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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 16:39:53 -0300 (ADT)
From: Jae Hyuk Lee <jaelee@WPI.EDU>
Subject: Origami software for Macintosh

Origami-l members with Macs,

I received the following from EvangeList, a Macintosh mailing list.

Jae
(former origami-l reader who temporarily subscribed to send this message)

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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 16:17:32 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: PR--Origami, the Secret Life of Paper

This announcement is from:

<judythecootie@casadyg.com>

For Immediate Release
September 20, 1996
Contact: Judith Frey, Director of Public Relations e-mail:
<judythecootie@casadyg.com> C&G web page: <http://www.casadyg.com>

Origami, the Secret Life of Paper(TM) released in time for Holidays

Salinas, CA: Casady & Greene, Inc., award-winning software publishers for
over eleven years, announced today the release of a new CD Rom,
edutainment title: Origami, the Secret Life of Paper(TM), written by Jean
and Neil Alexander of CloudRunner Inc.

Enter the feature - rich, interactive Japanese house to unlock the
secrets of a 1000 year-old art form. Haunting flute music plays as you
move quickly from room to room using the Navigate Window, each room
presenting a new dimension of the art.

In the Foyer, you will find a shelf containing twelve Origami projects
from which to choose. Click on a project and see step-by-step
instructions, diagrams, text and QuickTime(TM) movies which demonstrate
every fold. For each of the projects there is a template which shows the
fold lines. Templates may be decorated with colors and designs and then
printed for models or handouts.

Enter the Gallery with over 150 beautiful Origami works of art. Click on
any creation and meet the artist, peruse a short biography, and learn the
history of the artwork.

In the Kitchen, discover the history of paper-making from ancient to
modern times. A video on how to make your own paper is included. Recycled
junk mail can be turned easily into Origami paper. A colorful array of
free Origami paper is included to get the user started.

The Around-the-World room displays a large world map and provides
geographical information on current Origami events, organizations,
conferences, etc.

Terry Kunysz, President of C&G, states, "If you want to see one of the
most breath-takingly beautiful software packages to ever come along, this
is it. Young kids and old kids alike will spend hours spellbound." Price:
SRP $59.95. Computer Requirements: System 7.0 or greater, 13" monitor at
640x480, Mac LCIII or greater, Power Mac Native, CD Rom player, 8 MB Ram
recommended.

1995 Casady & Greene, Inc. has proudly developed quality software for
over eleven years. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their manufacturers. Casady & Greene is also
the developer of Conflict Catcher 3(TM), InfoGenie(TM), SnapMAIL 2(TM),
Let's Keep It Simple Spreadsheet(TM), Spell Catcher(TM), Eastern European
Student Library(TM), Glasnost Cyrillic Student Library(TM), Macworld Game
Hall of Fame CD(TM), Glider Pro(TM), Glider Pro(TM) CD, Glider 4.0 for
Windows(TM) AmoebArena(TM), and Silicon Casino(TM). ###

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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 16:51:09 -0300 (ADT)
From: dbwalker@nilenet.com (David Bruce Walker)
Subject: a new world

While enroute to utah thursday for a masonic convention, we stopped in
glenwood springs, co (i live in denver) having an hour to kill, i started
walking and went in a pawn shop. after looking around i was about to leave
when out of the corner my eye i saw your name, it was the CD ' a lost
world". i purchased it immediately. but as i has left my portable cd player
at home had to wait until today to listen to it.  it was one of the most
enjoyable musical experiences of my life. I've always loved celtic and
celtic influenced music, which is unusual since i'm a black guy who happens
to be jewish (but then again i've yet to meet anyother black individuals
interested in origami.you are a superb musician and i would like to know if
you have any thing else out i can listen to.  by the way i finally found a
copy of your book "mystical beings" in mint condition. again thank you for
the evocative experience of hearing your music

david walker





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 17:11:17 -0300 (ADT)
From: "Ole A. Nielsen" <nielseno@knot.queensu.ca>
Subject: Kasahara scene

Hi all,

Just writing to tell some awesome news: After a few monthe of putting it
off, I finally set my mind to Kunihiko Kasahara's PANORAMIC SCENE from the
book ORIGAMI OMNIBUS. It is shown in the color section of the book, and
there are vague instructions in the back..... It took me three blissful
weeks to complete and was very worthwhile.
For those of you who don't know: it is a big origami cube which unfolds into
eight smaller cubes. Three of these smaller cubes turn into weird geometric
shapes and the others open up into scenes...... winter, the sea, summer,
spring:ALL ORIGAMI!! It is a truly amazing model (it took me 194 sheets of
paper..... but that's against the point) and anyone who owns this book
should give it a shot.
Good Luck!

Janet Nielsen
nielseno@post.queensu.ca
(steve: don't you dare try it! jn)





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 17:35:52 -0300 (ADT)
From: rita <rstevens@philly.infi.net>
Subject: Re: a new world

I am very puzzled by this message.  Who's CD is it?
Rita

At 04:51 PM 10/7/96 -0300, David Bruce Walker wrote:
>While enroute to utah thursday for a masonic convention, we stopped in
>glenwood springs, co (i live in denver) having an hour to kill, i started
>walking and went in a pawn shop. after looking around i was about to leave
>when out of the corner my eye i saw your name, it was the CD ' a lost
>world". i purchased it immediately. but as i has left my portable cd player
>at home had to wait until today to listen to it.  it was one of the most
>enjoyable musical experiences of my life. I've always loved celtic and
>celtic influenced music, which is unusual since i'm a black guy who happens
>to be jewish (but then again i've yet to meet anyother black individuals
>interested in origami.you are a superb musician and i would like to know if
>you have any thing else out i can listen to.  by the way i finally found a
>copy of your book "mystical beings" in mint condition. again thank you for
>the evocative experience of hearing your music
>
>david walker





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 18:05:05 -0300 (ADT)
From: Brett Askinazi <askinazi@i1.net>
Subject: Re: Another Origami Sighting

> Now my 4-year-old has a fun time making models talk to each other. An
> excellent fate for those not-quite-right attempts.

