Origami Chinese Thread Book - Zhen Xian Bao
Article: "A Little Known Chinese Folk Art: Zhen Xian Bao" - Ruth Smith available at:
www.foldingdidactics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/zhen_xian_beyo.pdf
Diagram available at: http://www.orihouse.com/zhenxianbao.html
Video tutorial available: http://origamitutorials.com/origami-chinese-thread-book/
Chinese Thread Box Folds
KDS
Origami Jack Rabbit
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/jack-rabbit-pdf
Origami Christmas Tree
Made with 5 sized "Folly With Froebel" Stars
model created and diagrammed by KDS
Made with 5 sized "Folly With Froebel" Stars
model created and diagrammed by KDS
Harambe
Model created and diagrammed by KDS
Origami Choker Necklace Artpiece
The Francis Ow "Love With Strings Attached" by KDS
FUN!!!
Kami Inspired Commercial
Kami Inspired Commercial
Die Cut SVG Origami Templates
Die cut virtually any size of the 96 shapes provided in these digital SVG files.
For more information or to order
Item #261
Collapsing the Origami Triangle Twist
Push down on the top point of the triangle to teach the paper what to do*
as you push the mountain folds in the chosen direction
*i.e. this push down on the top point of the triangle creates a new mountain fold
allowing the triangle to flatten and lay down - the resulting crease is shown in green in the small picture
Origami "Coke Bear"*
model and diagram by KDS
miniature Coke bottle & 6-pack replicas by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/263103160/origami-coke-bear?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=origami coke bear&ref=sr_gallery_1
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*copyright and trademark law information
Scoring Tissue and Very Thin Materials with Cricut Explore/Dye Cutting Machines
An Origami expert poses the question!
Very thin paper can be successfully scored with a dye cutting machine using the following method.
Using a "De-Solv-It" type product, remove the adhesive from a light grip cutting mat,
as the manufacture's adhesive is quite
aggressive for very thin materials.
Once the adhesive is removed, wash the mat thoroughly and dry well.
Apply to the mat a light coat of Elmer's Repositionable Glue,
a "glue stick" style product.
Lay the tissue paper on the mat.
Cover the tissue with a piece of 20# paper.
Apply masking tape to each corner of the paper to adhere it to the mat.
Using a scoring tool, use a "vinyl" setting for the pressure.
This method successfully scores tissue and other very thin materials,
preventing damage by the scoring tool to a very thin underlay.
Origami Easels
Model and diagram by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/two-origami-easels-pdf
Model and diagram by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/two-origami-easels-pdf
Origami Minimalist Goose
Model and diagram by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/origami-minimalist-goose-pdf
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Creating Pristine Duo Color Tissue Paper Simply
When the goal is only to hold tissue together for folding
vs. the added thickness or texture opportunities various wet glues can provide,
a repositionable glue stick can offer excellent results.
It glides on easily,
with no bumps, buckles, wrinkles or creases in the resulting duo paper.
The paper remains pristine.
A clean, simple application, with no drying time, the process in completed in seconds.
Cut the papers to the desired finished size.
Apply a light coat of the glue stick to each edge of one piece of tissue paper,
moving from the middle of each edge to the corner.
Aligning and laying the 2nd piece of tissue paper to one edge of the prepared tissue paper,
roll the 2nd piece of tissue paper down
to the opposite edge of the prepared paper.
On first try, should you be "off" somehow,
simply pull back the 2nd piece of tissue paper, and realign.
Voila!!
This process can also be used with foil backed tissue and foil/tissue backed Mylar.
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Day of The Dead "Catrina" Doll
(not quite Origami)
Create a Day of The Dead Catrina doll
using 3 plastic grocery bags and craft paint.
Nice upcyle project for kids. Fast, EZ, and fun!
Locking Mechanism by KDS for
Dromedario by Javier Caboblanco Brasero
Graphic "Mock" Origami
Creating graphics that appear to be Origami
One Adobe Illustrator tutorial can be accessed at
http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/how-to-create-an-origami-style-logomark-in-illustrator
"Crumpler"
One plugin for Adobe Illustrator that allows vector images to be folded over as paper.
