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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 17:26:23 -0300
From: Nick Robinson <nick@tritec.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: spare the mod & spoil the child

> harmless the author against any claims of injury, stress, hair loss, tendon
> damage, pain, swelling, itching, chafing, excess sweating, embarrassing odor,
> or any other physical discomfort or agitation

Have you been hacking into my medical records??????

Nick Robinson

            ***** "Origami isn't just for squares!" *****
          www.cs.ubc.ca/spider/jwu/Origami/BOS/nickdata.html





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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 17:44:51 -0300
From: DonShall@aol.com
Subject: Re: A Strawberry

On Mon, 7 Aug 1995, Jeannine Mosely <j9@concentra.com> shared a very sweet
story about once finding  "4 struts of a dodecahedron and a strawberry" on
her desk.  She asked, "Could Michael [Shall] have left this berry? "

Little doubt about it; they were models he did for years & loved, and that
was how we learned the strawberry and his favorite 2 piece paper combination.
 The anonymous suprise, quite like him.  Midland, Michigan's own Rae Cooker
was one of his dearest friends and great inspirations.

Thanks, Jeannine, for the Michael-story (and you other contributions!)





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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 17:50:34 -0300
From: Valerie Vann <75070.304@compuserve.com>
Subject: Attaching files to list mail

Personally, I think attaching files to be broadcast by the list server to
everyone on the list (even assuming the list server will accommodate that, which
no one knowledgeable has commented on yet...) is not a good idea.

Its a solution looking for a problem.

The usual procedure with lists is to put files in the archive (that's what
archives are for, besides collecting back message traffic), and put only a
notice that you've done so as a post to the list.

Otherwise, your mail box is going to get full of stuff, and you can't retrieve
the message without the attachment, and stuff will be too big for some peoples
systems, etc etc etc.

Internet email wasn't designed for file transfer, which is why they invented FTP
(File Transfer Protocol, right?) and Telnet. And why we have kludges like Uucode
to get it to work, sort of.

Let's keep it simple, and put files in the archive where they belong.
Practically everybody has access to a Web browser now (which includes FTP), and
more are getting it daily. Getting files from the archive site is no longer the
big deal it used to be.

--valerie
Valerie Vann
Compuserve: 75070,304  or Internet:75070.304@compuserve.com
                                OR: valerivann@aol.com

<< A rose is a rose is a rose is a Kawasaki rose>>





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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 18:51:29 -0300
From: Eric Tend <eric@hpisdaja.ptp.hp.com>
Subject: Re: New Money Folding Book!

> Hope this is the first in a series of money fold collections!

More good news ...  OrigamiUSA's new publication, Making More With Money
is the first volume in the series.  They are already starting work on the
next volume.

Send inquires to:

OrigamiUSA
15 West 77th Street
Box M1
New York, NY 10024-5192
(212) 769-5635

--Eric--

==============================================================================
     ____/__/__/__/__/__/__/ | "Its all in the reflexes"
      __/         __/        |                       -- Jack Burton
_______/__/      __/         |================================================
    __/         __/          | Eric Tend
 ____/__/__/   __/           | eric@hpisdaja.ptp.hp.com





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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 19:34:22 -0300
From: Leo Kin <leokatbu@acs.bu.edu>
Subject: Origami for the Connonisseur

To the person that requested this book,

I might have found a copy in Boston's Children's Museum.

If you're still interested, please reply :)

Leo





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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 23:35:34 -0300
From: cfowler@ix.netcom.com (Christopher Fowler)
Subject: making paper

Can someone tell me a website or a place to donwload online documents
for making your own paper.  I wish to create my on paper and
incorporate it into my origami models.  Also, I am in need of a model
of a pekingnese dog.  My mother has one and I want to fold her a model
and air brush it.

Thanks,
Christopher Fowler





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 00:07:12 -0300
From: Joseph Wu <jwu@cs.ubc.ca>
Subject: Re: THANKs and HTML question

On Tue, 8 Aug 1995, Londono, Juancarlos (3421) wrote:

> Question...
> Where in the net I can found a HTML new version?  I would like to build an
> Origami Home Page in spanish as complete as possible...

Jose Tomas Buitrago Molina of Columbia has an Origami Home Page in Spanish.
Take a look at
http://calvin.univalle.edu.co/~buitrago/origami.html

Joseph Wu      <jwu@cs.ubc.ca> | Witty quote is now back to the
Master's Student               |   drawing board due to squeamish
University of British Columbia |   readers. Any suggestions?
WWW: http://www.cs.ubc.ca/spider/jwu/origami.html (Origami Page)





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 00:50:08 -0300
From: Kellie Elizabeth Cass <KELLIECASS@delphi.com>
Subject: making paper

Christopher Fowler said:
   N Can someone tell me a website or a place to donwload online documents
   N for making your own paper.  I wish to create my on paper and
   I have directions I can email you tomorrow. I won't post it
to the list since it isn't really origami.
                                                     Kellie

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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 02:07:21 -0300
From: Origamiist@aol.com
Subject: T-rex skeleton on LSD

When I was at the convention I purchased the Origami Skeleton of
Tyrannosaurus rex by Issei Yoshino. I am in the process of slowly
constructing it from the pack of multicolored paper that came with the
convention pack. It is quite a sight to behold! I was just folding it this
way for practice but it looks very interesting to say the least. My dream is
to make one from the smallest paper possible. The tail will be the most
problamatic (will definatly use tweezers for that one!) When the multicolor
model is done I would like to have it available for everone to see. Maybe in
the archives or on the web. I don't have a web page yet maybe  someone with
an origami web page would like to put it up for me? (I work for a
photographer with digital camera equipement so I will make the the gif or
jpeg file)
-Vern





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 02:44:22 -0300
From: Joseph Wu <jwu@cs.ubc.ca>
Subject: Re: T-rex skeleton on LSD

On Wed, 9 Aug 1995 Origamiist@aol.com wrote:

> When I was at the convention I purchased the Origami Skeleton of
> Tyrannosaurus rex by Issei Yoshino. I am in the process of slowly
> constructing it from the pack of multicolored paper that came with the
> convention pack. It is quite a sight to behold! I was just folding it this
> way for practice but it looks very interesting to say the least. My dream is
> to make one from the smallest paper possible. The tail will be the most
> problamatic (will definatly use tweezers for that one!) When the multicolor
> model is done I would like to have it available for everone to see. Maybe in
> the archives or on the web. I don't have a web page yet maybe  someone with
> an origami web page would like to put it up for me? (I work for a
> photographer with digital camera equipement so I will make the the gif or
> jpeg file)

Send me the GIF/JPEG and I'll take care of it.

