Re: [Origami] Origamee is no more

[Ravi Apte via Origami]

This is really devastating news. Meenakshi was a wonderful person and a
great teacher.
I met her first at the Origami USA convention more than 20 years ago. She
was in NYC to receive her "Lone folder award". I attended her class where
she taught one of her cube modulars. She had not published her books at the
time.
My prayers for the family to have the courage and strength to bear this
loss.



On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 11:36 PM Nikhil S via Origami <
origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
> It's unfortunate and shocking, to hear the news of losing one of the
> wonderful kind hearted Origami artists.
>
> Earlier today, we lost Meenakshi Mukherjee to cancer. She put up a valiant
> fight against it for the past few months. This comes just 3 months after
> her losing her mother.
>
> Our prayers are with the family.
>
> Regards
> Nikhil
>

Re: [Origami] What are your 5-10 most amazing models that everyone should learn how to fold

[Ravi Apte]

On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 10:14 PM Laura R  wrote:

> What are the most wonderful models you have folded?
>
>
11. Paulo Mulatinho's UFO. One of the best 2 piece modular design, simple
and beautiful.

Regards
Ravi Apte

[Origami] World record attempt for folding the largest butterfly

[Ravi Apte]

My friends from Origami Mitra (Friends of Origami), led by Milind Kelkar,
made an attempt at folding the ‘World’s Largest Origami Butterfly’. Here is
the description in his own words.

Regards
Ravi Apte

​Quote​
Along with my ‘Origami Mitra, Pune’ team, tried to fold ‘World’s Largest
Origami Butterfly’ yesterday in association with Somaiya College, Mumbai.
We were 20 folders in the team, age ranging from 10 years to 60 years. The
current Guinness Record is of wing size 14’ x 11’. We used 50’ x 50’ paper
for this and folded the butterfly of wing size 48’9” x 26’6”. It was really
difficult to frame it in a camera.
​Unquote

Re: [Origami] Ron Resch site restored!

[Ravi Apte]

On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 11:57 PM, Mitya Miller 
wrote:

> I'm happy to let you know that restored copy of the late Ron Resch
> web-site went online today at http://www.ronresch.org/ !
>
>

​I found this posting of mine from 2008 about Ron Resch's US patents​.

I had the privilege of meeting him and hearing his presentation at one of
the Gathering for Gardner events in 2006. He is mentioned in the following
article:
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/gathering-gardner?mode=pick&context=125


Regards
Ravi


-- Forwarded message --
From: Ravi (Gmail) Apte 
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 3:16 PM
Subject: RE: [Origami] Rigid origami tesselations -> Research
To: The Origami Mailing List 

Hi,

Significant work on this subject was done by Ronald D. Resch who secured
several patents as under:

August 1965 - 3,201,894 - Geometrical device having articulated relatively
movable sections

October 1968 - 3,407,558 - Self Supporting structural unit having a series
of repetitious geometrical modules

November 1977 - 4,059,932 - Self Supporting structural unit having a three
dimensional surface

Any research on similar subjects should review this body of work details of
which can be had via the US Patents Office.

Regards
Ravi

Re: [Origami] standing crane diagram

[Ravi Apte]

On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 10:32 PM, Gerd Schenk <
​​
gerd.sch...@freenet.de> wrote:

> Plase, the traditional crane is well known….
>
> but i am seeking for a diagram of a crane, who really stand on two legs….
>
> flat cranes  i kow….
>
> Please give me some ideas  tec. if you can help!
>
> gerd


​One of the best standing cranes is by the late James Sakoda. Here is a
link showing a photo of two standing cranes.

Regards

https://www.flickr.com/photos/origami_vilkas/8101032471/in/photostream/
​

[Origami] Calling folders in Costa Rica..

[Ravi Apte]

Please contact me off list  ravi.a...@gmail.com if you are a folder and
based in Costa Rica..

Thanks and Regards
Ravi Apte

Re: [Origami] Ron Resch

[Ravi Apte]

On Sun, Feb 22, 2015 at 5:40 AM,  wrote:

> Follow Ron Resch’s 1960-1966 discovery, development, practical
> application, and his computer programming for tessellation and modular work.
> Video posted at www.orifun.weebly.com
> A thank you to Dermot Hayes for sharing this with me.
> OriFUN to all,
> Dianne
>

​Also see here:  http://www.eschertile.com/egg/e-egg.htm
and here : https://www.sciencenews.org/article/gathering-gardner

I had the pleasure of attending his presentation at G4G7 in Atlanta in 2006.
Regards
Ravi
​

Re: [Origami] strong modulars?

