Back by popular demand! Paper Tree — The Origami Store will offer a World Origami Days 2024 Paper Pack, filled with all the essential origami paper you'll need for WOD 2024 classes. The cost of the paper pack is only $30- a bargain compared to buying them all individually! These packs will be available beginning October 1, 3:00 am EDT. Orders must be received no later than October 14, 1:00 pm EDT in order to receive it by the start of WOD 2024.
Also, in celebration of World Origami Days, Paper Tree is proud to announce sponsorships with Aitoh and Tuttle! For every online purchase made, you will receive an exclusive paper pack from Aitoh, as well as a paper pack from Tuttle. In addition, all orders received will be entered into a drawing for one of 3 prizes, filled with special books and wonderful papers! Orders must be received by November 10, 1:00 pm EST, and winners will be announced on November 11, 7:00 pm EST during World Origami Days.
For WOD 2024, we are making available items that we normally only sell in person at Convention. These will be available in The Origami Source for a limited time only while supplies last beginning shortly before WOD 2024 opens, at October 24, 1:00 pm EDT. The sale will end November 12, 1:00 pm EST.
These are all the events of WOD 2024 and the recommended supplies for each. Printable version.
Globe: Download attachment to print or two squares 6" (15 cm) kami is fine (works better with slightly thicker paper); Doll: kami 6" (15 cm)
3 squares solid color duo paper 8 inch
1 octagon, kami or kraft paper. (no pattern) Please cut octagon prior to the class. How to cut an octagon: https://origami-resource-center.com/octagon/#google_vignette)
Recommended to fold and cut octagon from a 7.5" (20 cm) square.
Six sheets of 6" (15 cm) kami, all the same color.
12" (30 cm) square paper with different colors on opposite sides. The paper should be about as thin as standard origami paper.
Recommended: 6” (15 cm) (or larger)
Two sheets of solid color (lower bodies)
Two patterned sheets (kimono & upper body)
One black sheet (hair)
Tools: Cutting tool (Paper will be cut proportionally at the beginning of the class)
8-10" (20-25 cm) square. You can use any quality you like to fold, even foil. Color recommendations: White through dusky gray; speckled with black if you can manage it. The back side should be white--this is a color-change model; the "unicorn horn" will be white.
2 types of units (all squares; all same size; only one side shows) Recommended to learn with 3" (7.5 cm)
Color/Pattern 1: 1 sheet; Color/Pattern 2: 2 sheets; Color/Pattern 3: 4 sheets; Color/Pattern 4: 8 sheets; Connectors (they are the black pieces in the photo): 14 sheets.
It would be fine to make this model with 15 all of the same color squares (i.e., not different colors/patterns) and 14 of a contrasting color for the connectors. The best paper weight is regular kami to tant, not heavier.
A square of foil-backed paper, at least 12" (30 cm).
A square 10-14" (25-30 cm) tissue foil or foil backed paper.
A tool with a short, flat, thin edge, possibly a cut up, cancelled credit card or a spent gift card. Richard uses the flat bladed end of his Chartpak adjustable burnisher. A flat paint scraper and one or two small clothespins or clamps could also be useful.
Poinsettia: Eight 3" (7.5 cm) squares Wreath: Eight 3" (7.5 cm) squares. Duo color paper recommended for both models.
25cm sheet of kami (or other duo color paper)
Crisp, foldable American dollar bill. Tools: A bone folder and a small pair of pliers may be useful but not required.
30 Squares of 3" (7.5) squares, kami or duo kami
4 sheets, 15 cm X 3, 25 cm X 1 (Elephant Hide is best. (110-120 gsm)
One sheet of medium-weight Kozo, Mulberry, or Chiyogami/Yuzen, measuring 8 1/2" x 14" (US Legal size). Copy paper is not recommended.
A sharp knife or blade and a straight-edge or metal ruler for the cutting. Tape (optional) to reinforce connections.