Incidentally, Jay Nolan has folded one that is about 2.5 inches tall. Just
to give you something to shoot for.

Joseph Wu      <jwu@cs.ubc.ca> | Witty quote is now back to the
Master's Student               |   drawing board due to squeamish
University of British Columbia |   readers. Any suggestions?
WWW: http://www.cs.ubc.ca/spider/jwu/origami.html (Origami Page)





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Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 08:04:57 -0300
From: Kellie Elizabeth Cass <KELLIECASS@delphi.COM>
Subject: making paper

Dear All,
   I got several requests for the papermaking instructions which
I'll be glad to send. But would you folks rather have it posted
here? I just didn't want to bother people with something not
exactly on topic since it isn't exactly origami.
   Please let me know if this would be a problem. I don't care
I just don't want some to miss out who'd have liked them but
also don't want to annoy others with something offtopic.
   thankyou.

.                                                          Kellie

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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 09:20:44 -0300
From: Jennifer.Campbell@cciw.ca (Jennifer Campbell)
Subject: Toronto paper store new phone no.

Hello all,

The Japanese Paper Place (main location) in Toronto has a new phone
number.I realize this won't be relevant to everybody...but I'm posting it
for those who have the addresses of paper stores in their home pages or
anyone wishing to visit the origami source extraordinaire while in Toronto.
Here goes:

Japanese Paper Place
887 Queen St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
M6J 1G5
p: (416) 703-0089
f: (416) 703-0163

The store has not moved; the numbers (formerly beginning with "369") were
just changed by the phone company. The automated re-direction of calls will
end sometime, so take note!

Jennifer.

       /\_/\       ________
     `(     )' oo /        \
       `==='     | Maguro o |
       /   \     |  kudasai |
      |     |     \________/
      |     |
    ___\___/__jennifer.campbell@cciw.ca





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Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 10:17:03 -0300
From: casida@ere.umontreal.CA (Casida Mark)
Subject: Re: making paper

I think papermaking instructions fit in perfectly with the spirit of the
origami list.  Origamians (origami-ists? paper folders!) are very sensitive
to paper quality and often have a side interest in other neat things you can do
with paper (except maybe if it involves too much cutting?)

                                      ... Mark
>
> Dear All,
>    I got several requests for the papermaking instructions which
> I'll be glad to send. But would you folks rather have it posted
> here? I just didn't want to bother people with something not
> exactly on topic since it isn't exactly origami.
>    Please let me know if this would be a problem. I don't care
> I just don't want some to miss out who'd have liked them but
> also don't want to annoy others with something offtopic.
>    thankyou.
>
>
> .                                                          Kellie
>
> `[1;30;44mRainbow V 1.17.0 for Delphi - Registered
>

--
*-------------------------------------------------------*
|          Mark E. Casida                               |
|          e-mail: casida@chimcn.umontreal.ca           |





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Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 11:43:25 -0300
From: Gretchen Klotz <gren@lclark.EDU>
Subject: Re: Origami paper w/ map pattern

Okay, so this is really, really old, but I *finally* remembered to look
up the info...

On Thu, 8 Jun 1995, Pat Zura wrote:

> You can buy notepads and stationery that are made from recycled USGS
> topological survey maps.  The locales differ so some of the maps are
> more interesting than others.  They can be found in natural foods groceries,
> or stores that have some social concience (Whole Earth Access might
> carry them).  The pads are rectangular so you'll still have to cut one edge,
> I don't think they're that expensive.

The stationary packs are called Geolopes, and are made by a company in
Massachusetts.  Maybe if all interested parties write to them and request
origami squares they would oblige...

        New England Cartographics
        PO Box 9369
        North Amherst, MA  01059

- Gretchen





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 12:28:11 -0300
From: billhall@computek.net (Bill Hall)
Subject: Re: making paper

>Dear All,
>   I got several requests for the papermaking instructions which
>I'll be glad to send. But would you folks rather have it posted
>here? I just didn't want to bother people with something not
>exactly on topic since it isn't exactly origami.
>   Please let me know if this would be a problem. I don't care
>I just don't want some to miss out who'd have liked them but
>also don't want to annoy others with something offtopic.
>   thankyou.
>
>
>.                                                          Kellie
>
>`[1;30;44mRainbow V 1.17.0 for Delphi - Registered
>

I vote for posting it here. Without paper, origami would just be "ori"   :)
========================================
Hey, just because I look dumb doesn't mean I'm not!
Bill Hall          billhall@computek.net          Dallas, TX





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 12:40:44 -0300
From: Gretchen Klotz <gren@lclark.edu>
Subject: Way Cool Paper Source: "Loose Ends" Catalog

Oh oh oh oh oh!  I got the neatest catalog in the mail the other day.
Okay, so they don't offer square paper.  They still have *excellent*
variety (better than any art store I've seen), are earth-friendly to a
large extent (recycled paper and water-based inks), and have all sorts of
design/idea tips for those whose imaginations aren't already full of
things to do.

Here is a sample of what they offer:

Project Papers(TM): Wild Things(TM) are (mostly) African animal prints on
one side, complimentary solid on the other.  Tribal Dreams(TM) are more
scenic prints ("bones, bison & hunters in dusty savannah colors").  Rough
Stuff(TM) are natural textures ("leaves, bark, fibers").  Fresh
Fishlets(TM) are trout and salmon.  They even have Faux Wildthings(TM),
which are crazy animal prints (black-and-teal or mauve-and-white zebra,
for instance).  Metallic Wash(TM) have a soft metallic sheen in gold,
copper, silver or tile (combination of all three).  "Life on the Nile"(TM)
is for the heiroglyphics fan in your life.

Most Project Papers are available in 20"x30" sheets, 30"x20' (yes, that's
20 feet) rolls, tissue packs, sacks, ribbons, etc., with other
thematically related crafty things (boxes, tie ons, jewelry, wall
decorations, etc.) throughout the catalog.

