Re: [Origami] Froebel's folds of beauty
In David Mitchell's reply to Ilan's invitation to the current CfC monthly challenge, on September 5, he explained a bit about the term Froebel Folds of Beauty. Thank you, Dave. That's a subject I'm particularly interested in, although I often don't enjoy making my own . Wow! I thought they were always folded from a windmill base. If i understood you correctly, they are also made from a blintz fold? You also use the term "doubly-blintzed", are you referring to the initial steps to make a fortune teller or the windmill base? Thank you very much in advance, Dave. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Single-sheet cube stands?
Thank you to all who replied privately or through the list. By the way, I made a mistake in my email. I meant that the ones on Gilad's Origami Page are either modulars or are NOT older than Nakashima's video. Oops! For now, the oldest version I've found is by Kunihiko Kasahara, "Decorative Stand" in The Art and Wonder of Origami (2004). It's not the 80s, like David Mitchell mentioned, but I haven't been able to find an older version than that one. And, there's always the chance that Mr. Kasahara had created in decades before the book, and might have even published the diagrams back then in a Japanese book or magazine. Thank you, Matthew Hayward for pointing me to those diagrams. If anyone knows of one prior to 2004, I'd appreciate it if you let me know. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Looking for a Modular Fruit or Vegetable Model
Mark, this slice by Evan Zodl is the only modular origami fruit I know of https://instagram.com/ez_origami/reel/C3a18Y1JcGp I'm not sure what's the name of the model. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Single-sheet cube stands?
Hi. Do any of you know of any single-sheet cube stand models, prior to Jo Nakashima's posted on November 4, 2010? https://youtu.be/fVj9J8SCqtE I looked in The Origami Database and Gilad's Origami Page. The only cube stand on the first source is from three pieces, and the ones on the second source are either also modulars or are older than Nakashima's video. You can reply through the list or directly to my email address: gerardo(a)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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Books about paper folding (origami) in English from the 1950s and before that?
Thank you Dave Venables and Mitchell for your respective replies to my email. Legman's bibliography is very interesting and useful. I appreciate the suggestion very much. The following quote is by David Lister. You can find it here: https://www.britishorigami.org/cp-lister-list/lillian-oppenheimer The word "origami" was also mentioned as the Japanese word for paperfolding in Robert Harbin's book, "Paper Magic" in 1956 (...) At the same time, the word "Origami" appeared in the titles of several books in English by Japanese authors that were just beginning to appear in the United States and Europe. Which might be those "books in English by Japanese authors"? I checked for Japanese family name's in the bibliography, but none of the book titles seemed to be in English. If you can help me, you can reply through the list or privately if you prefer: gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you once again! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Books about paper folding (origami) in English from the 1950s and before that?
HI Aside from Robert Harbin's Paper Magic from 1956, what other books about paper folding (origami) in English are there, from the 1950s and before that? I know about Paper Toy Making by Margaret W. Campbell from 1937, and I understand that there were maybe a couple in English by Japanese authors, but I don't know the names of said books nor of their authors. You can reply through the list, or if you prefer, privately to my email address: gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you very much 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Creating a stand for things like medals
Sy Chen suggested I look for phone stands in origami in my search for origami holders for medals, plates, and other flattish round objects, and also mentioned he once also tried creating one. First of all, it was a great pleasure and honor meeting you in person, and thank you for trading a book with me. I love my new book! There are definitely many more phone stands in origami than for medals and plates! I have checked like maybe six designs. Unfortunately, I don't know the creator's name of most of them. From the ones I saw, only Makoto Yamaguchi's has a raised tip on each side, which would also work for objects such as medals. It can lift the medal in two points, one on each side, while also offering space for the bottom curved edge. All other phone stands I found offer instead an edge at table height, which would allow a round object to rotate and accidentally fall down. Michel Grand pointed me to Easel by V'Ann Cornelius. What a cute simple model! https://www.orihouse.com/until2012/newyork200206/32.html What I've noticed is that if the medal or plate is to heavy, it's curved bottom can make the sides of the easel open up and the round object will fold back on it. I feel I'm going the right direction with my model in process, and I'm surprised I found more origami bookend models than stands for this type of objects . Sy, might you remember what didn't you like when you were trying to create one? I am curious, but aside from that, your answer will probably help me in my project. Thank you once again. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Post OUSA Convention - Offering an intercity bus voucher
So today is a week from the opening of the convention and my wife and I are now doing vacation stuff in the country. We had a last minute change of plans and had to cancel a bus trip we had already payed. I received in exchange a $23 USD voucher in exchange. It's good for a whole year and it's enough for one ride between certain cities; you can also pay extra and travel farther. One of you could use it for going to the OUSA Convention next year ♥️, for example. Would one of like to buy my voucher? I'd REALLY appreciate it. It's for Greyhound buses. If you agree, please contact me privately. My email address is gera...@neorigami.com Thank you so much in advance.
[Origami] OUSA Convention - Trade an origami book with me?
