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Issue 1 Articles
Reflections from the Managing Editor.
Diagrams: Finch
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by Robert J. Lang
This complex design, from a square, uses a mix of 30 and 22.5 degree symmetries.
Challenge: Origami "Hypars"
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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
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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!
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.
Reviewed by Daniel Scher
This book of mostly intermediate work contains 30 superb designs.
Diagrams: Convertible v3.3
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Crease pattern, diagrams, and design notes for a convertible created for a car design challenge.
Diagramming: Merlion Case Study
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by Andrew Hudson
Andrew Hudson discusses ways to make diagrams more interesting in a digital format by borrowing concepts from web comics.
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
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Diagrams for Nick Robinson's elegant Baby Rabbit.
Diagrams: Heart Angel
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by Giang Dinh
Just in time for the holidays, a heart angel from Giang Dinh.
Diagrams: Rat
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by Tanja Pott
Diagrams for a Rat by Tanja Pott
Diagrams: Dragon '87
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By Marc Kirschenbaum
Diagrams for a Dragon by Marc Kirschenbaum