Re: [Origami] Origami Digest, Vol 146, Issue 12
Subject: [Origami] CDO convention 2018 36th C.D.O. Convention - November 1-4, 2018 Hi all - just tentatively wondering if anyone is interested in travelling a few days together exploring Tuscany before or after this convention? It's too far to travel from Australia just for the convention.Clare (Perth Origami Group, Western Australia)
Re: [Origami] What is the "right" way to use a bone folder
The bone folder I'm familiar with actually comes from kimono making. When hand-sewing kimono, because it's mostly straight lines, you traditionally zig-zag the fabric onto the needles to make numerous small, straight stitches in one go. You then use the curved part of the bone folder to create firm creases without damaging the fabric (as irons weren't used much), and the pointed bit to turn corners inside out, such as the bottom of the large sleeves. Not sure when Japanese folders saw the usefulness of these for origami, bit it at least dates back to the 80s, and provably much earlier.Clare, Perth Origami Group
Re: [Origami] What is the "right" way to use a bone folder
The bone folder I'm familiar with actually comes from kimono making. When hand-sewing kimono, because it's mostly straight lines, you traditionally zig-zag the fabric onto the needles to make numerous small, straight stitches in one go. You then use the curved part of the bone folder to create firm creases without damaging the fabric (as irons weren't used much), and the pointed bit to turn corners inside out, such as the bottom of the large sleeves. Not sure when Japanese folders saw the usefulness of these for origami, bit it at least dates back to the 80s, and provably much earlier.Clare, Perth Origami Group
[Origami] Boomerang airplane
1. Re: Boomerang airplane Perth Origami Group's Sanny Ang also has a wonderful Zoomerang - check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJNRkqUtvq4
Re: [Origami] Origami Digest, Vol 120, Issue 10
Hi allAn interesting use of origami to protect the Great Barrier Reef: https://www.acf.org.au/reef-not-coal Clare, Perth Origami Group, Western Australia (where our corals are dying too)
Re: [Origami] Origami Digest, Vol 108, Issue 22
Most common practical models and their purposes? Hi Gerado You forgot the traditional medicine/seed package that is extensively used in Japan where medicines are traditionally taken in powder form, so each dose comes wrapped in a simple origami fold. I'm sure others can provide a link or I'll try and find one. Apart from the crane, it may well be the most commonly folded origami in the world! Clare, Perth Origami Group
[Origami] Is scoring paper cheating
Subject: Re: [Origami] Is scoring paper cheating? The origami folk in Melbourne had paper scored to make a record number of paper tsuru for a beautiful display in central Melbourne a few years ago - I remember Perth Origami Group folding several dozen scored, fairly stiff sheets as our contribution. Clare, Perth, Western Australia