I have a copy of Pajarita Extra 2015 in absolutely perfect condition. Here's a picture of the copy I own: https://photos.app.goo.gl/sYaLCcUAqX3FFeHK8 It includes a wide variety of models, creators, and styles. Here is its entry in Gilad's database: https://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/2860/Pajarita-Extra-2015 I also have a copy of The Art and Wonder of Origami by Kunihiko Kasahara in very good condition. The bottom edge of the front cover is a little bit worn (see the picture), and both the front and back cover have minimal bend marks. All the pages in the book are in perfect condition, and I can include the CD if you wish to have it. Front cover: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kuL8DFq4YEfKuLsk8 Back cover: https://photos.app.goo.gl/7UhdbZXyvAwZyviC6 Another amazing book my Mr. Kasahara, with different types of origami–models between simple and intermediate level–and very interesting bits of information. The book's entry in Gilad's database: https://www.giladorigami.com/origami-database-book/1446/The-Art-and-Wonder-of-Origami-by-Kunihiko-Kasahara I'd like to trade each one at the OUSA convention for origami art–coffe table–books or origami books that include a lot of text to read, rather than being full of diagrams, but please not math (it's simply a topic I'm not that fond of). Here are some I already own as examples of the type of books I'm interested in. - Complete Origami, by Eric Kenneway - New Expressions in Origami Art, by Meher McArthur - Paper Life, by Laura Rozenberg - The Art and Wonder of Origami, by Kunihiko Kasahara (I'm offering through this email one of my two copies) - Tomoko Fuse´s Origami Art, by Tomoko Fuse et al. And here are a couple of examples of books I still don't own and would love to receive as part of the trade! - Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami, by Meher McArthur and Robert J. Lang - Masters of Origami: The Art of Paper Folding, by V'Ann Cornelius et al. - Paper Life, by Laura Rozenberg (I have the ebook, but I'd love to have a paperback copy, either in English or Spanish) - Paper Magic: The Art of Paper Folding, by Robert Harbin (I am allowed to dream. Aren't I ?) But if you would like to offer me some other book that you think I'd be interested in, please do. Whichever the book, I do ask for it to be as well kept as the ones I'm offering. If you want to trade with me, and will attend the convention, please email me directly instead of through the list. My email address is gera...@neorigami.com I really hope we can make business. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Foldeas with Madonna Yoder (Saturday, July 6)
Madonna Yoder, the guest speaker of the next Foldeas session, titled the up-coming presentation Origami Tessellations: Techniques for Endless Creativity. It'll be on July 6, 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 you share and repost the session's poster on your social media platforms and groups, asking others to also share and repost it. Thank you in advance and see you at the session! Poster: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ctqf8ycuHcEghaGH6 Before you register, read the details and requisites on the poster, and please fill the form on a computer instead of a tablet or smartphone. The send button doesn't always work on either one. Register at https://neorigami.com/foldeas The following are some images from Andrew Dewar's session: Flights of Imagination: Designing Paper Airplanes. If you missed that one, don't miss this one! https://photos.app.goo.gl/XDxKjjtTecx5DUBUA https://photos.app.goo.gl/MubvaKtNrA99gtHK8 https://photos.app.goo.gl/aNR1zC299W4Y1dB3A https://photos.app.goo.gl/87qGYNgybbwWbc8i6 -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] OUSA Convention - I invite you to participate in the ATC swap
In just a couple of days (Monday, July 24) it will be the deadline for registering to the OrigamiUSA convention - artist trading card swap. I'll be participating and hope I can share cards with you. That is why I'm sending this email to invite you to register as well. If you'll attend the convention you can participate in person, but if you won't, you can still be a part of the swap. Read all the details here: https://origamiusa.org/convention2024-activity-atc-swap And if you have origami friends where you live, you can also take their cards to the swap. Just make sure you talk about it with the swap host ASAP. Her email address is in the web page linked above. Precisely, friends from my country will be participating as well, and I'll be taking their cards. It would be amazing if people from more countries also take part in the swap! If you wish to know more about artist trading cards in the origami world, you can read the following web article: https://www.neorigami.com/articles/artist-trading-cards-and-origami Finally, if you happen to be a creator of original models, you might be interested in the following challenge to design the whole card using origami techniques: https://cfcorigami.com/challenge/artist-trading-cards So, please... don't forget. You have till the upcoming Monday, July 24, to make up your mind and register to the swap . -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Books on Japanese religions, philosophies or arts and folding?
