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During her mathematical studies, Elina Gor researched the changes in complexity of origami models from the 1980`s to the present, to see if we are doomed to face mega-complex models in the future or maybe we already have reached the peak of complexity.
Roman Remme, a special guest at the 2018 CDO Convention, presents us with diagrams for an iso-area star.
Christiane Bettens presents us with another variation of an antiprism box.
Just in time for the holidays, Jorge Jaramillo presents us with improved diagrams of José Meeusen's Deco Star.
Chie Nara shares her impressions of her first attendance at an origami convention: BOS 2018.
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Diagrams for a modular with color change. You can assemble 12 or 30 units. Kami or thicker duo paper is recommended. Scrapbook paper works well, making the result sturdier.
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Diagrams for a color-change modular, 12 or 30 units, though like most polyhedral designs, the latter is more attractive. The flower petals are of one color, and the flower centers and background are of another color.
Rosamond, CA's loss is Prescott, AZ's gain. Prescott now hosts an origami group called PrOF (Prescott Origami Fanatics), with Chila Caldera as leader, aided by Lolly Skinner and Sue Kimball.
Here's a special Halloween treat: A standing witch folded from a single sheet of paper
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A fun crease pattern that can repeat infinitely to the center folds an octagon into a geometric flower design, where the front and back of the paper look the same.
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Diagrams for two easy-level models, folded from a triangle: a shrimp and a scorpion.
Paolo Bascetta presents us with a creative, new Sierpinski 3D fractal created by stacking.
The realm of model names in origami is complex, yet is often overlooked. This article discusses the matter through particular cases, personal experiences, and conversations with other origamists.
Paul Jackson celebrates the Year of the Dog by contributing Barking Dog 1, an action model.
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Diagrams for a color-change modular made from 30 rectangles.
For those who were not able to meet Viviane Berty as a special guest at the 2018 OrigamiUSA Convention, here is a gift from Viviane!
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Here are diagrams for Stella Lefty by Francisco Mancini, taught by Char Morrow at the 2018 OrigamiUSA Convention.
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Diagrams for the face of a monkey you can wear as a mask!
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Continuing the celebration of The Year of the Dog, Edwin Corrie offers two diagrams for a dog and a puppy.
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Diagrams for an easy-level dragon, folded from a triangle.