Expanding Polyhedron Frog Unit
This modular model expands and contracts from a cuboctahedron shape to an octahedron skeleton...
Date/Time: Sun May 28 10:06:51 2006
This model is an attempt at kinetic modular origami. It's a slightly deformed cuboctahedron (the square faces have been folded along the diagonal a bit) which collapses into the skeleton of an octahedron. The locking mechanism is very strong and the transformation motion is quite nice. (Although it takes some doing to pry the octahedron skeleton apart once it's collapsed.) Each unit, before being assembled, looks kind of like a frog head (not shown in the picture), which explains the strange name I gave the unit. I'm still exploring what other structures can be made with this unit and how well they flex. I'll present my discoveries in the class. This will be a high-intermediate level class.
Triangular Dish
This is an unpublished high-intermediate triangular dish by Philip Shen.
Date/Time: Mon May 1 21:33:31 2006
I will be teaching this high-intermediate triangular dish by Philip Shen. The model is previously unpublished. This model begins with an equilateral triangle. As with most of Shen's folds, we spend some time doing precreasing to begin with, and then collapse it all into this well-locked dish. The outcome is curved and pleasing to the eye.
Flower Basket
This is an intermediate, unpublished, flower basket by Philip Shen.
Date/Time: Sat Mar 4 11:59:38 2006
I will be teaching this intermediate flower basket by Philip Shen. The model is previously unpublished. Unlike many of his other models, this model is not of a geometric nature. The folding sequence is a nice one, and the lock to get the handle to stay together is quite clever. This model is folded from a 6" square.
Pig or cochon
M. Piggy created by Stephane Ansons
Date/Time: Sun Feb 19 16:56:04 2006
This is a pig created by folding a series of squares and rectangles. There is both a closed and open sink required so familiarity with sinks (not the kitchen variety) will be necessary.
I will be supplying the paper which is a neon bond paper cut into an 8.5" square.
I will be supplying the paper which is a neon bond paper cut into an 8.5" square.
Double Sided Heart In Heart
Double Sided Heart in Heart
Date/Time: Thu Jun 1 21:20:01 2006
Double Sided Heart in Heart -
Adapted from my $Heart in Heart model; Folded from one piece duo-color square; Both sides look the same.
Adapted from my $Heart in Heart model; Folded from one piece duo-color square; Both sides look the same.
Balloon Card
* From one piece of duo-color square Balloon Card
* From one piece of duo-color square Date/Time: Thu Jun 1 21:20:51 2006 Balloon Card
* From one piece of duo-color square
* From one piece of duo-color square Balloon Card
* From one piece of duo-color square Date/Time: Thu Jun 1 21:20:51 2006 Balloon Card
* From one piece of duo-color square
Puzzle Cube
This low-intermediate modular cube will be folded with 12 sheets of 6 inch kami. My first design (1961). Time permitting, will teach another modular cube that inspired this one. Diagrams handed out in class.
Date/Time: Tue Feb 21 13:46:06 2006
This low-intermediate modular cube will be folded with 12 sheets of 6 inch kami. My first design (1961). Time permitting, will teach another modular cube that inspired this one. Diagrams handed out in class.
Pen and Pencil Container
We'll fold this practical piece with a 10 inch wallpaper square bonded to foil. Diagrams handed out in class.
Date/Time: Sun Nov 20 11:06:07 2005
We'll fold this practical piece with a 10 inch wallpaper square bonded to foil. Diagrams handed out in class.
Flying Crane On A Stand Moneyfold
This is high-intermediate. Make it with a dollar bill if you are good at small, precise folding. Or, make it from a dollar shape cut from a 10 inch foil square. Diagrams handed out in class include how to make two dollar shapes from a square.
Date/Time: Wed Mar 15 16:17:20 2006
This is high-intermediate. Make it with a dollar bill if you are good at small, precise folding. Or, make it from a dollar shape cut from a 10 inch foil square. Diagrams handed out in class include how to make two dollar shapes from a square.
Angry Goose by Fred Rohm
This is a challenging high-intermediate model which will be made from a 10 inch foil square, first folded into a pentagon. Rohm taught it at the Origami Center Convention in 1978 at Lillian's. Diagrams will be distributed in class for this unpublished
Date/Time: Sun May 28 14:31:01 2006
This is a challenging high-intermediate model which will be made from a 10 inch foil square, first folded into a pentagon. Rohm taught it at the Origami Center Convention in 1978 at Lillian's. Diagrams will be distributed in class for this unpublished classic model by an early American master.