HI EVERYONE I'm interested in the subject. Do any of you know any books that connect Japanese religions, philosophies or arts with folding? I hope so! I'm looking for books with texts rather than books full of diagrams. You can reply directly through the list, or if you prefer, you can answer to me privately instead. My email address is gerardo(a)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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] United to Fold (UnFold) gathering this Saturday
This Saturday, May 4, 10:00 - 13:00 (New York) / 15:00 - 18:00 (London) / 20:30 - 23:30 (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 intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami! If you would like to attend, and you still aren't a part of the Foldeas/UnFold email list, email me. I will ask you to first add me among your contacts and whitelist my email address; I'll provide a guide explaining how to do that: gerardo(a)neorigami.com At the previous gathering, Monika (Germany/France) taught Angel on the Wall created by Neal Elias: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kToAffkR9VUyEEK17 And Jeanine, from the US, taught Vase created by Saburo Kase: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wwp7vWWWwMjEhStb8 See you Saturday! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] A place to stay in NYC
HI EVERYONE Thanks to the generosity of OrigamiUSA, I will attend this year's NYC convention, in July... yay! It'll be basically my wife's and my first time in the US. It's very exciting! We hope to stay a couple of days after the convention is over and get a broader experience of the Big Apple. That's why I'd like to ask, might one of you live in the city–or very near by–and have some space where the two of us can stay for a few nights after the convention has ended? You don't know how much that would help us. We'll be happy to show our appreciation through a bag of Colombian coffee as a gift . If you'd like to help, would you please reply privately to my email address? gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you very much 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Seats left for tomorrow's Foldeas hands-on presentation
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/7P4mTXsqzrtQWapD6 Register before you're left out 😉. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Simple Winged Heart, by Choo Di Shen The See-Saw of Love, by Mike Bright Country Rose, by David Martínez Random Hearts Necklace, by K. Dianne Stephens 10 fold Heart, by Choo Di Shen Tutorial de diagramación con Corel Draw 3, by J. Juan Campos (a diagramming guide) I wish you a wonderful Valentine's this Wednesday! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Web article "Artist Trading Cards and Origami"
HELLO EVERYONE I wanted to share with you that I've posted a web article titled Artist Trading Cards and Origami. In the article, you'll find detailed information in their making and their exchange practices, and I also propose a design prompt for origami creators. I am very grateful with Jean Baden-Gillette and Serenity Asmaa for their help in the composition of this article. Thank you both! I hope you read it, enjoy it, and maybe even disagree a bit and discuss with the article . I'll be happy to receive your comments, if you wish to share them with me. Artist Trading Cards and Origami: https://www.neorigami.com/articles/artist-trading-cards-and-origami -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Heart Picture Frame, by Mike Bright Hearty Bear Box, by Mike Bright I Love You, by Hadi Tahir Love Me Love Me Not, by Mike Bright Tutorial de diagramación con Corel Draw 2, by J. Juan Campos (a diagramming guide) -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Simple Heart over Heart, by Raymond P. Yeh Heart + Face, by Mike Bright Heart Coaster, by Mike Bright Heart Picture Holder, by Hadi Tahir Tutorial de diagramación con Corel Draw 1, by J. Juan Campos (a diagramming guide) Valentine's is coming . -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Different origami trading card swaps around the world?
What groups, organizations, and events currently still organize origami trading card swaps? I know the following: CenterFold Ohio Origami Convention Origami Argentina association Origami Bogotá conventionOrigami México convention OrigamiUSA conventionPacificic Coast Origami Convention PCOC You can reply through the list, or if you prefer, privately to my email address: gerardo(a)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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Models you can fold for Christmas on Neorigami.com
Here are some more diagrams for models that you can fold for Christmas, on Neorigami.com Angel, by Choo Di Shen: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/angel-by-choo-di-shen Angel, by Mike Bright: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/angel-by-mike-bright Nativity Scene, by Graciela Vicente: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/mini-neo-12 Nativity Scene, by Sergio L. Guarachi V.: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/mini-neo-23 Little Christmas Tree, by Andrés Lozano: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/mini-neo-23 Christmas Tree, by Vicente Dolz: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/christmas-tree-by-vicente-dolz Happy holidays everyone! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Questions regarding origami trading card swaps
Please, assume I am a complete newbie when replying . Thank you for that. I was reading the information regarding this year's trading card swap at the OrigamiUSA convention: https://origamiusa.org/convention2023-activity-atc-swap The following caught my attention: "Unofficial and private swapping of ATCs is encouraged, whether it's extras from this swap or other cards you may have". 1. What does that mean? I'm curious of both the first and the second part of that sentence. 2. And is that sentence/invitation common to all origami trading card swaps or only the ones at OUSA and PCOC? As I mention at the end of my emails, you can reply through the list or directly to my email address if you prefer: gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you very much 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
Latest additions from the old Neorigami. See the whole list. Inspired - An Origami Angel, by K. Dianne Stephens White Reindeer, by Leonardo Pulido Martínez Santa Claus, by Hoàng Tiến Quyết Sleigh Ride, by Mike Bright Old Man with a Cane, by Fco. Javier Cobos Gavala Vainilla... Talvez vuelva, by Sergio L. Guarachi Veliz (literature) Happy holidays! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Folding 140 g/m² Burano paper, by Favini?
