Re: [Origami] Yet Another Birthday for the O-list!

[Brian K. Webb via Origami]

> On May 24, 2024, at 8:34 AM, Anne LaVin via Origami 
>  wrote:
> 
> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 4:31 PM Laura R via Origami 
> mailto:origami@lists.digitalorigami.com>> 
> wrote:
> Happy birthday dear O-List! 
> Anne, do you happen to keep a copy of the first (or some of the first) email 
> exchange?
> 
> The short answer is: yes, we have the data, possibly even all of it.
> 
> The longer answer is: it's not in easily shareable/archivable/viewable 
> format(s). It did take a while for things to get rolling, so the first 
> bundles of conversations are not all that interesting, really.


Hi all,
Perhaps we have some AI experts that can train a LLM (Large Language Model) on 
the entire O-List to provide an interactive chat bot to our queries?


Cheers,
Brian K. Webb


> On May 24, 2024, at 8:34 AM, Anne LaVin via Origami 
>  wrote:
> 
> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 4:31 PM Laura R via Origami 
> mailto:origami@lists.digitalorigami.com>> 
> wrote:
> Happy birthday dear O-List! 
> Anne, do you happen to keep a copy of the first (or some of the first) email 
> exchange?
> 
> The short answer is: yes, we have the data, possibly even all of it.
> 
> The longer answer is: it's not in easily shareable/archivable/viewable 
> format(s). It did take a while for things to get rolling, so the first 
> bundles of conversations are not all that interesting, really.
> 
> That said, "getting the o-list archives somewhere usable, sometime" has long 
> been on the list of things that would be nice to do for the list... but it's 
> a Pretty Serious Project, at this point. The data is stored in multiple 
> chunks, in random formats, so putting them all into something that could act 
> like a single mail archive would be quite a job. A huge pile of the early 
> messages were not kept as actual email messages, so their unique message-IDs, 
> which systems use for creating threading, don't exist any more. They would 
> likely take human intervention [and there are tens of thousands of them!] to 
> clean up into something like a real mail archive. I've wondered, on and off, 
> if there's a way to somehow wiki-fy [not *actually* a wiki, just the concept] 
> the information, and get volunteers with the right mindset to attack it, and 
> gradually tidy it up. But wrangling that, and/or running/creating a system 
> that would make such a collaborative effort possible, is itself a pretty big 
> project.
> 
> Anne
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > On May 23, 2024, at 5:12 PM, Anne LaVin via Origami 
> >  > <mailto:origami@lists.digitalorigami.com>> wrote:
> > 
> > Yep, the List is another year older.
> > 
> > For this is the day when, back in 1988 (!) the first messages were 
> > exchanged in what would eventually migrate to this version of the List, run 
> > on a private server my husband and I maintain, using the open-source 
> > Mailman mailing list system. 
> > 
> > Pretty much everything has changed a lot since then, but the List is still 
> > getting used, so we're still here. Maybe this will be the year to migrate 
> > things to a forum-style backend (I hear good things about Discourse) but 
> > there will always be an email component for you diehards, never fear!
> > 
> > I hope everyone is having a grand day. Do go fold something, and come back 
> > and tell us about it!
> > 
> > Anne
> > 
> 

Re: [Origami] Who is origamist.de

[Brian K. Webb via Origami]

Interestingly there are several German language origami books by Klaus-Dieter 
Ennen on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AKlaus-Dieter+Ennen&s=relevancerank&text=Klaus-Dieter+Ennen&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
 
<https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27:Klaus-Dieter+Ennen&s=relevancerank&text=Klaus-Dieter+Ennen&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1>

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

> On Dec 14, 2022, at 10:00 PM, Martin Demaine  wrote:
> 
> if you click on imprint you get the following:
> 
> Publisher in charge of this website
> Klaus-Dieter Ennen
> L�fflerweg 19
> 33689 Bielefeld
> Germany
> m...@origamist.de
> 
> On Thu, 15 Dec 2022, Diana Lee via Origami wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>> does anyone know who this website belongs to and how I can contact
>> him?
>> https://web.archive.org/web/20220817203739/http://origamist.de/ueberm
>> ich.php
>> The website http://origamist.de  is not working anymore.
>> Thank you, Diana
>> 

Re: [Origami] "Korean Crane" designer?

[Brian K. Webb]

> On Dec 29, 2021, at 19:37,bjd...@aol.com 
> <mailto:origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote:
> 
> From: Bonnie Hurley via Origami <mailto:origami@lists.digitalorigami.com>
> Sent: 29 December, 2021 19:37
>  
> Several years ago, a Korean Crane pattern was included in Margaret Van 
> Sicklen's Page-a-day origami calendar. No designer was named. It's a crane 
> that sits well and has a thicker chest and tail than the traditional Japanese 
> crane does. I'm looking for the name of the designer and the reason for 
> naming it 'Korean.' 
>  
>  
>  On Dec 29, 2021, at 2:26 PM, Mizu-randa  wrote:
> 
> I found this Youtube video on how to fold it
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4BlI8IYkDc 
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4BlI8IYkDc>
>  
> David Donahue left this comment 4 years ago: “. You may begin to see more 
> hits on this post as it was written up in a digital digest for Origami USA 
> discussing its history.”
>  
> Origards,
> Miranda
>  

