The Fold 2015

While folding with this paper can be challenging, the results are stunning due to the paper's beautiful texture.

Diagrams: Gemstone Sonobe

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by Maria Sinayskaya

Diagrams for a 30-unit Sonobe type design with color change. Other assemblies such as 3, 6, 12 or larger number of units are possible as well.

Diagrams: Santa and Angel

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by Rob Snyder

Diagrams for two holiday themed models by Rob Snyder.

COG Spotlight: PAPER

by Lori Gregory

The second in a series of articles highlighting Community Origami Groups (COGs). This spotlight focuses on PAPER, the Puget Area Paperfolding Enthusiasts Roundtable.

Diagrams: Starburst Flower and its Puffy Cousin

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by Nobuko Okabe

Following up on her puff ring and 3D variations in the September-October 2015 issue of The Fold, Nobuko Okabe now offers us an eight-pointed starburst flower and its puffy cousin.

Origami Designer's Secrets: Tine De Ruysser

Search for Metal Origami, and Tine De Ruysser's name comes first. I was able to meet her at the 6th International Meeting on Origami Science, Mathematics and Education. She is a designer first, and only then an origamist. Her answers to my questions tell a unique story of creativity and beauty.

Diagrams: Box

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by Ali Bahmani

Diagrams for a Box by Ali Bahmani.

Diagrams: Floramia

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by Ekaterina Lukesheva

Ekaterina "Kate" Lukesheva, profiled in the November-December 2014 issue of The Fold offers us diagrams for another modular creation, Floramia.

Editorial: Origami and Occupational Therapy

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by Travis Taft

A brief history of origami as a therapy tool along with personal experiences of folding for rehabilitation.

Paper Review #28: Kaiser aka Stark

This paper has a beautiful texture. As to how it folds? In summary: like Elephant Hide, just thinner!

Diagrams: Regulus Kusudama

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by Vladimir Frolov

Diagrams for a 30 unit modular design.

Diagrams: Holly

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by Joseph Fleming

Diagrams for a winter holly designed by Joseph Fleming.

Review: "Origami Masters: Bugs"

by Travis Taft

A book review for the origami compilation book, "Origami Masters: Bugs".

Diagrams: Mayur

Diagrams for a peacock with color change, released in open access to celebrate the World Origami Days 2015.

Diagrams: Pentagonal Bowl Spin

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by Ali Bahmani

Diagrams for a spinable top by Ali Bahmani, folded from a pentagon.

COG Spotlight: Albuquerque Origami Society

by Patricia Grodner

This is the first in a series of articles highlighting Community Origami Groups (COGs). This spotlight focuses on AOS, the Albuquerque Origami Society.

Diagrams: Ashok Stambh

by Vishwas Deval

Diagrams for an Indian emblem designed by Vishwas Deval.

Diagrams: Ice Star

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by Maria Vakhrusheva

Diagrams for a simple 5 or 6 unit sturdy modular design.

Holiday Gift 2015: OrigamiUSA Butterfly

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by Jean Baden-Gillette

Diagrams for the 2015 OrigamiUSA Holiday Gift.

Nobuko's Puff Ring and 3-D Variations

by Nobuko Okabe

Nobuko Okabe offers us some more beautiful modular models she has created. She also discusses and acknowledges how different artists can create the same origami model.

Origami Designer's Secrets: João Charrua

Browsing on Facebook, I did a double take. It was origami, but I could see immediately it was a different type of origami than I am used to seeing. It was original, creative, and most of all, unique. I am glad to present to you Portuguese architect and talented origami creator: João Charrua.

Diagrams: Pumpkin

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by Ryan Dong

An up and coming origami artist, Ryan Dong offers a model of a simple pumpkin in time for Halloween.

Diagrams: 5-Point Leaf

by David Donahue

Diagrams for a decorative fall leaf by David Donahue.

Paper Review #27: Lizard Hide

This paper has a beautiful texture, but comes at a price. While it's great for intermediate models, it's too thick for complex ones.

Diagrams: Star of Wonder

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Diagrams for an octagonal star with color change, from a single uncut square. Also included is a variation of the star.

Orange Spheres and Odd Even Apples

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by Hans Dybkjær

This article tells the tale of the higher spheres of oranges and apples: How I got there, and how to make them.

Diagrams: $ Foxes

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By Tammy Dong

Diagrams for two dollar bill fox variations designed by Tammy Dong.

Review: "Money-Gami"

by Vishakha Apte

A book review for "Money-Gami," a collection of money folds designed by Gay Merrill Gross.

Paper Review #26: Kinumomi

This time we're testing Rhinoceros Hide! It stays true to its name, showing it doesn't just look good in animal models, but also folds well. More surprisingly, it's a nice option for larger tessellations, too.