HI Have any of you tried folding 140 g/m² Burano paper, by Favini? I've only folded the 90 g/m² version, which I like, but I'm curious about the heavier one I'm mentioning. I wonder if it's possible to dry fold it without scoring it first. I hope so! If any of you has had experience with it, would you please reply either through the list or privately to my email address? gerardo(a)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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Origami sighting
Folded paper at the recent finale of the Spanish Master Chef Celebrity (season 8): https://youtu.be/Wn6YTZvK-Pc Colombian actress, Laura Londoño, turned her dessert into an spectacle which included folded... paper?... and fire. You can catch that during the first seconds of the video . If you don't know Spanish and would like to know what everyone is saying, there's an option in the settings to activate automatic subtitles to English (or any other language). Just look for the "subtitles/cc" button on the menu. Bon appétit! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] The video of Bradley Tompkins's Foldeas session
Bradley Tompkins (USA), was the guest speaker of the Foldeas session: "Fold this Box - From Idea to Repeatable Design". The whole session is now available on YouTube for you to enjoy: https://youtu.be/7YlgO_CtdoE While you're at it, why not subscribe to my YouTube channel? You'll find the corresponding button on the video's web page. Cheers! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Models you can fold for Thanksgiving on Neorigami.com
Here are diagrams for a couple of models that you can fold for Thanksgiving, on Neorigami.com Autumnal Tree, by Nick Robinson: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/autumnal-tree-by-nick-robinson 5-Pointed Leaf, by David Donahue: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/5-pointed-leaf-by-david-donahue Poplar Leaf, by Vicente Dolz: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/poplar-leaf-by-vicente-dolz Turkey, by David Donahue: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/turkey-by-david-donahue Have a very thankful rest of November! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Seats left for tomorrow's Foldeas hands-on presentation
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 Register before you're left out 😉. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Foldeas with Yossi Nir (Saturday, November 4)
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 the session's poster on your social media platforms and groups, asking others to also share and repost it. Thank you in advance and see you at the session! Poster: https://photos.app.goo.gl/m7JB7Bd7QLv7id5F6 Before you register, read the details and requisites on the poster, and please fill the form on a computer instead of a tablet or smartphone. The send button doesn't always work on either one. Register at https://neorigami.com/foldeas The following are some images from Santhrupty Das's session: Folding - My Journey & Collegiate Settings. If you missed that one, don't miss this one! https://photos.app.goo.gl/mfq3WCmWaNqQvsp4A https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZJhUHANr1qFAqMuLA https://photos.app.goo.gl/9o7wB5y5Wa3De5dJ9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/UjGHD8vhMQUk9FBQ7 https://photos.app.goo.gl/7SNWarGs6os6odwE6 . -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] NOA magazine and Japanese?
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: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Origami technique for wrapping gifts from 2013
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 private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Models you can fold for Halloween on 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-: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/oogie-boogie-by-sebl Jolly Roger, by Hadi Tahir: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/jolly-roger-by-hadi-tahir Cat <3, by Choo Di Shen: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/cat-3-by-choo-di-shen Simple cat, by Barth Dunkan: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/simple-cat-simple-dog-by-barth-dunkan Eagle Owl, by Andrés Lozano: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/eagle-owl-by-andres-lozano The Little Owl, by Barth Dunkan: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/the-little-owl-by-barth-dunkan Fangs for the Memory, by Mike Bright: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/fangs-for-the-memory-by-mike-bright Have a very scary rest of the month! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Letterfold in ORU magazine #8
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 copy, would you please contact me in private? gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you very much 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Models you can fold for Halloween on 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 Julien Gritte: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/anubis-or-werefolf-by-julien-gritte Demonic Pajarita, by Sergio A. Spinolo: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/demonic-pajarita-by-sergio-a-spinolo Owl, by Fernando Castellanos: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/owl-by-fernando-castellanos Angry Cat, by Saada Mondher: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/angry-cat-by-saada-mondher Rat, by Leandro Iván Alemany: https://www.neorigami.com/the-old-neorigami/rat-by-leandro-ivan-alemany Have a very spooky October! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Where does the comparison between origami and music come from?
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 folding and music in an essay by Tolstoy titled What is Art? Wow! What does it mention in regard to both? I also wanted to echo his question to Peter (Engel) if this relation between origami and music was a topic discussed between Yoshizawa and you. I'd love to know! It's been a while since I watched Between the Folds. I didn't recall the references to both art forms in it, although I must confess they don't suprise me either. The documentary probably also helped popularize the analogy, It has been a very lifely topic. I've enjoyed it very much! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Where does the comparison between origami and music come from?
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 and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Where does the comparison between origami and music come from?
I received different answers regarding my question about the comparison between origami and music, both through the list and privately. Thank you all very much. I wanted to explain a bit more about the comparison I've "heard" in various occasions, which I'm asking about. I've often taken part in online conversations about origami and art, for example on The Origami Forum (back in the day) or on an origami WhatsApp group or Discord Server. Usually someone states that origami is closer to music than to other visual arts, such as painting and sculpting. Then that person argues that, unlike in visual arts, in music there are composers who make songs–just like creators in origami–and interpreters who play them and sometimes add their own style–just like folders in origami. Often, these comments are then connected to copyright in art and how it should be applied to origami the way it's applied to music. I've heard this exact ideas enough times to start suspecting that it was originally proposed by one person, and after time, the idea became popular. Have you heard, or read, them as well? Am I actually wrong and this composer/creator - interpreter/folder analogy 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 classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Where does the comparison between origami and music come from?