A brief description and demonstration video is available at
http://designtaxi.com/news/32542/Fold-Origami-on-Illustrator-Graphics/
Download the Adobe Illustrator "Crumpler" plugin at
http://scriptographer.org/scripts/interactive-tools/crumpler/
One Adobe Illustrator tutorial for creating simple Origami typography is available at
http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/creating-simple-origami-style-typography-in-illustrator--vector-4713
One Adobe Illustrator tutorial for creating Origami style backgrounds is available at
http://vectorboom.com/load/tutorials/effects/origami/3-1-0-81
Origami Cube - 1 Square Self-Closing Gift Box and Topper
Origami version of the "Rapid Packing Container" (video below)
models and diagrams by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/origami-vs-rapid-packing-container-cube-box-1-square-self-closing-gift-box-and.
Origami Star Seed Pod
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/origami-star-seed-pod-pdf
Origami Sighting - opening screen
Uranium - Twisting The Dragon's Tail - Part 1
The PBS/SBS Documentary can be viewed in full at
http://video.pbs.org/video/2365535134/
Origami Sighting at 1:09
Uranium - Twisting The Dragon's Tail - Part 2
The PBS/SBS Documentary can be viewed in full at
http://video.pbs.org/video/2365535143
Origami "Blinker" - An Action Model
model by KDS
Origami Shadowbox Wall Hanger
created by KDS
"Glow"
An Origami Tessellation Hot Air Balloon and Basket Night Light
models by KDS
Balloon is a modified Ron Resch tessellation
(see Fig. 1 in Ron Resch Self-Supporting Structural UnitsTessellations)
Grid, graphic guide and notes on creating the tessellation below.
Basket diagram avaiable at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/152749750/origami-hot-air-balloon-and-basket
and at OUSA's The Source
Grid, graphic guide and notes for creating tessellation
Notes on creating the tessellation:
Seam together with a glue stick 2 - 8 1/2" x 11" rectangles
fold in half lengthwise
from center fold, cut each side to 8 1/2" creating a 17" x 8 1/2" rectangle
Follow Grid below to fold
an 8 x 16 grid
Mountain fold blue lines
Valley fold red lines
Crease strongly all horizontal and vertical lines as mountain folds
Crease strongly all diagonal lines as valley folds
Collapse the model, focusing on raising the mountain folds
(use colored grid as a guide)
by pushing toward the adjacent verticle mountain folds,
When collapsing is complete, fit short edges together and glue seam.
Reverse top row of folds.
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Origami Wedding Dress
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/wedding-dress-pdf
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/wedding-dress-pdf
"Spring Fling"
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/%E2%80%9Cspring-fling%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-origami-dress-%E2%80%9Cslides%E2%80%9D-and-clutch-purse-pdf
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/%E2%80%9Cspring-fling%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-origami-dress-%E2%80%9Cslides%E2%80%9D-and-clutch-purse-pdf
Varsity Cheerleader/Tennis/Ice Skating Outfit
model by KDS
diagram available at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/varsity-cheerleadertennisice-skating-outfit-pdf
Origami Transformer
50's and 80's Style Bathing Suits
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/50%E2%80%99s-80%E2%80%99s-style-bathing-suits-%E2%80%93-origami-transformer-pdf
Origami Church
model by KDS
diagram available at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/cruise-ship-pdf.
Origami Cruise Ship
model by KDS
diagram available at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/cruise-ship-pdf.
Snapology Matryoshka Eggs
created by KDS
created by KDS
Snapology Lights
created by KDS
created by KDS
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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss !!
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Monkey See, Monkey Do - A Frog, Sea Turtle and Acrobat Too!
