>John Scully wrote:
>I would prefer a more general statement - something along the lines of "If
>anyone does or says anything >that is making you or someone else uncomfortable
>please report it to an admin and we will make a >determination and >take
>appropriate action". Not a promise th
https://geekfeminism.wikia.org/wiki/Community_anti-harassment/Policy
specifically:
Community Name prioritizes marginalized people's safety over privileged
people's comfort. Response Team reserves the right not to act on complaints
regarding:
* 'Reverse' -isms, including 'reverse racism
>Vishakha said “…ppl may need that specificity of their gender pronoun to feel
>comfortable in public fora …”
Pronoun inclusion on convention name tags may be an efficient solution to meet
this need.
Orifun to all,
Dianne
> Gerardo asked what kind of shops sell biggish sheets, at the very least
> squares of 18 x 18 cm (7 1/6 x 7 1/6 in), although bigger would be better
Seamless 20” x 20” filters can be obtained from those who handle commercial
cold brew coffee filters Hope that helps.
Orifun to all!!
Diann
>Clare wrote: These were very popular when I grew up in Japan in the 1960s.
>I have a kit with templates and instructions somewhere which I'll try and copy
>for you.
Clare, If you don't mind, could you copy the instructions for me too? Thank
you. Dianne
Orifun to all!!
>Clare wrote: These were very popular when I grew up in Japan in the 1960s.
>I have a kit with templates and instructions somewhere which I'll try and copy
>for you.
Clare, If you don't mind, could you copy the instructions for me too? Thank
you. Dianne
Orifun to all!!
< Hans Question: Have you tried to oil paper? With what experiences on a
series of parameters:
- Applied before or after folding? both
- Ease of application? very easy - simply rub a small amount in the
hands; apply
- With what kind of oil? refined petroleum jelly
- Effect of trans
>Laura asked “So what’s the problem with the GV technique? “
I can’t speak to any one individual’s like or dislike for anything.
What I can introduce is the idea that the repetitive, ritualistic nature of
folding the units may have served the detainees in ways much like prayer beads,
rosary bead
>My wife had some paper like in Step 1
>(https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/miniature-origami-turtles).
>Anyone know where I can buy some?
>Thanks,
>JRSM
Worst case condition create in Inkscape - print out
I am happy to let you know that my “Muppie Hogan’s Theatre and Puppets” is now
available for download through OrigamiUSA:
http://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/muppie-hogans-origami-theatre-and-puppets-pdf
OriFUN to you,
Dianne
I'm going to be sending origami pieces along with a BUNCH of letters.
I'm looking for the best models that can be mailed flat. Obviously
there are many traditional folds, but what else might you suggest?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
...
"Inspired" An Origami Angel, Fortune Cookie, and
If it were in a digital form I suppose I would print it and tried
to fold it directly but if it is in a printed book, I don't know what can I
do. Do people scan and print it afterwards?
The problem is that I received a CP of a design made with a ruler and not
all of its reference points are eas
Origami work inspired from classic smocking patterns
http://gallery.bridgesmathart.org/exhibitions/2012-bridges-conference/j9mosely
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16726942/LucreziaFull.jpg
There's some real ingenuity here since the 2 scales prevents the pattern
from being completely collapsible (look at the crease pattern to see why)
as indeed one would want for a cloth collar. That sort of >thinking--not
just about c
This was the coolest think to land in my mailbox in a long time.
Ditto!
I will be giving a lecture and workshop on June 1st at the Japanese
American >Museum of San Jose. Please see the link to the Museum's
website:
>http://www.jamsj.org/jamsj-news-item/2013/6/upcoming/1/fashionable-folds-with-linda-mihara/.
I enjoyed visiting the link to JAMsj. Striking environ
So, a properly "zen" approach to playing with the Morris work is to take
one of her paintings with embedded crease pattern ... and fold it. I am
sure she, and snarky pros, would be shocked at the interplay of the
accidental coloring and the underlying 3d structure. I am sure the
intrepid origam
I am happy to let you know of my 2 newly diagrammed models now available for
download from Origami USA
Hot Air Balloon and Basket at
http://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/hot-air-balloon-and-basket-pdf
and Sailboat at http://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/sailboat-pdf
OriFUN to all,
Dianne
It's the Fujimoto's approximation method, you can find how and why it works
in Tom Hull's Project Origami.
You can find a different method to fold fifths in the diagrams of my
puzzles published in The Fold.