That kinda reminds me of Rudolph the Red Nosed Rain deer visiting the Isle
of Lost toys, all the toys little boys and girls didn't want :(

Brett
askinazi@i1.net





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 18:56:38 -0300 (ADT)
From: Charles Knuffke <Knuffke@Sirius.com>
Subject: Re: Devil

hull@MATH.URI.EDU wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know where I can find the diagrams to "Devil" by Jun
> > Maekawa?
>
> The diagrams are in the excellent book _Viva! Origami_ by Jun Maekawa
> and Kunhiko Kasahara.  (The models aree by Maekawa-san, the diagrams
> are by Kasahara-san.)  This is one of the MUST HAVE books, even though
> it's expensive and in Japanese. (The diagrams are excellent!)  Origami
> USA used to carry it, but I honestly don't know if it's still in
> print or not.
>

Unfortunately, you can add this book to the list of "Out of Print"
Origami Classics. I tried ordering it from OrigamiUSA earlier this year,
bit found that they were out of it. I've since had the Kinokuniya
Bookstore in SF, CA try to order the book direct from the publisher, but
they were told it's out of print.

Anyone outside of the USA know if copies are still available?





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 19:13:06 -0300 (ADT)
From: Ramrod <RWhite3671@gnn.com>
Subject: Viva Origami

Ok now I know that the diagrams for "Devil" is in a book titled
"Viva Origami" by Jun Maekawa. Now does anyone know where I can get
this book. I checked Fasinating Folds and Sasuga Books websites but
no luck.  Any help would be appreciated.

Ron White
RWhite3671@gnn.com





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 19:22:05 -0300 (ADT)
From: Nick Robinson <nick@homelink.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: E-mail Origami Graphics

Steve Woodmansee <stevew@empnet.com> sez

>what
>settings I might change in my netscape software to render the Origami
>graphics in my e-mail more efficiently.

Might be your windows video driver - try installing the standard vga
driver, that *should* work, although at lower resolution....

all the best,

Nick Robinson

Origami, Improvised Guitar, Internet consultancy and Web design!

email           nick@homelink.demon.co.uk
homepage        http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk/nick
BOS homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk/bos/
DART homepage   http://www.shef.ac.uk/uni/projects/oip/dart/
RPM homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 19:51:29 -0300 (ADT)
From: Pat Slider <slider@ims.mariposa.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Another Origami Sighting

At 06:05 PM 10/7/96 -0300, you wrote:
>> Now my 4-year-old has a fun time making models talk to each other. An
>> excellent fate for those not-quite-right attempts.
>
>That kinda reminds me of Rudolph the Red Nosed Rain deer visiting the Isle
>of Lost toys, all the toys little boys and girls didn't want :(

Ahhhh....I'm not so heartless. In fact I made her two brontasauri (yes, also
known as apatasauri) last night special order. A pink one and gold one. They
became great friends.

But really it IS nice to have an appreciative audience for those models that
wouldn't make it past stricter judges because of a small tear or a sloppy
leg....Helps ease the frustration.

pat slider.





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:41:40 -0300 (ADT)
From: Joseph Wu <origami@planet.datt.co.jp>
Subject: Re: USA Convention 24th-29th September.

On Mon, 23 Sep 1996, John Smith wrote:

> I understand that an Origami convention is being held in Charlotte? USA on
> 24th-29th September. Apparently Sensai Yoshizawa is attending and it
> promises to be one of the most prestigious meetings ever held. Paul Jackson
> who is going told me of his admiration for the work of a young French folder
> Eric Joisel, who has some exhibits at this meeting.
>
> If anyone is attending I would like to have their reactions and particularly
> to hear about Joisel's work.

Joisel's work was fabulous, and I've managed to get a few good photos. I'll
be making a SEOF report web page in the next week or so and will include
photos there. More when it's ready!

          Joseph Wu           For me, a poem is the crossroads of my thoughts,
  origami@planet.datt.co.jp   my feelings, my imaginings, my wishes and my
 Webmaster, the Origami Page  verbal sense: normally these run parallel.  Often
http://www.datt.co.jp/Origami two or more cross. But only when all cross at
 Webmaster, DATT Japan Inc.   one point do you get a poem - Bash! Whop! Klok!
    http://www.datt.co.jp     Doing! - Poem, Yippee!   --Philip Larkin, poet.





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:46:19 -0300 (ADT)
From: Basyrett@aol.com
Subject: Re: a new world

I was thinking the sender must have meant Jay Ansil CD "Origami"
Barbara





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:50:58 -0300 (ADT)
From: Kevin Thorne <c598033@showme.missouri.edu>
Subject: Re: Festival Report

On Tue, 1 Oct 1996 hull@MATH.URI.EDU wrote:

> Hi everybody!  I had a wonderful time at the 2nd Southeastern Origami Festival
> too.  Comments to follow:
>
> > A high point of the festival came Saturday evening at the Origami
> > Fashion Show.... and I certainly thought we had a winner when
> > Mrs. Yoshizawa came in wearing an exquisite paper kimono.
>
> > Eric Joisel's masks defy description.
>
>       That's an understatement!  Most of us had never seen Mr. Joisel's
> (of France) work before, and, as Joseph Wu put it, "Drool, drool drool..."

        Does anyone know if diagrams of any sort are available for these
models(or any similar ones)?  I'm into origami things to wear and would
really like to get any info available on these models.

               Thanks,

               Kevin





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:55:34 -0300 (ADT)
From: Michael & Janet Hamilton <mikeinnj@concentric.net>
Subject: Re: Model request

Reeds Family wrote:

> Your request gave me the nudge I needed to simplify the Fish model I did
> for the OUSA convention volume 1990
> [snip]
> --
> Anyone else who wants the diagrams--send me a self-addressed stamped
> envelope  (enough for 3 pages) and I'll be glad to send them to you.
>

Karen,

I would like to get a copy of the fish models.  I teach the 3rd-6th grade youth
     group at church once a month an
try to include an origami model in with the lesson.  You fish sounds like it
     would be perfect for them.

