Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-09-15 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Seashell, by Viridiana J. Quintero Evening Gown, by Viridiana J. Quintero Peace Dove, by Viridiana J. Quintero Simple Frog, by Viridiana J. Quintero Notas técnicas sobre papiroflexia a propósito del modelo de Pingüino 3D de Éric

[Origami] Foldeas with Yossi Nir (Saturday, November 4)

2023-10-30 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Yossi Nir, the guest speaker of the next Foldeas session, titled the up-coming presentation Better Late than Never. It'll be on November 4, 10:30 - 12:30 (New York) / 14:30 - 16:30 (London) / 20:00 - 22:00 (New Delhi). Whether you plan to attend or not, I appreciate it if you share and repost

[Origami] Seats left for tomorrow's Foldeas hands-on presentation

2023-11-03 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HI EVERYONE We still have a some seats left for tomorrow's online session of Foldeas. Read the requisites for the attendees, and if you decide to do so, register here: https://neorigami.com/foldeas You'll find all the details in the attached poster: https://photos.app.goo.gl/m7JB7Bd7QLv7id5F6

[Origami] NOA magazine and Japanese?

2023-10-18 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HELLO EVERYONE Do any of you own issues of the NOA magazine and speak Japanese? If you answered "yes" to both, would you please contact me privately? gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thanks in advance! -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/NeorigamiComKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami:

[Origami] Where does the comparison between origami and music come from?

2023-09-23 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Hi everyone. Ever since I became an active member of the origami community, through the web, I've heard about the comparison between origami and music and how in both there are composers and interpreters. I'm curious about it. Where does this idea come from? Who was the first to propose it and

Re: [Origami] Where does the comparison between origami and music come from?

2023-09-24 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
ogy wasn't first proposed by a particular person? Thank you in advance. You can answer through the list or privately to my email address if you prefer: gera...@neorigami.com -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/NeorigamiComKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private clas

Re: [Origami] Where does the comparison between origami and music come from?

2023-09-28 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Thank you once more to everyone who replied my question, both through the list and privately. I now see, to my surprise, that different people have come up with the same analogy.  I wanted to concentrate on Lee's very rich email on the subject. Thank you, Lee for it! There's a reference to

Re: [Origami] Where does the comparison between origami and music come from?

2023-09-24 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Sorry, I should have used the word "performer" instead of "interpreter" . I got mixed up with the word in Spanish "intérprete" which means "performer". Hopefully, everyone was able to get what I meant through context. -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/NeorigamiComKnowledge

[Origami] Models you can fold for Halloween on Neorigami.com

2023-10-06 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Here are diagrams for a couple of models that you can fold for Halloween, on Neorigami.com Bat, by -sebl-: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/mini-neo-5 Skull, by Jose Luis Hernandez Santos: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/skull-by-jose-luis-hernandez-santos Werewolf, by

[Origami] Letterfold in ORU magazine #8

2023-10-10 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HELLO EVERYONE Might one of you own a copy of ORU magazine #8. I'm referring to this one:  https://www.giladorigami.com/BO_ORU08.html There's a letterfold in that magazine which name I wish to translate using Google lens, as well as confirm if it indeed is a traditional model. If you do own a

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-10-21 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Poplar Leaf, by Vicente Dolz She-Wolf, by Mike Bright Cuando te sientas solo..., by Sergio L. Guarachi Veliz (literature) -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/NeorigamiComKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private

Re: [Origami] Models you can fold for Halloween on Neorigami.com

2023-10-13 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Thank you, Cathy! You beat me to it. I had planned on sharing more links today . Some more diagrams for models that you can fold for Halloween on Neorigami.com For example, how about folding a cat in black? Oogie Boogie, by -sebl-:

[Origami] Origami technique for wrapping gifts from 2013

2023-10-14 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Sy Chen and I would like to know if anyone, before 2013, already knew this specific origami technique for wrapping gifts. https://photos.app.goo.gl/pmWAZu84QRPkFbfJA Thank you in advance. -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/NeorigamiComKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six

Re: [Origami] The Third Joisel Award - Voting is Open

2023-08-20 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Lorenzo is asking why don't the names of the nominated creators and folders appear on the award entries webpage. This page https://cfcorigami.com/award-entries-2023 I'm not a part of the awards' organizers or anything like that. I am just an origamist that is very interested in this project as

