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Instead of spending money you can also decide to fold with it and that's what I did ;-) A little goodby-present for a colleague, who is leaving to start a new job.
If you want to try origami money-folding, you can find several models on youtube. Have fun!
The Origami Iris (also called an origami lily) is a traditional design loved by many. You have two versions:
- One folded from a square, then you get 4 petals ( the one on the left).
- Or one folded from an equilateral triangle, then you get 3 petals ( the one on the right.)
You can curl the petals ;-)) I put them on a mirror so you can see the curls better.
Have a nice Wednesday :-))
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.”
Quote – Vincent Van Gogh
“Those who find beauty in all of nature will find themselves at one with the secrets of life itself.”
Quote – L. Wolfe Gilbert
I couldn't choice between the two quotes…….do you have a favorite?
For the "Smile on Saturday! :-)" theme: 'Colorful Hearts', I folded from just one piece of double colored paper this golden heart with a red iris on top of it. ;-))
Wishing you many happy smiles today, they say it is good for your health ;-)) HSoS!!!
Model: Origami Heart with Iris
Design: Andrey Lukyanov
Diagrams in the book International Origami Internet Olympiad 2012
Paper, one piece of 30x30cm double colored kraftpaper
Final size: height 9cm , width 10,5cm
For my new folding project I have to fold modules, which will be connected. These modules remind me of eyes. These two were lying in the sun and I could not resist making this shot of these origami eyes;-))
Another variation of the unit and 'Star-Flower', I uploaded yesterday (see first comment box).
Each of these red-white origami Star-Flowers is made out of 8 units, but arranged differently.
The size of one unit is now 4x4cm, red kami paper.
Final size star is 9x9cm.
I really don't know anymore on what occasion I folded it and if there are any diagrams. Sorry for that.
One of the good thing of moving is going through your old stuff to see if you want to keep it of not. To my surprise I found a few origami starflowers (in a not origami book) from the very beginning when I started folding. ;-))
On the left you see one unit. On the right you see an assembled 'Star-Flower' of 11 units, with a color change.
All units are folded from a small piece of blue kamipaper (2,5x2,5cm). Final size 'Star-flower' 5,5x5,5cm.
I really don't know anymore on what occasion I folded it and if there are any diagrams. Sorry for that.
The last model in the origami Star-Flower recovered series. Actually this one is made out of two: a small blue (8 units, each 2x2cm, blue kami paper) stuck on a larger one (also 8 units, each 4x4cm, green kamipaper).
In the first comment box, you see the two previous variations.
(I really don't know anymore on what occasion I folded it and if there are any diagrams. Sorry for that.)
As background I used a patterned origami-paper and added a texture.
Have a lovely weekend ahead ;-)
Of course I had to make an origami mushroom ;-)
Using the "paper-crumpling" technic by Vincent Floderer, who is famous for using this technique and designing many ingenious models, especially sea creatures.
While you might argue whether it's still origami or not, it is definitely an interesting technique.
Wishing you all a very happy weekend!
Finally found some time to join the 30 modules together. But.....when I took a break and returned, I saw this face of an owl, so I couldn't resist to take a photo first, before finishing it ;-))
Here you can see the completed origami model by Miyuki Kawamura called "Star Orb" (2013).
Diagrams in the Origami Tanteidan 19th Convention Book.
"This little witch with her magic broom, which makes the cleaning up after the Halloween Party a lot easier, (it took her only 5 minutes!!) is on her way back home. She looks a little bit tried, but is also very satisfied the job is done!
I wish I had a broom like that too…….. " ;-))
Name: Origami Witch
Design: Kamikey ( please correct me if I'm wrong)
There is a video-tutorial in three parts, so you can try to fold it too, if you want ;-))
Folded from 3 pieces of paper:
-one sheet of black kami-paper (15x15cm) for the head
-one sheet of black kami-paper (15x15cm) for the body
-one rectangle of brownish kami-paperpaper (7,5x15cm for the broom
Normally I don't give the origami models artificial eyes, but in this case it makes it more alive ;-))
Remember 'Riddle'?
When assembled it looks like this and it has 3 different sides ;-)
Folded from 36 pieces of Freudenberg Paper, 7,5x7,5cm.
I used a simple unit, which I found in an old booklet "Unit-Origami" by David Petty. You can make different forms depending on how many units are assembled and how the unit is folded and used.
This origami Polyhedron variation isn't in the book ;-)
Origami is magical, just like photography ;-))
An in-between step of a new model, I folded
I processed it just a little bit ;-))
HSS everyone!
This lovely origami model is called "Rain Star" or in Spanish "Estrella de la Lluvia", because when it was created by Aldo Marcell it was raining ;-)
I wanted to see what the difference is when I changed the color, so that's why you see 2 variations, I like them both....which one has your preference?
I put them on a mirror so you can see at the same time the other site.
Model: Origami Rain Star / Origami Estrella de la Lluvia
Designer: Aldo Marcell
Paper: 30 pieces of rectangle kamipaper 1:3 (2,5x7,5cm)
Final height: 8cm
There is a video tutorial by Evan Zodl, if you want to fold it too ;-)
“Everyone loves a comedy, my dear. It is divine.”
Quote ― Rawi Hage, Carnival
It was fun folding the origami 'Devil' by Robin Harbin and I noticed in the folding process, that the middle part, also looked interesting on the backside! With a few modificaties I turned it into this 'Carnival face' with a very long nose ;-))
Model: Carnival face
Design: Robert Harbin / Variation: Marjan Smeijsters
Diagrams in the BOS magazine #69
Looking close... on Friday! Paper Boxes
This is my first attempt at Origami , the cat is a good luck kitty .