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 where did he or she do it? I'd love to know! Thanks 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 Joisel, by Oscar Luis Rojas Villalobos (a paper) -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] United to Fold (UnFold) gathering this Saturday
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 intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami! If you would like to attend, and you still aren't a part of the Foldeas/UnFold email list, email me. I will ask you to first add me among your contacts and whitelist my email address; I'll provide a guide explaining how to do that: gerardo(a)neorigami.com At the previous gathering, Yossi Nir from Israel taught his own model Crystal Saucer: https://photos.app.goo.gl/pzRUFaE9y8mvC4eb9 And I, Gerardo G. from Colombia taught one of my own models, Elastic Suit Wrestler: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qmDRQSsQJEpXcsSa7 See you Saturday! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Organizer with Drawers and Slides
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 other similar-looking models: https://instagram.com/p/CwIPZq_vJoU That's the model I'll teach at the 4th Origami World Marathon: https://eventbrite.com/e/the-4th-origami-world-marathon-registration-670228540607 On the first link, I also started an OWM4 raffle. The details are on the description. I've already done two; @graceclick won the first one and @sd_origamee the second one. Please, participate in the raffle and/or invite others to do so. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Third Joisel Award - Voting is Open
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 well as other projects related to the origami community. Now, I can tell you that the awards try to exclude the names of the people nominated, during the voting and judging phase, in order to reduce the related bias during the process. Conscious or unconsciously, some participants might vote for a nominated work because it was made by an origamist they admire, or not vote for another because it was made by someone they don't like so much or someone they just don't know. That wouldn't be OK. Here's a quote from the awards related with that: "Rules and Definitions (...)All nominations must include (...) 3. Images should not convey who the creator is, as well as the descriptive text! The voting is anonymous!!" Source: https://cfcorigami.com/joisel-awards-2023 The names of the creators and folders can become a hidrance during the voting and judging phase, but I do hope they become public after that phase is over. I hope that answers your question. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Raffle on Instagram to win 50% off on OWM4
@graceclick from Instagram won the raffle I promoted here on Monday. I started another one; you can win just like Grace did. You'll find all the details on the post's description: https://instagram.com/p/CvxEJu3tdTX On the post above you will see another fold of the model I'll be teaching at OWM4. That's how it looks like when using kami, which is precisely the paper I recommend you to use for my workshop . Before I leave, I also want to invite you to check out the marathon's booklet, so you can have a better idea of what the event will be like and all the models you'll get to learn: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DhaigWS-Mc-qVmRJMhyMHyX7XLiVUw5l Cheers! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Raffle on Instagram to win 50% off on OWM4
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 Drawers and Slides. Some of you helped me with the name back when I created it. I had asked for help here on the list. Win the raffle or not, I hope you register, join my class, and those of the other amazing teachers: 48 hours, 48 international origami creators, and 48 completely original models. And don't worry, you are allowed to eat, sleep, and have a life. Every registrant will have access for one year to instructional videos for the marathon's models. More about OWM4: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-4th-origami-world-marathon-registration-670228540607 Best of luck on the raffle and see you at the marathon! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 "Orrian Elegans", by S. Elmer Lopez Ontiveros -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Name of the puzzle purse in Spanish?
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 understand its association with a puzzle despite being from a single sheet. Sorry if that didn't come accross. It was me who wanted to give it a name in Spanish and, although that wasn't your intention, your words did help me a bit to decide what to call it. Thank you for your original email as well as your clarification. Speaking of Spanish, those who of you who speak that language as well. I invite you to the online group: Diálogos Origámicos. In the group, we talk about origami, share what we do, advertise activities and books, inform about our projects and events, show our folds and models, and participate in games and challenges. You can learn more about it here: https://dialogami.neorigami.com -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Name of the puzzle purse in Spanish?
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 Reeds's emails helped think of a translation of the name I was happy with. So, I taught how to fold the model about a week ago and I wasn't able to find popular name of the model in Spanish. I taught the model giving it the name "bolsa rompecabezas". I want to explain to you why I chose that translation "Purse" has different definitions. Although the first ones in the Merriam-Webster dictionary are directly related to money, none of the references to the model seem to mention banknotes or coins at all. I believe the model relates instead to this other definition of the word: "a receptacle (such as a pouch) shaped like a purse". Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purse Continuing, Karen pointed to the book Repertorio Completo de Todos los Juegos by Marco and Ochoa y Ronna (1896). That book calls it "bolsa". That word can mean "bag", but it can also mean "pouch", just like the definition of "purse" from the Merriam-Webster dictionary. I think in the minds of most Spanish-speakers nowadays, we think first in plastic bags when we hear the word "bolsa", but that model predates the invention of such bags. Regarding the word "puzzle" I was hesitant to translate it as "rompecabezas", since I believe the word in Spanish is limited to jigsaw puzzles. Yet, in her email, Laura Rozenberg, mentioned how it would be easy to explain that the model is a type of "rompecabezas" just that from the folding of a single piece of paper. Aside from that, Karen Reeds revealed that the aforementioned book places the model under the section "Rompecabezas". That section begins with a parragraph explaining how the word is broadend in the book to include "any type of game with a difficult solution" (pg. 706). So I guess I was wrong, and "rompecabezas" is a proper translation of "puzzle" in this context. And that is why I called, and propose the model to be called in Spanish, "bolsa rompecabezas". Now, I think it's quite curious how the name "puzzle PURSE" stuck, despite it seems to be mainly described nowadays as a very creative type of Valentine's card from the past. Go figure . -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 David Herrera Cuartas (crease pattern) The Nautilus, by Long Giao Quách Triceratops ver 2.1, by Geraldo Hugo Gozali (crease pattern) Crane with Legs, by Juan David Herrera Cuartas (crease pattern) Colección, by Origami_OZ (a catalog) Máscaras de Papel, by Origami_OZ (diagrams booklet) -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 Hadi Tahir I especially recommend the diagrams booklet from the top. Very interesting! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Name of the puzzle purse in Spanish?