Ciao
Francesco
if one prefers precision vs approximation
http://www.youtube.com/watc
For those interested in tessellation/smocking in fabric – the practice seems to
be back in mainstream style and showing up already in Kmart clothing
http://www.kmart.com/jaclyn-smith-women-s-chiffon-blouse-honeycomb-pleats/p-027VA56085112P?prdNo=25&blockNo=25&blockType=G25
Dianne
Nick Robinson wrote...
< .lies in its simplicity and the common sense of the folder. I say this
as someone who once tried to introduce a new symbol ("fold with feeling")
which exactly didn't set the world on fire ;)
The characteristics Nick refers to are rather "right-brained". It would
>On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 12:14 PM, Nick Robinson wrote:
> I say this as someone who once tried to introduce a new symbol ("fold with
> feeling") which exactly didn't set the world on fire ;)
>Maybe your symbol was just poorly conceived. Did it involve glowing
>fingertips, ET style? C
Chris, you
What is the Origami diagramming symbol for “collapse the model” ?
What is the Origami diagramming symbol for ³collapse the model² ?
I vote for this:
http://tinyurl.com/jvp9vz3
Robert
PERFECT!!! I needed that - ROTFLMAO
Why does Origami diagramming use a different arrow to indicate a mountain fold
when the drawn line indicates to do a mountain fold?
Thank you.
>Anne LaVin his (most excellent) article on diagramming, Robert Lang writes:
>"An arrow associated with a mountain fold has a single-sided hollow
>head (figures 9 and 10 show examples). It should be used whenever the
>paper is folded away from the reader, and to emphasize this motion,
>the arrowhea
Anne LaVinn said:
>I interpreted the content of the article to mean, among a lot of other
>useful bits, that having two distinct types of arrowheads (in addition
>to having the mountain-fold-arrow show motion towards the back of the
>piece by "hooking around") also helps the reader distinguish betw
Anne writes...
I fear we're going to have to agree to disagree on this one.
Rather than being a slavish, pot-roast-end-trimming following of The
Way, I see the special mountain-fold arrowhead as a way to pack
information into a tight space. Is it somewhat redundant? Yup. But
it can help clar
Anderson Cooper was “blown away” today – reporting it to be an “a-ha moment of
his life” to learn the beloved (Origami) Chinese food carry out box unfolds
into a plate.
Wow, really? I didn't know that either. Now I have to check it out myself
too... Thanks for the info...
Vishakha
.On Aug 5, 2013, at 13:09, "KDianne Stephens"
wrote:
Anderson Cooper was “blown away” today – reporting it to be an “a-ha
moment of his life” to learn the beloved (O
" On 04aug13, Anne LaVin wrote: When teaching, I too have found this to
be a really noticeable difference between beginners and more
experienced folders - their perception of what you're "doing" when
you're making a fold: beginners perceive the motion and details of the
alignment of the flap/laye
Silent folding, following along with no diagram, offers one way to enjoy
and
begin with Origami from a more global/right brained approach, adding in the
language, detail and logic later.
People have different learning styles. I know people who would not be able
to follow silent folding (ev
I am happy to let you know of my 4 newly diagrammed models now available for
download from Origami USA
"Sunflowers - A Mock Tessallation – Diagram Set of Origami and Kirigami Models"
http://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/sunflowers-mock-tessallation-diagram-set-origami-and-kirigami-models-pdf
We've just put together a video of a new simple cat design,
Eric Gjerde
By chance is this sent today in honor of Schrodinger?
Subject: Re: [Origami] great new simple cat model
We've just put together a video of a new simple cat design, Eric Gjerde
By chance is this sent today in honor of Schrodinger?
Hi,
You've seen today's google doodle?
Patsy
Hi,
You've seen last night's big bang theory rerun?
Dianne
I am happy to let you know of my 2 original, newly diagrammed models, now
available for download from Origami USA.