Hi,
I looked for the “Korean crane" on the OUSA site. I only found the Nov. 13, 
2010 Special Folding Fun Sessions Class of Three Bird Models by Toshiko 
Kobayashi and a Class from 2017 convention of a modified one by Philip 
Chapman-Bell. There was also a Crane Derivatives class by Lisa Corfman in 2021 
convention that mentions Korean alternative crane to be taught in the class.

https://origamiusa.org/specialsessions/three-bird-models 
<https://origamiusa.org/specialsessions/three-bird-models>

https://origamiusa.org/classes/convention/2017/korean-crane-waterbomb 
<https://origamiusa.org/classes/convention/2017/korean-crane-waterbomb>

https://origamiusa.org/convention2021-class-previews?page=2 
<https://origamiusa.org/convention2021-class-previews?page=2>

Alas I find no discussions on OUSA site about the history of the Korean Crane.

Good luck,
Brian K. Webb
www.eorigamipublishing.com <http://www.eorigamipublishing.com/>

Re: [Origami] Idea for OUSA Convention competition

[Brian K. Webb]

> On Jun 16, 2021, at 7:53 PM, Ken Fan  wrote:
> 
> Something Brian Chan recently said made me think of this idea for the theme 
> of an upcoming OUSA Convention competition (if it hasn't been done already):
> 
> A race to fold an origami crane - using only one's feet.
> 
> Has that been done already?


Hi all.
I recall something like Ken mentioned above sometime between 2006 and 2014, 
when the convention was still at FIT. It was only selected people up on the 
stage/platform in the big common room.

However, there is no reason it could not be done again. 

Cheers,
BK Webb

Re: [Origami] origami question about Lu Hao origami (color origami club) twitter

[Brian K. Webb]

> On Jan 31, 2018, at 3:48 PM, Todd Sovey  wrote:
> 
> 
> When I type in origami photos by Lu Hao I get a web site called Twitter.
> There are photos of origami.  Do you know how I can get the diagrams for
> the photos of the origami?
> 
> Thanks,  Todd

Todd,
One of the best resources is Gilad’s Origami Page. Here is a link to a search 
on that site, with results of where to find some published diagrams.
http://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database/Lu%20Hao 


Cheers,
Brian

Re: [Origami] Origami Shop Order Processing Delay

[Brian K. Webb]

> On Jan 24, 2018, at 9:01 PM, Rob Hudson  wrote:
> 
> Has anyone else had an issue with Origami-Shop not processing orders
> quickly? I ordered a digital download and just assumed it would be
> available immediately, but the order is still hung in the queue.

Rob,
Many of the ebooks are created with your name and email in them. Unfortunately, 
this is not automated and can take a day.

Cheers,
Brian

Re: [Origami] Boomerang airplane

[Brian K. Webb]

On Aug 17, 2017, at 6:26 PM, ljcef...@gmail.com wrote:

> 
>> On Aug 17, 2017, at 3:26 PM, Sam Levi  wrote:
>> 
>> At the 2015 origami Usa convention there was a guy that was folding an
>> airplane folded from a square piece of Kami. He was able to fly it and
>> consistently get it to loop around and fly right back to him
> 
> I know Michael Sanders folds and flies a boomerang airplane that works 
> extremely well.
> I would bet it may have been him.
> 
> Sent from my iPod


That guy is Michael Sanders.

Here is a short video of him at the 2015 OUSA convention flying the plane.

https://flic.kr/p/vbE3fy

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Ajisai-ori

[Brian K. Webb]

On May 23, 2017, at 7:26 PM, Jean-Christophe Helary 
 wrote:

> Good news:
> I just heard yesterday that the book Ajisai-ori that was out of print for a 
> few yearsnow has recently been reprinted.
> 

I see on Amazon Japan a new book published May 2017 with ISBN 9784416617274.  
The original book published in 2010 has ISBN 9784416310410. This new book seems 
to have the original books content, but cannot be sure. The books have 
different covers, buy the same authors and publisher.

If you are looking for the original book, then I think this new book would be a 
good buy. The original is for sale on Amazon Japan used for between $900 and 
$1800. The new one is considerably less expensive, even after international 
shipping.

If you want to find these books on Amazon or Amazon Japan, use the ISBN numbers 
as your search criteria.