Textured Papers(TM) are "filled with fibers, ridges, wrinkles and
embossing to give visual and textural interest."  Waffleweave(TM) has a
"light 'waffle' embossing" (looks like long johns!).  Ridge Wrap(TM) is
corrugated kraft "paper."  Wrinkle Wrap(TM) is a "heavier weight paper
that has been specially treated to create a wrinkled 'distressed' look."
Not-A-Hide(TM) "is a highly textured paper that simulates the look of
leather."

Most of these are available in many colors, suitable for their names.

Abaca Fibre(TM) and Katka(TM) Fibre "wrapping goods" seem more like a wide
ribbon (it looks woven in the photos) -- maybe a fun thing to try after
treating with acrylic medium first!  Gorgeous, soft colors, some that
shimmers and color fades.  Wow!  They both come from the banana plant
family.

They have Handmade Papers(TM) in a variety of types and weights.  I'll
list the names -- you can send for the catalog for the descriptions:
Eurorap, homespun, raindrop, whisper, cloud, natural, confetti, batik,
aurora.  The lighter weight ones are *begging* to be "foiled!"

The Yuzen "Kimono" Paper(TM) is beautiful handmade paper printed with
traditional Japanese designs.  They specifically recommend it for origami
and other paperfolding.  To give a price comparison, a 24"x36" Yuzen sheet
lists for $8.90.  (I haven't yet figured out their entire price list --
lack of effort on my part as opposed to confusing layout on theirs.)

They continue with such handmade papers as: East Indies Papers(TM),
Recycled Fibre(TM), Lupa Fibre(TM), Manila Hemp(TM), Tahitian Garden(TM),
Smoked Silk(TM), Handweave(TM), Mindoro(TM), Casablanca Papers(TM),
Caribbean Collections(TM), Island Fibres(TM).

Other recycled kraft papers are: Tropikals(TM), Summertime(TM), Colorwash
"Basics"(TM).

There are a few more, but you probably get the idea of the variety.  And,
best yet, you can buy swatch books for cheap before you make a decision
on which paper you want to purchase!  Whee!  (I *love* getting my hands
on paper before I decide what to do with it.)

So here's the scoop.  The catalog costs $4 US (you get a certificate for
$5 off a $30 minimum order within 60 days) and can be ordered from:

        Loose Ends
        PO Box 20310
        Keizer, OR  97307

They do accept foreign orders (credit card only), but I don't know how
you'd get a catalog.  Their phone is (503) 393-2348, and fax is (503)
390-4724.

Once again, maybe if we all write and request that they stock origami
squares in some of their stock...  :-)

- Gretchen, shivering with anticipation





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 14:27:33 -0300
From: Grace.Chiu@Cognos.COM (Chiu, Grace)
Subject: Re: Origami paper w/ map pattern

I saw the Geolopes at Kate's Paperie but they're exPENsive, and mostly
green.

I was also trashing an old atlas a couple of years ago and cut up most of
the pages
into squares. I may have some around somewhere still.

This may be kinda Vague++ but...
When I was in NYC for the Convention, I picked up a 4"x4"-ish memo block
made of
map paper from a rather funky, retro-eclectic shop on Broadway (same side as
Kate's) in Soho. The name of the shop temporarily eludes me, but they also
sell zebra-striped jeans for $5.  The block was only $2.50 and has about 250
sheets, real square too.  I think I saved the label and it's at home.  So,
let me know if you want more details or if you want me to send you a buncha
sheets to play with.

Grace
 ---
Grace Chiu, Enslavened Manager, Technology Support Services,
Cognos Inc.: Rubberneckers on the Information Super-Dirt Road
Ottawa, ON 1-800-365-3968, ext. 3218.
Grace.Chiu@Cognos.COM or chiug@cognos.com





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Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 17:31:47 -0300
From: Kim Best <Kim.Best@m.cc.utah.EDU>
Subject: Re: a review of Lang's "Origami Insects" - part 5/5

On Sun, 6 Aug 1995, Tim Rueger wrote:

> Model: Samurai Helmet Beetle
> # of Steps: 140
> Complexity: ***** (Very Complex)
> Final Size: 4.5" (starting: 10")
>
> This is my favorite model in the book, and in my opinion the most
> difficult to fold.  The model has a complex point structure on the head,

I'm a bit superized by this one.  I felt several of the other models were
more difficult than this one, including the cicada, the butterfly, and the
praying mantis (which you rate as Pretty Complex).  Sure there is a lot of
detailed steps, but I found most of them pretty straight forward to
perform.  The worst steps were on the interior of the model and didn't
have to be perfect.  I was able to construct this model both 10' kami and
10' paperback foil.  I will admit though, that I had to abandon the four
points on the snout of the foil version, when it became apparent that the
paper was disintegrating under my manipulations.  Actually though, I think
the model looks better that way, if not as anatomically accurate.

I think your review was great though, and I will be using it for tips on
folding the models I haven't yet attempted.

Kim Best                            *******************************
                                    *    Curse you Robert!!       *
Rocky Mountain Cancer Data System   *  Now my apartment is being  *
420 Chipeta Way #120                *    Overrun with insects!    *
Salt Lake City, Utah  84108         *******************************





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 17:39:20 -0300
From: Richard Kennedy <KENNEDRA@ibm3090.bham.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: Origami paper w/ map pattern

I've seen A5 (silver rectangle) pads of maps in discount stationers in the
UK. I guess this is the next best shape after a square. They're quite
inexpensive (about 1.00 pound = 1.60 US dollars for a 50 sheet pad). I could
mail a pack, in return for paper of similar value (and postage cost!) coming
in the other direction, but I'm doubtful that the shipping costs would be
justified.

 Richard K.





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 18:00:32 -0300
From: FBrafman <fbrafman@SMTPLink.Barnard.Columbia.edu>
Subject: Re[2]: New Money Folding Book!

     Since we're talking about folding money . . .

     We had a party today for a woman in my office who just turned 80.
     Someone made a tree of 80 dollar bills various people had contributed
     (just tacking the bills to a cardboard tube), but there were about a
     dozen extras.  So I ran a string from the money tree to a vase of
     flowers, and hung 12 little shirts from it (thanks to Bob Lemieux's
     instructions for THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK).

     The clothes line was the hit of the party.

