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The goal is to figure out how to fold it so that the picture comes together on one side (as well as getting the reverse side to be solid colored) .
There are 100 individual puzzles, each one with a unique design in terms of folding. They start off simple (The one above in this post is 20/100), and then they get more intricate and complex later on - requiring more nuanced folding techniques, and being more difficult to figure out.
It's not really true Origami as they always fold into a square, but I think Origami lovers might still find it really fun.
It took me just a bit over a year to create this puzzle, and I'm really happy with how it came out. I just started selling it, so if you're interested you can find it on Amazon here.
That's mine. Here is a link to the original on my Flickr page. The design is for a guy in generic futuristic space armor. I came up with a really nice way to fold hands from the corner of the paper, and that was really the only reason I designed this (apparently Komatsu had already discovered the hand, though...grrr...).
I folded a few of them from American and Japanese foil, but never got past the base with nicer paper. Maybe this is the motivation I need to finish it up finally.
It's really fun to fold (though I'm biased), and I think the result is pretty nice. He has gauntlets, greaves, a helmet, fingers, a chest plate, and there are a few color changes, too. /u/perdair was on the right track-the design is similar to Brian's Iron Man in that it uses a dummy humanoid base with grafts around the edges for extra details.
I love Origami, particularly modular origami. I discovered these pads a few years ago at staples. They are perfectly square and fold well. They are a tad thicker than ordinary origami paper, but i find that that makes a stronger finished product anyway.
You get 600 sheets in 8 colors for a little over 5 bucks. In my opinion a great deal. Here is a picture of a buckyball I made with them.
Anti-recommendation: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/origami-paper-mega-pack-sterling-publishing-co-inc/1118660826?ean=9781435147799
I bought it for practice paper and for incorporation into modulars, because it is very cheap...
NOT PERFECTLY SQUARE.
WTF, origami paper. You had one job to do.
Pro-Tip, "Origami Paper" from the store is basically hot garbage. Use regular printer paper and be familiar with how to make a square. I would strongly recommend getting comfortable with the symbology of origami too - those arrows and lines - knowing how to read a diagram will be useful for as long as you are folding paper. Learning the basics and mastering the basic folds and bases are paramount to success in this art.
As far as where to start, I would recommend anything from John Montroll, Akira Yoshizawa and Jo Nakashima - but for something totally different, look into 'tessellation origami' and modular origami (sonobe cubes come to mind), or even out there stuff like ' Le Crimp'. These artists/ styles offer a range of models of varying style and complexity, that offer the right balance between a compelling challenge and a satisfying finished model. If you need a bit of Inspiration, go watch 'Between the folds' or 'The Origami Revolution' - these movies are fun and offer a great overview of the art and science of origami (Origami Revolution, Between the Folds).
Finally, I would recommend learning two or three models that are really fun, and can be done in under 20 minutes - this way, you can perfect models that are quick, and make for good gifts. Mastering the basics is how you become an expert at this art, seriously.
Good Luck and happy folding!
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Origami-Book-Step-Step/dp/1497101255 seems to be a good candidate for the one on the right.
I seem to recall a similar paper to the left one in the paper pack that came with this kit: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/artmaker-ultimate-origami-hinkler-books/1132949205?ean=9781488916601 but I can't say for certain.
i think thats against copyright law
the kit costs $19 US
I absolutely love the Pacon brand. I bought this roll over 2 years ago and I've barely made a dent in it. It works well, holds a nice crisp crease and the colour choices are rather vibrant. At the same time, cheap enough that I can use it for scrap work without feeling bad about it.
The Ikea brown Kraft is a second choice for me, but other than that all of the art stores and print shops quoted prices higher than I got through amazon at the time so...
It's tracing paper (18inch / 46cm). Very lightweight and easy to work with! And thank you! I'm going to add a link of the exact one I used.
We've tried the cheapest colored ones on Amazon, they are ok and we've bought
And that's good but it is pricy.
Is it possible to pay some pricier shipping to buy from the US amazon site? I bought a pound of non-food grade powdered Methyl Cellulose for 16 bucks ages ago and have hardly made a dent in it. I mix a tablespoon at a time with a cup of water using an immersion blender until it's the right thickness. Even with extra shipping it may be worth it vs. paying those exorbitant prices.
