Saturday, March 9, 2024

Origami

Origami

Origami is a Japanese art form that involves folding paper into objects. The word "origami" comes from the Japanese words "ori," meaning fold, and "kami," meaning paper. 

Origami can be used to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional subjects. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Traditionally, origami does not include the use of glue, tape, marks or scissors. 

The most famous origami model is called the “Orizuru”, and represents a crane. Cranes have long lifespans, and have been familiar to Japanese people as a lucky animal since ancient times. Cranes are characterized by their long necks and beaks.

The standard origami paper" kami" varies in size from around 7.5cm x 7.5cm (about 3 inch) all the way up to 35cm x 35 cm (about 14 inch) squares and can be used for most kinds of origami. + Holds creases very well and is very easy to use.

Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, has applications in the modern-day classroom for teaching geometry, thinking skills, fractions, problem solving, and fun science.

An origamist or an origamian is a person who is associated with the art of origami.

The world's oldest book on origami, published in 1797, is titled Hiden Senbazuru Orikata (How to Fold a Thousand Cranes), which provides detailed instructions for folding paper cranes.

Himanshu has been practicing origami since 1989 and has set five world records for large origami installations. His studio, 'Orukami' is a homage to the ancient art of paper folding.

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Purpose

Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, has applications in the modern-day classroom for teaching geometry, thinking skills, fractions, problem solving, and fun science. What do pizza boxes, paper bags, and fancy napkins have in common?

Here are some origami projects for beginners:

  • Origami swan
  • Origami crane
  • Origami owl
  • Lucky Stars
  • Origami hearts
  • Origami necklace
  • Origami paper lampshade
  • Origami flower wreath

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origami

Basic Folding of Origami

1.      Mountain Fold

2.      Valley Fold

3.      Kite Fold -> Fish Base

4.      Diamond Base

5.      Fish Base

6.      Cupboard Base -> Wind Mill

Intermediate Folds

7.      Blintzed Base > Four Cups/Fortune Teller

8.      Preliminary Base

9.      Criss Cross Base > Frog

10.   Petal Fold

 

Origami By Category

https://origami.me/easy-origami/

http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-bird-base.html

https://origami.guide/

Easy Origami Animals

Bat

Bulldog

Camel

Cat

Cat Face

Chameleon

Cow

Crocodile

Dachshund

Puppy

Elephant

Flying Squirrel

Fox

Traditional Frog

Hermit Crab

Hippo

Horse

Kitty

Koala

Lion

Mouse

Panda

Platypus

Pomeranian

Rabbit

Rhino

Scottie Dog

Seal

Sheep

Siamese Cat

Snake

Squirrel

Tadpole

Teddy Bear

Turtle

Wasp

 

Origami folds

The two basic folds are the valley (simple V-shaped fold) and the reverse, the mountain fold (reverse V-shaped fold). The very famous paper bird is accomplished with these two folds. The accordion fold is a succession of valley and mountain folds.

There are a foundation of 10-12 basic folds / maneuvers that are essential to build origami: Rabbit Ear Fold, Reverse Fold (Inside & Outside), Squash Fold, Swivel Fold, Pleat Fold, Crimp Fold, Petal Fold, Sink Fold (Open, Closed, Spread).

1.      Valley fold

2.      mountain fold

3.      squash fold

4.      inside reverse fold

5.      outside reverse fold

6.      petal fold

7.      book fold

8.      petal fold

9.      sink fold

10.   triangle fold and

11.   the pleat and crimp

12.   Shawl fold

13.   Kite fold

14.   Cupboard fold

15.   Cushion fold

 

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