     Florrie Brafman
     Barnard College
     New York City
     <fbrafman@barnard.columbia.edu>
     *****If this is the future, why aren't we wearing tights?*****

     ______________________________ Reply Separator
     _________________________________
Subject: Re: New Money Folding Book!
Author:  origami-l@nstn.ca at Internet-Mail
Date:    8/8/95 7:19 PM

> Hope this is the first in a series of money fold collections!

More good news ...  OrigamiUSA's new publication, Making More With Money
is the first volume in the series.  They are already starting work on the
next volume.

Send inquires to:

OrigamiUSA
15 West 77th Street
Box M1
New York, NY 10024-5192
(212) 769-5635

--Eric--

==============================================================================
     ____/__/__/__/__/__/__/ | "Its all in the reflexes"
      __/         __/        |                       -- Jack Burton
_______/__/      __/         |================================================
    __/         __/          | Eric Tend
 ____/__/__/   __/           | eric@hpisdaja.ptp.hp.com





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 18:23:57 -0300
From: dzimm@nando.net (David Zimmerman)
Subject: Re: a review of Lang's "Origami Insects" - part 5/5

"> Kim Best wrote ..."
>
> On Sun, 6 Aug 1995, Tim Rueger wrote:
>
> > Model: Samurai Helmet Beetle
>
> have to be perfect.  I was able to construct this model both 10' kami and
> 10' paperback foil.  I will admit though, that I had to abandon the four

Where did you get foil 10 feet on a side?!     ;-}

--
David P Zimmerman             dzimm@nando.net
916 Riderwood Ct               919 557 7692
WillowSpring NC 27592





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 18:29:11 -0300
From: Tim Rueger <rueger@areaplg2.corp.mot.com>
Subject: Re: a review of Lang's "Origami Insects" - part 5/5

Hi,

>>>>> "kb" == Kim Best <Kim.Best@m.cc.utah.edu> writes:

    kb> On Sun, 6 Aug 1995, Tim Rueger wrote:
    >> Model: Samurai Helmet Beetle
    >> This is my favorite model in the book, and in my opinion the most
    >> difficult to fold.

    kb> I'm a bit superized by this one.  I felt several of the other models
     were
    kb> more difficult than this one, including the cicada, the butterfly, and
     the
    kb> praying mantis (which you rate as Pretty Complex).

Maybe a bit of my folding history was in evidence here.  I did the
Praying Mantis some time ago when I first found the origami ftp
archives.  It took me several attempts to get it done, then; perhaps I
glossed over its relative difficulty in hindsight.

I agree wholeheartedly on the difficulty of the the cicada and the
butterfly.  Getting the eyes the same size on cicada is really hard; my
first attempt looks a little Bill the Cat-ish.  I display it in profile. :^)

    kb> Sure there is a lot of
    kb> detailed steps, but I found most of them pretty straight forward to
    kb> perform.  The worst steps were on the interior of the model and didn't
    kb> have to be perfect.  I was able to construct this model both 10' kami
     and
    kb> 10' paperback foil.  I will admit though, that I had to abandon the four
    kb> points on the snout of the foil version, when it became apparent that
     the
    kb> paper was disintegrating under my manipulations.  Actually though, I
     think
    kb> the model looks better that way, if not as anatomically accurate.

Yep, that's pretty much my experience.  The orthogonal sink/stretches on
the sides drove me *crazy*.  I wanted to get them pretty accurate, so I
built them on separate paper first, but they don't have to be *perfect*.

I had initially turned the paper pretty ugly on the four small points,
but another study fold (on a larger scale) straightened me out, and I
was able to get it on the second attempt with the help of my ever-useful
tweezers (I'm not a purist in that regard).  I got lucky - I was using
pretty high quality kami paper (the 10" stuff from OrigamiUSA), so I got
away with the second attempt without needing to start over.

I guess I thought it was hardest because I spent the most time and
mental effort getting it done.  I know it frazzled me the most.

    kb> I think your review was great though, and I will be using it for tips on
    kb> folding the models I haven't yet attempted.

I'm glad you found it useful.  I'm trying to get a single large file
version of it submitted to the archives.

    kb> Kim Best                            *******************************
    kb>                                     *    Curse you Robert!!       *
    kb> Rocky Mountain Cancer Data System   *  Now my apartment is being  *
    kb> 420 Chipeta Way #120                *    Overrun with insects!    *
    kb> Salt Lake City, Utah  84108         *******************************

Great sig :^).  My desk at work is overrun with them right now.

-Tim
--
Tim Rueger             Motorola CCRL IC Design Laboratory, IL02-2921
Fax  : (708) 538-4593  Internet: rueger@areaplg2.corp.mot.com





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 18:52:21 -0300
From: mkennon@nando.net
Subject: RE: Re[2]: New Money Folding Book!

I guess I have missed this fold. Can someonw tell me where to find it? Is it
posted or published in a book?

---------------Original Message---------------
     Since we're talking about folding money . . .

     We had a party today for a woman in my office who just turned 80.
     Someone made a tree of 80 dollar bills various people had contributed
     (just tacking the bills to a cardboard tube), but there were about a
     dozen extras.  So I ran a string from the money tree to a vase of
     flowers, and hung 12 little shirts from it (thanks to Bob Lemieux's
     instructions for THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK).

     The clothes line was the hit of the party.

     Florrie Brafman
     Barnard College
     New York City
     <fbrafman@barnard.columbia.edu>
     *****If this is the future, why aren't we wearing tights?*****

     ______________________________ Reply Separator
     _________________________________
Subject: Re: New Money Folding Book!
Author:  origami-l@nstn.ca at Internet-Mail
Date:    8/8/95 7:19 PM

> Hope this is the first in a series of money fold collections!

More good news ...  OrigamiUSA's new publication, Making More With Money
is the first volume in the series.  They are already starting work on the
next volume.

Send inquires to:

OrigamiUSA
15 West 77th Street
Box M1
New York, NY 10024-5192
(212) 769-5635

--Eric--

=============================================================================
=
     ____/__/__/__/__/__/__/ | "Its all in the reflexes"
      __/         __/        |                       -- Jack Burton
_______/__/      __/
|================================================
    __/         __/          | Eric Tend
 ____/__/__/   __/           | eric@hpisdaja.ptp.hp.com

----------End of Original Message----------

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Name: Mike Kennon
E-mail: mkennon@nando.net
http://uptown.turnpike.net/M/mkennon/index.html
Date: 08/09/95
Time: 17:23:34





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 19:28:51 -0300
From: Valerie Vann <75070.304@compuserve.com>
Subject: OUSA Convention95 Kit

My "Sorry I can't Attend" OUSA Convention Kit arrived
today. I love the TeeShirt, and the whole idea
is great, I really hope we do it again next year, BUT...

