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Several variations on a hexagon-based, iso-area, geometric collapse method are shown. Some of these were taught at the 2013 OrigamiUSA Annual Convention in New York City.
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Part two in a series examining the mathematics behind the golden ratio in some geometric boxes.
Tomoko Fuse's newest book is exquisite and all about spirals!
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Diagrams for a bracelet that appears woven.
Diagrams for an elegant seven piece color-change modular.
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Diagrams for Didier Piguel's Stardust, a star that can be transformed into an abstract yet expressive character.
Course information for an MIT graduate course in Geometric Folding Algorithms.
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The origami wind spinner is a traditional, if somewhat obscure model of repeated pleat folds. We ask ourselves, "What kind of shapes can paper form with these simple pleats?" and, "How much can we make a square piece of paper rotate with this pleating scheme?" The answers are surprising and fun!