Diagrams: OASIS star

by Francesco Mancini

Francesco was our first Guest of Honor, and his present to us was a 6 unit Star of David, called after our organization - OASIS.

Introducing Building Block Units

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by Michał Kosmulski

Building Block Units (BBU) are a new family of modular origami units, with over one hundred different interlocking module designs.

Diagrams: Winged Heart

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by Nguyen Quang Do Lisa

Diagrams for a heart with wings designed by Nguyen Quang Do Lisa.

Origami Designer's Secrets: Ilan Garibi

Only six years ago, this designer had no original model, although he was folding for 32 years. Then, something happened, and he crossed the line into creativity. The process he went through is unique, and the results surprised even himself. Let me present you - myself.

Diagrams: Sparrow and Parrot

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by Milind Oka

Diagrams for two more bird model, a sparrow and parrot, by Milind Oka.

Convention Report: Origami Deutschland 2015 (Bonn)

Bonn or Barcelona? This was the last battle on European grounds and for me it was Bonn. Here are some of my impressions from my first green tagged German origami convention.

Diagrams: Two Unusual 6-unit Sonobe Constructions

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by Meenakshi Mukerji & Ittai Hacohen

The 3-unit Sonobe hexahedron (Toshie's Jewel) and the 12-unit Sonobe octahedral assembly are well known Sonobe constructions. But did you know that you can also construct the former with double the number of units, and the latter with half the number of units, i.e., both shapes from 6 units?

Convention Report: OASIS 2nd Origami Convention

by Francesco Mancini

OASIS is a new origami group, and its second convention was the first to include Francesco Mancini, well known for his puzzles on The Fold. This was the first convention for him as a guest of honor. Read his report to understand how a convention is done in the Israeli way.

Video: Origami Diagramming 1

by Jason Ku

The first in a series on origami diagramming, this video focus on using Inkscape, a free vector drawing program, to draw origami crease patterns precisely.

Diagrams: Lucia

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By Ekaterina Lukasheva

Diagrams for a floral modular designed by Ekaterina Lukasheva.

Diagrams: Jolly Roger

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by Hadi Tahir

Diagrams for a the traditional pirate symbol designed by Hadi Tahir.

The Lesser Known Twin of The Sonobe Unit

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A discussion of an alternate Sonobe Unit assembly which produces a surprisingly different result than the conventional one. Diagrams included.

Origami Designer's Secrets: Alessandra Lamio

The 2010 CDO convention was my first international convention. Coincidentally, it was just the same for Allesandra, a young enthusiastic folder. Read here what process she went thorough since than, to become a young, enthusiastic creator!

Diagrams: Swan and Duck

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by Milind Oka

Diagrams for two water fowl models folded from squares, a swan and duck, by Milind Oka.

The Incomplete Guide to Origami Games

For those late night hours, when you want to keep on folding, but your mind is at a mental retention limit. I want to share my incomplete list of origami games for your paper enjoyment.

Diagrams: Crape Jasmine

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Narong Krined

Diagrams for a beautiful 12 or 30 unit Sonobe Variation.

Paper Review #25: Roma Stone

This paper's beautiful texture is an absolute eye-catcher. Its properties make it perfect for 3D shaping, as well as models of intermediate complexity.

TCBO: The Lost Chapter

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by Robert J. Lang

A copy of the long-lost chapter on design from "The Complete Book of Origami."

Thank You 2014 Volunteers!

by Patty Grodner

OrigamiUSA exists because of the tireless effort of volunteers whose work sometimes goes unnoticed. This article recognizes the volunteer leaders of OrigamiUSA in 2014.

Diagrams: Dollar Box and Duck

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by Milind Oka

Diagrams for two money fold models, a box with lid and duck, by Milind Oka.

Convention Report: Wonderfold 2014

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A personal account of Wonderfold 2014 in Mumbai, India, a convention and exhibition hosted by Origami Mitra from Dec 11-14th.

Diagrams: Dragon

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by Jérémy Duez

Diagrams for a dragon designed by Jérémy Duez.

Crease Pattern: House with Windows

by Clifford Jones

A progressive crease pattern for a box-pleated house with latticed windows by Clifford Jones.

Diagrams: House

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by Joel Stern

Diagrams for a multi-sheet house designed by Joel Stern for use in developmental psychology.

Reflections of an OrigamiUSA Board Member

by Patty Grodner

Patty Grodner, organizer of the 2013 PCOC in Albuquerque, writes about her experiences during her first year serving on the OrigamiUSA Board of Directors.

Diagrams: TIM the Beaver

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by Michelle Fung

Diagrams for TIM the Beaver, the mascot of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, by alumna Michelle Fung class of 2013.

Diagrams: Pinwheel Flower Ball

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by Charul Patil

Diagrams for a beautiful 12 or 30 unit modular.

Paper Review #24: Golden River