I was saddened to discover that almost all the
beautiful paper was damaged severely in shipping. And the
plastic portfolio was pretty crunched too, and the
corners of the Convention Book. Sigh.

The kit was shipped in one of those soft padded
mail envelopes, and the portfolio was a pretty tight
fit, so when the envelope's corners got bashed, so did
the portfolio, and the large paper was just loose in
the portfolio along with the Tee, so it got really messed
up. (Some of it got folded when it was put in
apparently, too.)

The only things OK were the package of small
paper, (which I can get locally - it had cardboard in
the package to protect it), and the TeeShirt, of
course, outside of where the lettering stuck to and
partly transferred to one sheet of foil paper.

I was really sad about this; the foil paper is
beautiful stuff, and the same amount bought locally would
run me about $16 US. (Though I can't get silk foil
locally, nor duo in that size...) Since all the corners
and edges got crumpled & torn, I'll have to cut it down
to salvage it.

Maybe next year we could pay a few dollers more
for shipping and put the paper in a manila envelope
with a sheet of cardboard? How did others fare with
their Kits?

--valerie
Valerie Vann
Compuserve: 75070,304  or
Internet:75070.304@compuserve.com
      OR: valerivann@aol.com





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 19:45:46 -0300
From: DORIGAMI@aol.com
Subject: Re: Mini-Convention

You're invited to come to Mini Convention Sept. 16, l995, Mon. Cty. Lib.
Manalapan, N. J. , (Symmes Rd. off of Rte. 9,)  near Freehold Raceway, 10 to
5, Bring paper, models.





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Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 20:44:15 -0300
From: Douglas Zander <dzander@solaria.sol.NET>
Subject: Re: OUSA Convention95 Kit

> Maybe next year we could pay a few dollers more
> for shipping and put the paper in a manila envelope
> with a sheet of cardboard? How did others fare with
> their Kits?
>
> --valerie
> Valerie Vann
> Compuserve: 75070,304  or
> Internet:75070.304@compuserve.com
>       OR: valerivann@aol.com
>
>
>

   Yes, I got mine yesterday and the paper was crumbled. :-(  Maybe we
   should mention this to the people who ship it.
--
 Douglas Zander          | editor of GAMES Player's Zine (GPZ)
 dzander@solaria.sol.net | an ezine for subscribers of GAMES Magazine (tm)





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 23:00:32 -0300
From: knuffke@SIRIUS.COM (Charles Knuffke)
Subject: Re: OUSA Convention95 Kit

>Valerie Vann writes...
>
>My "Sorry I can't Attend" OUSA Convention Kit arrived
>today. I love the TeeShirt, and the whole idea
>is great, I really hope we do it again next year, BUT...
>
>I was saddened to discover that almost all the
>beautiful paper was damaged severely in shipping. And the
>plastic portfolio was pretty crunched too, and the
>corners of the Convention Book. Sigh.

Sorry to hear about you Kit! I also received my kit today, luckily mine was
in much better condition. In fact, the only damage it took was in the last
few feet of it's delivery when the UPS driver threw it against my office
door. I can't wait to get started on the pieces in the Convention Guide.

However, your idea of paying a bit more so it could be shipped in a better
package makes a lot of sense.

*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*

                             Why?





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Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 23:22:48 -0300
From: Kellie Elizabeth Cass <KELLIECASS@delphi.com>
Subject: handmade paper

Dear Everyone,
   By popular demand I am posting this to the entire listserve.
I sure hope this is okay with everyone! I'm sorry if it isn't.
   This was posted a long time ago on internet by Virginia Sauer
and is reprinted here with her permission.  I make paper too so
just ask me if you have any questions.  I'm just reposting the
internet post because it is clearer.

===============================================================
                        HANDMADE PAPER
===============================================================

Handmade paper is very easy to make.  The only real thing the
kits provide is a deckle - which you can either purchase
separately or make your own.

Here are basic directions for both handmade paper and molded
paper.  There are countless variations; many people even like to
add different fibers and even dryer lint for a soft texture (as
well as for color after drying new bathroom rugs, et cetera).
You might therefore want to see if your library carries any
books or videos on the subject.

---------------------------------------------------------------
                       MATERIALS NEEDED
---------------------------------------------------------------

Newspapers (_NOT_ to go into the handmade paper)
Old towels
Sheets of chamois, felt, fleece, or flannel at least as large as
      your sheets of paper will be
Paper (e. g., recycled computer paper, watercolor paper,
      construction paper, paper towels, et cetera -
      individually, or in combination with other paper types)
Cotton linter paper _OR_ recycled tissue paper, such as that
      packed with shoes, tortillas, et cetera
Lukewarm water
Large mixing bowl
Blender (e. g., old one picked up at a garage sale)
Dishpan or tub
Potpourri, glitter, dried flowers or leaves, coloring, pieces of
   thread, tea leaves, et cetera (optional) *
Deckle and mold (purchased, homemade, or embroidery hoop) **
Sponge

 *  If using potpourri, soak it in some water for approximately
    10 minutes before it will be added to the paper mixture.

**  If purchasing a kit, make sure to select one with a deckle
    the size of the paper you'll want to make.  (In other words,
    if your goal is to make 8 1/2 x 11-inch sheets, a 6-inch
    square deckle would be a waste of money.)  Deckles can also
    be purchased separately, and many people make their own out
    of the finest-grade fiberglass-type window screening and two
    sets of stretcher bars to make a frame.

    If you are just getting started and do not want to go to any
    expense before finding out if you even _LIKE_ making paper,
    you could simply stretch old nylon stockings over a square
    made by taping together wire coathangers - or even make
    _round_ paper by placing the stockings between embroidery
    hoops.

---------------------------------------------------------------
                           PROCEDURE
---------------------------------------------------------------

--  Stack newspapers about 1-inch thick.

--  Cover stack with an old towel.

--  Place chamois, felt, fleece, or flannel sheet over the
    towel.

--  Tear paper into pieces approximately 1-inch in size.  Put
    into a large mixing bowl.