Here's the one I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/Methyl-Cellulose-Non-FDA-1-lb/dp/B001QQ7LOA
Thank you. I recently bought a washi paper pack on Amazon. This one:
This washi paper pack that I bought on Amazon is just regular pieces of paper with designs on them. I was pretty disappointed and couldn't return them despite the positive reviews. :(
So I did some sherlock holmes-ing and traced the first kawasaki rose tessellation cp to https://web.archive.org/web/20100326134916/http://www.csulb.edu/~gpickett/Origami_Pictures/symmetric_kawasaki_field.pdf It's a cp for a square kawasaki crystallisation, and with sufficient alteration, the hexagonal variation can be achieved.
Someone who I believe has posted here in the past, Janessa Munt, just came out with a book with 30 different designs. I've done some of her dollar bill designs online and they're really good. Here's the book at Barnes & Nobles:
Not really my thing or what you're looking for either, but saw this come across the O-List the other day http://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/holy-crap-jello-origami
Someone then replied with this http://www.origami-resource-center.com/edible-origami.html
They're called Balloon flowers. The creator of that particular bouquet. And a YouTube tutorial
No, you're right, 1.0 is the latest, see this official announcement from may 2020. I'm sure it's a typo - and if you happen to find inkscape 2.0, lucky you ;)
I made 4 sheets of 50x50cm double tissue on a 60cm glass square I bought at Lowes for $20. Have never tried using windows.
For this model I tried MCing the 4 sheets together and it went ok, other big sheets I've used white glue to glue the 4 sheets together and that has tended to work better.
This is the methyl cellulose I use. You can also just add more water to your mixture to make the paper stick to the glass less.
ps; if you want to get 180 sheets, you can buy the warm and [cool](www.amazon.com/dp/B0754MXHHH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YJDK0Y6VXX9P575BY9S7) colors seperately and save $3 a piece!
edit: cool color link isn't working, here it is:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0754MXHHH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YJDK0Y6VXX9P575BY9S7
Origami Design Secrets is a great book although the version that I have is from 2005 and things have changed since then but still a good resource.
I would recommend this book by John Montroll:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teach-Yourself-Origami-John-Montroll/dp/0486401413
I has a number of models that are ordered by difficulty and it teaches you all the basic folds one by one. Most of the models are easy, theres also a couple intermediate ones. John Montroll‘s books in general are good for beginners in my opinions, his models are easier than most other designers and look good as well. You could also check out his book Birds in Origami or Favourite Animals in Origami, they are both good for beginners.
As for paper, I would just get a basic kami pack, 15 or 20 cm, it’s nice and colorful and good for simple and intermediate models.
Found it on amazon. It's 3 ft tall and 6 in wide. Not cheap, but perfect for the application.
Cylinder Vase (Tall), H-32" D-6" (1 pc) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007FXVP3G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_RNNGvbAVQ3DB0
The designer is Joost Llangeveld. Some notes:
The tree is a lot bigger than I thought it would be. I'm not complaining.
The trunk wasn't strong enough when I built it at first. I had to reinforce it with a lot of wire.
The long branch is fine just with wire folded in half, but the joint where the branch met the tree wasn't. I had to reinforce that a lot too.
The bonsai pot is this one from Amazon. The soil cover came from Home Depot.
I forgot to put a wire in one of the branches, but it still came out pretty well. It was a worthwhile purchase.
if it helps, what you got there is paper made by a Japanese company called Toyo; they also manufacture tant and karaperapisu (or, if you frequent origami shop, shadow-fold).
looks to be some kind of foil paper, I'm sure if you look on Amazon or Ebay someone will have it for sale.
edit: here you go
You can get powdered MC for quite cheap on Amazon. I bought a pound (like this) and still have a lot left after years of using it. It's very difficult to mix it by hand, so I use an immersion blender. I don't measure it out, but I can tell you I start with a cup or two of water, add a spoonful, blend, and keep adding and blending until I like the consistency. You want it to have a thick, viscous, gluey consistency that won't leave your paper sodden but it still needs to be thin enough to easily spread.
I wouldn't recommend dipping, instead brush it on in a thin layer. You can use brushes but your fingers will work just fine. MC dissolves readily in water and isn't hard to clean up afterwards. Work on a hard, flat, clean surface. It's ok to rest MC treated origami on a surface, if it sticks it can be carefully peeled off without damage.
The moisture in the MC will affect the paper as you work and cause parts to splay apart, so you'll likely want to use binder clips and the like to hold parts in place after treatment. This is particularly true on thin appendages with lots of layers. On parts like this where you want the layers to adhere to each other, you can even brush MC between the layers. If the model is becoming too difficult to work with you may want to stop, let it dry, then continue to work on the remainder.