Can you give me your address and I'll send a SASE?

Janet Hamilton

--
mailto:Mikeinnj@concentric.net
http://www.concentric.net/~Mikeinnj/





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 21:00:18 -0300 (ADT)
From: Joseph Wu <origami@planet.datt.co.jp>
Subject: Re: origami calender?

On Tue, 24 Sep 1996, Pat Slider wrote:

> Thinking of Christmas cards made me wonder if anyone had ever done an
> origami calender? Maybe a nice photo with diagrams per month.

Peter Budai of Hungary had an origami calendar featuring his original
designs. He was kind enough to send me one. Peter is sponsored by a paper
company in Hungary and they produced the calendar as a promotional piece.

          Joseph Wu           For me, a poem is the crossroads of my thoughts,
  origami@planet.datt.co.jp   my feelings, my imaginings, my wishes and my
 Webmaster, the Origami Page  verbal sense: normally these run parallel.  Often
http://www.datt.co.jp/Origami two or more cross. But only when all cross at
 Webmaster, DATT Japan Inc.   one point do you get a poem - Bash! Whop! Klok!
    http://www.datt.co.jp     Doing! - Poem, Yippee!   --Philip Larkin, poet.





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 21:04:59 -0300 (ADT)
From: Joseph Wu <origami@planet.datt.co.jp>
Subject: Re: My Meeting with Joseph Wu

On Tue, 24 Sep 1996, Wayne Ko wrote:

> During the weekend, I had a chance to meet Joseph Wu when he was in town.
> This was the result of my search for the diagrams of Patricia Crawford's
> ship.  He showed me his copy of J C Nolan's Creating Origami and I cannot
> wait until I get my hands on the reprint of this book.  Anyways, in the
> meantime, I can start on my miniature Napoleonic fleet (BTW, the game is
> called Wooden Ships and Iron Men - I now refer to it as Paper Ships and
> Paper Men).

<More stuff deleted>

I've got to turn the tables on Wayne here and tell you all about his
Napoleonic miniatures. They are absolutely fabulous! Stunning! Standing
about 2 cm tall, each soldier is constructed of folded paper with details
made of cut coloured paper glued on. Not true origami, you say? Perhaps,
but it really doesn't matter. You'd understand if you saw the works
themselves. I showed some of them to people at the Southeastern Origami
Festival in North Carolina, and I encourage them to pipe in at this point
and tell Wayne just how wonderful his work is (he doesn't seem to believe
it...).

          Joseph Wu           For me, a poem is the crossroads of my thoughts,
  origami@planet.datt.co.jp   my feelings, my imaginings, my wishes and my
 Webmaster, the Origami Page  verbal sense: normally these run parallel.  Often
http://www.datt.co.jp/Origami two or more cross. But only when all cross at
 Webmaster, DATT Japan Inc.   one point do you get a poem - Bash! Whop! Klok!
    http://www.datt.co.jp     Doing! - Poem, Yippee!   --Philip Larkin, poet.





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 21:14:06 -0300 (ADT)
From: Joseph Wu <origami@planet.datt.co.jp>
Subject: Re: Festival Report

On Mon, 7 Oct 1996, Kevin Thorne wrote:

> On Tue, 1 Oct 1996 hull@MATH.URI.EDU wrote:
>
> > > Eric Joisel's masks defy description.
> >
> >     That's an understatement!  Most of us had never seen Mr. Joisel's
> > (of France) work before, and, as Joseph Wu put it, "Drool, drool drool..."

Did I really say that? Not surprising if I did, but I don't remember it...
Ah, lack of sleep will do that to one!

>       Does anyone know if diagrams of any sort are available for these
> models(or any similar ones)?  I'm into origami things to wear and would
> really like to get any info available on these models.

I doubt it. I'm not sure if M. Joisel is interested in distributing
diagrams (or even in making diagrams) for his works. They are truly works
of art, and deserve to remain as such. I, for one, would be disappointed to
see them diagrammed.

          Joseph Wu           For me, a poem is the crossroads of my thoughts,
  origami@planet.datt.co.jp   my feelings, my imaginings, my wishes and my
 Webmaster, the Origami Page  verbal sense: normally these run parallel.  Often
http://www.datt.co.jp/Origami two or more cross. But only when all cross at
 Webmaster, DATT Japan Inc.   one point do you get a poem - Bash! Whop! Klok!
    http://www.datt.co.jp     Doing! - Poem, Yippee!   --Philip Larkin, poet.





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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 22:03:45 -0300 (ADT)
From: Joseph Wu <origami@planet.datt.co.jp>
Subject: Re: Failed Origami (was Re: origami sightings)

On Sat, 28 Sep 1996 jtweres@lucent.com wrote:

> i know there's been previous postings stating
> names for failed origami
>
> how about putting together our own
> "Top Ten Sayings When Folding Origami Fails" ???
>
>
> really recent entries to date:
>       1. "round birds" ala Pinky and the Brain
>       2. "folding popcorn" ala cathy palmer-lister
>
> and i'll add mine
>       3. "it's picasso origami" ala Jack Thomas Weres

4. "origomi" -- replace the word "paper" ("kami") in "origami" with the
                word "garbage" ("gomi"). I first received this word as a
               typo from someone asking a question about my homepage and
               thought it was highly appropriate.

          Joseph Wu           For me, a poem is the crossroads of my thoughts,
  origami@planet.datt.co.jp   my feelings, my imaginings, my wishes and my
 Webmaster, the Origami Page  verbal sense: normally these run parallel.  Often
http://www.datt.co.jp/Origami two or more cross. But only when all cross at
 Webmaster, DATT Japan Inc.   one point do you get a poem - Bash! Whop! Klok!
    http://www.datt.co.jp     Doing! - Poem, Yippee!   --Philip Larkin, poet.