--  Pour lukewarm water over paper.  Set aside to soak for
    approximately 10 minutes.

--  Pour soaked paper into blender (about 1 cup at a time).

--  Add lukewarm water to reach the top line of the blender.
    (Many people recommend using approximately three times as
    much water as paper to avoid overworking your blender
    motor.)

--  Blend paper and water, stopping frequently to check the
    paper.  Continue blending until most of the paper has
    dissolved, and the pulp is no longer lumpy.

--  Fill a plastic dishpan or tub half-full with lukewarm water.
    Pour the pulp from the blender into the dishpan.  Use either
    a spoon or your hand(s) to swish the pulp around in the
    water until everything seems evenly distributed.

--  If desired, add coloring, potpourri (which has been soaked
    for about 10 minutes), glitter, spices, et cetera.

--  Dip deckle and mold screen-side-up all the way to the bottom
    of the dishpan, covering entire screen area with pulp.
    .  Make sure that the pulp is in a relatively even layer (i.
       e., that there are no large clumps or spaces); if not,
       re-dip the deckle until you have a reasonably smooth
       layer of pulp.
          .     This step will determine the thickness of your handmade
       paper: a thick mixture or pulling the screen very slowly
       will produce comparatively thick, stiff paper suitable
       for aking cards; a thin mixture or pulling the screen
       quickly will produce thinner paper more appropriate for
       stationery.

--  Remove deckle and mold from dishpan.  Remove the piece
    without the screen and allow excess water to drip off.

--  Invert mold onto chamois (or material you substituted).

--  Using sponge, gently remove excess water from back of
    screen.

--  Top with additional sheets of felt chamois or material you
    substituted.

--  Repeat with remaining pulp.

--  Either leave paper to dry as is, or place in sun to hasten
    drying.  (Should it become wrinkled after being placed in
    the sun, simply iron it with steam or sprayed with a fine
    mist of water.)

--  After paper has dried, use and/or decorate as desired.
    Popular uses include include paper-covered albums or boxes,
    gift cards, collages, et cetera.  Although it can also be
    used for stationery, that requires adding "sizing" to the
    pulp, and - if available - pushing through an old wringer-
    type washing machine (available at garage sales).

---------------------------------------------------------------
                          VARIATIONS
---------------------------------------------------------------

The same basic techniques can be used to make molded or
"handcast" paper.  However, instead of using a deckle, simply
press the wet pulp into molds (such as candy or cookie molds).
Pop out when dry, and decorate as desired.  (Brown paper bags
are very popular for this purpose.)

For example, one might mold a bunny, glue dried flowers as trim,
glue over pin dot fabric, and frame for a child's room.  For
lovely greeting cards, glue a molded paper heart to colored
cardstock (handmade or commercial) and trim with dried flowers.

                                              Virginia B. Sauer





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 00:23:50 -0300
From: "Wayland, Sharon" <SWayland@cmutual.com.au>
Subject: Re: making paper

I agree. This topic is quite relevant. I would be interested in making
paper.  I remember making some in primary school but it would be too lumpy
for origami.

Sharon
 ----------
> From: origami-l
> To: Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: Re: making paper
> Date: Wednesday, 9 August 1995 10:17AM
>
> I think papermaking instructions fit in perfectly with the spirit of the
> origami list.  Origamians (origami-ists? paper folders!) are very
sensitive
> to paper quality and often have a side interest in other neat things you
can
> do
> with paper (except maybe if it involves too much cutting?)
>
>                                       ... Mark
> >
> > Dear All,
> >    I got several requests for the papermaking instructions which
> > I'll be glad to send. But would you folks rather have it posted
> > here? I just didn't want to bother people with something not
> > exactly on topic since it isn't exactly origami.
> >    Please let me know if this would be a problem. I don't care
> > I just don't want some to miss out who'd have liked them but
> > also don't want to annoy others with something offtopic.
> >    thankyou.
> >
> >
> > .                                                          Kellie
> >
> > `[1;30;44mRainbow V 1.17.0 for Delphi - Registered
> >
>
>
> --
> *-------------------------------------------------------*
> |          Mark E. Casida                               |
> |          e-mail: casida@chimcn.umontreal.ca           |





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 01:55:43 -0300
From: cfowler@ix.netcom.com (Christopher Fowler)
Subject: OUSA Convention Kit

How can I receive one of these kits ?

Thanks,
Christopher





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 07:15:14 -0300
From: Nick Robinson <nick@tritec.demon.co.UK>
Subject: mountain #2 diagram available!

I've made another attempt at mountain-ness, it's two peaks with a dark sky
behind (providing you use black/blue & white paper! Let me know if you want
UUencoded diagrams (gif) sent to your own address. There are lots of others if
anyone wants a specific design. I'll try & get them available at Maartens, if he
lets me have a reliable address - the one I use is "unknown".

Another plea for you all to come to the York convention, or to start saving for
next Autumn's meeting in my home town of Sheffield!

Nick Robinson

            ***** "Origami isn't just for squares!" *****
          www.cs.ubc.ca/spider/jwu/Origami/BOS/nickdata.html





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 08:47:52 -0300
From: Mike Kennon <mkennon@nando.net>
Subject: Re: OUSA Convention95 Kit

How can someone get a OUSA Convention Kit. Is it to late to order?

>>Valerie Vann writes...
>>
>>My "Sorry I can't Attend" OUSA Convention Kit arrived
>>today. I love the TeeShirt, and the whole idea
>>is great, I really hope we do it again next year, BUT...
>>
>>I was saddened to discover that almost all the
>>beautiful paper was damaged severely in shipping. And the
>>plastic portfolio was pretty crunched too, and the
>>corners of the Convention Book. Sigh.
>
>Sorry to hear about you Kit! I also received my kit today, luckily mine was
>in much better condition. In fact, the only damage it took was in the last
>few feet of it's delivery when the UPS driver threw it against my office
>door. I can't wait to get started on the pieces in the Convention Guide.
>
>However, your idea of paying a bit more so it could be shipped in a better
>package makes a lot of sense.
>
>*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
>
>                             Why?
>
>*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
>
>
>

-------------------------------------
Name: Mike Kennon
E-mail: mkennon@nando.net
Date: 08/10/95
Time: 07:47:35





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 09:54:24 -0300
From: Heather Terrapon <9531203@narga.sun.ac.za>
Subject: Diagrams wanted

I have recently joined this list and I am looking for new shapes to
fold. Do you know of any web or ftp sites where I could find diagrams.