[Origami] Organizer with Drawers and Slides

2023-08-26 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HI Over a year ago I was asking on the list about origami chests of drawers. Do you remember that? I had created my model Organizer with Drawers and Slides, and was curious about how other creators tackled such a challenge. I want to share with you a video of what makes mine different from

[Origami] United to Fold (UnFold) gathering this Saturday

2023-08-28 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
This Saturday, September 2, 10:30 - 13:00 (New York) / 15:30 - 18:00 (London) / 20:00 - 22:30 (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. Two or three volunteers will teach how to fold each a different simple or

[Origami] How to Better Display Folds at Origami Conventions

2022-06-02 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
In 2020, I wrote the article I link below, along with edits by Wojtek Burczyk, Ilan Garibi, Fernando Sánchez Biezma, and Miguel Gañán. https://cfcorigami.com/resources/how-better-display-folds-origami-conventions We're once again having in-person conventions, for example, the OrigamiUSA

Re: [Origami] How to Better Display Folds at Origami Conventions

2022-06-06 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
A couple of days ago, I had invited all of you to read the article, but the link wasn't clickable. I decided to email you a second time just to include it: How to Better Display Folds at Origami Conventions | Origami Creators World Map | | | | How to Better Display Folds at Origami

[Origami] About Traditional Origami

2022-07-28 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
A year ago we had a conversation about traditional origami here on the O-list. I adapted my participation into a very short article on the subject, which you can now find in the articles section of neorigami.com: https://www.neorigami.com/articles/about-traditional-origami I hope you enjoy it!

[Origami] Locust in Kan-no-mado?

2022-07-21 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I read in Creative Origami by Kunihiko Kasahara, that his model Locust was based on the locust in Kan-no-mado. Now, if I'm not wrong, its pages only have traditional models. But I had never heard of a traditional origami locust before. Kasahara's model is somewhat similar to the traditional

[Origami] The very first origami website?

2022-07-17 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I'm extending a question asked by a friend from Ecuador on a WhatsApp group. What was the very first origami website? I remember origami.com, might it have been that one? -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes

Re: [Origami] Locust in Kan-no-mado?

2022-07-22 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
n Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 10:44:25 AM GMT-5, gera...@neorigami.com wrote: I read in Creative Origami by Kunihiko Kasahara, that his model Locust was based on the locust in Kan-no-mado. Now, if I'm not wrong, its pages only have traditional models. But I had never heard of a traditional

[Origami] Foldeas with Monika Kessler (Saturday, September 3)

2022-08-29 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Monika Kessler, the guest speaker of the next Foldeas session, titled the up-coming presentation An origami story: "The Little Blue Square". It'll be on September 3, 9:30 - 12:30 (New York) / 14:30 - 17:30 (London) / 19:00 - 22:00 (New Delhi). Whether you plan to attend or not, I appreciate it

[Origami] When convention attendees aren't that interested in taking your type of workshops

2022-08-31 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
So, have you noticed that in different countries there's a preference on one type of origami over others. I'm not saying it's by absolutely every origamist in the country, but there is a tendency. In the case of Colombia (yes, the country's name is written with an "o", look in the Cambridge

Re: [Origami] How many follow the rules of origami trading card swaps?

2022-08-22 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
About a week ago I had asked others had also found a number of participants that didn't follow the rules during origami trading card swaps. I received a couple of responses, through the list, after that. Sorry for replying only now. As Louise noticed, I had a problem with my email account. I

[Origami] United to Fold (UnFold) gathering this Saturday

2022-09-26 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
This Saturday, October 1st, 10:30 - 13:00 (New York) / 15:30 - 18:00 (London) / 20:00 - 22:30 (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. Two or three volunteers will teach how to fold each a different simple or

[Origami] OrigamiUSA's COGs Zoom room for you

2022-10-18 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HELLO EVERYONE As the current Community Origami Groups Online Coordinator, I wanted to invite you all to make use of our free and fully operational Zoom room. If you wish to organize an online origami activity and you're 16 or older, you simply have to book the room with time. No need to be an

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-10-28 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #17 (also available in English) Lay Down Dog, by Barth Dunkan Laugh! , by Swapnil Das Koi, by Choo Di Shen Koala, by Hadi Tahir Have fun folding! -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge

[Origami] When is Origami Museum and Gallery Art?