After your MC dries, the paper will be more sculptable and you can continue to apply shaping. You can apply a little water to make portions of the piece more pliable again and can even apply additional MC to parts as needed.
Here's a frilled lizard I folded a while back, with a "before" pic of the model drying after MC application below it. You can also see the liberal use of binder clips and how the back leg I didn't clip was splaying apart from the moisture.
I ordered this box from Amazon and they were better than I expected. Not perfect but they're a good price for 1000 sheets and the box has Velcro so you can close it after you open it. It's only 15 USD so about 1100 rupees
I don't remember using a round design on paper before, but I would say Eric Gjerde's Arms of Shiva. Or perhaps his Aztec Twist. Both can be found in his book origami tessellations. There are probably more hexagonal patterns that would also work. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1568814518?tag=oriforall-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=1568814518&adid=1X6BRHRWASYC3Z2P1F75&
Commercial tissue alas, from a pack like this. I need some more, really. Animal print Yoda is the way forward now.
literally anything - I've used white tissue paper from a dollar store before lol.
This is my main source though: https://www.amazon.com/Supla-Wrapping-Birthday-Festival-Decorative/dp/B07KN1KX54
Depending on what you fold most often, I find I often buy white/black/brown tissue in bulk separately since they're so common as colors
The paper has a habit of tearing on the edges but the colors cannot not beat. They make great Butterflies, if you use Michael LaFosse's Butterfly book.
Pretty good, get lots of colours and some gold and silver foil pieces as well
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSMNY4V/ref=twister_B07V4NQ35G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Its not exactly origami paper but it works fine if you cut it into squares. I know cause I have some myself.
Try to find this book: https://www.amazon.com/Origami-Omnibus-Paper-Folding-Everybody/dp/4817090014/ref=sr_1_1?crid=377ZBZRH2BV14&keywords=origami+omnibus&qid=1662406094&sprefix=origami+omnibus%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
it's got all you need from beginner to advance with all thecniques and type of folds (geometric, animals, flowers, shapes, ...)
there's a book of really easy origami with the folding basics that was really helpful for me called teach yourself origami by john montroll. good luck :)
I used this stuff.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QPK4TVM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
It's honestly not bad at all. It's just on the small side, so not exactly good for more complex projects. Wish they'd make larger sheets.
Like that then
Like this ?
https://www.amazon.com/Sheets-Origami-Paper-Transparent-Daiso/dp/B00CODM3QU
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I think that's what you're looking for :)
search "daiso waterproof paper"
I’ve seen plastic sheets used that way. It takes some work to get it folded and hold in place, but it’s possible.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Pacon-Plastic-Sheets-Assorted-Colors/dp/B079SW44PV
I used a sheet of Folia 70gsm 8" paper that I bought from Hobby Lobby a long time ago. They're a uniform color on both sides, and they're relatively sturdy for models with multiple layers.
muji is the seller or this pack, but you can buy the same paper in packs of 200 (https://www.amazon.fr/Chiyogami-conversion-Ehime-KY-12015-importation/dp/B001MTFQ2U/ for example)
I went on Amazon and searched for gold origami paper. Here's what I got. LuPro Japanese Extra Stiff Solid Color Origami Paper (100 Sheets, 6x6 Inch) (Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007MHTGEU/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_CW6G7D93G8B3J22YC39J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is it! Love the amount of paper you get, but any Chiyogami paper works. My personal favorite I discovered recently is one with succulent photos on it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/080485372X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QXP7SM3GPYXQJ3KDXAWN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Paper quality isn't the best, but I love the patterns in this paper and use it a lot for modular stuff
I slightly modified Miyuki Kawamura's star module unit to make this model. (Instructions of the original star module unit is available in Polyhedron Origami for Beginners.)
ty! I was using the two sharp instruments from this cheap surgery practice set i found online: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BYQXNGG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Funnily, I think it made it a lot of the steps harder rather than easier haha. Since things kept slipping around. I think I'll try use the ones that looks like tweezers more next time.
90 unit assembly. I had to use glue as the units don't hold each other tightly. The model is included in Miyuki Kawamura's Polyhedron Origami for Beginners.
I discovered this model last year, and it quickly became one of my favorite Christmas-themed models to fold. I made a few out of shiny irridescent 6" origami paper and made them into tree ornaments, and sent them to relatives as gifts. We actually have one of these on top of our Christmas tree right now, in fact :).
Here is a direct link to the diagrams if anyone is interested: link
Kami paper is a good option for beginners: it's the standard paper for simple to intermediate models, and it's cheap and comes in lots of sizes and shapes. I like this brand.