Origami Birthday/Wedding Cake with Moss Rosebud Set diagram available at
http://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/birthdaywedding-cake-set-pdf.
and
Origami Party Favor Candy Bowl,
I am happy to let you know of my original, newly diagrammed Origami model, now
available for download from The Source - Origami USA. Proceeds from the
purchase of this Special Edition diagram will be donated to "Bowl of Life" -
Helping the people of the West African Village of Kanazito achieve a
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10151533588802735&set=a.10150820836612735.395433.34143592734&type=1&theater
I am happy to let you know of my 2 original, newly diagrammed models, now
available for download from Origami USA:
Grotto/Shrine Set
diagram available at http://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/grottoshrine-set-pdf
and
“Inspired” An Origami Angel
diagram available at
http://origamiusa.org/catalo
I am happy to let you know of my 2 original, newly diagrammed models, now
available for download from Origami USA
“Little Black Dress” – An Origami Transformer
http://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/little-black-dress-origami-transformer-pdf
“Fashion Accessories”
http://origamiusa.org/catalog/
Would anyone happen to know a resource for Philip Shen's Snowflake? I
Rosemary Browne
I do not know that model, but worst case condition you might be able to
retrofit and get to it with the Shining Alice.
http://www.origami-kids.com/halloween-video/cute-17/origami-tutorial---shining-ali-AIJYxAME
I am happy to let you know of my 2 original, newly diagrammed models, now
available for download from Origami USA
"Lupo" The Cocker Spaniel or A Bat in the Belfry? - An Origami Transformer"
http://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/lupo-cocker-spaniel-or-bat-belfry-origami-transformer-pdf.
and
Th
How do those of you with a lot of origami paper store it?
I use storage similar to this current option - rectangular not square - they
work for me
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-10-Drawer-Trolley-Cart/20750756
many sizes - search plastic storage drawers
On paper storage – for smaller paper, upcycled packaging works nicely. The link
to the photo shows the storage idea.
Noni Biscotti boxes are really nice (up to 4” paper) – many options once you
think about it for a minute.
Double sided tape secures the boxes well to make the stack of drawers. Ad
I am happy to let you know of my 2 original, newly diagrammed models, now
available for download from Origami USA
"Fox or Horse - An Origami Transformer diagram available at
http://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/fox-or-horse-origami-transformer-pdf
and
"Sailing At Sunset” diagram available a
Collapses for easy storage, available in several colors, reasonable price.
http://www.amazon.com/BUILT-Neoprene-Origami-Wine-Bottle/dp/B0093JCPJS/ref=cts_ap_1_fbt
Hummm...I am sure someone can produce a lil' joke out of this for
us...adding...on the lines of
BEWARE: with consumption of con
I am happy to let you know of my original, newly diagrammed models now
available for download from Origami USA!
“Two Stars of David", now available for download from The Source at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/two-stars-david-pdf
and
"Silly Seal or Sweet Puppy" - An Origami Transform
I am happy to let you know of my 2 original, newly diagrammed models, now
available for download from Origami USA
"Witch Doctor - An Origami Pun" available at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/witch-doctor-origami-pun-pdf.
and
"Origami Templates" available at
https://origamiusa.org/c
I am happy to let you know of my 2 original, newly diagrammed models, now
available for download from Origami USA
"Pleating Hearts" available at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/pleating-hearts-pdf
and
"Shadowbox Frame and Triangular Molding Frame" is available at
https://origamiusa.org/c
For the Gump’s and Origami lover this year, besides the nativity set and dove,
they are carrying “Origami Jackets”
http://www.gumps.com/p/origami-jackets?cm_vc=Search
Swan Salt and Pepper shakers (a super bargain at $35)
http://www.gumps.com/p/swan-salt---pepper-shakers?cm_vc=Search Origami
Sn
I fell in love with the porcelain sets as well. There is the 14 pc. Set for
the price you mentioned, along with the smaller sets on the discount page
of their online page! Basic nativity (5 pc.) Is $75 I believe, >and a 9 pc.
For $145. I'm in Connecticut, and rarely receive any catalogs in the
I was inquiring about the Roadrunner model (pictured for convenience at
www.orifun.weebly.com) and surprised to hear it is based on a tessallation!!!
Anyone have input on this? I may need a new primer on tessallations (smile) !
OriFUN to all
Dianne
tension in the paper (non-CMC and foil) comes from the paper tending to
revert back to its original form.
and...the unintended warp that arises during manufacture/process of making
the paper must be considered/worked with as well
From: Sara Adams Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 9:36 AM
I recently discovered that Francesco designed another gem this August: his
Star Infinity and variations.
I want to share a tip on the Francesco's Star Infinity.
Sara Adams did a wonderful video on the model. I noticed Sara folded
from the
I'm not in the field, so perhaps some architects on this list may wish
to weigh in on the pros and cons of this website?
It's great to see "origami-inspired" buildings, but here's my reaction to
nearly all of the designs: Fussy! I'm currently preparing a lecture
for the local American I
Also I'd like to know if anyone had experience
with these type of models or maybe used accompanied this software in his
own design.