2022-10-21 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Yesterday I found, among my computer files, an unreleased article I had written it in 2016. It was meant for a Mini Neo special issue which was supposed to be about origami and exhibitions, but the editorial team discontinued the e-zine before that issue became a reality. Today I released the

Re: [Origami] Teaching origami (e.g. squash fold without pre-crease)

2022-09-21 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Lorenzo asked today for projects compiling tips for those who teach origami online and and that allow the inclusion of new tips. I know about two guides: Teaching Origami Using Video Meeting Systems by LondonOrigami:

[Origami] A chance to win a 50% discount for OWM3

2022-09-09 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HI! I'll be teaching at OWM3 how to fold my model Locking Paper Bag. Check out the model in action and how you can have a chance to win a 50% discount coupon on my latest Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CiRvQ7GtUTy There are other 47 models of a wide variety of styles and themes,

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-09-09 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #11 (also available in English) European Tree Frog, by Barth Dunkan Elephant, by Mike Bright Easy Baby Bunny/Rabbit, by Raymond P. Yeh Duck, by José M. Herrera Bello Viking Ship, by Andrés Lozano Dragon, by Andrés Lozano

Re: [Origami] A chance to win a 50% discount for OWM3

2022-09-10 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Just in case, it't not enought to like the Instagram post in order to participate on the Raffle. You'll find what you have to do on the post's description: https://www.instagram.com/p/CiRvQ7GtUTy You only have today and tomorrow to participate. Hope you win the discount coupon! -- Gerardo G.

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-09-16 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #12 (also available in English) Flower, by Mike Bright Pelican, by Joshua Goutam Fangs for the Memory, by Mike Bright Simple Origami Flower, Raymond P. Yeh Photo Frame, by Raymond P. Yeh Have fun folding! -- Gerardo G.

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-09-23 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #13 (also available in English) Full Metal Jacket, by Michael Weinstein A Free Bird, by Javier Domínguez Pérez Fox, by Hoàng Tiến Quyết Fortune Cookie, by K. Dianne Stephens Have fun folding! -- Gerardo G.

Re: [Origami] 12th Origami Tanteidan Convention Book and a modular by Fumiaki Kawahata

2022-09-23 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I was able to find the name of each of the three six-unit modulars, by Fumiaki Kawahata, thanks to the list and your help. Thank you so much! The one I'm interested in is this one posted on Leyla's former blog: https://thebraid.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/web_kawahata_ball_steps.jpg Now, at the

[Origami] 12th Origami Tanteidan Convention Book and a modular by Fumiaki Kawahata

2022-09-22 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HELLO EVERYONE Might one of you have the 12th Origami Tanteidan Convention Book from 2004? According to Gilad's database, starting on page 102, you'll find diagrams for three six-unit modulars created by Fumiaki Kawahata. Now I want to know if, according to that book, each one of the three has

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-09-30 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #14 (also available in English) Golden Eagle, by Andrés Lozano Hare Sitting, by Barth Dunkan Grotto & Shrine, by K. Dianne Stephens Swallow, by Andrés Lozano Grey Heron, by Oscar Luis Rojas Villalobos Elephant, by Hadi

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-10-07 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #15 (also available in English) Oogie boogie, by -sebl- Autumnal Tree, by Nick Robinson SuperDude, by Peter Whitehouse Hello Matey, by Mike Bright Humming Bird, by David Donahue Human, by Choo Di Shen Have fun folding!

[Origami] Looking for more information about this box model

2022-10-01 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Do any of you know this box model? The description says that it's by Tomoko Fuse: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg7j_qsPD1w/ What name did ? In which publication were its diagrams first published? I asked the owner of that account, but didn't receive an answer. You can reply through the list, or

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-10-14 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #16 (also available in English) Jolly Roger, by Hadi Tahir Jet Plane, by Mike Bright IOU, by Hadi Tahir Ilse Bird, by Barth Dunkan Have fun folding! -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com

Re: [Origami] When convention attendees aren't that interested in taking your type of workshops

2022-09-04 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I had sent a long-ish email on Wednesday the 31st and didn't receive any responses. Let's make it simpler: Have any of you offered a workshop at an origami convention, doesn't matter which one, and have had very few attendees take it, maybe four, two, one, or even no one at all? If that has

Re: [Origami] Research on gender differences in origami

2022-08-10 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Elina Gor is asking about articles on gender diferences and origami, or other types of human and social differences and origami. What awesome topics, Elina! I love that kind of subjects! To be honest, the vast majority of papers I've heard about are regarding origami and math, or engineering,

[Origami] How many follow the rules of origami trading card swaps?