An Origami Transformer
(an Origami Transformer is one model that, when flipped over and/or with a simple fold becomes another model)
models by KDS
(diagram not published)
Happy Chinese Lunar New Year 2015
Year of the Sheep
Sheep: Video tutorial for folding the sheep available below
Sheep's Coat: Grid, graphic guide and notes for creating tesselation, designed by Ron Resch, available below
A small sheep, it is created from a 6" square,
with a small water bomb tessellation coat created from a 1/2"/10 x 13 grid created on a 5" x 6 1/2" rectangle
(trim completed tessellation to fit as desired)
Ron Resch Water Bomb Tessellation
Grid, graphic guide and notes for creating tessellation
Notes on creating the tessellation:
Crease strongly all horizontal and vertical lines as mountain folds
Crease strongly all diagonal lines as valley folds
Collapse the model, focusing on raising the blank squares (use colored grid as a guide) by pushing down on the surrounding mountain folds,
while pushing the rising square/local mountain folds toward local valley folds
Origami Sheep
Video Tutorial
Ron Resch Self-Supporting Structural UnitsTessellations
("waterbomb" see Fig. 10)
Origami Kaleidoscopic Sunflower
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
translucent and metallic washes often give paper a wonderful effect.
This paper was inspired by Welo Ethiopian Opal.
diagram available at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/sunflowers-mock-tessallation-diagram-set-origami-and-kirigami-models-pdf
Origami Kadeidoscope
hand fabricated paper by KDS
model author unknown
hand fabricated paper by KDS
model author unknown
"Inspired" - An Origami Angel in Shadowbox
model by KDS
diagram available at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/152756375/inspired-an-origami-angel
and at OUSA.COM
Gypsy Vardo/Wagon
designed and diagrammed by KDS
Every Gypsy heart yearns for their very own Vardo!!
And, this one opens up as a doll house with a trinket box below!
The completed Vardo is 7” long 3 1/2" wide and 6” high when the pieces are printed on 8 1/2” x 11” material.
Ladder, hitch, supply rail and bags. a bench, wall hangers, flower box, flower pot, front porch fence, wooden floor...
and even a light that hangs from the eves!
With simple accessory materials and easy directions you will turn out a charming wagon to delight!
Available for download at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/220306829/gypsy-vardowagon-doll-house-and-trinket
designed and diagrammed by KDS
Every Gypsy heart yearns for their very own Vardo!!
And, this one opens up as a doll house with a trinket box below!
The completed Vardo is 7” long 3 1/2" wide and 6” high when the pieces are printed on 8 1/2” x 11” material.
Ladder, hitch, supply rail and bags. a bench, wall hangers, flower box, flower pot, front porch fence, wooden floor...
and even a light that hangs from the eves!
With simple accessory materials and easy directions you will turn out a charming wagon to delight!
Available for download at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/220306829/gypsy-vardowagon-doll-house-and-trinket
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Hand Fabricated Origami Paper
by KDS
Whether you are looking for a crisp translucent paper, leather like texture, a mosaic, fiber or a color that simply can not be found,
now you can have the perfect paper for your design.
Inside you will find clear step by step instructions with full color photos for creating beautiful Origami paper - simply.
Unlike making paper from scratch, this is a value added treatment for paper
using common materials to produce pliability, texture, color and other qualities.
The paper may be used over and over again
. No exotic materials are necessary.
This book is perfect for taking your Origami designs to the next level.
Available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/hand-fabricated-origami-paper-pdf
One Paper Sheet Booklet
Many diagrams/numerous methods with various paper measurement
sized templates are available online today - search "one sheet one cut booklet"
(change orientation in a desktop publishing program or bind several together with tape for more fun!)
Many diagrams/numerous methods with various paper measurement
sized templates are available online today - search "one sheet one cut booklet"
(change orientation in a desktop publishing program or bind several together with tape for more fun!)
