[Origami] Origami sighting: Five-intersecting tetrahedra
Adam Savage (of MythBusters fame) and Matt Parker (Standup Mathematician/ numberphile) collaborated in their attempt to show how to build a polyhedra model, based on an origami model (Tom Hull’s five intersecting tetrahedra) that someone named Polly apparently folded for Matt. They discuss the maths, symmetry, logic, and ultimate frustrations of building the model in one day. The long YouTube video is well worth one’s time to watch, IMHO. But then again, I enjoyed vicariously geeking out with them as they plan, with excitement, to build their colorful non-paper model. https://youtu.be/s_F4uD8wAs0 Enjoy, Belle Belle
[Origami] Origami sighting: One man’s mission to unveil math’s beauty
One man’s mission to unveil math’s beauty: https://youtu.be/TL7XhfrLF4k The YouTube video opens & closes with a number of modular origami models, in the style of Daniel Kwan & other’s designs. It features Richard Rusczyk, founder of Art of Problem Solving, who talks about how Math is a creative discipline & problem solving tool. An article about the program also appears in Quantra Magazine: https://www.quantamagazine.org/richard-rusczyk-is-a-math-evangelist-who-preaches-problem-solving-20220913/ Enjoy! Belle Fernandez
[Origami] music for an origami exhibition
Laura R asked: “If you had to ambient an origami exhibition (or an origami museum) what music would you choose? (Authors, melodies, scores, nomusic-just silence!, all ideas accepted). I?ll be grateful with your input. “ I would strongly recommend using the soundtrack from “Between the Folds” by Gil Talmi. I purchased the album from iTunes when the documentary first came out. Belle
[Origami] Q: Folding sessions in the Philippines
Does anyone know of any folding groups or sessions/meetings in the Philippines? Thanks, Belle
[Origami] Origami-inspired designs wins James Dyson design award
An origami-inspired line of clothing (Petit Pli) for children wins the James Dyson award. The clothes employ pleats & corrugations, allowing the clothing to stretch and expand. It is also sustainable since the garments grow with its wearer. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/sep/07/origami-inspired-clothing-range-that-grows-with-your-child-wins-dyson-award Last year's International prize of the Dyson design was awarded to Isis Shiffer (https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/17/folding-bike-helmet-wins-james-dyson-design-award), whom many may remember or met at a number of OUSA conventions held at FIT. Her foldable bike helmet (EcoHelmet) is made of "card stock paper & collapses into the size of a banana (http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/08/technology/ecohelmet-bike-helmet-foldable/index.html)." Belle
[Origami] Origami sighting
Found this picture online and it was captioned: "My friend challenged me to take the most dramatic picture I could with a paper boat." https://i.redd.it/5fow26zb8s8z.jpg Belle
[Origami] Folding opportunity in Quebec City
I'll be in Quebec City thi week. Are there any folding opportunities in QC at that time? Also, (not that I need more paper, but) are there unique paper sources that folks know about & would recommend? Thanks, Belle
[Origami] In search of the creator/designer of self closing box
Thanks to all who responded to my query (both here & privately) about the creator/designer of the box that I plan to teach at Special Sessions in December. 1) Francesco Mancini identified the box as that of Giovanni Maltagliati's Gift Box, diagrammed in Paulo Mulatinho's Origami 30 fold by fold projects. Initially, Arlene Gorchov also thought that it was Giovanni's model when I showed it to her; however, on closer inspection, she believed that it was not the same model since Giovanni's is based on thirds and my reverse-engineered model was not. I tend to agree with Arlene. 2) Phillip Chapman-Bell wrote, "When I first folded the model in 2009, I called it Dibs Cube, because I imagined it must have been discovered before, but if it hadn't, I wanted to call dibs on it. A crease pattern and some step photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskHbhmzG If there are no prior claims and my dibs stand, the model would be in the creative commons realm and would not require permission to teach." Based on the step folds posted on Phillip's Flickr site, I think that the box I have is Phillip's design, at least IMHO. I did not learn it from Phillip, nor has he taught the model during OUSA convention. How I came to fold the box remains a mystery, but Dibs Cube is what I'll teach. Thanks, Phillip, for a lovely design. Lastly, Phillip & Giovanni granted me their permissions to teach their boxes. If time allows, I may teach Giovanni's box as well, provided I am able to fold it well enough to teach it by December. Each box will be attributed to their respective creator & designer. Cheers, Belle