2022-08-14 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HI EVERYONE Origami trading card swaps include rules like the following: The Origami ATC will have a folded figure glued, being two-dimensional, or as two-dimensional as possible. Remember that the thickness of the card will be limited. Size: 6.4 x 8.9cm (2.5 x 3.5 in) If I'm not wrong, these

[Origami] United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings this Saturday

2022-08-04 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
This Saturday, August 6, 10:30 - 13:00 (New York) / 15:30 - 18:00 (London) / 20:00 - 22:30 (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. Two or three volunteers will teach how to fold each a different simple or

[Origami] Foldeas with Ashita Sawhney (Saturday, November 5)

2022-11-01 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Ashita Sawhney, the guest speaker of the next Foldeas session, titled the up-coming presentation Healing Folds. It'll be on November 5, 10:30 - 12:30 (New York) / 14:30 - 16:30 (London) / 20:00 - 22:00 (New Delhi). Whether you plan to attend or not, I appreciate it if you share and repost the

[Origami] The video of Ashita Sawhney's Foldeas session

2022-12-22 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Ashita Sawhney (India/USA), was the guest speaker of the Foldeas session:"Healing Folds", which took place on November 5. The whole session is now available on YouTube for you to enjoy: https://youtu.be/26-ekvuSFfM While you're at it, why not subscribe to my brand new YouTube channel?

[Origami] Convention for Creators CfC3 is coming up!

2022-12-26 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
An international and in-person event, exclusively for designers of original origami models, is coming up: Convention for Creators CfC3. The first one was in Lyon, France, the second one in Zaragoza, Spain; this time it'll be in my city Bogotá, Colombia (The Americas). And will take place

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-12-30 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #25 (only available in Spanish) Chihuahua Doggy, by Vicente Dolz Fishy, by Javier Domínguez Pérez Penguin (Container), by Graciela Vicente Have fun folding! -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-01-06 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #26 (only available in Spanish) Fish, by Javier Domínguez Pérez Ray Fish, by Andrés Lozano Rabbit, by Hadi Tahir Rabbit, by Hadi Tahir (It's actually a different model) And here are some other rabbit models for those of

[Origami] Foldeas with Roopika (Saturday, January 7)

2023-01-03 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Roopika, the guest speaker of the next Foldeas session, titled the up-coming presentation Unfolding So Much More. It'll be on January 7, 10:00 - 12:00 (New York) / 15:00 - 17:00 (London) / 20:30 - 22:30 (New Delhi). Whether you plan to attend or not, I appreciate it if you share and repost the

Re: [Origami] Baseball Card Packet

2022-12-27 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Ian is asking for origami envelopes appropriate for standard-size trading cards. Do you need it to be of the exact size or can there be a bit of leftover space inside? I think many rectangular models will work for you. You'll find different diagrams here: http://www.orihouse.com/elfa.html

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-12-23 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #24 (only available in Spanish) PatriciaCT Bird, by Barth Dunkan Christmas Tree, by Vicente Dolz Gift, by Yara Yagi Birdie, by Javier Domínguez Pérez Have fun folding! -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-12-09 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #22 (also available in English) OK, by Hadi Tahir A Small Dog, by Juan David Bernal Suárez Not Regular & Sweet, by David Martínez Semurah Combat Spaceship, by Juan Moreno Have fun folding! -- Gerardo G.

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-12-02 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #21 (only available in Spanish) Narwhal, by Fernando Gilgado Monkey Head, by Choo Di Shen Reversible Coin Purse, by Leire Vicente Have fun folding! -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-12-16 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #23 (also available in English) Demonic Pajarita, by Sergio A. Spinolo Bear, by Andrés Lozano Orinoco Womble, by Mike Bright Little Rabbit, by Barth Dunkan Grizzly Bear Cub (version 2), by Barth Dunkan Butterfly, by Choo

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-11-18 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #19 (also available in English) Mage, by Andrés Lozano Magic Frog, by K. Dianne Stephens Llama, by Gonzalo Benavente Have fun folding! -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and