Origami Hot Air Balloon, Basket and Santa Mobile 2006
model by KDS
(diagrams not published)
adaptable Hot Air Balloon and Basket
diagram available at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/hot-air-balloon-and-basket-pdf
alternative Santa available at
http://elartedelorigami.blogspot.com/2012/11/santa-claus-3b-de-giang-dinh.html
Instructions for making a mobile below
Origami Fascinator
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
diagram not published
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
diagram not published
Origami Yucca Wreath
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
diagrams not published
"Rising From The Prey" - An Origami Transformer
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/rising-prey-pedator-or-prey-origami-transfomer-pdf
Magic Frog
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/magic-frog-pdf
Origami Sailboat
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/sailboat-pdf
Minimalist Tree or Penguin - An Origami Transformer
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/minimalist-christmas-tree-or-penguin-%E2%80%93-origami-transformer-pdf
"Pleating Hearts"
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/pleating-hearts-pdf
"Folly with Froebel"
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/178179118/folly-with-froebel-secret-layer-and?ref=shop_home_active_6
Origami Fortune Cookie
model by KDS
diagram kit available at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/127764856/pdf-origami-fortune-cookie-and-over-75?ref=related-0
"Inspired" - An Origami Angel
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/178190315/inspired-an-origami-angel?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_query=origami+angel&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery
"Sunflowers in the Fall"
model by KDS
Sunflowers - A Mock Tessellation
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/sunflowers-mock-tessallation-diagram-set-origami-and-kirigami-models-pdf
Metal Cog - An Urban Retro Star
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/metal-cog-urban-retro-star-pdf
Origami "Mosaic Tissue Paper"
handfabricated paper by KDS
tutorial available below
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Dye Cutting, Scoring and Printing Technology
paper design, templates and models by KDS
(to save paper design template for 3D use - right click/save as)
Sculpey (polymer clay) Origami Crane
modeled by KDS
preferred medium is as follows
3 pieces of torn stale white bread – crust removed
3 tablespoons PVC glue
1/2 teaspoon glycerin
Process:
1. Knead with lightly coated glycerin hands. The mixture
will be extremely sticky for about 3 minutes. The clay will then become very
silky and move into itself, leaving no residue on the hands.
2. Roll the clay out to a very thin piece. The clay can be rolled so
thinly it is translucent, yet maintains it’s structure.
3. Cut the clay into the shape needed to fold the Origami model.
There is virtually no shrinkage in the air-dried model.
4. Fold, modifying that process as necessary for working with such a medium.
5. Allow the model to air dry...minimum 24 hours
6.. Finish as desired, for example, paint with acrylic, ink, dye, polyacrylic, etc.
Note: as the viscosity of the clay will be altered, I do not
recommend adding powdered or liquid paint, ink or dye to the initial recipe.
Results using this clay medium are shown below (white crane, silver plane)
Polymer Clay can be used, as shown below (pink crane), however it is very difficult to work the medium into a consistent very thin sheet, hence producing a bulkier, less evenly sized and cured, finished model than may be desired.
Note: polymer clay has a 2% shrink rate.
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Origami "Tablet" Easel
Turn your tablet into a sturdy digital frame - display photos, videos and more...
the new "coffee table book"
complete with earphone storage
model by KDS
(diagram not published)
download "Faces of The Mountain - An Ambient Video" by KDS 2014 here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho-TUIJM98o
Happy National Dance Day (USA) - July 26th
"Wanned by The Dance"
wet fold Origami model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
(diagram not published)
Origami Yucca
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
(diagram not published)
"Transformed In Love" - A Tribute to Maya Angelou
April 4, 1928 - May 28, 2014
model and handfabricated paper by KDS
diagram available at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/transformed-love-tribute-maya-angelou-pdf
Origami Summer Pinafore
model by KDS
(diagram not published)
Origami Corn on the Cob and Picnic Dish
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
(diagrams not published)
Happy National Sea Monkey Day (USA) - May 16th
Origami Sea Monkey
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
(diagram not published)
Origami Tic Tac Toe Game Set
model by KDS
(diagram not published)
Origami Birds
recognizing
National Stress Awareness Month (USA) - April
model by KDS
(diagram not published)
For information on understanding and managing stress visit
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Federal Occupational Health