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 00:34:31 -0300 (ADT)
From: Marc Kirschenbaum <marckrsh@pipeline.com>
Subject: Re: Ansill's Witch

At 12:18 PM 10/7/96 -0300, Rita wrote:
>If anyone has tried to create Ansill's witch in "Mythical Beings"  -I think
>that's the title, but now after hearing about the other "Mythical" books I'm
>not so sure- Could you please tell me how to sink the chin?  It seems to me
>that the way the face is folded, the point that needs to be 'sunk' is
>attached. (I know this isn't very clear, but I'm hoping another has bumped
>into this dilemma and can either point out my mistake or guide me through
>the sink).

You are right; the area to be sunk is well attached to the remainder of the
model. This is not a mistake, but it is the sort of sink found in more
difficult models. What I do in situations like these is to first precrease
the area to be sunk lightly (avoiding disrupting the other layers if
possible). Then (this is the scary part), I will unfold most of the model,
except for the point to be sunk. With the point released, sinking it is now
easy. In most cases, returning the model back to the collapsed configuration
should not be too difficult. Good luck! Marc





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 01:13:15 -0300 (ADT)
From: Marc Kirschenbaum <marckrsh@pipeline.com>
Subject: Re: SEOF-Yoshizawa

At 01:59 PM 10/7/96 -0300, Steven wrote:
>>> >You get one (and only one) try at making each crease.  No re-folding...
>>>
>>> What was his reasoning here?  If I didn't re-fold I'd never finish a model
>>> (which tells you where my skill level is)...

I only agree with this to a point. I think one reason this is done is to
avoid extraneous creases on the completed model. If I know a portion of a
model is going to be hidden, I really do not care about any leftover
creases. I do try to avoid reversing the direction of creases; the effects
of this are most extreme when using foil backed paper. When a precrease is
formed for a sink or a reverse fold, you will have to change half of the
valleys to mountains. If you look closely, the new creases are never in the
same place as the old ones; they are just merely adjacent. Forming sinks
without precreasing is very difficult, so I only bother in areas of a model
where it counts.

It was also mentioned that folds should be formed in one sweeping motion.
Since I am not that great at this, I will make at most two pinches, and then
quickly form the fold. When using paper with loose fibres, this seems to be
more accurate (the probable error seems to be evenly distributed along the
fold). Forming too many pinches tends to result in a segmented fold
(although in most cases, the segements are barely perceptable).

>>> >Overall, the most distinguishing feature was a reverence for the paper.
>>> >Each piece was almost a living entity with him ...[snip]
>>>
>>> This part seems especially fascinating.  This would also make an interesting
>>> thread - what does everyone do while they're folding?  Hum?  Listen to
>>> music?  What kind?  Does anyone else have a 'dialog' with the paper?

> Folding is a bit like walking if you think about it too much it becomes to
>mechanical. If you think about where your going it flows. So master the
>mechanics of folding until you become an unconscious competent. I,m sure
>even Yoshizawa had to practice (once or twice). :-)

Good analogy, Steven. I extend this idea to each new model I tackle. I will
always make at least one model with more abrasive techniques before
attempting a museum quality piece. Even with my own models, I will have a
practice run if I have not folded it in a while. For many models, it is
important to gain a familiarity with the structure and folding sequence
bofore it can be determined on how a more artistic rendering can be
accomplished. I am usually fairly accurate with the folding sequence up
until the base of the model seems to emerge. At this point, it is acctually
easier to fold more quickly, and do more folds simultaneously. If using wet
folding techniques, folding speed is actually critical. For practice runs, I
will often use Kami, but less forgiving papers (such as wet-folded and
foil-backed) are more appropriate for display work.
>
> When I fold I marvel and enjoy the way a model comes together. Some moves
>have a nice feel to them. Its like following in the tracks of an explorers
>journey.
>That's why I think some models are discovered rather than created.

I also think this is how particular styles emerge. I know I tend to
gravitate towards certain sequences, as I like the way they feel (other
people stay away from closed-sinks like the plague).

> I find folding on my own is easier than when I,m with someone talking,
>because my brain is *tuned in* to origami and not the conversation. My
>dialog is with the paper..

I wish I could always feel that way. By the time I have had enough practice
runs with a model to commit myself, I am often bored with the whole thing. I
will often have music playing while folding to maintain my interest.
Invariably, I will find my guitar to be much more interesting, but I digress...

Marc





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 02:05:38 -0300 (ADT)
From: Charles Knuffke <knuffke@sirius.com>
Subject: Re: Another Origami Sighting

On page 13 of Harlan Ellison's book "The City on the Edge of Forever"
(which goes into enormous detail about Harlan's problems with Gene
Roddenberry over the script for one of the most famous/beloved Star Trek
episodes, and provides the original script for those interested) the author
presents the following line:

Writers, no less than scupltors, ballerinas, workers in origami, have a way
of deluding themselves as to the value of their work. To quote John
Steinbeck: "The writer must believe that what he is doing is the most
important thing in the world. And he must hold this illusion even when he
knows it is not true."

The book's a fun read, especially for those interested in a different view
of Gene Roddenberry.

Regards.

*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
Charles Knuffke       "Amen the Thunderbolt in the Dark Void"
153 Divisadero                                  -Jack Kerouac
San Francisco CA 94104
mailto://knuffke@sirius.com





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 03:22:54 -0300 (ADT)
From: Jansill@aol.com
Subject: A LOST WORLD (a new world)

I was scrolling through the list a few minutes ago checking on Marc's
response to the question about Robert Neale's Witch that is in my book, (The
response was brilliant by the way) when the word "Celtic" jumped out at me. I
thought "I'm interested in the Celtic world, I wonder what this has to do
with origami." So I went back and read David Walker's letter.

I was extremely suprised and flattered (and a bit embarrassed) to discover
that the letter seemed to have been written personally to me but posted here
accidentally. I suppose I should clarify it for those who are puzzled.