Re: [Origami] Questions about the establishment of Origami Day in Japan

2022-11-20 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I wanted to make a follow up email. I received a couple of emails from members of the list, thank you all. And thanks to Anne LaVin I contacted NOA and learned a couple of things. According to their email, origami Day in Japan was indeed established by the Nippon Origami Association NOA, and in

[Origami] United to Fold (UnFold) gathering this Saturday

2022-11-29 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
This Saturday, December 3, 10:00 - 12:30 (New York) / 15:00 - 17:30 (London) / 20:30 - 22:00 (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. Two or three volunteers will teach how to fold each a different simple or

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-11-25 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #20 (also available in English) Mobycchio, by Julien Gritte Minotaur's Face, by Mike Bright Angry Cat, by Saada Mondher Fox Mask, by Juan Antonio Díaz Saá Mammoth, by Andrés Lozano Have fun folding! -- Gerardo G.

Re: [Origami] one side colored paper

2022-11-21 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Elina Gor asked for sources about the origin, in origami, of paper that's colored on just one side. This is the only reference I have about it: "Japanese also started to produce origami paper, a square of Western paper colored on one side, because of the needs of kindergarten to teach Fröbelian

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-01-13 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #27 (only available in Spanish) Quijote Mask, by Graciela Vicente Puppy Dog, by Mike Bright Pistol, by Vicente Dolz Bottle Penguin, by Sergio L. Guarachi Penguin, by Vicente Dolz -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-01-20 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #28 (only available in Spanish) Robot, by Vicente Dolz Receding Hairline, by Mike Bright Rat, by Leandro Iván Alemany Talkative Frog, by Graciela Vicente -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2022-11-04 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #18 (also available in English) Little Chinese Horse, by Barth Dunkan Little Bird Bookmark, by Barth Dunkan Snail, by Javier Cobos Gavala Lion, by Javier Cobos Gavala 5-Pointed Leaf, by David Donahue Have fun folding! --

[Origami] Seats left for tomorrow's Foldeas hands-on presentation

2022-11-04 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HI EVERYONE We still have a some seats left for tomorrow's online session of Foldeas. Read the requisites for the attendees, and if you decide to do so, register here: https://neorigami.com/foldeas You'll find all the details in the attached poster:https://photos.app.goo.gl/nLKjZyYaFjtUcLfDA

[Origami] Questions about the establishment of Origami Day in Japan

2022-11-09 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HI EVERYONE So I'm a bit curious about the stablishment of November 11 as Origami Day in Japan. Who participated in its establishment? In what year was it established? I know of two versions as to why was that date chosen as Origami Day: (a) 11/11 represent the four sides of a square of paper

[Origami] How can I distribute the units for Kawamura's Butterfly Ball?

2023-03-08 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HI So I have the twelve units for Butterfly Ball, created by Kenneth Kawamura:  three pink, three yellow, three blue, and three green. I'm trying to distribute them so that the same color doesn't repeat in any segment, but I haven't been able. Can you please help me? You can reply through the

Re: [Origami] Free easy to fold praying person diagram available?

2023-03-12 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Kenneth mentioned his interest in adding diagrams for a praying person on a prayer manual he's editing for his church and mentioned he found some on YouTube. I just wanted to mention that, when it comes to copyrighted works, it's important to first get the copyright owners authorization before

Re: [Origami] How can I distribute the units for Kawamura's Butterfly Ball?

2023-03-13 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I had asked how to distribute in an even fashion four sets of three units, each with a different color, when folding Butterfly Ball created by Kenneth Kawamura. I received tips by Kate Honeyman, Hans Dybkjær, and Mike Naughton. Thanks to you three I did it! My main confusion was with the

[Origami] Seats left for tomorrow's Foldeas hands-on presentation

2023-03-03 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HI EVERYONE We still have a some seats left for tomorrow's online session of Foldeas. Read the requisites for the attendees, and if you decide to do so, register here: https://neorigami.com/foldeas You'll find all the details in the attached poster: https://photos.app.goo.gl/L6o1mm4qR8cxG6ZCA

[Origami] Question about origami groups in convention registration forms

2023-03-01 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I've filled a couple of registration forms for conventions that include a question regarding whether I'm a member of an origami group or not and which. I've always found that question intriguing in a form like that. Why do the organizers ask that? What do they do with the names of the groups

[Origami] Foldeas with Bradley Tompkins (Saturday, March 4)

2023-02-28 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Bradley Tompkins, the guest speaker of the next Foldeas session, titled the up-coming presentation Fold this Box: From Idea to Repeatable Design. It'll be on March 4, 10:00 - 12:00 (New York) / 15:00 - 17:00 (London) / 20:30 - 22:30 (New Delhi). Whether you plan to attend or not, I appreciate

Re: [Origami] Common paper for friction-based modulars?