Thanks,
 Cleo

<9531203@narga.sun.ac.za>





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 10:09:04 -0300
From: Valerie Vann <75070.304@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: OUSA Convention95 Kit

Jan,

Its OK, don't bother to send replacements for the paper;  I can salvage about
8in from the middle of the foil, and the plain paper I can get locally and have
lots of. And since I can now recognize the big foil from on the Source list, I
will be ordering some. As a paper freak, I just really cringe when I see abused
paper. Trust the USPS to do their  worst!  And foil of course is particularly
vulnerable.

Mainly, let's see what we can come up with for next year. I do a lot of shipping
of reports and engineering drawings and photos & such and its always a challenge
to keep the shippers from doing it in. But I carry origami paper around in a
backpack all the time, and usually find that just confining it to a  tight
"pack" in a manila envelope with a piece of cardboard does the job. The hard
part of that would be coming up with enough cardboard pieces. Or maybe some of
those heavier paper/ light cardboard photo mailers wouldn't be too expensive in
quantity.

For paper less than 5 inches cardboard floppy disk mailers work great, though
they're becoming an endangered species. They used to make them for IBM 8 inch
disks, but of course those have long since disappeared. I hoard carefully the
last few I've got.

The Tee and the Button are terrific!! It nice to have a colored Tee. Now can we
get the Post Office to actually do a OUSA logo stamp as penance for crunching
our stuff? :-)

--valerie
Compuserve: Valerie Vann 75070,304
Internet: 75070.304@compuserve.com
Internet: valerivann@aol.com

<< A rose is a rose is a rose is a Kawasaki rose>>





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 10:38:27 -0300
From: Emma Craib <EMC94001@UConnVM.UConn.Edu>
Subject: books on paper

Hi all, Two excellent books on paper that give a thorough view of
  past and present paper technology are
          PAPER -Art & Technology: The History and Methods of Fine Papermaking,
                 World Print Council, San Francisco
                                and
          Japanese Papermaking- Tradition, Tools and Techniques,
                 Timothy Barrett, Weatherhill Inc, NY
   If anyone wants more recommendations on similar books or other cool
   books involving paper tech., packaging, etc. feel free to contact me.
   P.S. I love reading reviews of books and folds.
                                           Emma
   PPS My e-mail address will be changing as I cope with losing my
       university computer account..you have a week to reply!





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 10:49:52 -0300
From: Craib again <EMC94001@UConnVM.UConn.EDU>
Subject: THE paper book

So my husband the antiquarian bookbinder walks by as I mail off the last
note and tells me that THE book to check out is Dard Hunter's.
Check your libraries and rare book rooms at universities.  There was a Dover
reprint of Papermaking: The History and Technique of an Ancient Craft in 1978,
so you have a shot at it in a regular library.  He wrote other more specialized
books as well, such as Papermaking Pilgrimage to Japan, Korea and China.
                                    Good luck!, Emma (and Jack)





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 12:53:49 -0300
From: jmarcoli@stratacom.com (John Marcolina)
Subject: OUSA Anual Collection Contents

Hi!

I recall a thread a while back talking about an index of models that V'Ann
had created which included all of the available Annual Collections, and the
last thing I remember hearing was V'Ann asking Maarten if she could upload it
to the FTP site. I've looked there, and it doesn't seem to be there. V'Ann,
are you still out there? What has become of this file? I think a lot of
people on this list would be very interested in seeing it. In addition, it
would probably boost sales of Annual Collections; how many of you out there
are willing to plunk down 25 bucks for a collection of models that you know
nothing about?!

Thanks in advance,

John Marcolina





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 15:03:18 -0300
From: Nick Robinson <nick@tritec.demon.co.UK>
Subject: Re: Re: a review of Lang's "Origami Insects" - part 5/5

> Where did you get foil 10 feet on a side?!     ;-}

I thought the Americans invented sellotape?

Nick Robinson

            ***** "Origami isn't just for squares!" *****
          www.cs.ubc.ca/spider/jwu/Origami/BOS/nickdata.html





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 15:13:26 -0300
From: LEMIEUXJ@aspen.uml.edu
Subject: The Shirt Off Your Back" with Pants

Hi All

Requests have been made that "The Shirt Off Your Back" instructions
be posted once again.

I will take advantage of this opportunity to add a pair of pants.

"The Shirt Off Your Back"

Use a US dollar bill, with these instructions, for interesting results.

With Washington's head visible, hold vertically with the larger 1's
on the left and the smaller 1's on the right.
Valley fold bottom of bill to the center of Washington's nose.

Use the now visible white line between eagle's head and shield as a center
line guide, and valley fold both vertical edges to center (Cupboard fold),

Hold the dollar vertically, with the two large 1's on the back of
dollar now visible at top.

Fold each bottom flap out by making a diagonal valley fold going from
Washington's nose (now hidden) to each bottom corner.

This will result in an inverted V shaped opening from the
hidden nose to the bottom of the dollar bill, exposing the eagle.

The two flaps now sticking out from the sides will form the sleeves.

Horizontal mountain fold the top 1/4" to the back of the bill.

Place right thumb nail at top of bill half way between left top corner
and center of bill (3/8" from corner).  Fold the corner down and
across so the tip touches the center -- this should make a valley fold
from your nail to the "E" in the word "THE".

It should now look like one-half of a shirt collar.

Duplicate the valley fold on the top right hand side of bill.

Curl the bottom of the bill up and tuck it under the shirt collar
so that seal forms a bib.

Hold the collar firmly down on the bottom of the bill so it won't
slip out as you complete the crease. Press flat.

Now you can leave the "Shirt Off Your Back" as a tip.

-------

Once you have folded the shirt described above you may wish to
add a pair of pants.

Do this by taking a well pressed shirt and completely unfolding it.

Now instead of folding the lower portion up toward Washington's
head, fold to the back of the bill so that it bisects the very
large letter "O" in the word ONE between the pyramid and the eagle.

Next use the previous creases as guide to refold the bill into a shirt.

If all goes well you will now have a shirt with the round Federal
Reserve seal under the collar and part of a serial number running
down one side.

The big difference is the opening in the bottom, permitting the
insertion of a pair of pants.