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 webpage I had linked. Thank you both! It's an excellent idea to explain what the model is, but I must confess I have an obsession with model names... hahaha. I even wrote a long article about it, which was posted on The Fold. So, for example, it's important for me to write the name of the model and its creator on the folds I make and leave in the library for giving away, that also includes traditional models like this one. And I must confess I linked David's webpage but had not read it... oops. The reference from that historic book to the model as "la bolsa" is very revealing. I decided to ask a couple of origami historians, which now Spanish, if they know about a popular name for the model in said language. If not, I think I can use Laura's and Karen's answers to propose a satistying version of the name in my first language. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Name of the puzzle purse in Spanish?
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 regard to Spanish, have any of you seen any reference to this model–for example, its diagrams–in a book in said language? How was the model called? If not, those of you that also now Spanish, how would you translate it? I'd say both the word "puzzle" and "purse" can be challenging to translate to Spanish. There's no exact translation for the word "puzzle". "Rompecabezas" means "jigsaw puzzle", but isn't appropriate for other types of puzzles, like this purse. It's a similar situation with "purse"; the Spanish word would depend on the type of "purse". I'm inclined for "Cartera de ingenio", which would literally mean "Ingenuity purse". That's as close as I got. Thank you in advance. If you prefer, you can instead reply privately to my email address: gerardo(a)neorigami.com -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Foldeas with Santrupthy Das (Saturday, July 1)
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 you share and repost the session's poster on your social media platforms and groups, asking others to also share and repost it. Thank you in advance and see you at the session! Poster: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hbv4tSGY2ULJNfSDA Before you register, read the details and requisites on the poster, and please fill the form on a computer instead of a tablet or smartphone. The send button doesn't always work on either one. Register at https://neorigami.com/foldeas The following are some images from Chris Alexander's session: How I Became an Origami Designer: If I Can Do It, So Can You!. If you missed that one, don't miss this one! https://photos.app.goo.gl/vpPLdCw8pWrSei5s6 https://photos.app.goo.gl/osZT4DZWgabkCLi59 https://photos.app.goo.gl/5RSwbAu6Sq4Q6Buv9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/pzadmS2EWsCRUkvy5 . -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 Dunlan I particularly recommend the catalog from the top. It's quite interesting! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] "Origami, Imagination and Tradition" by Yoshihide and Sumiko Momotani
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 from Japanese? 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Help contacting Ms. Akiko Yamanashi
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 gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you very much 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Who created this basket model?
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 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Single-sheet closed boxes with handles?
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 what's already out there. That's why I hope you can help with the following questions: 1. Do you know of any other single-sheet self-closing (closed) boxes with handles? 2. Do you know of others that are stacked together how I described? As always, you can answer through the list or privately to my email address if you prefer: gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you so much 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Foldeas needs you!
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 previous sessions and their topics, you can check out all the promotional posters here: https://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=15255 Please, let me know as well if you have any questions. My email address is gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you so much 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] The video of Roopika's Foldeas session
Roopika (India), was the guest speaker of the Foldeas session:"Unfolding So Much More", which took place on January 7. She shared with us how she became an origami teacher almost by chance, over a decade ago, and has been one ever since. The whole session is now available on YouTube for you to enjoy: https://youtu.be/5A7wAGiUbZY While you're at it, why not subscribe to my YouTube channel? You'll find the corresponding button on the video's web page. Cheers! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Scrapbook paper in origami?
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 receive emails by different origami groups inviting to their next meeting, mentioning the models that will be taught and the materials needed. I have seen often requests for scrapbook paper for certain models. (2) If there are different scrapbook paper weights/grammage, is it implied when origamists talk about scrapbook paper? Those emails simply mention "scrapbook paper", without stating a weight/grammage. I have often heard that patterned paper shouldn't be used for origami workshops, since all its decorations might make it hard to identify reference points when folding and creasing. If that's true, (3) does scrapbook paper during origami workshops, both in person and online, become a problem? Those of you who have letter-size scrapbook paper that's appropriate for origami, like Chila, (4) is it exactly 27.9 x 21.6 cm? I ask because in Colombia, blocks of "letter-size" color paper are often off by more than a few millimeters in each side. 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] A4 or letter-size paper for color-change models?