http://www.foh.hhs.gov/calendar/april.html
Happy National Pretzel Day (USA) - April 26, 2014
Origami Pretzel - model by KDS
(diagram not published)
Origami NBC Logo
model by KDS
(diagram not published)
Happy Passover
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/two-stars-david-pdf
RMS TITANIC
April 14th, 1912 - 23:40
model by KDS
(diagram not published)
Happy Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day - April 8th
model by KDS
Origami Lampshades
models by KDS
(diagrams not published)
Origami Lampshade
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
(diagram not published)
Origami Ice Cream Cone
diagram avaiable for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/origami-ice-cream-cone-pdf
Origami Tiered Cake
model by KDS
Birthday Card/Money & Gift Card Holder/Frame/Place Card Holder
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/tiered-cake-%E2%80%93-birthday-cardmoney-gift-card-holderframeplace-card-favor-pdf
Origami Model Display Stands
models by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/origami-model-display-stand-set-pdf
models by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/origami-model-display-stand-set-pdf
Origami Shadowbox Frames
models by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/shadowbox-frame-and-triangular-molding-frame-pdf
Origami Toadstools
model and hand fabricated paper by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/toadstools-pdf
Origami Chick-A-Dee Jelly Bean Gift Bag
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/chick-dee-jelly-bean-gift-bag-pdf
Origami Le Carrousel
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/origami-le-carrousel-pdf
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Hot Air Balloon and Basket
models by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/hot-air-balloon-and-basket-pdf
Origami Snake - "Swick"
model and paper fabrication by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/182202286/his-name-is-swick-an-origami-snake?ref=listing-shop-header-0
Origami "Slinky"
model and paper fabrication by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/origami-slinky-pdf
"Bit Coin" Purse and Pinwheel Gift Bag
models and paper fabrication by KDS
diagrams available via contact form below
Pinwheel Gift Bag
model adapts well to increased paper size (15" square)
model adapts well to increased paper size (15" square)
The Screw
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/screw-pdf
model by KDS
diagram available for download at
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/screw-pdf
Origami Curlicue by A. Brill
folded by KDS
paper fabrication by KDS
tutorial below
Materials:
2 1/4" wide non thermal "Cash Register Tape" paper-36" long tapered cut 2" to 1/4"
Dry bristle brush
Folk Art Metallic Acrylic Paint #666 Metallic Antique Copper - 1 coat
Folk Art Fabric Acrylic Paint #4432 Metallic Peridot - 1 coat
Petroleum jelly - very thin final coat rubbed onto each side of the dried painted paper - keeps the paper "slick" for manipulating the model vs. a bit sticky like thin folded leather
2 1/4" wide non thermal "Cash Register Tape" paper-36" long tapered cut 2" to 1/4"
Dry bristle brush
Folk Art Metallic Acrylic Paint #666 Metallic Antique Copper - 1 coat
Folk Art Fabric Acrylic Paint #4432 Metallic Peridot - 1 coat
Petroleum jelly - very thin final coat rubbed onto each side of the dried painted paper - keeps the paper "slick" for manipulating the model vs. a bit sticky like thin folded leather
How to create a perfect taper for strips of paper longer than a "yard stick"
(where one can not easily draw the taper)
Create marks on the paper that can easily be connected for a perfect taper!
Example 1 : using a 60” long 2” strip of cash register tape - mark the halfway point at 1” (see picture below) . Using a "yard stick" draw a line from the 1” mark to the corner of the 2” wide end. Now, place the “yard stick” at the 1” mark made in the center of the paper and draw a line from the 1” mark to the 1/4” end. Voila!
The perfect taper and when cut the result will yield 2 strips to make two models.
Example 2: For a strip of cash register tape 2” wide by 90” long – at the 30” point from each end mark width at 1/3 , approximately 21/32” (see picture below). Using a “yard stick” draw a line to the 2” end. Now place the “yard stick” at the 1/3 mark made at the 30” point on the paper and draw a line to the next mark and finally place the "yard stick" at the next mark and draw a ling to the 1/4” end. Another perfect taper and two strips to fold!!
Hand Fabricated Origami Paper
Beautiful Papers Created Simply
by K. Dianne Stephens
available for download at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/127749376/pdf-book-diy-tutorial-hand-fabricated?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=hand+fabricated+origami+paper&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery
Hexa Hexaflexagon
paper "Zentangle" pattern design by KDS -
art inspired by the ancient ones - Mimbres pottery - 500 CE
Francesco Guarnieri's Star Infinity
Hint: folding the outer star to the inner star keeps the paper center from tearing
Francesco Guarnieri's Star Infinity inspired candy bowl
Octagon from 11 1/2"square
