November-December, 2010

the fold
Issue 1, November–December, 2010

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Issue 1 Articles

Editorial: The Fold

Reflections from the Managing Editor.

Diagrams: Finch

by Robert J. Lang
This complex design, from a square, uses a mix of 30 and 22.5 degree symmetries.

Challenge: Origami "Hypars"

At the recent 5OSME convention, an impromptu challenge involved incorporating a "nonexistent" fold, the origami hypar, into definitely existent origami models.

Hidden Math in Molly's Hexahedron

by Tom Hull
Learn how to fold Molly Kahn's 3-unit modular Hexahedron and marvel at the multitude of math manifested around this model!

Making Video Diagrams: A Comprehensive Guide

Instructional origami videos are becoming more and more popular. But how are high-quality videos produced? This is the first of a series of articles that will give a comprehensive guide on what it takes.

Review: "Origami Essence" by Roman Diaz

Reviewed by Daniel Scher
This book of mostly intermediate work contains 30 superb designs.

Diagrams: Convertible v3.3

Crease pattern, diagrams, and design notes for a convertible created for a car design challenge.

Diagramming: Merlion Case Study

by Andrew Hudson
Andrew Hudson discusses ways to make diagrams more interesting in a digital format by borrowing concepts from web comics.

Paper Review #1: Elephant Hide

What started with a simple question and a list of paper properties, has become an extensive project - a long, exploratory journey discovering paper. Please enjoy our first Paper Review!

Diagrams: Baby Rabbit

Diagrams for Nick Robinson's elegant Baby Rabbit.

Diagrams: Heart Angel

by Giang Dinh
Just in time for the holidays, a heart angel from Giang Dinh.

Diagrams: Rat

by Tanja Pott
Diagrams for a Rat by Tanja Pott

Diagrams: Dragon '87

By Marc Kirschenbaum
Diagrams for a Dragon by Marc Kirschenbaum