Thank you, Vishakha. Your information was very helpful! It's a pity there isn't a ready-made option. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review On Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 12:00:28 PM GMT-5, wanderer wrote: Yeah - good Q Gerardo. I do have some models that need A4 or letter paper, and a duo sheet would be handy. But I only have same color on both sides kinda A4 or letter paper. I’ve sometimes doubled up two color sheets and made a duo version but sometimes that option tends to thicker than is ideal. Other times I’ve used white A4 or letter paper and drawn or printed on it in color to create a duo effect. The third option is like you mentioned, cutting A4 or letter paper from a larger sheet. I have some scrapbook paper which is 12”x12” but it is more like cardstock thickness. I think one can find letter size scrapbook paper which is printed/color on one side and white on the other - but this maybe cardstock as well. There’s some beautiful Kraft paper rolls that are green or blue or red on one side and then Kraft colored on the other side. This kinda paper also has textural ridges, which are quite nice. And one could cut A4 or letter paper size from the roll - but that takes a little careful effort to get accurately sized sheets. Best,Vishakha . On May 11, 2023, at 12:20, gera...@neorigami.com wrote: HI What paper do you use for color-change models that start from an A4 or letter-size rectangle? Do you have access to the appropriate paper in that size or must you cut it to size from a bigger sheet? Your answers will be very helpful! Thank you very much in advance. You can email your answer through the list or email me privately to gerardo(a)neorigami.com -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] A4 or letter-size paper for color-change models?
HI What paper do you use for color-change models that start from an A4 or letter-size rectangle? Do you have access to the appropriate paper in that size or must you cut it to size from a bigger sheet? Your answers will be very helpful! Thank you very much in advance. You can email your answer through the list or email me privately to gerardo(a)neorigami.com -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Foldeas with Chris Alexander (Saturday, May 6)
Chris Alexander, the guest speaker of the next Foldeas session, titled the up-coming presentation How I Became an Origami Designer: If I Can Do It, So Can You!. It'll be on May 6, 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 you share and repost the session's poster on your social media platforms and groups, asking others to also share and repost it. Thank you in advance and see you at the session! Poster: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ybRZEaNULdSCuhPo7 Before you register, read the details and requisites on the poster, and please fill the form on a computer instead of a tablet or smartphone. The send button doesn't always work on either one. Register at https://neorigami.com/foldeas The following are some images from Bradley Tompkins's session: Fold this Box: From Idea to Repeatable Design. If you missed that one, don't miss this one! https://photos.app.goo.gl/bScTTwnLvoXZGtBP6 https://photos.app.goo.gl/6ftqMAYtXBMizaiE8 https://photos.app.goo.gl/hiTqGQb1kruy8GBH8 https://photos.app.goo.gl/GGogcx7ceqEJ4VPw9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/ypNRhH4yaBV91ojF9 . -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Proofreading an origami article?
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 email address gerardo(a)neorigami.com but you could also do it through the list. 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Common paper for friction-based modulars?
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 strong locks and benefit from friction: Paul Jakson's Cube is a good example, Butterfly ball by Kenneth Kawamura, maybe also the Sonobe cube, as well as some flat modular stars, Trihedron Cubic Box which is another example: https://instagram.com/p/CcNwsAJrZCP Most boxes and lids also benefit from friction, although they aren't neccesarily modulars. Now, I wish to remind everyone my question: What popular paper in the origami community is good for models that benefit from friction? -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Common paper for friction-based modulars?
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 instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Common paper for friction-based modulars?
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 reply through the list or privately to my email address if you prefer: gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thanks 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Help identifying the following paper with a rough/porous texture
Hello everyone. Can you please help me? What type of origami paper has a rough/porous texture like the one in the picture? It can be in the color shown in the picture or some other color; I'm more interested in the texture. Picture of the paper: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QcVCQ1xp5FRf3azF8 You 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] How to contact Sajid Nawaz Khan?
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 instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] How can I distribute the units for Kawamura's Butterfly Ball?
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 following face: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hqGjJPp3NkqbyY2U8 It's inevitable to repeat the same color on two opposite tips. My mistake was repeating a second color on the other two tips... oops 😛. If you use different colors on those two instead, and try to show all four colors on the flat faces (linked below), you can evenly distribute the colors throughout the fold. https://photos.app.goo.gl/KWoSckFg1S8mk6S97 Thank you once more! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Free easy to fold praying person diagram available?
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 doing something like republishing it, even if it is for a free publication. It's not enough to give proper credits. That is also the case regarding free diagrams, since the fact that they are available for free doesn't make them of public domain (without copyright). You can read more about origami and copyright here: https://origamiusa.org/copyright-faq And I'm willing to bet the creator of the YouTube video, isn't the copyright owner of said origami model nor the diagrams. That person probably simply took pictures from a book and turned them into the YouTube video without proper authorization. Such type of actions can only be reported by the author or its legal representative. So, he can't give you said authorization. I tried to find out who is the creator of that model through Google, but couldn't. I found two different models, which are similar, but not the one you found: praying moor in "Origami: The Art of Paper Folding" by Robert Harbin (it's creator was unknown at that time), and Moor at Prayer created by Miguel Salvatella, found in "Secrets of Origami" also by Mr. Harbin. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] How can I distribute the units for Kawamura's Butterfly Ball?