Some of you know that I am a musician and that I put out a CD a few years ago
called "ORIGAMI". (I play the Celtic harp, violin, mandolin and guitar and
write music for these and other instruments) I released a new CD this Summer
called "A LOST WORLD" which is a series of my settings of poems by ROBERT
GRAVES. (in case you're not familiar with him, he wrote "I, CLAUDIUS" )I'm
very excited about this album. It has fewer mistakes than the MYTHICAL BEINGS
book!!!!

I don't want to make this into a commercial, but you can get more info about
my stuff at:
http://www.dynanet.com/~larry/ja

I'm amazed that there is still so much interest in my books. I am always
keeping my eyes open for copies and I'll let the list know if I come accross
any.

Jay Ansill





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 05:21:07 -0300 (ADT)
From: Holmes David EXC IS CH <holmes@chbs.ciba.com>
Subject: RE: Kasahara scene

Hi,

> From:         Ole A. Nielsen[SMTP:nielseno@knot.queensu.ca]
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just writing to tell some awesome news: After a few monthe of putting it
> off, I finally set my mind to Kunihiko Kasahara's PANORAMIC SCENE from the
> book ORIGAMI OMNIBUS. It is shown in the color section of the book, and
> there are vague instructions in the back..... It took me three blissful
> weeks to complete and was very worthwhile.
> For those of you who don't know: it is a big origami cube which unfolds into
> eight smaller cubes. Three of these smaller cubes turn into weird geometric
> shapes and the others open up into scenes...... winter, the sea, summer,
> spring:ALL ORIGAMI!! It is a truly amazing model (it took me 194 sheets of
> paper..... but that's against the point) and anyone who owns this book
> should give it a shot.
> Good Luck!
>
> Janet Nielsen

This model sounds very intriging!  Is Origami Omnibus another
book that is on the out-of-print list ?  Is it in Japanese as well?

Dave





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 05:34:45 -0300 (ADT)
From: Holmes David EXC IS CH <holmes@chbs.ciba.com>
Subject: BOS autumn convention

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone who went to the latest BOS convention
was going to write a few words about the general proceedings?

Which models were taught, were there any outstanding models on
display, and what did the convention annual contain?

Dave,
An ardent BOS member who will try to get his creations diagrammed
for the next one 8)





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 09:38:52 -0300 (ADT)
From: Nick Robinson <nick@homelink.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Ori/music/Jay

Jansill@aol.com sezd

>Some of you know that I am a musician and that I put out a CD a few years ago
>called "ORIGAMI".

I found the vinyl version of it & enjoy listening. I too am a musician
and hope to have a CD of my improvised/ambient guitar released next
year. There will be a piece reflecting origami...

A few years ago I had a track on an LP called 736.9, the Dewey decimal
code for origami here in Britainland ;)

Any other musos on the list?

cheers!

Nick Robinson

Origami, Improvised Guitar, Web-site design!

email           nick@homelink.demon.co.uk
homepage        http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk/nick
RPM homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk
DART homepage   http://www.shef.ac.uk/~oip/dart/





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 12:09:00 -0300 (ADT)
From: chall@scsn.net (Carol Hall)
Subject: Re: SEOF-Yoshizawa

>> [snip]
>> >You get one (and only one) try at making each crease.  No re-folding...
>>
>> What was his reasoning here?  If I didn't re-fold I'd never finish a model
>> (which tells you where my skill level is)...

It seems to me that this is very analogous to sumi-e, the oriental
calligraphy: you must focus entirely on the one particular brush stroke,
because you get only one chance to do it correctly.

For Yoshizawa, origami is meditative; it demands complete being in the now.
Hand movements are a ballet which must be beautiful and graceful.  While he
obviously produces wonderful models, the process of getting there is every
bit as important as the end result.  It is in this process that we come to
respect and to show respect for the paper itself.

I think the dilemma of Yoshizawa-san teaching in the West for these short
periods of time is trying to get across an appreciation for the philosophy
as well as to teach the model.  I don't think that he sees the two as
separate, but he realizes that we in the West tend to focus on product.  If
we were of similar cultural background, he might have an easier time of it
since some things (both folding and philosophy) we would have in common.  He
may well focus completely on product *at times* in his own work, but he
really wants us to understand that origami to the sensai is more than we
typically think origami is.  That is why he tries to introduce these
concepts into relatively short class periods.

Please note that this is my interpretation (from being in a 2-day workshop
with him), rather than anything that came directly from him.

Carol Hall
chall@scsn.net





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 13:53:06 -0300 (ADT)
From: vicky@infoarch.com
Subject: RE> Re- San Francisco Trip

RE> Re: San Francisco Trip

In Janet Hamilton's reply to Rita re: upcoming SF visit

>Some directions may help.  The easiest way to get there is
>       to take 101 north toward the "City Center/Golden Gate
Bridge".
>       Eventually you'll see signs for Fell St.  Follow the
freeway
>       to its end.  If you go straight, you're on Fell St.  If
you
>       turn right you're on...rats...I forget the name, but it
will
>       take you right to the edge of Japan Town.

The Fell Street section of the freeway has been closed for
earthquake retrofit!
>From 101 North take 9th Street/Civic Center exit.  At
freeway exit bear left onto 9th.  Stay in either of the two
right hand lanes and after crossing Market stay right onto
Larkin.  From Larkin turn left at Geary.  Japantown will be
on the right three-four long blocks after Van Ness.  The
"Japan Center" is a shopping mall (White w/black trim).
Garage accessable from Geary.

Paper Tree is closed on Sundays, Kinokuniya stays open until
at least 7 pm!  If you need more info please feel free to
email me.  The SF group (B.A.R.F.) meets 1st Sat of the
month so if you're still in town....