Für“Crazy Tuesday“ Thema:and“Paper“26.05.2020
😄HaPpY CrAzY Tuesday😄
Thanks for visit and the comments.:-)
This is the result of my first attempt to fold the origami Puffer Fish by Jang Yong Ik, (see photo in the first comment box), but I couldn't finish it because the paper I was using was smaller and and therefor the layers thicker, so I knew the paper was going to tear if I tried more folding steps.
So actually, this is also an intermediate step. I've arranged it a bit so that it looks like an origami Sea Snail or any other sea creature with a shell ;-))
I thought you might like to see this variation too.
As mentioned, I only used a 50x50cm sheet of double coloured kraft paper here instead of the 70x70cm on my second attempt.
Final size: length 17cm, width 10cm, height 10cm
Model: origami Sea Snail, unfinished Puffer Fish
Design: Jang Yong Ik, variation by me
Diagrams in the book Origami Pro 4 - World Ocean Origami by the Korea Origami Association
Una composición de origami que alcanza un estado de equilibrio casi absoluto. Dos figuras femeninas enfrentadas, perfectamente simétricas, se encuentran en un instante suspendido donde no hay tensión, solo correspondencia.
Cada pliegue ha sido ejecutado con una precisión rigurosa, construyendo formas orgánicas y geométricas que se entrelazan sin imponerse. Las coronas, cargadas de flores, aves y estructuras facetadas, revelan un lenguaje visual donde la complejidad no rompe la calma, sino que la sostiene.
El entorno acompaña con discreción: elementos arquitectónicos, naturaleza estilizada y símbolos de quietud se integran en una composición circular que envuelve a ambas figuras como un espacio de contemplación.
Aquí la paz no es estática, es una armonía estructurada. Es la unión de opuestos que no chocan, sino que se reconocen como parte de un mismo orden.
An origami composition that reaches a state of near-perfect balance. Two feminine figures face each other in flawless symmetry, suspended in a moment where there is no tension—only correspondence.
Each fold is executed with rigorous precision, forming organic and geometric structures that intertwine without dominance. The crowns, filled with flowers, birds, and faceted elements, reveal a visual language where complexity does not disturb calm—it sustains it.
The environment supports quietly: architectural forms, stylized nature, and symbols of stillness merge into a circular composition that encloses both figures in a contemplative space.
Here, peace is not static—it is structured harmony. It is the union of opposites that do not collide, but recognize themselves as part of the same order.
After staring at origami directions long enough, you sort of become one with them and start understanding them from the inside.
~ It's been a while since my last blog post. I've been busy with RL work. I'm not saying I'm back with blogging for good, but I cant say no to Neo Japan's Event. Yes! They are back again and they will be open in few hours (27th of March - 18th of April 2021).
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Full Credits & HD Shots: Persophone.
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~See you at Neo Japan Event and grab these items:
Tentacio *Spirit of the Past Headpiece (Flowers & Pin).
Tentacio *Spirit of the Past Mask.
Luas *Tatsuo Outfit.
Luas *Bento Arm.
Kokoro *Hinata (Bento AO). Kunai Props included.
Paleto *OSK-88 Backdrop.
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Designed by Shuki Kato
Folded by me
Paper : Lokta 35x35 - 111 steps
Book : Korea Origami Convention 2016
Just as I was wondering what to choose for MM, an origami owl landed in my mailbox. He now marks the page in my book. In the background is an owl feather.
The very first fold…….
A freshly prepared new big hexagon, 43cm, grid 1:96
For my new origami tessellation I needed a big size, so after 6 hours of folding the grid I could start, already a few weeks ago ;-))
If you are interested to see more, have a look at my tessellation album Origami - Tessellation Progression".
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame.
These young ladies (and the dog) were doing just that in what looked to me like origami boats folded together out of a sheet of plastic. Even their paddles were made of plastic sheeting. I'd never seen anything like this before and had to grab a shot.
I made these origami flowers and arranged them in a white square-shaped vase to use as a decorative ornament for my coffee table.
taken July 23, 2021
by fujififlmx70
This is my first origami .. Chinese Thread Book.. in the middle of making.. ha.
Happy Halloween everybody!!!!!!
Juston is the designer of this origami 'Skull', which is an earlier version than his most known origami human skull . You can see that the both skulls are family ;-))
Folded from a 2:1 rectangle of yellow vellum paper .
You can find the CP here.
The International Peace Crane represents the hope for peace all over the world
Work by my 7-year-old grand daughter
Explore #8 (2022-03-03) - Thank you for stopping by and for your words of encouragement and favorites!
"""This little Santa is going to pick the 'Lucky Stars', who are mature now and ready to start glowing and spread happiness all over the world""".
If some knows who the designer of this Santa is, please tell me.
Santa is folded from a piece of 15x15cm.
The black bag from 7,5x7,5cm
If you like the 'Lucky Stars', there is a video-tutorial how to fold them.
Lucky star is a traditional origami model.
Flickr Friday: Waves
Waves: fabric with blue, green, and white lights tucked inside
Boat, sail, flag: paper
Mast: toothpick
Sky: waxed paper with blue and yellow lights behind
Folded by me from diagrams (in Origami Tanteidan 14th Convention Book).
An excellent model designed by Satoshi Kamiya.
I used a 35cm square of MC-treated tissue, wet-finished.
There are thoughts that make noise to cover the silence of a pain.
Lucrezia Beh
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Origami Bird Custom by Maredinverno Tobias
www.flickr.com/photos/193844438@N06/
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