As with much of the fine art generated today, it is to the point we identify
new Origami models by the software that was used to design the model...and
the the
What does the "HI" in the last sentence stand for? (
http://www.allacronyms.com/HI is no help at all, so I find myself
wondering what's being kept alive, here.)
Human Intelligence
What does the "HI" in the last sentence stand for? (
http://www.allacronyms.com/HI is no help at all, so I find myself
wondering
what's being kept alive, here.)
My guess is High Intermediate?
Faye Goldman
Human Intelligence (although the correct acronym is HUMINT) vs the AI
(artificial
There's an overlap of paper on both
sides of the intrinsic straight crease, which is curved in the final model.
Robert Lang calls the couplets flanges in his flanged pots. We can, of
course, have two intrinsic straight creases for the couplet. The surface of
the model will then be polyhedral.
Che
Folding the owl Helen Conachan asked about, is demonstrated in The Harley
Street Clinic: Childrens Hospital marketing campaign video that utilizes
Origami in sending its message http://vimeo.com/76685821
-Original Message-
From: Dee and Bob
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 7:43 PM
To: origami
Subject: [Origami] eBay and origami
Each day from the beginning of November through the end of December, ebay
is featuring a holiday-themed origami design that appears as a tiny
vignette in the
All I could find was them folding it at warp speed. They actually started
with the project already half folded and finished it literally in 3-4
SECONDS!! Tell me there are real folding directions somewhere. I really
like the little owl and would like to fold it as a Christmas gift.
Stop the vi
I am happy to let you know of my original, newly diagrammed models, now
available for download from Origami USA.
There are some nice *new* folds for the holidays...one in particular, the
“Christmas Star Tree”, is a motivating team building activity.
"Crystal Conch Shell Star [pdf],"
available for
Gerardo writes
I wanna get some ideas about what exactly people like about cool looking
digital diagrams.
Cool diagrams are super art in the own right.
It sounds like there is an assumption they are excellent instruction.
For me, that style of diagram has far to much (visual) information -
alth
Re Gerardo's black diagram
I hate to rain on your parade, but this probably wouldn't work very well.
Unless
you use extremely expensive ink and paper, the black is quite likely to
bleed,
making the diagram difficult to read. It would also use up a lot of ink.
Joe Power
Laser printers work be
background, with color to show which side is which, easier to read.
To me, the contrast between the white and the grey in his image:
does not seem as obvious or clear as it would be if it were black
lines over grey (or another pale color) with a white background.
I'm not sure why this is so for
I am happy to let you know of my 5 original, newly diagrammed holiday models,
now available for download from Origami USA
I send you all good wishes for the holidays and an awesome very happy 2014!!
"Santa Box, Elf Box, Mouse Box and Christmas
Tree Box [pdf]," available at
https://origamiusa.org
Dear friends,
What would be the characteristics of a paper that can be considered
universally good for origami.
thin, crisp, no warp = waxed paper
Hi,
there is a whole pile of origami clothing and fashion here:
http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-clothing.html
They are quite elaborate and will require many hours of folding. Perhaps
you can find an idea which you can simply for your showcase contest.
Diana
One might consider a
For all of you who clicked on the link for “Folly With Froebel” enjoy
this working link!!
Did Froebel have something else in mind when choosing a 1:25 ratio for the
Froebel Star?
Find out here!! – and learn to make it -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egkYycCELhg&feature=youtu.be
OriFUN to all
About 2 years ago, Meenakshi posted a list of all the origami roses which
she was aware of. People added more origami roses to the list. This list is
shown here:
http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-roses.html
(go to the very bottom of page).
Now, two years later, someone is asking
Would anyone happen to know who thought of the origami quote: *"It isn't
origami until it is shared."* I am writing an article and I would like
authors name as well as permission.
it is an adaptation from (Love isn't love 'til you give it away) Oscar
Hammerstein II - Sixteen Going On Seven
On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 7:11 PM, Kathy Knapp wrote:
I wonder if this is legal. Below is the text of what I copied from
Barnes & Noble. Has anyone actually seen the book? Surely there is not
124 pages worth on origami at Wikipedia, or is there?
It is legal as long as the publisher *als
<-the folding can easily be adapted to the particular dimensions of the
gift.
