| Hi Lorenzo, Yes, I have folded many, many of that version of Chinese Thread Books. I have not found a way to make the boxes sturdy and stay in place. I will look at mine again and see if I can figure out how to “fold over again”. That would be a welcome addition! Thanks for the heads up. Fingers crossed that I can figure this out. Thank you, Leslie Sent from my iPad Hello Leslie,
Have you already tried folding the version by Francesco Decio, the pictures of which I sent to the list? I can assure you that the tab-and-pocket design is extremely sturdy, because once the tabs are inserted into the pockets, they are "folded over again" and held completely in place. I can assure you that no glue is required and the model is completely ready to use, if you wish. I suggest you try folding this version; you'll see how lovely and sturdy it is.
Ciao, Lorenzo
Yes, the original ones all required glue. The one you include here is a variation. But if you plan to actually use it, glue is required. Though tabs fit into pockets of each piece, there is no way to lock them. When you open these boxes there is nothing that holds them into place. So glue is actually needed for the model to be of any use, and even just to open and view. Leslie Sent from my iPad Hello everyone,
As far as I know, the original version requires glue. There is a variant, cleverly designed by Francesco Decio, which requires no glue and relies solely on the standard flap-and-pocket mechanism. And it is very sturdy.
Here you can see the version I’ve folded:
If you’d like to fold it too, I think Francesco Decio would be happy to provide you with the diagrams, just as he sent them to me (send me a private message so I can give you his email address).
Ciao, Lorenzo
On Mon, 4 May 2026 at 05:41, Peter Wonko Whitehouse via Origami < [email protected]> wrote:
Kindest regards,
Peter Whitehouse (Wonko/PDub*) *some assembly required
On Mon, May 4, 2026 at 12:12 PM KDianne Stephens via Origami < [email protected]> wrote: Diana wrote Chinese thread book https://www.facebook.com/reel/1821910411815812 The style shown in the video is my very favorite!! I have yet to find an original cloth version from rural China.
<image003.jpg> I have never seen this before, amazing! Does the original Chinese Thread Book have the origami folds on top? This would be the souped-up version of the Japanese tato
-- Lorenzo Lucioni Duesseldorf - Germany
-- Lorenzo Lucioni Duesseldorf - Germany
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