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Storing paper

[Brian K. Webb]

On May 11, 2017, at 8:25 PM, cafe...@pacific.net wrote:

> Some possibilities
> 
> DVD boxes with the disk-like inserts removed.
> 
> CD boxes.
> 
> Recycled thoroughly washed and dried lidded plastic boxes formerly used for 
> yogurt, cold cuts and spreads.
> 
> Business envelopes with clear windows so you can see the paper inside.
> 
> Amazon, some Asian grocery stores, JapanTown, etc. have various plastic 
> origami containers.
> 
> Cigarette cases.
> 
> Louise in NorCal

The obviously best thing to do is grab some paper and fold your own box :-0

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] World record attempt for an origami rhino by Liu Tong

[Brian K. Webb]

On Apr 22, 2017, at 12:19 AM, Joseph Wu  wrote:

>> On Apr 21, 2017, at 19:42, Brian K. Webb  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> A new origami world record attempt for a rhino in China. Chinese artist Liu 
>> Tong made the world’s largest origami rhinoceros at a Guinness World Records 
>> event in Zhengzhou, Henan Province on April 19, 2017. A link to a news 
>> article is below and another link for more info on this origami artist. 
>> 
>> Do others on the O-list know of more origami artists in China?
> 
> AFAIK, this is the guy who claims to be the greatest origami artist in the 
> world and is accused of passing off works by others as his own. 
> 
> https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/p_ckZP5HAnaksWo3cb6udg
> 
> Besides, didn't GBWR stop including origami records some years ago?

Joseph, thanks for the info on this person and his dubious claims.

I am still interested in learning more about other origami artists and creators 
in China. Any help? Anyone?

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

[Origami] World record attempt for an origami rhino by Liu Tong

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi all,
A new origami world record attempt for a rhino in China. Chinese artist Liu 
Tong made the world’s largest origami rhinoceros at a Guinness World Records 
event in Zhengzhou, Henan Province on April 19, 2017. A link to a news article 
is below and another link for more info on this origami artist. 

Do others on the O-list know of more origami artists in China?


http://gbtimes.com/china/chinese-artist-makes-worlds-largest-origami-rhino

http://news.xinhuanet.com/newmedia/2016-12/29/c_135942321.htm


Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

[Origami] Maekawa's Devil paper

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi all,
Does anyone know the type of paper used for the Devil by Jun Maekawa, that is 
on the cover of VIVA! Origami and Genuine Origami?

I hope the wisdom of the list can help me.

Thanks,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Origami paper in a gum package?

[Brian K. Webb]

On Nov 27, 2016, at 8:45 PM, cafe...@pacific.net wrote:

> Purchased a package of "Simply Gum" in Natural Cinnamon at the local grocery 
> store and discovered along with the gum, a small packet of "Post Chew Wraps" 
> which happen to be 2 3/8 inches square...so you an chew and fold !!
> 
> www.simplygum.com
> 
> No affiliation but I do like to chew gum and fold.
> 

Black Black gum has been including paper in their gum canisters for some time 
now. Although theirs is not square. It is clearly for folding over your chewed 
gum for disposal purposes. So is it origami if we use gum instead of glue 
(tongue planted firmly in cheek) to hold the model in place?

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Mechanics behind the flapping bird?

[Brian K. Webb]

On Aug 7, 2016, at 1:20 PM, Judith Powell  wrote:

> 
> On Aug 7, 2016, at 12:15 PM, Gerardo @neorigami.com  
> wrote:
> 
> I wanted to ask you, what are the mechanics behind the flapping bird?
> Are they related with the simple machines? I couldn't find one that
> fits.

The term I have heard Robert Lang use is linkages. Do a web search on linkages 
and action origami and you will have plenty of scholarly articles to read.

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

[Origami] Article about Polly Verity's work at wired.com

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi all,
Interesting article, with some pictures, of the works of Polly Verity were in 
Wired online today. There is mention of origami and artist/designer Josef 
Albers teaching a preliminary course in “paper study” at the Bauhaus during the 
1920s. It is worth the short read.

http://www.wired.com/2016/07/gorgeous-tessellating-papercraft-inspired-bauhaus/

I would be interested in hearing about more references to the Bauhaus and 
origami. Anyone else out there know of the connections?

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Origami exhibition books or coffee table books

[Brian K. Webb]

On Jul 16, 2015, at 10:32 PM, Brian K. Webb  wrote:

> Hi fellow folders,
> I am attempting to put together a list of origami books. Not just any origami 
> book list, but a list of books that show off the wonder of origami. These 
> would be mostly books from origami exhibitions. There have been a few lately. 
> I started a list, but could use your help. The ones I have so far are listed 
> below. If you would email me privately others to add to the list, it would be 
> greatly appreciated. After a couple of weeks, I will publish the full list 
> back to the O-list. Of course, if this list exists somewhere already, let us 
> all know.
> 

Hi all,
After a few months, many suggestions, and a few power surges that took out most 
of my electronics, I have a list complied. Thanks to all that emailed 
suggestions. I have tried to put them in chronological order. The list starts 
back in 1999, and I am sure there must have been others before then, but this 
is what I collected to date.