Vicky Mihara Avery

vicky@infoarch.com





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 13:54:54 -0300 (ADT)
From: Eric Andersen <Eric_Andersen@brown.edu>
Subject: RE: Kasahara scene

Janet Nielsen wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just writing to tell some awesome news: After a few monthe of putting it
>> off, I finally set my mind to Kunihiko Kasahara's PANORAMIC SCENE from the
>> book ORIGAMI OMNIBUS. It is shown in the color section of the book, and
>> there are vague instructions in the back..... It took me three blissful
>> weeks to complete and was very worthwhile.
..
>
>This model sounds very intriging!  Is Origami Omnibus another
>book that is on the out-of-print list ?  Is it in Japanese as well?
>
>Dave
>

Hi everyone!

_Origami Omnibus_ is truly a "must have" in my opinion. It is in English,
published in 1988 by Japan Publications, Inc. In addition to having sections
on masks, animals, furniture, trees, houses, boxes, and Adam and Eve, it
also touches on the mathematics of origami. Kasahara tells us how to produce
many different paper shapes from the Golden Rectangle to various methods of
getting the pentagon; how to fold the regular polyhedra and their skeletal
structures (out of unit pieces); and how to create many different
semiregular polyhedra (such as our old friend the rhombitruncated
icosadodecahedron!). The book discusses iso-area folding (Kawasaki theory),
Maekawa theory, and has many wonderful variations on the crane.
        As for the panoramic scene, I remember seeing it at a Convention
about seven years ago or so, when I was in eighth grade...I loved it so much
that I made it the very next week and gave it to my girlfriend for her
birthday. It's probably the longest amount of time I've spent on a single
"piece" of origami, and I was very pleased with the way it turned out.
Unfortunately, I have no idea where she is now; maybe in Argentina? Oh well,
I'll have to make another one of these days!

-Eric :-P

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
      A                   A
     /|\            \    /|\
    / | \            \\ / | \ /7\            /-\.
   /__|__\            \/__|__\/            a miniature
   \  |  /             \_/ \_/               Kawahata
    \ | /             Flapping                stegosaurus
     \|/                bird
      V                       Eric Andersen   origami@brown.edu
  Bird Base             http://www.netspace.org/~ema/origami.html





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Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 13:54:43 -0300 (ADT)
From: vicky@infoarch.COM
Subject: RE> Cranes on Display

RE> Cranes on Display

Edward Crankshaw writes:

>I am going to have a piece of sculpture on display this
week
>in Gallery #5 at San Jose State University,

Would like to know more - please email or post  your email
address!

Vicky Mihara Avery
vicky@infoarch.com





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 14:48:44 -0300 (ADT)
From: Brett Askinazi <askinazi@i1.net>
Subject: Re: Another Origami Sighting

>
> On page 13 of Harlan Ellison's book "The City on the Edge of Forever"
> (which goes into enormous detail about Harlan's problems with Gene
> Roddenberry over the script for one of the most famous/beloved Star Trek
> episodes, and provides the original script for those interested) the
author
> presents the following line:

Good old Harlan, he always wanted to kill off Captain Kirk.  I always liked
that idea ;)

Brett
askinazi@i1.net





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 16:16:31 -0300 (ADT)
From: jtweres@lucent.com
Subject: Man Swatter Diagrams

fellow folders,,,

hey
   i'm on the BARF mailing list
   (i suppose for ordering that enterprise issue)

anywayZ
       the card for subscription renewal
       has a picture of a Man Swatter Model

i'm hard pressed to spend $15 for an out-of-town origami magazine
when all i really want is the Man Swatter
(who knows what issue it will be in anyway)

does anyone know whose model it is
and if diagrams are available elsewhere and in a known time-frame???

  /-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-///plieur de papier\\\-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-\
 /=-= jack thomas weres                         jtweres@lucent.com =-=\
/=======================\\\================///=========================\
"Let Go and Let Fold"                             "One Crease At A Time"





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 16:23:15 -0300 (ADT)
From: jtweres@lucent.com
Subject: How popular is origami???

fellow folders,,,

looks like THAT thread of mine didn't go far...

thanks Maarten for the origami-l list break down

let's try this side of the popular question:

how many origami societies are there and what's their membership numbers???

        signed,
               having difficulty letting go of this origami numbers thing

  /-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-///plieur de papier\\\-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-\
 /=-= jack thomas weres                         jtweres@lucent.com =-=\
/=======================\\\================///=========================\
"Let Go and Let Fold"                             "One Crease At A Time"





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 16:32:37 -0300 (ADT)
From: jtweres@lucent.com
Subject: "Failed Origami" Sayings

fellow folders,,,

i'm proud to announce the first comprehensive list of "Failed Origami" Sayings
brought to you by those wonderful internet origamists at origami-l

maybe after clearing up some of the ??? on the list
and perhaps having a few more added
we could have it installed at the ftp site
OR at someone's web site

When Folding Origami Fails -- What's It Called ???
==================================================

1.  "round birds"                  ala Pinky and the Brain
2.  "folding popcorn"      ala cathy palmer-lister
3.  "it's picasso origami"           ala Jack Thomas Weres
4.  "Modern Art -- Pink Number 12"      ala Jerry D. Harris
5.  "Yugo after being in a crash"       ala Mark Morden
6.  "folding a rock"         mentioned on list some time ago (name??)
7.  "an origami meteor!"               ala Douglas Zander
8.  "kindling"                  ala pat slider
9.  "It's a BUNNY!"            ala Jennifer Andre
10. "folding a snowball"               ala Casida Mark
11. "Ori-goners"                     ala Steve Woodmansee
12. "crush-igami"                  ala Barbara (Basyrett???)
13. "toys" for her 2 kids             ala Dee (last name???)
14. "baked potatoes"         ala Emma & Jack Craib
15. "Ameba folding"            ala Oded Streigold
16. "snowball"                  ala TV "Sabrina the Teenage Witch"
17. "origomi"              ala Joseph Wu (gomi=garbage)

  /-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-///plieur de papier\\\-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-\
 /=-= jack thomas weres                         jtweres@lucent.com =-=\
/=======================\\\================///=========================\
"Let Go and Let Fold"                             "One Crease At A Time"





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Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 16:39:43 -0300 (ADT)
From: dzimm@comedy.widget.COM (Dave Zimmerman)
Subject: Re: How popular is origami???

from 'jtweres@lucent.com'
>
> let's try this side of the popular question:
>
> how many origami societies are there and what's their membership numbers???
>
>
Triangle Origami Folders Union (TOFU) in Durham NC
   about 20 members, http://www.widget.com/tofu

--
--
\ The    _____
 \  /\  /idget
\ \/  \/ _______        David Zimmerman           The Widget Workshop
 \  /\  /orkshop        dzimm@widget.com          4001 Weston Parkway
  \/  \/    Inc.        919 677 1942              Cary NC 27513
--
Flon's Law:
        There is not now, and never will be, a language in which
        it is the least bit difficult to write bad programs.