[Origami] In search of the creator/designer of self closing box
Does anyone recognise this self closing box, folded from a single square? A picture and description are posted on OUSA's December Special Sessions: https://origamiusa.org/specialsessions/self-closing-box I don't remember how I came to fold the model, from whom I learnt it, or where it is diagrammed. I've inquired if anyone recognises the model, but no one seems to know the creator or designer either. I am scheduled to teach the model and I would like to have the creator's permission to teach it, but can't since its provenance is unknown. It's my hope that someone from the O-List recognises the model, is able to identify its creator and/or provide a reference of where it is diagrammed or published. Many thanks, Belle
[Origami] Modular origami sighting on Wired.com
A recent story in Wired.com has a couple of pictures of women and a girl with modular origami models affixed to their faces to anonymise their photos. A rather clever means of disguise. (http://www.wired.com/2016/04/susie-mckinnon-autobiographical-memory-sdam/) Does anyone recognise the model and its creator? Thanks, Belle
[Origami] origami folks in Barcelona
Hi folks, I'll be in Barcelona the 2nd week of April. Any folders around to meet up one evening? Please write me off-list... thank you. Best, Vishakha NYC
[Origami] Origami sighting / reference
An article in New Scientist reports of folding origami from gold sheets that are nano-particle thick, with eerie effects. http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22429931.900-gold-origami-exerts-strange-power-over-light.html?cmpid=RSS7CNSNS7C2012-GLOBAL7Conline-news#.VFIrLda6DRw On that note, Happy Halloween!!! Belle
[Origami] origami eggs
If you're in NYC right now, get your game on looking for some Easter eggs about town. I found two origami-design eggs... For photos of the NYC Faberge Easter Egg Hunt 2014, check out this album... http://flic.kr/s/aHsjWTARGR For more info about the Faberge Egg Hunt, check out this site... http://thebigegghunt.org/starthere/ Best, Vishakha
[Origami] Fwd: origami sighting - somewhat - in the movie HER
Begin forwarded message: I recently watched Spike Jonze's movie HER [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Her_%28film%29] and it was great. What caught my attention too was the set and clothes design, which has lots of color blocking and simplicity too. The protagonist is Theodore Twombly (actor Joaquin Phoenix) and above his work space was a mobile with simply colored polyhedra. I'm not sure if it was origami but it definitely looked like it was made of paper. I haven't been able to find a photo of that shot but it looked a lot like this mobile show at this DIY website [http://crafts.tutsplus.com/tutorials/make-a-beautiful-paper-polyhedron-mobile--craft-4771] I think I found what mobile they used in the movie. I was at MoMA yesterday and chanced upon a mobile kit with five colorful polyhedral paper units made from flat stock. See link below for photos... https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h9g6yz22hjjwrxm/7k1MZBBiBI Vishakha
[Origami] a cool origami flexagon
a friend forwarded this link to me. it's a gif of a flexagon. the revealed faces with every turn is the cool part. i'm not sure whose handiwork this is but it's well done. here's the link... https://24.media.tumblr.com/000b64d101228220d558bce5e09317ca/tumblr_n2308pGJal1to0mvgo1_500.gif best, vishakha nyc
[Origami] origami sighting - somewhat - in the movie HER
I recently watched Spike Jonze's movie HER [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Her_%28film%29] and it was great. What caught my attention too was the set and clothes design, which has lots of color blocking and simplicity too. The protagonist is Theodore Twombly (actor Joaquin Phoenix) and above his work space was a mobile with simply colored polyhedra. I'm not sure if it was origami but it definitely looked like it was made of paper. I haven't been able to find a photo of that shot but it looked a lot like this mobile show at this DIY website [http://crafts.tutsplus.com/tutorials/make-a-beautiful-paper-polyhedron-mobile--craft-4771] If you get a chance to see this movie, I'd recommend it... two folding thumbs up :) Vishakha
[Origami] Tesseract
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone had designed an origami Tesseract... Here's wiki link for Tesseract... http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesseract And then to take it one-step further, see this link for a dynamic Tesseract (I'm calling it that, but wiki page calls it a rotation in 4d space!) http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-dimensional_space During the 'rotation', the edges change length; even so, d'you think it's possible to have an origami model of this? Any one try? Thanks... Best, Vishakha va26us at yahoo dot com .