<-when unwrapping the gift you end up with the paper unfolded as well, or at
For some new ideas meeting this criteria - talk to some butchers! Ours
(1950-1965) made some of the best
looking packages - food for though
I am happy to let you know of my newly created models with diagrams now
available at The Origami Source.
With Valentine’s Day coming up you might enjoy “Framed – With Love” – a frame
with folded hearts, and an easel along with 5 high quality vector image, ready
for print out, paper designs
creat
A sweet, easy to make Valentine heart necklace and printable papers – “Random
Hearts” - designed especially for this new 2014 model!!
available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/random-hearts-necklace-random-hearts-printable-papers-pdf.
or find it by visiting the Neori
I have found a few things:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/origomi/91275976/
but no intstructions.
Anybody have ideas?
Regards
Tom Conally
Gibsonville, NC
maybe consider the artist's suggestion - "if you find this idea interesting
at all, please drop me a line at origomi [ at ] mac.com. I'd be
Screen captured Facebook Capital One advertisement
http://orifun.weebly.com/
As she always does, Sara Adam’s recently presented a wonderful video...this
time on A. Brill’s “Curlicue”.
Here is a link outlining some “hints” I prepared on creating inexpensive,
colorful, highly durable tapered paper strips that work beautifully for these
models.
www.orifun.weebly.com
Orifu
Here is a picture of my new model, an Origami “Slinky” – inspired by A. Brill’s
“Curlicue”.
www.orifun.weebly.com
OriFUN to all,
Dianne
I have been “blind” to it all these years...today I noticed the Chase logo !
see it here www.orifun.weebly.com
Orifun to all,
Dianne
-Original Message-
From: Meenakshi Mukerji
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 12:58 PM
To: origami@lists.digitalorigami.com
Subject: [Origami] tridecagon
Has anybody come across how to fold an origami tridecagon (or
triskaidecagon) - a polygon with 13 sides? If you have then please let me
Here is a picture of my new model, an Origami Snake, “Swick” – inspired by A.
Brill’s “Curlicue”.
www.orifun.weebly.com
OriFUN to all,
Dianne
A sweet piece of graphic artwork featuring Origami
See it posted at www.orifun.weebly.com
>Vishakha said:
> a friend forwarded this link to me. it's a gif of a flexagon. the revealed
> faces with every turn is the cool part. i'm not sure whose handiwork this
> is but it's well done.
> here's the link...
>
> https://24.media.tumblr.com/000b64d101228220d558bce5e09317ca/tumblr_n2308pGJal
I am happy to let you know my newly diagrammed models available for download
as listed.
OriFUN to all,
Dianne
"Origami Bit Coin Purse and Pinwheel Gift Bag" is available for download at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/182201154/origami-bit-coin-purse-and-pinwheel-gift?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_q
judlor...@cox.net wrote
Can't find a table of contents. It says the book is 40 pages long.
I would like to know how many different models there are.
I found it at a reasonable price here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615867642/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
12 mode
Origami Sighting – spotted on CNN
see it here
http://www.orifun.weebly.com
Orifun to all,
Dianne
I am happy to let you know of my new models with “ready to print” papers
included! Celebrating *spring*, they are now available for download!!
"Chick-A-Dee Jelly Bean Gift Bag" is now in The Origami Source at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/chick-dee-jelly-bean-gift-bag-pdf
"Origami Le
Happy Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day !!
see www.orifun.weebly.com
OriFUN to all,
Dianne
I had a little fun designing a few basic Origami lampshades. They can be viewed
at www.orifun.weebly.com
OriFUN to all,
Dianne
RMS Titanic – April 14. 1912 – 23:40
can be viewed at www.orifun.weebly.com
Origami NBC Logo - can be seen at
www.orifun.weebly.com
OriFUN to all,
Dianne
Vishwas Deval wrote
I some time wonder why do we spend so much time and effort to create a
certain division or finding a certain point using folding only. For me
main pleasure of Origami is in creating some thing nice or graceful from
paper using folding only. In the process if I need to use s
An invigorating discussion on what Origami encompasses today has transpired
from an initial query. The operative word originally under question was
"traditional", with Devl Vishval asking why using a tool such as a
protractor is considered "cheating". Returning to the original query, I ask,
fro
R Hudson wrote on 04/19/2014
>Hi -
>Was browsing for origami bunnies and came across a piece of stock/royalty
>free vector art that shows origami rabbit models from different designers
>(uncredited).
>http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photos-origami-paper-rabbits-collection-detailed-vec
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