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

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 Stan

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

[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 sou

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-oppenhei

[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 author

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

[Origami] Post OUSA Convention - Offering an intercity bus voucher

e, 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?

o. 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.

[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 appre

[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 conv

[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

[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 intermedi

[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 Appl

[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

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. J

[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 B

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. gerar

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'

[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

[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 Grac

[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

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,

[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, wo

[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 d

[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 c

[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-le

[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

[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 th

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

[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: si

[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 p

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

[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 cop

[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 Ju

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 foldi

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

Re: [Origami] Where does the comparison between origami and music come from?

- 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 Curiosit

[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 w

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 Joi

[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 int

[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 othe

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 w

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 O

[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

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

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

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 un

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

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 Dav

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 Ha

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 webpag

[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

[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 y

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

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 Du

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/neori

[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 fro

[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

[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 advan

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)neorig

[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 wh

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/neorigam

[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 pre

[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

[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

Re: [Origami] A4 or letter-size paper for color-change models?

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 lette

[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 t

[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

[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

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 str

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/neorigamico

[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 r

[Origami] Help identifying the following paper with a rough/porous texture

8 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 wh

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 ins

[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

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 followin

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 d

[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 lis

[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

[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

[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 i

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/neorigamicomKnowl

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 insta

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 yo

[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

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/neorigamicomK

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

[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

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/ne

[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

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 D

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

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

[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 inte

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(

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

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

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

[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 li

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