Re: [Origami] Tesseract
On Feb 21, 2014, at 16:17, Anne LaVin anne.la...@gmail.com wrote: Since, after all, a Tesseract is really a 4D object, doesn't the question have to be something like: has anyone designed an origami version of a 3D representation of a Tesseract? Or perhaps: can one build a real 3D object (out of origami or otherwise) which has all the properties that a 3D view of a Tesseract would have? (3D's is enough for my wee brain, really.) Anne Ok smart aleck... that is the question. Thanks for the clarification... Thanks
Re: [Origami] Tesseract
On Feb 21, 2014, at 17:39, Sy Chen shi...@gmail.com wrote: FirstFold did an origami version 5 years ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/firstfold/3199891344/ I wish I can see the inverted cube in motion. Sy Chen Thank you Sy. That's amazing. You got what I meant... and that's a great version of the Tesseract. Thanks for sharing the link. On iPhone, I was able to see it in motion. Brilliant. Thanks again... Vishakha
Re: [Origami] InCoWriMo Origami
On Jan 26, 2014, at 14:18, Chris Lott ch...@chrislott.org wrote: A few examples I am already using: Hajime's Dahlia, Paul Jackson's seated cat, Mukerjee's Marigold, and Sok Song's songbird... Those are all great models. To add to them: I've been folding flat modulars lately they'd all be awesome tuck-ins. If you're interested to see photos get info about the models, write me off-list. Vishakha
Re: [Origami] origami festive stick
On Jan 3, 2014, at 0:00, Leyla Torres le...@leylatorres.com wrote: I'm sure many of you are familiar with this traditional fold I just featured on Origami Spirit. In my blog post, I also wrote some fun and festive ideas on how to use it. If you have any other ideas on how to use it I'll be delighted if you mention it to add to the post. Ten-Second Love Note or Party Fortune http://www.origamispirit.com/2014/01/love-note/ Just to add: if folded from post-its (with tacky part at the end of the roll) then you get a good seal, making them even more tamper proof... Vishakha
Re: [Origami] whose modular ring/star is this?
