept, the model is
named Makotokoma and it was designed by Makoto Yamaguchi. The sou
The strawberry that Michael loved folding and teaching was designed, I believe, by Rae Cooker.
David Shall
Alex Matthews asked for a link to the instructions.The model is not diagrammed;
however, a VHS instructional tape was produced in 1986-87 and had been
available for purchase.Not sure if people still have VHS players anymore.Also,
there might be a DVD version;I need to check availability of eithe