Pop-Up Love Card V
Pop-Up Love Card V
Date/Time: Thu Jun 1 22:17:40 2006
Heart card is always one of my favorite subjects. This is my 5th version. Again it is from one piece duo-color square.
Pentagonal Vase
This vase, by Gay Merrill Gross, is a variation of the one that appears in the OUSA 2006 Annual Collection.
Date/Time: Sun Jun 4 16:47:21 2006
This vase, by Gay Merrill Gross, is a variation of the one that appears in the OUSA 2006 Annual Collection.
My Rose
A simpler rose folded from duo-colored [foil-backed] kami
Date/Time: Sun Jun 4 21:28:48 2006
I am teaching this LI model of a rose that just took shape as I was playing with paper. Like other more complex rose models, my rose requires some shaping. This model is folded from a 6" duo-colored square. It has not been diagrammed, but I hope to provide folding instructions during class.
Stars by Carmen Sprung (Franziska's)
I'll be teaching two Carmen Sprung stars in this class: Franziska's Star and Wanda's star.
Date: 2006/06/05
I'll be teaching two Carmen Sprung stars in this class. They are both from the April'06 Origami Deutschland Convention in Dresden. Franziska's star is an 8 piece modular that looks great out of patterned paper. The other star is Wanda's Star.
Stars by Carmen Sprung (Wanda's)
I'll be teaching two Carmen Sprung stars in this class: Wanda's Star and Franziska's Star.
Date: 2006/06/05
Wanda's star is a one piece model that works well out of heavier paper like elephant hide. The other star I'll teach in this class is Franziska's star. These models are from the April'06 Origami Deutschland Convention in Dresden.
Rose and Leaf Letterfold
The model is a letterfold consisting of a rose that is folded on one corner of the paper.
Date/Time: Mon Jun 5 10:52:49 2006
The model is a letterfold consisting of a rose that is folded on one corner of the paper. The leaf is folded on another corner of the paper. The rose and leaf (both are 3-D) are then folded to form the "centerpiece" for the letter.
Zinnia flower by Katrin Shumakov
This lovely zinnia flower is an intermediate to high intermediate model that is a pleasure to fold and behold. Will be taught by Rachel Katz.
Date: 2006/06/07
This lovely zinnia flower is an intermediate to high intermediate model that is a pleasure to fold and behold. Will be taught by Rachel Katz.
Woven Star of David
Woven Star of David folded from one piece duo-color equilateral triangle
Date/Time: Wed Jun 7 22:42:12 2006
Woven Star of David
from one piece duo-color equilateral triangle
from one piece duo-color equilateral triangle
Pessina Rose
Pessina rose created by Pier Paolo Pessina. Made from duo paper, preferably green on one side.
Date/Time: Thu Jun 8 07:24:51 2006
Pessina rose, created by Pier Paolo Pessina. Made from duo paper, preferably green on one side. Intermediate.
2006 Convention Crown
Laura Kruskal's Crown designed for the 2006 Convention.
Date/Time: Wed Jun 7 11:45:14 2006
It is almost a quarter of a century that Laura Kruskal
has been designing CROWNS for our annual origami
convention. Lillian Oppenheimer, the Grande Dame of
Origami, was her mentor and inspiration.
has been designing CROWNS for our annual origami
convention. Lillian Oppenheimer, the Grande Dame of
Origami, was her mentor and inspiration.
Sliding Box with Handles
Made from an 8.5 X 11 rectangle, it can be used for bonbons, pens, dollar bill folds, etc.
Date/Time: Wed Jun 7 09:12:56 2006
Made from an 8.5 X 5.5 rectangle, it can be used as a
change purse; when the box is slid open the coins can
be readily differentiated.
change purse; when the box is slid open the coins can
be readily differentiated.
Doodle
This is a 30 piece modular. The locks are quite secure; glue is not needed.
Date/Time: Sat Jun 10 14:53:07 2006
This is a 30 piece modular. The locks are quite secure; glue is not needed.
Flower
Flower by Michel Turmel can be folded with 4, 5 or 6 petals.