[Ravi Apte]

On Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 9:05 AM, Andrew Hudson 
wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I'm gearing up for a project involving several very large modular
> assemblies (probably about a dozen constructions, each in the hundreds of
> units). So I'm wondering, could you all suggest some modulars that hold
> together particularly well?
>
> I'm curious what you all might suggest, though?
>
> ​Several of David Mitchell's modules are very strong and hold together
well without any glue.."Electra" come to mind..You can do a 30 piece or a
60 piece version..
Regards
​

Re: [Origami] Origami Holiday Tree Segment on CUNY TV

[Ravi Apte]

On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 9:35 AM, Origami Tree AMNH 
wrote:

> On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 6:22 PM,  wrote:
>
> > I noticed the OUSA folks in the video made no mention of the many
> > OUSA members/volunteers behind them. Very nice of Jennifer to acknowledge
> > the members presence and support to the organization.
> >
>
>
> Hi Dianne,
>
> I just wanted to let you know that since I was at the taping (it was filmed
> at my apartment!), I can attest that much of the full interview with Talo
> and Ros was cut down, and we had no control over how the piece was edited.
>
> Happy Holidays!
> Jenn
>

​I want to re-iterate what Jennifer has indicated. Long tapings are brought
down to minutes and those who are being taped have little control over what
finally goes in. I know both Ros and Talo well and am 100% confident that
they would have mentioned the many many volunteers from OUSA and around the
world, who submitted models..Unfortunately these lines got the proverbial
editors cuts.
Happy Holidays
Ravi Apte

​

[Origami] Sad news about Elsje... ELFA

[Ravi Apte]

RIP Elsje..

On Jul 17, 2014, at 23:06, "Nabil beitinjanehnabil.beitinja...@gmail.com

Dear ELFAns,

It is with a very heavy heart that I go to sleep tonight.

elsje, one of the founders of ELFA and ELFA-e has departed today from this
world (on the 17th of July 2014).

elsje was a dear friend to all and the most generous person I have ever
met.

elsje's enthusiasm for folding, paper painting (sumi and ebru) and bubble
making was legendary. She shared freely wanting all to see the beauty of
what could be done with a piece of paper and some ink. She has many books
to her credit and has participated in most of the ELFA booklets created.
She diagrammed many folds and researched letter folds and folded envelope
history extensively.

The simplicity in which she approached folding and life in general were
just amazing.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 22 July on 10.30 o'clock at
 Natuurbegraafplaats Heidepol, Harderwijkerweg 37, 6816 VA Arnhem, Holland .

Everybody is welcome to come and say goodbye to her. You can bring
sunflowers or folded white cranes.

For us who cannot make it to the funeral in person, your thoughts, prayers
or meditations on love and attention would be appreciated.

elsje (I believe) would be happy if each of us sends an ELFA fold to a
friend to show them how much they are appreciated. I commit to send an
envelope to anyone who sends me privately their address .

I will end with elsje's greeting to all in the last while:

love and attention
nabil

[Origami] Tokyo/ Seoul August 2014

[Ravi Apte]

Any further details on the Japan/ Korean Origami related events and
excursions (locations etc)

6OSME8/10 - 8/13 (TOKYO, Tokyo University)
Tanteidan  8/15 - 8/17 (TOKYO, Toyo University)
Korean Convention  8/23 - 8/24 (SEOUL)

Any special events planned during 8/18 to 8/22?

Thanks

[Origami] Origami Kayak

[Ravi Apte]

Robert 
Chave
Designer
Developer of Precision
Instruments


Oru is not saying much about what the material is for this nicely designed
kayak, but apparently, it is rated for 20,000 folds. Very nicely done.
http://www.orukayak.com/gallery


Gallery
From
the frozen Norwegian north to the tropical warmth of the Phillipines, Oru
Kayaks are exploring lakes, rivers, and oceans around the world. They’re
transforming hectic commutes, winning races, and going fishing. Whether
you’re paddling in
a...

Re: [Origami] Toot and a free download

[Ravi Apte]

On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 12:50 AM, Robert J. Lang wrote:

>
> I just learned that for a brief time, JMA is offering the paper as a free
> download (normally it's behind a paywall), and so if you'd like to fold the
> units (folding instructions included), try the puzzle, or create your own
> version, here's the link:
>
> http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17513472.2013.765311
>
> P.S. Oh, and I also just learned that it was awarded "Best paper of 2014"
> by
> the journal. That's the "tootiness" of this post.


I was present at the Gathering 4 Gardner Conference when this award was
announced in a very "Oscar Style". Kudos to Robert..

[Origami] Origami references in this incredible 50 cent paper microscope..

