Issue 79, November–December 2023
This is the first-ever published guide to fractal folding. If you find Ushio, give him John’s message.
Eight simple modules lock together firmly to form this pretty wreath.
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A holiday card with a pun attached.
A card with an enigmatic title. Read the article to find the answer.
Issue 78, September–October 2023
This spooky ghost requires a certain amount of judgement folding.
A new brooch, along with directions for cutting a hexagon from a square.
This floral brooch grew out of another hexagonal brooch published in The Fold.
Many variations of a basic module are used to create forms with from six to 80 sides.
A maple leaf for fall (or spring or summer) that starts with a bird base.
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Fold Nymphaea (waterlily) and variation from an octagon, a decagon or a dodecagon. It is a stylized representation of the flower sitting on a lily pad. Floral/foliage duo paper brings out the best in the design.
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A cartoonish elf with a cleanly finished front and back.
Issue 77, July–August 2023
Adding an extra head to the tradition crane with the help of TreeMaker software.
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An owl with a heart-shaped face designed by a lover of Strigiformes.
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Three modules make a hanging ornament, while the strong lock allows for 6-,12-, 20-, 30-piece, and even larger versions.
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Does avoiding glue spark creativity?
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Jiahui Li offers a sneak peek into his upcoming book with this cute cardinal.
A heart with a pocket in front, and, in one variation, a little vase on the back.
A framework for creating new tessellations from a basic starting point. Crease patterns can be downloaded as a PDF booklet.
Issue 76, May–June 2023
A box you will enjoy folding again and again.
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My unique experience at the 35th and final OSN Conference at Mennorode, complete with 24 convention and tourism photos.
A modular with a flowerlike twist, a color change and a secure lock.
Rings, stars, polyhedra and action models in a well-designed new book.
Joseph Hwang’s third book focuses on the sea.
Try your hand at these two designs from "Marine Origami."
An origami version of a newly discovered solution to a longstanding geometric problem.
Issue 75, March–April 2023
A pretty brooch along with directions for cutting a regular pentagon.
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A house that makes a convenient gift box.
A high-school club promotes origami through a library display.
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A bunny to customize in your own style.
Issue 74, January–February 2023
Fold it from a small sheet and add a pin back for a quick little jewel.
Learn about a series of free online classes to get you started with tessellations.
Six-pointed stars folded from triangles.
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A review of a much-anticipated book by José Meeusen.