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 16:49:02 -0300 (ADT)
From: dzimm@comedy.widget.com (Dave Zimmerman)
Subject: Re: "Failed Origami" Sayings

from 'jtweres@lucent.com'
>
> and perhaps having a few more added

I fold a boulder

or a cabbage.

--
--
\ The    _____
 \  /\  /idget
\ \/  \/ _______        David Zimmerman           The Widget Workshop
 \  /\  /orkshop        dzimm@widget.com          4001 Weston Parkway
  \/  \/    Inc.        919 677 1942              Cary NC 27513
--
"We're sorry, but the reality you have dialed is no
longer in service.Please check the value of pi,
or pray to your local diety for assistance."





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 18:57:52 -0300 (ADT)
From: contract@nyc.pipeline.com (Contractors Exchange)
Subject: Re: ??Paper for action models

On Oct 07, 1996 12:16:49, 'Derek Stottlemyer <dereks@ic.net>' wrote:

>
>>      Thanks to everyone that replied to my question.  Foil sounds like
>the best bet, how do I get a copy of the Origami USA catalog?

In case you do not have access to the FAQ. OrigamiUSA can be reached at 212
769-5635. If you call them, they will be glad to send you membership info
and the latest supplies list from The Source.

I'm also
>curious if anyone knows, what specific characteristics to ask for if I
find
>a place that has a large selection of papers?  Is there a name for the
>characteristic of non-ripability?

The strength of a paper is generally determined by the length of the fibres
used (the longer they are, the stronger the paper. Strength does not
concern me as much, as I use composite materials; adhering two (ore more)
materials together tends to produce the strogest folding medium. Examples
of composite folding would be foil-backing (with spray adhesive), and
back-coating (with methyl cellulose). Since I am using more than one layer
of material, I look for papers that are both thin and have an interesting
texture. I seem to gravitate towards papers with the word *unryu* in it. My
favortie right now is the soft unryu breed.

If the folks who knew so much about
>papers (I know their out there, from the posts of wet folding and recycled

>paper) could tell me what to ask for?  I had heavy paper for the viking
>ship, but it tore easily with all the folds I put into it.

As you can see, a papers weight does not guarantee strength. Handmade
papers tend to be stronger; expect to pay at least a few dollars a sheet
for something decent. I get mine from NY Central Art Supply (they are in
NYC, but handle mail order). Due to expence and stocking difficulties,
OrigamiUSA (right now), dos mot have a selection of handmade papers. I have
heard Facinating Folds has gotten into it, but I would have to see the
selection (very few paces come close to NY Central).

Marc





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 19:04:08 -0300 (ADT)
From: Theresa Davis <davis@msmc.edu>
Subject: Re: "Failed Origami" Sayings

My failed origami models are cat toys!





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 19:06:36 -0300 (ADT)
From: contract@nyc.pipeline.com (Contractors Exchange)
Subject: Re: Man Swatter Diagrams

On Oct 08, 1996 16:16:31, 'jtweres@lucent.com' wrote:

>fellow folders,,,
>
>hey
>i'm on the BARF mailing list
>(i suppose for ordering that enterprise issue)
>
>anywayZ
>the card for subscription renewal
>has a picture of a Man Swatter Model
>
>i'm hard pressed to spend $15 for an out-of-town origami magazine
>when all i really want is the Man Swatter
>(who knows what issue it will be in anyway)

If you like cutting edge diagrams, you might be interested in BARF anyway.
Any subcribers on the list to back me up on this?
>
>does anyone know whose model it is
>and if diagrams are available elsewhere and in a known time-frame???

The model is by Jeremy Shafer (like someone else out there would be crazy
enough to invent it). If all goes well, it will be published in the
upcomming Annual Collection (which will arrive in less than a year,
speaking of time-frame). I have heard Jeremy is planning on a book, but I
do not know what stage he is at yet.

Marc





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 19:12:10 -0300 (ADT)
From: contract@nyc.pipeline.com (Contractors Exchange)
Subject: Re: Ori/music/Jay

On Oct 08, 1996 09:38:52, 'Nick Robinson <nick@homelink.demon.co.uk>'
wrote:

>Jansill@aol.com sezd
>
>>Some of you know that I am a musician and that I put out a CD a few years
ago
>>called "ORIGAMI".
>
>I found the vinyl version of it & enjoy listening. I too am a musician
>and hope to have a CD of my improvised/ambient guitar released next
>year. There will be a piece reflecting origami...

I did not realize you were still active as a musician. How can we order
your previous efforts. I recall that you were once with Polydor; perhaps
they have kept your material in print?
>
>A few years ago I had a track on an LP called 736.9, the Dewey decimal
>code for origami here in Britainland ;)

How would a particular piece reflect origami to you?
>
>Any other musos on the list?