[Ravi Apte]

http://www.ted.com/talks/manu_prakash_a_50_cent_microscope_that_folds_like_origami?utm_source=newsletter_weekly_2014-03-08&utm_campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_content=talk_of_the_week_button

Re: [Origami] 2014 - OSME, Tanteidan, Korea

[Ravi Apte]

On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 10:22 PM, Anne LaVin  wrote:

>
> There has been talk of perhaps doing another Origami Caravan excursion
> up to the area devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, to teach
> origami at some of the local community centers.


Any further details on the Japan/ Korean Origami related events and
excursions (locations etc)

6OSME8/10 - 8/13 (Tokyo ?)
Tanteidan  8/15 - 8/17 (Tokyo)
Korean Convention  8/23 - 8/24
(??)

Regards
Ravi Apte

Re: [Origami] Photo of model described in Vishakha's

[Ravi Apte]

On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 10:08 PM, Patsy Wang-Iverson  wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm posting on behalf of Vishakha a link to a photo of the model she
> described in an earlier message for which she sought the name and creator:
>
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/6q91yflyner1gy2/Photo%20Dec%2027%2C%208%2012%2028%20PM.jpg
>
>
This is a model created by Paolo Bascetta. He taught me this model at one
of the Italian Conventions.
Regards
Ravi

Re: [Origami] People that make the coolest looking digital diagrams?

[Ravi Apte]

On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 3:10 AM, Diana Lee  wrote:

> I like diagrams that look like they are hand drawn so they look rustic and
> have character.
>

Some of the best hand drawn diagrams I have seen are by David Brill and
David Shall. Both have a very unique style..

Re: [Origami] Let's Fold some 3D Origami!

[Ravi Apte]

On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 8:39 PM, Robert J. Lang wrote:

> I absolutely adore what Rebecca Gieseking
>
> has done with the "rotational folding" concept; it's mind-blowing. (Yes,
>
> they REALLY ARE a single uncut sheet.)
>

Truly incredible and mind boggling..
Regards
Ravi

[Origami] 2014 - OSME, Tanteidan, Korea

[Ravi Apte]

Thanks Anne and Dennis,

So it looks like this

6OSME, August 10 to 13, 2014

Tanteidan Convention, August 15 to 17, 2014

Korean Convention: August 23
to
24, 2014

It will be interesting to know if there are plans for the period between 18
to 22. Generally the JOAS folks organize a tour. Does any one know if this
is likely to be a tour this year as well?

Thanks and Regards
Ravi Apte

[Origami] Korean Convention 2014

[Ravi Apte]

Does anyone know the date and location of the Korean Convention in 2014? Do
they have a website?

Thanks and Regards
Ravi Apte

Re: [Origami] Time-lapse folding (toot)

[Ravi Apte]

Absolutely awesome!


On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 9:46 PM, Robert J. Lang wrote:

> On a recent trip, a photographer put together a time-lapse of me folding
> my Violinist. Here 'tis!
>
> http://www.langorigami.com/blog/?p=168
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Robert
>
> P.S. Sorry for the overlap. Wordpress doesn't seem to be handling
> shortcodes, so I can't adjust the width.
>
>
>

Re: [Origami] Sarah Morris: settled

[Ravi Apte]

On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 12:09 AM, Robert J. Lang wrote:

> I thought I'd pass on a bit of news: that we origami artists have reached
> a settlement with Ms. Morris, and the case is now closed.
>

Fantastic..

Re: [Origami] Book lists/databases

[Ravi Apte]

On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 7:27 PM, Faye Goldman  wrote

> Thanks Chris,
> I forgot to say that I also want a way of importing a batch, rather than
> one
> at a time.
> Do you know if LibraryThing has that?  If so, it is probably a sale.
>  Thanks
> for the information.
>
> http://www.delicious-monster.com/
Check out this link as well in addition to
http://www.librarything.com

I think both will allow upload from excel files and so on, if you have
already some kind of catalog.

Delicious Monster allows to catalog CDs, DVDs and things like that as well.
Check them out.

Re: [Origami] File downloads update in The Origami Source

[Ravi Apte]

On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 6:25 PM, Howard Portugal wrote:

> It hurts me to see so much criticism and less kudos.
>
> Thanks for giving us more access to great designs.
>
> I second Howard's perspective. A great beginning has been made. In time,
improvements will be made. I am sure all the incremental ideas have been
collected and will find a place in the site sooner or later (volunteer time
permitting).  I also believe that OUSA has taken a giant leap forward being
the only origami organizational site where diagrams are available on this
basis.

My kudos to the webteam.
Regards
Ravi Apte