See if you can get your hands on some cheap Kami (Standard Japanese origami paper). Like this the packs from Daiso are cheap and pretty decent quality for starting. The paper is thin, but holds the fold really well.
Actually, I don't really recommend printer paper since the fibers tend to break down, To be honest, I'm still trying to perfect and get a better handle of the model. Have fun, it's an interesting piece to say the least!
Sorry, I do t have any names for online shops, but if you’re looking for some paper for simpler projects, I like this one, as it’s not very expensive, but has a good range of colors
The folding instructions are in this book apparently.
Origami Europe (black & white edition): Black a... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1499298315/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_6210XZQ5FC6HGQ4H9ABB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Mine are 20 strings with 50 cranes each, for reference, using cheap 6"x6" paper. A few people in the reviews were REAL mad about the paper not being 100% perfect, but it didn't really matter for the cranes.
This is by far my favorite flower books. https://www.amazon.com/Origami-Ikebana-Lifelike-Arrangements-Instructional/dp/4805312424 It has many different flower types, leaves, and suggestions on sculptural flower displays based on the ikebana art form.
Kami is good for for beginner to intermediate models: I like this brand. It's cheap and readily available in many colors. With harder/more complex models, you might find kami hard to work with/get too thick in places, but kami should last you a while skill-wise and there are plenty of great, fun models that can be folded with kami. Note that you might want to get some paper of a couple different sizes (15 x 15 cm, 20 x 20 cm, and 25 x 25 cm are all pretty easy to find and fairly cheap) for different models.
When I was around that age I was very enthused to encounter the book Origami in Action by Robert Lang at the local library. There are plenty of beginner-friendly models to start with, but also some cool complex models that will spark wonder and possibly ignite the motivation to practice and improve. Jeremy Shafer's Origami to Astonish and Amuse similarly has a range of easier and tougher models, comparatively slanted a touch more towards the complex. What's great about both of these books is they have a strong focus on interactive models towards which kids would likely gravitate, compared to books by, say, John Montroll, which while definitely engaging, adhere to a more representational tradition. Both books are available on Amazon. For paper I think a good starting point would be 10 inch kami like this. That would serve well for a majority of what's in the Lang book. Some of the more complex models in the Shafer book would benefit from foil like this. Of course that would most likely be further down the line but with just those two books and a couple sets each of that paper you've opened up a lot of runway for the hobby to really take off.
Thanks! Yes, it’s one of the designs from this pack.
In the UK I have had some success with Merriman tissue from Amazon. It is shiny on one side but if you lay two sheets together matt side up then pasting on top of both soaks in really well and makes for a nice crispy tissue. Also, light blue + black tissue becomes a fairly good white/grey + black for black and white models.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09FQDW3C7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Yes, i’m using this one
Yes, I’m using this one
Hey there, I suggest you try using another free editor like kdenlive. Because having that giant watermark doesn’t look that professional. And change the orentation so that your arms are at the bottom of the screen instead of to the side. It looks more natural that way.
Good luck with your channel!
It's a tracing paper called "vellum". Holds a crease with a vengeance and tolerates a lot of punishment. I really like using it for complex models like this one where the paper is in danger of getting overworked.
Not OP, but Aitoh is a reliable brand that's available on Amazon. I love their "Harmony" pack of patterns for modular models, and they have a solid color (single side) pack in a gradient assortment that would be great for OP's type of project.
I got a bunch of sets on on Amazon a while ago. Yes, it comes in sets. Too a look at my box with papers. This one is from a set of "mozartsupplies" brand papers. https://www.amazon.com/MozArt-Supplies-Origami-Paper-Set/dp/B01MSYN0ZJ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=MozArt+Supplies+origami&qid=1633079224&sr=8-2
It's not that good for complex/finer folds.
If you want yuzen washi paper, it's far cheaper on AliExpress in quantity ($0.5 per 6"/15cm square) than elsewhere. You can also try checking Etsy; while most of it will indeed be priced higher than elsewhere, you might get lucky and find a sale with free shipping. Otherwise the best way to get a good price is to buy the large sheets and cut them down yourself.
Washi paper in general is very nice to work with, and while the creases are sharp, they won't be very obvious. It is thick, so not suitable for small detailed work or large numbers of layers. If you want extra thick washi paper for a large model, Daiso Japan sometimes sells sheets of single-color washi paper as wrapping paper (don't use these for wet folding, the dye will run and the paper will fall apart)
Trying it out cheaply: you can find it cheap-ish at $10-15 for 300 3"/7.5cm squares; this is enough for small cranes or some small modular models to try it out with. Try searching for showagrimm (here's one on Amazon, 360 3"/7.5cm for $11.90).