2023-04-12 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
In his most recent answer to my thread, David asked or examples of friction-based modulars. I know I had read about that before, maybe here on the list or somewhere else on the web. Now, I don't claim for it to be a stablished category of modulars, But there are some modulars that don't have

[Origami] Proofreading an origami article?

2023-04-17 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I'm working on an article about what I've learned in regard to practical origami. I'm close to finishing it; it'll be about five pages long. Would one of you be willing to proofread it once it's finished? I'd appreciate it very much. I think it's best for you to let me know directly to my

[Origami] How to contact Sajid Nawaz Khan?

2023-03-28 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Do any of you know how to contact Sajid Nawaz Khan? That's the owner of The Origami Forum. Can you please help me? You can let me know through the list, or privately to my email address: gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you very much in advance! -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-03-31 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #29 (only available in Spanish) Scuba Steve, by Peter Whitehouse Deer, by Hadi Tahir Rui Elephant Sitting, by Barth Dunkan Rui Elephant Bookmark, by Barth Dunkan Fox, by Hadi Tahir -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com

[Origami] Common paper for friction-based modulars?

2023-04-09 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HELLO EVERYONE First of all, thank you Ron and Joann for helping me identify the paper in the picture. I appreciate it very much. Can you all please help me with another question? What very common paper in  the origami community do you recommend for friction-based modulars? As always, you can

Re: [Origami] Common paper for friction-based modulars?

2023-04-10 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
In his answer, Dave Mitchell asked me to explain what I mean with "friction-based modulars". Maybe there's another name for that, but I'm referring to modulars which units stay together thanks to the friction generated between them. -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com

[Origami] Help identifying the following paper with a rough/porous texture

2023-04-06 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
can reply through the list or privately to my email address if you prefer: gera...@neorigami.com Thank you in advance! -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it

[Origami] Name of the puzzle purse in Spanish?

2023-07-02 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
HELLO I plan to teach this model to Spanish speakers: http://www.origamiheaven.com/historyofpuzzlepurses.htm First of all, should I just call it "puzzle purse" in English? I see it sometimes appears as "Valentine puzzle purse" and some others as "Victorian puzzle purse". What do you suggest? In

Re: [Origami] Name of the puzzle purse in Spanish?

2023-07-06 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I had asked for help with the name in Spanish of the traditional model: puzzle purse. Both Laura Rozenberg and Karen Reeds replied. Laura suggested not translating the name, but instead explaining what it is and Karen referred to a book in Spanish, which is quoted by David Mitchell on the

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-07-07 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Máscaras de papel (diagrams booklet), by Origami_OZ Triceratops (crease pattern), by Geraldo Hugo Gozali Tortoise, by Mike Bright Bull, by Fco. Javier Cobos Gavala Topsy Turvy Face, by Mike Bright Tongue sticking out emoticon, by

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-05-26 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #31 (only available in Spanish) Simple Cat, by Barth Dunkan Simple Dog, by Barth Dunkan Spoon & Fork, by Hadi Tahir Sea Scenery, by Yevgen Nahirna Easter Egg with Bowtie Ribbon, by Mike Bright -- Gerardo G.

[Origami] Who created this basket model?

2023-05-29 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Who created the basket model shown through the link? It has that strip inside made from pleats and has that color change in the middle of the handle. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ru5KZfDYgVGF5zFV9 If you prefer, you can reply directly to my email address: gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you in

[Origami] Help contacting Ms. Akiko Yamanashi

2023-06-01 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Hello. Can you please help me contact Ms. Akiko Yamanashi? I tried through both Facebook and Instagram, translating my messages to Japanese using Google Translate, but I have a feeling she doesn't really use her accounts on either platform. If you can help me, please email me privately to

[Origami] Single-sheet closed boxes with handles?

2023-05-24 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I'm currently creating a single-sheet closed box with a handle; I'm very ahead with the design. You can fold more than one and stack them by embracing the one on top with the handle from the one underneath. When I create this type of "different" practical models, it's important for me to know

[Origami] Foldeas needs you!