Akira Yoshizawa: Origami - Exhibition Catalog (Asahi Press, 1999) No ISBN

Origamido: The Art of Paper Folding (2000) ISBN-13: 978-1564966391

Origami Masterworks: Innovative Forms in the Art of Paperfolding (Mingei 
International Museum, 2003) ISBN-13: 978-0914155188

Encyclopedia Of Origami (Running Press, 2004) ISBN-13: 978-0762418954

Master of Origami: The Art of Paperfolding (HANGAR-7, 2005) ISBN-13: 
978-3775716284

Treasures of Origami Art: The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art publicaion (2007) 
CTLG-8-706-780

Origami Art: Poetry in Paper: First origami exhibition in Croatia  (Open 
University Krapina, Krapina City Gallery, 2008)

CRUMPLING (Viereck-Verlag, 2008 Origami Galerie 
http://www.origami-galerie.de/crumpling/katalog.htm) ISBN-13: 978-3-941327-01-6

13th World Origami Exhibition: World Heritage Site (NOA, 2010) ISBN-13: 
978-4931297708

Eric Joisel - The Magician of Origami (Gallery Origami House, 2010) ISBN-13: 
978-B00G6N4G40

Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami (Japanese American 
National Museum, 2013) ISBN-13: 978-0804843386

Eric Joisel - La Magia Del Papel (2013)

Surface to Structure: Exhibition at the Cooper Union publication (2014)

Y Origami (BYU, 2015) ISBN-13: 978-1631926464

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Paper ripping disorder

[Brian K. Webb]

On Jul 30, 2015, at 8:28 AM, Jorge E. Jaramillo  wrote:

> This is not strictly origami, but I think it's close enough to fit in this
> list.
> 
> In the book "The Langoliers" by Stephen King there is a character that goes
> crazy and when he is stressed he rips strips of paper. There are parts of
> the book when the sound of riiip, riiip, riiip is repeated.
> 
> I always wondered if this is a real disorder that has been documented. Does
> anyone know?
> 
> -- 
> Jorge Jaramillo

If anything paper ripping is a Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).  OCD is an 
anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, 
ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do 
something (compulsions).

Brian

[Origami] Origami exhibition books or coffee table books

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi fellow folders,
I am attempting to put together a list of origami books. Not just any origami 
book list, but a list of books that show off the wonder of origami. These would 
be mostly books from origami exhibitions. There have been a few lately. I 
started a list, but could use your help. The ones I have so far are listed 
below. If you would email me privately others to add to the list, it would be 
greatly appreciated. After a couple of weeks, I will publish the full list back 
to the O-list. Of course, if this list exists somewhere already, let us all 
know.

Origamido: The Art of Paper Folding (2000) ISBN-13: 978-1564966391

Origami Masterworks: Innovative Forms in the Art of Paperfolding (Mingei 
International Museum, 2003) ISBN-13: 978-0914155188

Master of Origami: The Art of Paperfolding (HANGAR-7, 2005) ISBN-13: 
978-3775716284

Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami (Japanese American 
National Museum, 2013) ISBN-13: 978-0804843386

Eric Joisel - La Magia Del Papel (2013)

Y Origami (BYU, 2015) ISBN-13: 978-1631926464

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

[Origami] Origami sighting - Joseph Wu and Google maps

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi all,
I am not sure if this was mentioned earlier, but I recently saw some great ads 
for Google Maps. The origami is by Joseph Wu and design by design firm Bakken 
Design.
https://www.behance.net/gallery/22469697/Google-Origami-(2-of-3)

Very cool Joseph :-)

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb
www.origamishop.us

Re: [Origami] DC Origami - John Montroll

[Brian K. Webb]

On Feb 21, 2015, at 1:58 PM, Jody Jaggers  wrote:

> DC Origami (as in the Comics) from John Montroll and Min Sung Ku 
> .
>  I just saw this as a pre-order on Amazon. Does anyone here have any info on 
> it? Montroll is one of my all time favorite artists so I'm pretty excited 
> about this but there is no further information regarding model listing or 
> pictures. At $98.35 the price is a little steep, which makes me think it 
> should be pretty epic (I hope at least). There are other cheaper books in the 
> same series for pre-order that look to be sections of the main book published 
> in a shorter form. If this has already been discussed and I missed it, I 
> apologize. Thanks!
> 
> Jody


The DC Comics book is due out in September from Montroll and Capstone 
publishing. They have created an awesome 1 minute promo video on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Df85PQ1V4Y

I love the tag line at the end of the video!

Cheers,
Brian

Re: [Origami] Cricut Explore for Scoring

[Brian K. Webb]

On Feb 9, 2015, at 12:00 PM, Sy Chen  wrote:

> On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 11:34 AM, Brian K. Webb  wrote:
>> 
> 
>> Turning over paper to score creases on both sides and have them align is 
>> very, very , very difficult, nigh impossible, with this technology. Without 
>> registration marks on both sides of the paper for computer alignment, or 
>> computer vision doing the alignment for you, it will be hit and miss, and 
>> mostly miss. Resign yourself to scoring it all on one side.
>> 
> 
> There is a comparison chart for various cutting machines if anyone is
> interested:
> http://www.paperthreads.com/bonus/paperthreads_machine_compare_112008.html

I used the comparison chart Sy linked to above when I was choosing my cutter. 
It is an excellent chart, but it has not been maintained. The last update twas 
from December 2011.