With modulars you usually build them in clumps of units. For example if it is a sold shape made of triangle points then 3 pieces might fit together to make a single point. Then combine the pieces as modules. When several are are combined you can almost push it together at the seams sort of like holding a ball and pushing inwards.
Personally I glue nearly all modulars as I go. It makes it less frustrating than watching it all fall apart. Glue in origami is often seen as cheating but modular origami needs it for display pieces unless the lock is very strong.
A good book showing how modules fit together is:
(most of the models in this book do not look like beginners models)
some stuff I've done or plan to do --
Make a hanging mobile. Doesn't matter if the pieces are a bit random as long as the colors look nice together. I have a couple of these hanging out and they really add some visual interest to the room.
Use for Christmas tree ornaments if you celebrate.
Use for bookmarks
Flat pieces can be mounted on cardstock to make greeting cards
For 3-d pieces, affix them to some L shaped bookends like these https://www.etsy.com/listing/1047534015/65-wooden-bookends-o-minimalistic
Get some photo clip holders and use as random decorations throughout the house (best with pieces that are somewhat flat) https://www.amazon.com/Number-Holders-Picture-Wedding-Gatherings/dp/B07CTDGHJF/ref=asc_df_B07CTDGHJF/
So I guess "decor" is the short answer of how I like to use them. I know it's not everyone's style but any of these ideas could make a cute gift or a supplement to a gift. I gave a mobile as a gift and it went over really well. You probably have at least one person in your life who loves handmade stuff; you might not even realize it.
Origami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art, Second Edition (AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1568814364/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_2Z5HQSQ76MEY27B1N1F2
The paper used is this. I just attached 4 of them using tape to make a 30cm square.
If you live in Japan, you can buy from Amazon or Rakuten.
Hi I'm uk too. You can buy Japanese Tant paper from Amazon UK. It iis good general purpose paper.
These are small sheets but you can buy bigger
The best range of paper is at Origami Shop in France. Not cheap but he has a lovely range of paper and his tissue foil can be used to fold most things. He also sells elephant hide which is very thick.
Thanks, you can get the stands from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087TSJS37/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 is where I got all the black paper. Random other packs provided the color. That said most everything there was made with 1.5 inch square paper which I get by taking a 6inch square and cutting in fourths both directions, so for a single 6inch square I get 16 smaller 1.5inch squares. Thus I only needed a page and a half of black and only part of a page of any given color to make the things.
He does! Highly recommend.
Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies: Elegant Designs from a Master Folder: Full-Color Origami Book with 26 Projects and 2 Instructional DVDs: Great for Kids and Adults! https://www.amazon.com/dp/4805312262/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_X5HcGb1SV6Q5W
It’s on amazon. Mix the powder with water and you get the paste. This is how (almost) everyone treats their tissue for origami.
Lineco Methyl Cellulose Adhesive 1 1/2 oz. bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KNLG1Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_OiN9FbZTKRYWA
I’ve seen netting similar to this for keeping birds or deer out of a garden
Feitore Deer Fence Netting, 7 x 100 Feet Bird Netting Anti Bird Deer Protection Net Reusable Protective Garden Netting for Plants Fruit Trees Vegetables Against Birds, Deer and Other Animals https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SZ1H698/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_-6m6FbNKF423X
It's not exactly the same, but I found https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00KB4J8J4/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Has anyone folded with this type of "thin Mulberry" paper? Is it good for complex models? I would need bigger than A4 so I am thinking of gluing multiple sheets together, but I am afraid each sheet is colored slightly differently so a composite would look weird. Thanks.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NJLWYG8/
yeah! i bought it right on amazon. my review should be going live at some point but i didn't say much about it lol. it's a lovely jar.
I am by no means an expert at origami, so I don't know which brands are more well liked/preferred, but I've found Tuttle papers to be really good compared to the 3 or 4 others brands of papers I've used.
The first two are Tuttle 6x6 kaleidoscope. The second two are Tuttle 4x4 washi pattern which aren't really visible, then the last one is from the Tuttle 6x6 Chiyogami pattern pack.
It's thin but relatively strong and creases well. The only thing is it's difficult to see the creases in the patterns for some of them, so you'll need to sit under a somewhat bright lamp or something (unless it's just my poor vision). Just he careful with their larger 8x8 sized papers because they're glossy and aren't the best for folding.