On Dec 28, 2013, at 14:06, V A va2...@yahoo.com wrote: I found an 8-pc modular ring/star in a box (w no reference to model name or creator name). I reverse-engineered it to figure out how it was folded. It's a pretty little star, best made w colorful printed 2 sq paper. snip a short follow-up to my question above: What I referred to as 'Spiky Star' is a model by Paolo Bascetta it's called 'Stella 3'... more-better ;) is that diagrams to it are available in Paolo's wonderful book 'Origami 51 Modelli' on page 58-59!! Here's to lots more folding in the new year... :) Vishakha India
[Origami] Origami Xmas tree in SF
I saw this tweet about an origami Xmas tree at San Francisco City Hall. I was wondering who worked on the origami for that tree, anyone on this list or from Origami USA or PCOC folks? It's gorgeous! Below is the original tweet I saw, and the link links to a photo of the origami tree. Enjoy! @stop: Beautiful origami tree at City Hall. http://t.co/K6gi11eus9 Speaking of origami Xmas trees, the Origami USA tree at American Museum of Natural History is awesome too... Lotsa animals as always each year. And I love the huge hall that it is installed in... Now maybe one year we will have modular stars polyhedra too. They'd represent the stars planets ... the Planetarium is part of the AMNH as well :) Happy Holidays y'all :) Happy New Year to you too... Best, Vishakha NYC
[Origami] origami sighting
I just saw this ad for gum. The father makes a little traditional crane out of the gum wrapper. It reminds me of how my love for origami started. When I was a kid, my father made cranes out of chocolate wrappers for us :) [yeah, a collective awww, I know :) ] Here's the yTube video of the ad... http://youtu.be/rt57HUp6PPo Best, Vishakha NYC
[Origami] Q re: paper cup modular
Hi there, I had a question re: the very simple model- the paper cup modular. It's an 8-piece modular using the simple paper cup folds. The model ends up being a flat coaster like model with neat 8 pizza wedges on one side a twist kaleidoscope effect on the other side. It's a neat little simple model, especially when made w ombré or hued papers. So my question has to do w the paper cup model itself. Typically when folding the paper cup model, it isn't that critical how accurate or equal the two (left right) folds are but for a modular, accuracy is critical. So how do you make a perfect paper cup? What's the geometry? Any one know? Thanks for your input... Best, Vishakha NYC
[Origami] Origami sighting
This is close to being folding but maybe not quite... check it out... Shadow art http://t.co/3vujiUOCJt Vishakha NYC
Re: [Origami] Mini origami
On Nov 10, 2013, at 9:28, Christine Tatro ifol...@gmail.com wrote: Happy day, everyone! I love working with two inch papers, but if I cut it down to one inch, it fails. Does anyone know of a paper thin enough and strong enough to work? Thanks and good folding! Christine I recently had the pleasure of meeting an amazing folder from Germany, Anya, who does mini mini mini origami. Basically models folded from paper about 1cmx1cm (maybe less), that's approx 1/4. Her folding is unbelievable meticulous... I have photos I could send you off-list of her work. She said she mainly uses a tissue paper she gets in Berlin or Potsdam... I'm guessing that it's strong at that small scale. But she also mentioned that she likes this particular tissue paper cause it comes in many different colors. If you want to know more, maybe Anya is on this list; I don't know... but I can try to get in touch w folks who know her to ask. Happy mini folding :) Vishakha NYC
Re: [Origami] India
On Oct 28, 2013, at 13:40, Christine Tatro ifol...@gmail.com wrote: Just wondering, is there an Indian origami society that one can join? All the best, Christine Tatro ifol...@gmail.com If you're going to be in Bombay or Poona, you can visit with the Origami Mitra group. You will their info online... Best, Vishakha NYC
Re: [Origami] Joan Sallas -- BBC News report
On Oct 9, 2013, at 12:09, Israeli Origami Center orig...@netvision.net.il wrote: Hi everyone, The film speaks for itself, so ladies and gentlemen, without further ado … http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24450914 With a little digging, more films, articles and photo sets about Sallas’s extraordinary re-creations can be found on-line. …and to think this was being folded 500 years ago! ☺ Mind boggling. Paul Jackson Thanks Paul for posting this link. The folded works are amazing Sallas's reverse-engineering is indeed awesome. I think Sallas had an exhibit of napkin folds at the Met Museum in NYC but I'm not sure when etc. Would anyone know more about it? Thanks Vishakha
[Origami] paper plane flying forever
Thought this was a neat idea for paper place flying. This video shows how you can make a paper plane fly fly fly... There's an interesting paper plan model to learn too. http://laughingsquid.com/how-to-make-a-paper-airplane-fly-forever/ Best, Vishakha
[Origami] Origami sighting (BBC's IQ)
During an episode of BBC's show QI (Quite Interesting), aired on Monday (Sept. 9th) in Edinburgh, Scotland, host Stephen Fry, challenged all four members of the panel to fold various paper airplanes launch their folded models. Two glided, while the others crashed on launch. The segment discussed how a 3-inch paper cylinder stayed afloat longer than a paper airplane if launched in a twisting motion, as when an American football is passed. Apparently, the claim was based on a recent article, the reference of which I did not catch. Did anyone in the UK see the broadcast or is familiar with the referenced article? Thanks, Belle
[Origami] paper folding in Target commercial
I recently came to know about a dance company called Momix. Apart from dance performances etc they've done several TV commercials too. Most recently the Hanes commercial, which is awesome. See this Target commercial that involves modular paper folding pleating techniques too. Would anyone know who was involved in the origami part of this commercial? It's v cool :) http://youtu.be/2HXVZmry0QE Thanks, Vishakha .