2023-05-20 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
We're looking for future guest speakers for the Foldeas hands-on presentations. If you have something interesting to talk about related one way or another to origami, please let me know. The project can only continue if there are volunteer guest speakers. If you want to know a bit about the

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-05-22 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #30 (only available in Spanish) Simple Hen, by Barth Dunkan Simple Chick, by Barth Dunkan Simple Dog, by Barth Dunkan Sikh, by Mike Bright Sheep, by Choo Di Shen -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com

Re: [Origami] Name of the puzzle purse in Spanish?

2023-07-29 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
At the begining of this month I had asked for help with the name of the traditional model, puzzle purse, in Spanish and received a few replies. I mentioned I was going to teach the model to a group of Spanish speakers, and that if I didn't find a popular name, Laura Rozenberg's and Karen

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-07-28 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
This time I'm not sharing with you new diagrams or other documents. Instead of that, I've shortened a couple of web addresses, and I now want to share the links to the new ones with you. Campfire, by Mike Case (crease pattern) Grizzly Bear Cub (version 2), by Barth Dunkan Squirrel, by Juan

Re: [Origami] Name of the puzzle purse in Spanish?

2023-07-30 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
In reply to Laura's message from earlier today. I'm sorry for implying you had suggested a translation. Indeed, what you actually suggested was that I didn't need to translate its name when teaching it. I only meant, with my email from yesterday, that you believed the students could perfectly

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-08-04 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Factorigami, by Leonardo Pulido Martínez (math booklet in Spanish) A Basket for Grettell, by Javier Domínguez Martínez Snake, by Hadi Tahir Two Masted Sailboat, by Mike Bright Swordfish Trophy, by Sergio L. Guarachi Veliz Trilobite

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-08-05 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
A couple of links didn't work. I share them all fixed below. Factorigami, by Leonardo Pulido Martínez (math booklet in Spanish) A Basket for Grettell, by Javier Domínguez Pérez -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes

[Origami] Raffle on Instagram to win 50% off on OWM4

2023-08-06 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
I've started a raffle on Instagram to win a 50% discount on the marathon's registration fee. Follow all the steps on my post in order to participate. You have till Wednesday, August 9. https://instagram.com/p/CvgAuVvO9Py/ I'll be teaching at the online event how to fold my model: Organizer with

[Origami] Foldeas with Santrupthy Das (Saturday, July 1)

2023-06-27 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Santrupthy Das, the guest speaker of the next Foldeas session, titled the up-coming presentation Folding - My Journey & Collegiate Settings. It'll be on July 1, 10:30 - 12:30 (New York) / 15:30 - 17:30 (London) / 20:00 - 22:00 (New Delhi). Whether you plan to attend or not, I appreciate it if

[Origami] "Origami, Imagination and Tradition" by Yoshihide and Sumiko Momotani

2023-06-13 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
David Lister mentions the book "Origami, Imagination and Tradition" by Yoshihide and Sumiko Momotani (Hotline, 2003) on https://www.britishorigami.org/cp-lister-list/moroccan-purses/ Which book is that? Do any of you have a copy? Is it in English or is the title given by Lister a translation

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-06-16 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Mini Neo #32 (only available in Spanish) The Fat Controller/Sir Topham Hatt, by Mike Bright Strawberry, by David Donahue Stage Two, by Michael Weinstein Smiley, by Hadi Tahir -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-06-25 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Colección (a catalog), by Origami_OZ Mouse, by Hadi Tahir Shark, by Sergio A. Spinolo The Perfect Immortal Seashell (crease pattern), by Long Giago Quach The Nautilus (crease pattern), by Long Giago Quach The Little Owl, by Barth

Re: [Origami] The Neo-update

2023-06-25 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Sorry, made a mistake with the link to the link to the catalog. Here is the correct one. Colección (a catalog), by Origami_OZ -- Gerardo G. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when

[Origami] Scrapbook paper in origami?

2023-05-14 Thread gera...@neorigami.com
Thank you all who replied about A4 and letter-size paper for color-change models, both through the list and privately. In her reply, Chila Caldera mentioned scrapbook paper. I know just a tiny bit about scrapbooking... (1) so there's scrapbook paper of different weights/grammage? I often

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