I've purchased them all on Amazon and with prime they are delivered in 2 days.
I got my paper from Amazon. They sell them in large rolls. I just cut a large sheet out and then cut it into a square. https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Kraft-200-ft-Flame-0063064/dp/B0062TMTXE/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=rainbow+kraft+paper+roll+flame&qid=1564600017&s=gateway&sr=8-4
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If you plan on getting it in another color, make sure the title says "rainbow kraft". Other rolls with the title "Artkraft" or "RUSPEPA" are rolls I haven't purchased before, I never tested them and I heard their paper is too thick. Rainbow kraft paper rolls, however, are very thin and durable, perfect for super complex origami. I have tried out paper from origami shop but their paper is too expensive and takes forever to ship out. This is honestly the perfect paper for origami and it's very cheap for a gigantic roll 48ft by 200ft.
Rainbow kraft paper. I purchased a paper roll on amazon.
Rainbow Duo-Finish Kraft Paper Roll, 40 lb, 48 Inches x 200 Feet, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062TMV0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5TZqDb3Z7G7AY
It’s very thin and durable, perfect for complex origami. Cheap and it gives you a lot of paper. If you get it in another color, make sure the brand is “rainbow kraft”. Other brands like “artkraft” paper is too thick.
My local café often shows collections of works by local artists on their walls. I would like to have a show of my folds, but I have never done this before. I am wondering if anyone has any pointers on how to do this successfully. I won't be making any money off of this.
I am thinking of using those thin plastic PET gift boxes as display cases and cutting them to size for different sized models. I would support the models inside with clear acrylic dowels and stick-em where needed to position them correctly. I would hang the boxes, one model per box, with one or two holes in the back on nails on the wall. I would position the boxes on the walls around the café.
Here is an example of the boxes I am looking at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073P3MSTW/ and the acrylic dowels: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006O6QYO/
I would put a little informational tag next to each model with the name of the model, the type and size of paper used and the designer's name. None of these are original designs so I would always attribute the designer. I would also have a single general informational sign about myself, origami, how I don't use scissors or glue, and a link to my website, email etc.
If you have done something like this before, please let me know the lessons you have learned so I can avoid any pitfalls in advance. My only concerns are someone stealing the models. I also want to wait until the café allows 100% indoor capacity so the most people can see my work. Right now they are only allowing 25% due to Covid.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I’ve displayed origami at art shows before. I like to put the models into a shadow box, like this.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0753FBX8V/
I’ll glue a sheet of black paper to the back, then a sheet of colored paper a little smaller so you get a black border. Pick a color that contrast with your model. Then glue to model on top of that.
The information card is a great idea. I usually put my name, and a little into about the model on it, and glue that to a small piece of foam board. Foam board is great because it’s light, pretty durable, and harder to lose than plain paper.
I just use any tissue paper you find at your local Walmart. I prefer the hallmark brand since you don’t have to treat it with methyl cellulose until you start shaping. I also use a square ruler to cut the paper into perfect squares.
Has anyone used this for MC? I just bought some, but I’m struggling to get it mix properly. Anyone have a recipe that’s worked?
Thanks! I followed the diagrams from John Szinger's book "Origami Animal Sculptures" (https://www.amazon.com/Origami-Animal-Sculpture-Inspired-Intermediate/dp/4805312629)
You can get them on Amazon. I’ve taught my entire Girl Scout troop how to make lucky wish stars and they love it! Just search “origami star paper strips” and a ton of different designs pop up, including glow in the dark!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z6B8MZW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_.sk8Eb141TN0H
Thanks! I needed something bright and cheerful right now, this is weird times we're all in.
I got it from Amazon! https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GTSF1Q/
There's a lot of reviews saying packages came opened and lots of sheets were messed up. I took a chance anyway and ordered 2 and they came neatly double packaged, nothing open, torn or wrinkled.
Genuine Origami: 43 Mathematically-Based Models, From Simple to Complex by Jun Maekawa
Selected pages available here:
Available on Amazon for about $40 every other seller I see online it is at $60+ https://smile.amazon.com/dp/4889962514/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_l30EEbBJAV7KF
Thanks! The material is polyester film, sold as dura-lar by grafix arts. This piece is from 0.003 thickness film which is pretty easy to fold, and holds a crease exceptionally well. I also make stuff from 0.005 thickness film, but it's a lot of work to fold and not appropriate for fine detail.