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 list, or if you prefer, you can do it privately to my email address: gerardo(a)neorigami.com Thank you very much 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Seats left for tomorrow's Foldeas hands-on presentation
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 Register before you're left out 😉. -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Question about origami groups in convention registration forms
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 and the number of participants of each one? Just curious . -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Foldeas with Bradley Tompkins (Saturday, March 4)
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 it if you share and repost the session's poster on your social media platforms and groups, asking others to also share and repost it. Thank you in advance and see you at the session! Poster: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qRikRB6eiEe8C6vn9 Before you register, read the details and requisites on the poster, and please fill the form on a computer instead of a tablet or smartphone. The send button doesn't always work on either one. Register at https://neorigami.com/foldeas The following are some images from Roopikas's session: Unfolding So Much More. If you missed that one, don't miss this one! https://photos.app.goo.gl/GsBrT2bUd8B5CEz99 https://photos.app.goo.gl/j3ChuFWbPbdtcZLE6 https://photos.app.goo.gl/4PBAVXnBhBBLKEzr7 https://photos.app.goo.gl/PyZGdgbR4yVaWFnP7 https://photos.app.goo.gl/sTLeQaCt647QWxxo9 . -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 you who wish to fold the 2023 Chinese zodiac sign . Easy Baby Bunny/Rabbit, by Raymond P. Yeh Little Rabbit, by Barth Dunkan Rabbit, by Origami_OZ Rabbit, by Samy L. Rabbit, by Leonardo Pulido Martínez in Mini Neo #7 Have fun folding! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Foldeas with Roopika (Saturday, January 7)
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 session's poster on your social media platforms and groups, asking others to also share and repost it. Thank you in advance and see you at the session! Poster: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Me8hC6jpZvyYsRu26 Before you register, read the details and requisites on the poster, and please fill the form on a computer instead of a tablet or smartphone. The send button doesn't always work on either one. Register at https://neorigami.com/foldeas The following are some images from Ashita Sawhney's session: Healing Folds. If you missed that one, don't miss this one! https://photos.app.goo.gl/3w9ASWdgqXeLPwXA9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/RAdWdnWmhhp6N2Q38 https://photos.app.goo.gl/pj2NPm3Mgk4QdFck6 https://photos.app.goo.gl/kt44F7HuPqW3tBcQ8 . -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Baseball Card Packet
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 https://make-origami.com/ELF/ Once you get the math behind the particular envelope, you can probably cut the initial sheet to the right size so that the final envelope end up with the dimensions you wish. I do advice that you add a few of millimeters, or sixteenths of an inch, taking into account the bulk of eight cards, There's one I like in particular, it's EnV DeloP, a variation by Michel Grand of Gay Merrill Gross's Merrill Envelope. That's because the model doesn't eat up too much of the original sheet, and in Michel's variation, you don't have to unfold the envelope completely in order to remove its contents. That means non-origamists will have no problem in opening and closing the envelope as many times as they wish. It has often happened to me that when I give certain types of origami containers to non-origamists, they end up with an unfolded and creased paper after opening it, which they don't know how to fold again nor have enough motivation to try. That's why I call those models containers for origamists ; ) If you're interested in that particular envelope, I suggest you contact Michel. Do you already know him? Cheers! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Convention for Creators CfC3 is coming up!
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 between February 10 and 12, 2023. CfC3 is an academic event full of talks and panels with the aim of strengthening as a guild and improving our practices. And those who wish can stay to share different tourist activities with the other creators, from the 13th to the 15th. Now, in order to attend you must be a creator of original models and a member of https://cfcorigami.com Registration and more information: https://www.origami-shop.com/en/origami-conventions-convention-creators-2023-xsl-219_286_2347.html If you aren't an origami creator but know one, would you please extend this invitation to him or her? -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] The video of Ashita Sawhney's Foldeas session
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? You'll find the corresponding button on the video's web page. Happy holidays! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 Di Shen Have fun folding! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] United to Fold (UnFold) gathering this Saturday
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 intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami! If you would like to attend, and you still aren't a part of the Foldeas/UnFold email list, email me. I will ask you to first add me among your contacts and whitelist my email address; I'll provide a guide explaining how to do that: gerardo(a)neorigami.com At the previous gathering, James Dobson, from the UK, taught Squishy Squishy, created by Fumiaki Kawahata: https://photos.app.goo.gl/95C4TuBHiKR3NfJC9 And Roopika, from India, taught Weathered Shell, created by Tomoko Fuse: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iMT6UpyXP8zB3e6y9 See you Saturday! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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. gerardo(a)neorigami.com instagram.com/neorigamicomKnowledge and Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] one side colored paper
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 origami". That's by Hatori Koshiro, from his web article History of Origami: https://origami.ousaan.com/library/historye.htmlYou'll find it in the third paragraph, under the subtitle: Traditional Origami. Elina, I suggest you also ask directly to David Mitchell. He might know much more about the topic. Cheers! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] Questions about the establishment of Origami Day in Japan
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 1980... 42 years ago! That's what I learned, I hope others here appreciate the information as well . Cheers! -- 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
Re: [Origami] The Neo-update
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 Curiosity in Origami: six private classes online "(...) It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
[Origami] Questions about the establishment of Origami Day in Japan
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 like the ones used most often for origami nowadays, and (b) the First World War Armistice was signed in that date, but in 1918, and since the origami crane became a symbol of peace with the passing of Sadako Sasaki, November 11 was considered a good date to celebrate origami. Is one of these two the main reason as to why that date was chosen? If so, which one? Was there another reason? 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 does, it takes your breath away and fills you with the true joy of origami. I experienced this in my lessons with Gerardo G. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Gerardo is (...)" C. R. Read the full review