Brian K. Webb
fold long and conquer

Re: [Origami] Cricut Explore for Scoring

[Brian K. Webb]

On Feb 7, 2015, at 1:06 PM, Sy Chen  wrote:

> Does anyone have experiences of using Cricut Explore for scoring?

I have not used the Cricut, but investigated it several years ago when buying 
what I have now. The main reason for not buying the Cricut was the inability to 
easily use my own designs.

> How about turning paper over for mountain creasing?
> Any comparison with other scoring machine would be helpful.

Turning over paper to score creases on both sides and have them align is very, 
very , very difficult, nigh impossible, with this technology. Without 
registration marks on both sides of the paper for computer alignment, or 
computer vision doing the alignment for you, it will be hit and miss, and 
mostly miss. Resign yourself to scoring it all on one side.

I have a KNK Zing 14 inch that is a few years old now. It allows for my own 
designs and has a good interface. I would recommend buying the largest size you 
can afford. I see they have a 24 inch now.
KNK Zing Air 14 inch
http://knkusa.com/shop/knk-zing-air/

KNK MAXX AIR 24 inch
http://knkusa.com/introducing-the-knk-maxx-air/

There is always the possibility to buy a laser cutter too :-)


Cheers,
Brian K. Webb
www.origamnishop.us

Re: [Origami] Origami Book Fold

[Brian K. Webb]

On Dec 14, 2014, at 5:36 PM, Chris Lott  wrote:

> On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 1:30 PM, JC Nolan  wrote:
>> 
>> Does anyone know the source of this design?
> 
> I've seen this in various bookbinding books over the last decade. I used
> this fold for the conference program for an International Open Education
> conference 5 years or so ago.
> 
> Chris Lott 

JC and the list,
Not sure of the original source, but I recall making and carrying on of these 
many years ago, before I had a smart phone.

PocketMod is the great site that I used to make them.
http://www.pocketmod.com/

They have pre-made pages to choose from as you build your book to print. There 
are calendars, grids, lists, references, games, and you can upload your own 
images too.

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb
http://www.origamishop.us

Re: [Origami] Carmen Sprung's Stern Franziska spinner

[Brian K. Webb]

On Nov 25, 2014, at 6:12 AM, Michael Sanders  wrote:

> So when I finally folded Carmen Sprung's Stern Franziska at last Sunday's
> Pacific Ocean Paperfolders meeting, I also discovered that it makes for a
> wonderful spinner:
> 
> http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2014/11/carmen-sprungs-stern-franziska-as-blow.html
> 
> Any other models out there that weren't designed as spinners, yet spins
> well?

Hi all,
Back in 2008 Wensdy Whitehead taught a very similar looking model from a single 
dollar bill at OUSA convention. On my Flickr site are more pictures of my 
dollar bill star spinners collection with 4 points, 5 points, 6 points, and 7 
points. These are slight modification of the 5 pointed one taught to me by 
Wensdy Whitehead at OUSA 2008.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bkwebb/3464588236

Brian K. Webb

[Origami] Drawing Origami book

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi all,
Nicolas Terry has produced another great origami book. This time with the 
diagrams drawn by the cartoon illustrator Halle. 36 models ranging from simple 
to complex level. It is a collective book dedicated to the new generation of 
artists, mentored by some great masters like Trollip, Diaz and Lang. All 
diagrams highlight the models with clear step-by-step folding instructions. 

Check out more on Drawing Origami book at:
http://www.origamishop.us/en/drawing-origami-preorder-xml-206_208-2831.html

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Dye cutting and print technology

[Brian K. Webb]

On Sep 7, 2014, at 11:44 AM, Blythe Creamer  wrote:

> Although it's not exactly the same, what I am reminded of by the decorative
> edge of the electronically cut sheet is a lion design by Robert Lang that
> used the fringed edges of a special kind of paper. I only know of this
> design being feature in an interview with him on the Sunday Morning news
> show.


The Lion in question can be seen on Robert’s site as “Lion Opus 365”. I had the 
pleasure of see in it in Indianapolis during "SQUARES-FOLDS-LIFE: CONTEMPORARY 
ORIGAMI BY ROBERT J. LANG” in February, 2008 

Deep link to a picture of Robert’s Lion on his website.
http://langorigami.com/art/gallery/gallery.php?tag=mammals&name=lion


Cheers
Brian K. Webb
http://www.origamishop.us

[Origami] Origami exhibit in Ohio

[Brian K. Webb]

If anyone happens to be around Ohio and want to see some great origami, then 
check this out.
http://www.chillicothegazette.com/story/news/local/2014/08/05/pump-house-offers-reception-thursday-latest-exhibit/13650151/

There are works by Todd Lenz, Jake Schenthal, Jon Tucker, Jeanine Moseley, Faye 
Goldman, Chad Killeen, David Brill, Jane Rosemarin, Jared Needle, Paul Frasco, 
Natalie Steibel and Hilli Zenz.

This place is about 50 minutes south of Columbus Ohio.

