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Musings on art, kitsch, mathematics and the creative process. And lots of diagrams.
The second part of an article about Krystyna Burczyk’s creative process with more diagrams to download.
A lovely, simple and functional design by Nick’s friend Doris Lauinger.
A two-piece icosahedron that’s a gift box and an ornament.
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A one-on-one regatta in a simple origami model.
A ghost for summer folding that was designed on Valentine’s Day.
Laura Kruskal gave the author a precious set of hina dolls, which led to this story.
Thoughts on some of the early origami books in the author’s collection and more.
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One of a series of designs that Sebastien Limet created from surgical masks.
A real bird whose mythological story goes back more than 1500 years.
An essay on the design possibilities of multiple blintzes.
A lovely e-book — free to download — of crowns and memories.
A “Hobbit”-worthy dragon to fold and a discourse on various blintzed bases and their usefulness.
An orchid with a leaf to create an arrangement.
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The late Linda Bogan’s favorite diagrams and recipes in an e-book for OrigamiUSA members.
A card that pops open to reveal a message of love and gratitude.
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A seven-unit modular ring with an interesting collapse.
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A sitting dog based on an earlier elephant design by the creator.
Two models from India: a pastry for Holi (shown) and hands in a gesture of greeting.