[Origami] Origami mention
During tonight's American cable show Suits (light drama in a law firm), Louis Litt responded to a suggestion that he take another legal associate - I don't just want another superficial relationship ...I want a true mentee - someone I can take to the gun club, or mudding ... and to the origami festival Harvey, the other partner, then muttered under his breath, origami festival? Oh my god... I found it ironic that origami was uttered in the same line as OMG, especially since the show is based in NYC and mentioned during Origami Heaven week. Simple coincidence or did someone pay Suits' writers for a plug? Belle ;-)
Re: [Origami] Not just mushrooms
On Jul 15, 2013, at 0:53, Galen Pickett galentpick...@gmail.com wrote: The Floderer crimp, or crumple style, is extraordinarily versatile. Purely as a matter of taste, I love how the ridges and valleys unfold in theae geaceful arcs, approximat8ng smooth surfaces. Thar is, I think, exactly the behavior I would expect from a crumpled elastic sheet. Here: https://plus.google.com/115624021374660826601/posts/Tn9DeEjqpQa I have taken those curved surfaces and nudged them toward a little model of a bat. With best wishes, Galen T. Pickett https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeometricOrigami Wow Galen, that is amazing!!! All by crimping? Amazing... The proportions etc remind me of a Peter Engel bat I folded once... Thanks for sharing your work... Vishakha .
Re: [Origami] Has anyone ever folded a really nice Jack Skillman's Jackstone?
On Jul 13, 2013, at 5:38, Jorge E. Jaramillo odrau...@gmail.com wrote: The Jackstone is a model known by many, it is quite a nice model, with a peculiar folding sequence. I've folded several and have watched quite a few on the internet, but yet I have to see one that looks really nice. I mean the holes and the croocked sides don't make it look good. So, has anyone ever folded a truly nice Jasckstone and could share his/hers input on how to achieve nice results? I speciafically want advice for Jack Skillman's model, neither John Montrol's nor Sy Chen's. -- Jorge Jaramillo Hello Jorge, back in the late 1990s, iirc, at an OUSA convention in NYC, we learnt the Skillman Jackstone model from Vicky Mihara Avery. I took that class cause every attempt I'd made till then, to fold the Jackstone, had been less than. It's not an easy model the diagrams in Harbin's book were not the easiest for me to follow. In any case, Vicky, who is an amazing teacher, taught us - there were only a handful students in the class - it was incredible. Not only did she break down the folding sequence to make it 'easy' to fold, we folded the first model so fast that we were able to fold several more Jackstones in that one class they each turned out better than the previous. I know this doesn't necessarily help you fold the Jackstone. I'm sorry I don't have precise or any notes on how Vicky taught us but my suggestion would be to reach out to Vicky request her to teach it again. Learning the Skillman Jackstone from Vicky was a highlight for me my father... Best, Vishakha
[Origami] Ori sighting - paper airplanes
The Paper Airplane Guy John Collins Interview He was on the Conan show... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2dUM0qjhy4feature=youtube_gdata_player V
[Origami] v cool elephant gif
Friend sent me this animated gif that goes from crease pattern on paper to the fully folded model. I don't know whose elephant model it is nor who made this gif... http://25.media.tumblr.com/d5c0044dd48fc1cbfb804cb41dfe996c/tumblr_meofo24n6Y1qlhdjvo1_500.gif Enjoy :) Vishakha .