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Uchiyama's chart of basic fold possibilities

[Brian K. Webb]

On Aug 4, 2014, at 3:24 PM, Paul Hanson  wrote:

> Has anyone heard of 'Uchiyama's chart of basic fold possibilities’ and if so 
> where can it be found?
> 

Paul,
Google Books showed me them in Origami Design Secrets 2nd Edition by Robert 
Lang - page 59 Figure 4.4 and page 60 Figure 4.5.

I own both ODS editions, but too lazy to go to the bookshelf and find it in the 
book. Although finding in either ODS book would be easy, as the book has the 
best Index I have every seen.

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

[Origami] The IRON Folders at Curiosity Fair

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi all,
If you find yourself near Indy this weekend June 14-15, 2014, then come visit 
the Curiosity Fair at Conner Prairie. The IRON Folders will be participating 
all weekend. We will be teaching several traditional models to the fair 
attendees, We will also have models on display. The fair looks to be real fun 
with many different activities besides origami. You can also see the living 
history museum representing life on 1830s Indiana farm.

The website for the fair is 
http://connerprairie.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Special-Events/Curiosity-Fair.aspx


Thanks,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Origami Related Attraction in New York City

[Brian K. Webb]

On Apr 14, 2014, at 3:57 PM, Blythe Creamer  wrote:

> In early May I will be taking a trip to New York City. I'm asking
> about origami-related attractions (places that sell paper, etc.) that
> I could visit.
> 
> -- 
> Blythe Creamer


Here is a link to a google map that shows some places that have been visited by 
others in the past.
http://goo.gl/maps/tB2Pz

There may be another map around on google maps with more origami places on it, 
but I cannot seem to find it right now.

Have fun.

Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] who's this lamp shade creator?

[Brian K. Webb]

On Feb 23, 2014, at 11:28 AM, Laura  wrote:

> Yesterday I saw this lamp shade at the Watermill Center, NY (it's an art 
> center located in Water Mill, NY)
> 
> Has anyone seen it before or know anything about its story or who's the 
> creator? 
> 
> Photo here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/aog7uw9ax2rqzst/lampshadeWMC.jpg

Hi all,
That lampshade and other really nice ones are from Le Klint. One can find some 
videos of how they make a few of their lampshades online with a little digging.

http://www.leklint.com/


Cheers,
Brian K. Webb
www.eorigamipublishing.com

[Origami] New book with dragons

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi all,
Looks like Jon Montroll has a new book coming out soon named "Dragons and Other 
Fantastic Creatures in Origami"
You can see the contents at his website:

http://johnmontroll.com/Books/Books.html

cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] An Origami Kayak

[Brian K. Webb]

On Aug 6, 2013, at 6:41 PM, Jake Schenthal  wrote:

>> 
>> Hello Friends:
>> 
>> Our origami world continues to become better and better.  If you are able,
>> please check out  the September  2013 Issue of Popular Mechanics.  On  page
>> 96 there is a very interesting article about an origami  kayak designed by
>> architect Anton Willis.  The  12-footer Oru Kayak is made from  a single
>> sheet of recyclable corrugated plastic that folds back into its' case in 5
>> minutes. Pureland origami at its best :-) Super cool!

> Yeah, I found that on Kickstarter a couple months ago. Pretty interesting
> design!
> 
> Anyway here is the website of the Oru-Kayak in case anyone is interested:
> 
> http://www.orukayak.com/
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Jake
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakeorigami/


I know another kayak maker was looking to use origami in their advertising in 
late 2012. Has anyone seen any advertising for TRAK kayaks with origami? Any 
links to photos?

http://www.rethinkkayak.com/

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

[Origami] Interesting article on Copyright which mention origami

[Brian K. Webb]

http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Make-copyright-law-less-of-a-lottery/29796

Re: [Origami] OUSA Convention 2013 Pictures

[Brian K. Webb]

On Jun 26, 2013, at 7:04 AM, Robert J. Lang  wrote:

> Thus spake "Michael Assis"  on 6/26/13 12:30 AM:
> 
>> ….
> 
> http://origamiusa.org/convention2013_galleries
> 
> If anyone else has a photo gallery they're willing to share, send me a
> link, and I'll add it to the page. And thanks, Michael, Mitya, and (in
> advance) everyone else!
> 
> Robert

My photos from OUSA 2013 trip on Flickr
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGeyyKs

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] ebooks

[Brian K. Webb]

On May 29, 2013, at 5:04 PM, adigg...@comcast.net wrote:

> I recieved a IPAD Mini for my birthday and downloaded the Kindle app. When 
> perusing Amazon to see what origami books were available for Kindle I noticed 
> something when I clicked on "See Inside" to look at the books more closely. 
> None of the books had a visual index of the models (some did have tables of 
> content but no pictures or drawings). Now I would think that as visual list 
> of models is essential for deciding to buy a book (it is for me) and that it 
> would be included in Amazon's look inside feature. Any reason they aren't? Or 
> do others agree with me that they should be there. Tom Sullivan 

I agree, they should have a visual index. Unfortunately most of the ebooks for 
origami on Kindle store are really just the paper books squashed into the 
Kindle format. So if the paper edition did not have a visual index, then the 
Kindle version does not either.