To make a pair of paints, take a second bill and fold it in half
in the long direction. Unfold and use the center crease and a guide
to valley fold both vertical edges to center (Cupboard fold).

Refold on the center crease, so that the bill is now four layers thick.

Fold in half at an angle so that the two ends are splayed apart next
to each other forming the legs of the pants.

Insert the folded end into the opening in the bottom of the shirt.

This adaption of the traditional shirt was developed by Rachel Katz.
It is diagrammed in detail on page 23 of:

     Gross, Gay Merrill. "Art of Origami".
         BDD Promotional Book Co., 1993. ISBN: 0-7924-6841-9.

Also included in the book are other appearance improving details
and variations.

Enjoy
Bob
J. Robert A. Lemieux
lemieuxj@woods.uml.edu





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 16:12:35 -0300
From: Pam Sirivedhin <pam@hel.ME.Berkeley.EDU>
Subject: Map Origami Paper and Rotary Cutter

Viking Office Products (800)421-1222 (in Canada, call (203)292-8778)
carries "500-Sheet 4"x4" Memo Cube" made from obsolete road maps for
$2.99 each.  Shipping is $2.83 for orders less than $25 and free if
you order $25 or more.  I don't know if the paper is true square
because i just got the catalog yesterday.

Also they have 12" Fiskars(R) rotary paper trimmer for $40.  If I remember
correctly, this seems lower than what someone listed here a while ago.
Too bad they don't have larger ones, though.

They also carry designer copy papers, color-changing papers, papers
made from shredded US currency (in light green only, of course!), ones
from seaweed, etc, etc.  They'll send you their free catalog, even free
samples....via priority mail, too.

pam





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 17:01:37 -0300
From: Valerie Vann <75070.304@compuserve.com>
Subject: OUSA Anual Collection Contents

<<Annual Collections; how many of you out there
<<are willing to plunk down 25 bucks for a collection of models that you know
<<nothing about?!>>

Well, most of us who've gotten one, especially the more recent ones, are usually
willing: there's always some R.Lang and the other actively creating
folder-sensei-s included, and the quality of both the material and the diagrams
improves every year. I've got 'em all, and I've never been disappointed, or
managed not to stay up late folding the day the annual comes... ;-)

To say nothing of the fact that Japanese language big name books are running $30
plus...

--valerie





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 17:06:50 -0300
From: Kim Best <Kim.Best@m.cc.utah.edu>
Subject: Re: a review of Lang's "Origami Insects" - part 5/5

On Wed, 9 Aug 1995, Tim Rueger wrote:

> Great sig :^).  My desk at work is overrun with them right now.
>
>

I have some of the models from this book, including the Samurai Helmet
beetle, sitting on my TV stand.  I had a few people over last night and
as one of them was admiring them, I mentioned that they were all folded
from one piece of square paper.  He was amazed and exclaimed "You made
these?  I thought you bought them somewhere!"

Another interest feature of Roberts book is his use of the term
"Spreading Sink" for a fold I am used to seeing as "Spreading Squash fold."
An examination of the creases of this fold show that it is more closely
related to the sink than the squash.  Also starting out the fold like a
sink leads to a much neater fold, than folding it like a squash fold.  I
hope this term catches on.

Kim Best                            *******************************
                                    *    Curse you Robert!!       *
Rocky Mountain Cancer Data System   *  Now my apartment is being  *
420 Chipeta Way #120                *    Overrun with insects!    *
Salt Lake City, Utah  84108         *******************************





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 18:35:29 -0300
From: wdawes@cs.nmsu.edu ("Iron Will" Dawes)
Subject: insect folds

  Everyone (including myself) seems to love Robert Lang's new book,
"Origami Insects and their Kin". For those of you "insectophiles" (to
quote Mr. Lang's introduction to the aforementioned book), I would
like to recommend Giunta's Italian book "Origami gli Insetti". It's
diagrammed clearly enough so that the Italian text is (mercifully)
unnecessary. While the folds are not quite as difficult as Mr. Lang's,
they are extremely complex and look very lifelike when finished. Some
models which were not also done by Mr. Lang are: rhinoceros beetle,
sacred scarab, housefly, caterpillar, moth and a scorpion-like
creature with pincers instead of stinger (I don't know its species;
"D***it, Jim, I'm an engineer, not an entymologist!"). It's advertised
by OUSA is only runs $23. Try it out!
                              -Will





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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 19:24:04 -0300
From: Jack.Thomas.Weres@att.com
Subject: Origami Building

origami story:

our family has just returned from our vacation to
washington dc and hampton/williamsburg va
and i would like to share an origami story

my wife and i have a very bright 2 year old daughter
(as you will see)

we're driving down I-64 on the way to downtown hampton va
when we drive past the "hampton coliseum"

we hear from the back car seat
"that's an origami building"

we turn and look
-- "why yes, caitlin, that IS an origami building"

for those who have never seen the hampton coliseum
it is a circular white building that looks as if
one took a bunch of "rabbit bases" and stood them vertical
next to each other making a complete circle

the coliseum is use for concerts and such

we used that highway quite often
and every time we passed it
she said "that's an origami building"

i even stopped by the building and video-taped her saying
"that's an origami building"

signed,
       proud father and paper-folder

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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 20:44:23 -0300
From: CM2018@aol.com
Subject: Re: Map Origami Paper and Rotary Cutter

How do I get this free catalog?





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Date: Fri, 11 Aug 1995 01:05:35 -0300
From: jls@omg.org (John L. Soley)
Subject: paper request

At the conference many classes used a paper called florist paper.
There are many florist supply places around 28th street in NYC,
but I have been unable to find the same paper. What should I
ask for and where can I find the paper.

John





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Date: Fri, 11 Aug 1995 01:11:07 -0300
From: Jack.Thomas.Weres@att.com
Subject: REVISIT: Dollar Bill: Washington Mushroom Head in a Frame

back on july 25
i posted a question concerning the existence of a dollar bill fold

so far
      i haven't seen ANY responses to the query

could someone please help me out???

> my wife then informed me that
> SHE knew of an origami model involving a dollar bill
>
> she proceeded to fold the dollar bill horizontally twice
> so that Washington's head and neck combined
> to look like an atomic mushroom cloud
>
> she said that she did remember
> that someone was able to create the Washington mushroom head/cloud
> within a "frame"

any help would be MUCH appreciated

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