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A tessellation that results in a curved surface with varied levels of reflection.
If you like box pleating, crease patterns and cartoons, this model is for you.
A “placemask,” perfect for a socially distanced gathering.
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by Thomas R. Crain
This article explores several variations in a square twist crease pattern that may be achieved simply by varying the mountain/valley assignment of the same underlying crease pattern.
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Two 3D tessellations: a brick wall and an octahedral-tetrahedral truss network.
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The origins of origami in Japan are lost in the mists of history, but we have surprisingly good records of paper-folding from over a thousand years ago in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.
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An article about folding images using large grids and hundreds of reverse folds.
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by Thomas Hull
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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A pleated cone sliced by multiple planes creates this geometric model reminiscent of a breaking wave.
This article gives a nice overview of the types of tessellations there are, and how to create one yourself.