I am fairly certain that all of the ebooks by John Montroll on Kindle have a 
visual index. At least they did when I made the files that were delivered to 
Amazon :-)

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb
http://www.eorigamipublishing.com

Re: [Origami] Origami and fashion

[Brian K. Webb]

On Apr 25, 2013, at 2:16 PM, Joseph Wu  wrote:

> On 2013-04-25, at 9:43, Alex Barber  wrote:
> 
>> There's a campaign for clothes for kids designed by Diane von Furstenberg
>> at the Gap. Some of the visuals feature origami with patterns. Does anyone
>> know who was behind the scenes on this one?
>> 
>> Alex
>> // ab // alexbarber.com
> 
> The hippo is Quentin Trollip's design. He was not aware of its use. 
> 
You can see the print ads here.
http://www.gap.com/browse/info.do?cid=93746&userSearchText=dvf

Re: [Origami] what is this called?

[Brian K. Webb]

On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:48 PM, "Gerardo @neorigami.com"  
wrote:

> I wanted to ask: are there any models that start from that (non-squashed) 
> version of
> the windmill base?

Back in September 2011 the book - THE WINDMILL BASE - LA BASE MOLINO - was 
announced on the O-list.
More than 100 models and projects -classic and all new- with full color 
diagrams and hundreds of photos.
It is a very comprehensive overview of all the folds derived from the windmill 
base.

Sold here: 
www.tallerdeorigami.com.ar/book.htm

I have not heard more about this other than the announcement. Perhaps someone 
that has it can let us know there thoughts on it.

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Machine for Pre-Creased Origami

[Brian K. Webb]

On Apr 15, 2013, at 12:11 PM, Julie B  wrote:

> Hi!
> 
> I am interested in finding out more about the machine that can crease origami 
> paper as mentioned in the e-newsletter yesterday. Does anyone know how this 
> is done?  
> 
> Thanks!!! J Barr

Find someone that loves to fold exacting grids and beg, bribe, make friends 
with them for some pre-creased paper :-)

I use a KNK Zing which is 14 inches wide.
http://knkusa.com/shop/knk-zing/

There are many other such devices that are computerized cutting machines with 
the cutting head switched out to crease or score the paper.

People also use lasers to score or perforate the paper.

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

[Origami] Pelican dollar model

[Brian K. Webb]

Anyone know whose dollar Pelican model this is? And if diagrams are available?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bkwebb/8624787751/

Thanks,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] origami sighting : folded pages create words

[Brian K. Webb]

On Apr 2, 2013, at 3:38 PM, Diana Lee  wrote:
> 
> Although I have not spoken with the creator of the book sculptures, I am sure 
> he cuts the pages in selective areas to achive the letters.  For example, the 
> "circle" inside a "P" cannot be achieved unless you make cuts and then fold 
> the corners in to make the hollow of the "P"
>  

It is possible to make, without cutting, "O", "P", "g" ... by using more than 
one page. The bottom of the "O" would be formed by one page and the very next 
page forms the top of the "O". By alternating in this pattern, one can make it 
look very nice. A "g" would need to alternate through 3 pages.

Brian K. Webb
www.eorigamipublishing.com

[Origami] JC Nolan's "Creating Origami" available at iTunes bookstore for iPads and at Amazon for Kindles

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know that "Creating Origami" by JC Nolan is now 
available for download as an ebook. The book was reprinted by JC Nolan thanks 
to a great KickStarter campaign. One of the stretch goal commitments was to 
also make it available in ebook format.

Apple iTunes for iPads - 
https://itunes.apple.com/book/creating-origami/id604761350?ls=1

Amazon for Kindle - 
http://www.amazon.com/Creating-Origami-Exploration-Designing-ebook/dp/B00BB2F6LO/

Enjoy,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Anyone else received this email?

[Brian K. Webb]

On Feb 9, 2013, at 7:50 PM, Dee and Bob  wrote:

> Hi -
> 
> Dee again ... I received this email the other day and wondered if anyone
> else had gotten it and if they knew if this was on the "up and up."
> 
> Email:
> 
> Dear Fellow Origami Enthusiasts,
> 
> In 2010 started a small origami business dedicated to hiring disabled
> crafters for folding and packaging.  FunFoldables partners with non-profit
> CenterForce to employ disabled adults for projects in folding, stuffing
> envelopes, packaging, etc, by matching skills to appropriate tasks.  We
> need help promoting FunFoldables to keep this special community of crafters
> busy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoFKRExb3jI&feature=youtu.be
> 
> Would you consider:
> 1. Introducing us to your members through your email list.
> 2. Liking our facebook page.
> 3. Earning 20% for your club by posting our trackable link on your website.
> 4. Fundraising for your club by taking orders for our greeting cards or
> craft kits at your special events.
> 5. Inviting artists to create origami paper templates for royalties.
> 
> As you can imagine, FunFoldables is a labor of love and we'd LOVE your
> help.  If you have any questions, please give me a call at 808-489-3848.
> That's a Hawaii phone number, but I actually live in Seattle.  I look
> forward to getting to know you and appreciate your consideration.  Thanks!
> 
> *Lindy Styero*
> *www.funfoldables.com***
> *Keepsake Greetings & Craft Kits*
> *www.facebook.com/funfoldables*

Hi all,
I had the pleasure of meeting with Lindy in October 2012.  I was on my way from 
Vancouver after Origami Canada to Portland for work. I stopped in Seattle for a 
few hours and had lunch with Lindy.

