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Diagrams for a flying angel by Tom Defoirdt
A review of "Outside The Box Origami" By Scott Wasserman Stern
Jiahui Li presents photo diagrams, a video tutorial and design insights behind one of his latest creations, a cockateil.
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A summary and reflections on OrigaMIT's 2011 Student Origami Competition by judge and alumna Elsa Chen, MIT '89.
The third installment of a series reviewing types of paper for folding. This article reviews Japanese Foil paper, which is especially suitable for more advanced folds, such as insects.
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This crease pattern introduces a new form of uniaxial base design, called <i>hex pleating</i> and describes how to use technique technique.
Jeremy Shafer's second origami book showcases his wit and creativity with a wide array of action models.
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Diagrams for an origami version of Hangman by Sy Chen
Course information for an MIT graduate course in Geometric Folding Algorithms.
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Every time you fold paper, your fingers are doing calculus. Read more to learn how smart your fingers are!
This article will describe how to best prepare yourself and your recording area for your video shoot.
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Diagrams for Steven Casey's Jerboa, an unusual rodent.
A review of a book which pays tribute to the inspiring and unrivaled legacy of one of origami's greatest masters.
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Diagrams for a Baby Penguin by Noelia Avila
This article gives a nice overview of the types of tessellations there are, and how to create one yourself.
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Diagrams for a Giant Anteater by Quentin Trollip.
The second installment of a series reviewing types of paper for folding. This article reviews Tant paper which may be the most versatile paper for Origami uses.
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Follow the design of this uniaxial box-pleated design from start to finished, fully assigned crease pattern. Then try your hand at folding it.