Date: 2006/06/20
This flower is a modular. It may be folded with four petals, five petals or six petals. We will fold the four petal model with instructions to fold the five petals model from a pentagon and the six petals model from a hexagon. If you can fold the four petals flower, you can fold the others. It will be folded without diagrams.
A Butterfly for Alice Gray
A Butterfly for Alice Gray by Michael G. LaFosse.Taught by Kathy Stevick
Date/Time: Sun Jun 11 00:19:01 2006
I bought Michael's video earlier this year and have fallen in love with making all his butterflies.
This one is the basic butterfly that all the others are a variation of. We will make one from regular paper and then another from duo foil paper.
This one is the basic butterfly that all the others are a variation of. We will make one from regular paper and then another from duo foil paper.
Japanese brocade
Japanese brocade by Minako Ishibashi.Taught by Kathy Stevick
Date/Time: Sun Jun 11 00:22:10 2006
This a modular made from 6 sheets of paper.
I think of it as a variation of a snobe cube.
I think of it as a variation of a snobe cube.
Christmas card
Christmas card with origami tree and stitching.
Date/Time: Sun Jun 11 00:56:32 2006
Christmas tree fold is a traditional fold and the stitching is my pattern.
This will be a Monday class.
This will be a Monday class.
GiftBox
Gift Box by Robin Glynn (Photo by David Shall)
This charming model, inspired by the traditional Masu box, closes with four interlocking flaps. Date: 2006/06/12 Gift Box by Robin Glynn (Photo by David Shall)
This charming model, inspired by the traditional Masu box, closes with four interlocking flaps.
This charming model, inspired by the traditional Masu box, closes with four interlocking flaps. Date: 2006/06/12 Gift Box by Robin Glynn (Photo by David Shall)
This charming model, inspired by the traditional Masu box, closes with four interlocking flaps.
Jewel_Box
Jewel Box - designed by deg farrelly
Faceted covered box. Bottom and lid are folded from separate pieces of paper.
Not a very good picture. Date: 2006/06/12 Jewel Box - designed by deg farrelly
Faceted covered box. Bottom and lid are folded from separate pieces of paper.
Not a very good picture.
Faceted covered box. Bottom and lid are folded from separate pieces of paper.
Not a very good picture. Date: 2006/06/12 Jewel Box - designed by deg farrelly
Faceted covered box. Bottom and lid are folded from separate pieces of paper.
Not a very good picture.
$Dachshund
Dachshund - $ Variation of model by Vincent Palacios
Date: 2006/06/13
Dachshund - $ Variation of model by Vincent Palacios
Soaring Bird
Created by John Smiley (Seattle)
Date/Time: Tue Jun 13 18:54:03 2006
Created by John Smiley (Seattle) - A very elegant bird folded from an elongated diamond shape.
Hollyhock Modular & Bowl
Created by Mark Morden (Seattle)
Date/Time: Tue Jun 13 18:53:20 2006
Created by Mark Morden (Seattle) - This is a spectacular deal - two for the price of one! A modular and a bowl! In the photo, the blue one is the 6 piece version, the yellow is a 12 piece version and the pink one is the bowl.
New and Improved Pulsar
designed and taught by Jeannine Mosely
Date/Time: Wed Jun 14 12:25:00 2006
This is an improved version of my original Pulsar action model. It is made from fewer pieces (48 instead of 72) and the locks on the joints are much stronger. No glue needed. The class will be taught in 2 one hour sessions, one on Saturday where we learn to fold the units and the other on Sunday when we learn the assembly.
Angel
Deb Pun Discoe will be teaching this Angel. String it from a delicate organza ribbon and it's a perfect gift for the holiday season.
Date: 2006/06/15
Deb Pun Discoe will be teaching this stylized Angel. String it from a delicate organza ribbon and it's a perfect gift for the holiday season. I folded this angle from a thick vellum-like paper with a pearlized silver sheen to it. You can make the angel 3-D with a clever lock at the bottom of the angel's robe.
Japanese Dancing Girl (Maiko-san)
Japanese Dancing Girl or Maiko-san (geisha-in-training). Eight modular pieces.
Date: 2006/06/15
Japanese Dancing Girl or Maiko-san (geisha-in-training). This high-intermediate flat model requires high level of precise folding. The doll you see is the back view of the maiko-san folded from eight modular pieces. Maiko-san is ideal for that very special greeting card or bookmark. Limited to 12 students.