After spending a couple hours talking with her, I have to say she is "on the up 
and up", as you put it. What she is doing is a labor of love of her.

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Excellent origami $ sighting in US remake of "House of Cards"

[Brian K. Webb]

On Feb 7, 2013, at 4:17 PM, Chris Lott  wrote:

> On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 12:35 PM, EnWhySee  wrote:
>> In the sixth episode of the first season of Netflix Original's remake of the 
>> UK's "House of Cards,"
>> FU's wife hands a homeless person in Washington, D.C. a $20 bill. In a later 
>> scene he throws it
>> back to her, folded into an elaborate swan.
> 
> Does anyone know what the model is and where diagrams might be found
> (if they exist)?

The model is by Marc Sky and he did the folding for the TV show.
Marc's website is: 
www.DollarArtist.com

Photos of the dollar swan from the show can be seen here: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bkwebb/sets/72157632710205675/


Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

[Origami] Origami sighting - House of Cards TV series

[Brian K. Webb]

The new series by Netflix called House of Cards has a few episodes with origami.
One episode has a homeless man throw a $20 bill folded into a swan at the lady 
that gave him the money the day before.
The lady later in the episode or next episode, is seen learning origami from 
videos on her iPad and a book, at the same time.
In episode 6 she gives some origami she folded to a congressman for his kids.

The lady is Claire Underwood, a congressman's wife, and played by the actress 
Robin Wright.

I am sure there is more, but I have only seen the first few episodes.

Brian K. Webb

[Origami] Montroll's Ohio Star

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi all,
I recently recorded a video of how to fold Montroll's Ohio Star, with his 
permission.  The Ohio star is in his latest book called Galaxy of Origami 
Stars. 
Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEzy-pJlcIU

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Isaac Newton's paper lantern

[Brian K. Webb]

On Nov 20, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Hank Simon  wrote:

>>>> Laura Rozenberg asked: Diagrams for Isaac Newton's Paper Lantern?
> 
> http://www.neh.gov/humanities/2011/januaryfebruary/feature/newton-the-last-magician
> "...he disappeared into books like Mysteries of Nature and Art— ... he also 
> built a lantern described therein, tied it to a kite, and flew it at night 
> near his home, a spectacle “which wonderfully affrighted all the neighboring 
> inhabitants,”
> 
> I Googled and found copies of the books "Mysteries of Nature and Art" but 
> there was no search function for the book, and I couldn't locate the paper 
> lantern, which may be different from the ones tied to the kite.


I found the book scanned here and was able to search the pdf. Lantern is 
mentioned in the book on pages 28 and 57 as originally numbered.  The scan 
linked to below has these pages as 44 and 73 respectively within the pdf.

http://www.ebooksread.com/dl2.shtml?id=30303&ext=pdf_external&f=mysteryesofnatur00bate&a_id=11364

Have fun,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Simple origami bat - with a wow!

[Brian K. Webb]

On Oct 27, 2012, at 8:06 AM, Have Paper Will Travel  
wrote:
> 
> On a related note, and for post-Halloween, one might consider the simpler
> classic Deg Ferrally model which operates upon the same fold-mechanism that
> enables the flapping action:
> 
> http://havepaperwilltravel.blogspot.com/2010/05/storigami-time.html
> 

I have to agree with Michael.  Use black paper and put a few pleats in the 
wings of Deg's super simple flapping butterfly and one has a great flapping bat 
model.  I taught it at our local meeting of IRON Folders in Indianapolis last 
weekend.

Cheers,
BrianK. Webb

[Origami] Origami in Irvine California

[Brian K. Webb]

Hi all,
I will be visiting Irvine, California in November.  If there are any local 
folders that would like to meet on Nov 6 or the evening of Nov 8, then please 
contact me off-list.

Also, if you know of any origami exhibits in the area, info on them would be 
appreciated.

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb

Re: [Origami] Jun Mitani

[Brian K Webb]

On Oct 18, 2012, at 2:36 PM, Malachi Brown  wrote:

> On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:10 AM, KAMI PAPERCRAFT WORKSHOPものづくり工房・紙
>  wrote:
>> ...I would like to add that [Jun Mitani]
>> has a couple of books out in Japanese.
>> [...]
>> That said, I'm not sure how best to get them in the west, other than
>> perhaps trying to order them through Kinokuniya in New York

Kinokuniya had them at the the store in NYC with other origami books.

Cheers,
Brian K. Webb