Eight Point Star
Date: 2006/06/19
Joseph says that he discovered this model while trying to fold Neale's Dragon, but was distracted by conversation with another folder and ended up with this instead.
The one on the right is the same model with the long spikes curled up.
The one on the right is the same model with the long spikes curled up.
Fishball and XYZ Diamonds
Date: 2006/06/19
The model on the left is the Fishball, the one on the right is the XYZ Diamonds (a variant of a model by Francis Ow).
The units are simple, the assembly can be... frustrating, the lock is very tight.
The units are simple, the assembly can be... frustrating, the lock is very tight.
Spike-Tailed Dragon
Spike-Tailed Dragon
Date: 2006/06/19
Anita acknowledges the influence of Tom Stamm's Dragon in this my favorite of all her Dragons so far.
When Pigs Grow Wings
When Pigs Grow Wings
Date: 2006/06/19
This is one of my favorite's of Josephs. It is a great lesson in the power of reverse folds.
Mobile Dragon
A nice two piece dragon
Date: 2006/06/18
Anita's two piece dragon is intended to be hung from a mobile (hence the name). I put a crimp in the foot so that it would stand up. The paper is custom made tissue foil, made by Kathy S. (look for more of her paper at the Gold Mine Auction!)
Multi-Headed Neale Dragon
Multi-Headed Neale Dragon
Date: 2006/06/19
Joseph has worked out a way to add multiple heads (and tails) to the Neale dragon. No glue needed! I've only shown a three-headed version here. I've seen up to five heads. Beyound that I don't know how much the bulk of the paper will limit the number of heads.
I rated this High Intermediate because of the difficulty of the locks (unless you use glue, eeech) and the time it takes to detail all the appendages.
I rated this High Intermediate because of the difficulty of the locks (unless you use glue, eeech) and the time it takes to detail all the appendages.
elephant
Circus Elephant (with Traditional Ball)
Date: 2006/06/19
Circus Elephant (with Traditional Ball)
Santiago Flower
This flat modular "flower" is made from 8 sheets of paper.
Date: 2006/06/19
Santiago Flower
Flower Module
This modular flower can be used to create quilts or geometric shapes. This is a two hour class.
Date: 2006/06/19
Flower Module - This modular flower can be used to create quilts or geometric shapes.
Modular Pinwheel Quilt Block 1
One traditional quilt block of thousands possible with the same simple units and assembly system created by Rona Gurkewitz
Date/Time: Thu Jun 15 16:38:47 2006
One traditional quilt block of thousands possible with the same simple units and assembly system created by Rona Gurkewitz
Little Bird from a square
Little Bird
Date: 2006/06/20
I first found the diagrams for the Little Bird in an old Tanteidan newsletter. Later I found them in Oru #2. It is a really neat model to fold. I did a bunch of them as Holiday presents for the office. I took them as presents for everyone at the Origami Deutshland convention and sent some more to the Polish Convention. It is such a life like model.
Squirrel
the definitive Squirrel model IMHO
Date: 2006/06/20
This Squirrel model works well as a wet fold or in tissue foil. I have been folding it for over 25 years and it remains a favorite. It is from a 4X1 rectangle. The diagrams are found in the BOS Max Hulme Selected Works 1973- 1979; #15
HPIM2247
Modular octagonal boxes by Fuse
Date/Time: Wed Jun 14 00:16:52 2006
Modular octagonal boxes by Fuse
HPIM2248
Modular octagonal boxes by Fuse
Date/Time: Wed Jun 14 00:18:46 2006
Modular octagonal boxes by Fuse
Competio
Creator: Tomoko Fuse Teacher: Faye Goldman Hi Intermediate. One tricky move in the folding sequence.The Competio has 2 flaps, and 2 pockets and makes very neat geometric models.
Date/Time: Tue Jun 20 19:50:43 2006
Creator: Tomoko Fuse
Teacher: Faye Goldman
Hi Intermediate. One tricky move in the folding sequence.
The Competio has 2 flaps, and 2 pockets and makes very neat geometric models.
Teacher: Faye Goldman
Hi Intermediate. One tricky move in the folding sequence.
The Competio has 2 flaps, and 2 pockets and makes very neat geometric models.