The last time a simmilar thread was started, it seems like there are a lot.
I have been playing guitar for over 15 years, and have dabled with the
piano. I have not thought about it much before, but it seems there are a
lot of parallels between my playing style and my folding style. I could get
really elaborate on this for those who care. I am still pretty much at the
amature level for both hobbies. Although I have never been paid for my
guitar playing, at least I have never been paid to stop,

MArc





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 19:57:45 -0300 (ADT)
From: Pat Slider <slider@ims.mariposa.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Man Swatter Diagrams

>i'm hard pressed to spend $15 for an out-of-town origami magazine
>when all i really want is the Man Swatter
>(who knows what issue it will be in anyway)

I just got my 2nd membership newsletter and a good supply of back issues I'd
ordered. I would say that this has been $$$ very well spent! Some truly
amazing models are getting published in this newsletter. I haven't seen a
"Man Swatter" in an issue though. Perhaps that will be in the next Winter issue?

I am still looking for a good block of time to attempt Shafer's model of a
Swiss Army knife with movable blades (in the Summer '96 issue). Might be a
stretch for my skills, but I think I will just have to master this one.
Truly one to amaze your friends with :->.

pat slider.





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 20:04:54 -0300 (ADT)
From: Kevin Thorne <c598033@showme.missouri.edu>
Subject: BOS booklets

        The BOS web site has detailed info on what is in the COEF book and
what the costs are and where to send it.  However, for the booklets all
they have is a survey on how popular these things are.  I would like to
know what is in these booklets and what individual costs are.  Is this
information available?

Thanks

Kevin Thorne          May the fold be with you!!
c598033@showme.missouri.edu
Columbia, Mo
USA





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 21:11:49 -0300 (ADT)
From: Doug Philips <dwp+@transarc.com>
Subject: Re: Man Swatter Diagrams

Marc K wrote:
+On Oct 08, 1996 16:16:31, 'jtweres@lucent.com' wrote:
+>i'm hard pressed to spend $15 for an out-of-town origami magazine
+>when all i really want is the Man Swatter
+>(who knows what issue it will be in anyway)
+
+If you like cutting edge diagrams, you might be interested in BARF anyway.
+Any subcribers on the list to back me up on this?

Yes!  They have been running Chris(s?) Palmers' veritextiles stuff plus way
cool (if you like his stuff) models by Jeremy Shafer.  The most complex
diagrams for any newsletter in the USA (as far as I have been able to find).
Depends, of course, on what you are looking for.

-Doug





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 21:22:29 -0300 (ADT)
From: Doug Philips <dwp+@transarc.com>
Subject: Re: ??Paper for action models

Marc K wrote:
+As you can see, a papers weight does not guarantee strength. Handmade
+papers tend to be stronger; expect to pay at least a few dollars a sheet
+for something decent. I get mine from NY Central Art Supply (they are in
+NYC, but handle mail order). Due to expence and stocking difficulties,
+OrigamiUSA (right now), dos mot have a selection of handmade papers. I have
+heard Facinating Folds has gotten into it, but I would have to see the
+selection (very few paces come close to NY Central).

I found NY Central Art Supply to be quite an amazing place.  However, they
have a lot of "paper" that isn't really suitable to folding, bark and other
fragile (cracks rather than folds) stuff.  I _have_ found that there are some
local stores here in sleep ol' Pittsburgh that carry quite an amazing
selection.  The Carnegie Mellon University Art Store carries quite a number of
specialty papers, unryu, thai, marbled, etc. etc. etc.  Papyrus is apparently
a chain which carries interesting "wrapping" paper and has had some things I
haven't seen anywhere else.

As for Fascinating Folds...  I just got their sample book and I"m very
impressed.  Not affiliated with them except has a very satisfied, and now
poorer, customer. ;-)

The besT place for paper that I have found is Hollander's.
BUT, they don't sell a sample book and they haven't been doing any art shows
in Pittsburgh (they claim it didn't generate enough business to make the
trip worth while).

Here is what I wrote about them in early '95, as archived in Sandra Wambold's
page (http://chemistry.mps.ohio-state.edu/~wambold/origami/shops.html):

        Hollander's
        Located Upstairs at Kerrytown
        407 N Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
        313-741-7531

        While they don't stock many (if any, I'm not sure), books, this
        places has both origami paper and lots and lots of imported
        specialty papers. I have mail ordered stuff from them (fall' 93). It
        is run by Tom and Cindy Hollander. When I dealt with them I spoke
        mostly with Cindy, but they were both nice and helpful. (Doug
        Philips, dwp@transarc.com, 1 March 1995)

I hope they are still in business!  I haven't ordered from them in a while
because I haven't used up all the paper I ordered from before (it isn't
"practice paper" ;-) ).  Unfortunately they didn't have a sample book for
sale last time I dealt with them, so I'd have to recommend Fascinating Folds
as the best effective mail order place.  I'm looking forward to FF's
continuing expansion of artisan papers.

-Doug





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 22:34:02 -0300 (ADT)
From: J Armstrong <jcanada@clark.net>
Subject: Re: Man Swatter Diagrams

Contractors Exchange wrote:
>
> On Oct 08, 1996 16:16:31, 'jtweres@lucent.com' wrote:
>
>

> >i'm on the BARF mailing list

Could someone please supply an address ( if only to be able to say "I'm
on the barf mailing list". humour ha ha)

Other questions if anyone can help:

suggestions for simple origami designs for my 5 year old friend and her
twin sisters who are 2 (years old, of course there are 2 of them).  I
have ordered the pureland pamphlet from Origami usa but wondered what
else there is.

good books, sites, etc on minimalist origami.  I recently saw in a book
an elephant in 2 folds that I love but have forgotten what book it was
in and would like to see more of the stuff.

Thanks to all for any and all, with apologies if this has all been
covered before.

Jessica





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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 22:39:40 -0300 (ADT)
From: J Armstrong <jcanada@clark.net>
Subject: Re: BOS Magazine 178 June 1996

Could you please send me information about membership in BOS.  Many
thanks. Jessica Armstrong





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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 01:28:44 -0300 (ADT)
From: Laurie Bisman <lbisman@sirranet.co.nz>
Subject: RE: How popular is origami???

> how many origami societies are there and what's their membership
numbers???
>

New Zealand Origami Society membership ranges between 10 and 30 - but
wasn't very active last year. We are gearing up for 1997 to start regular
meetings and newsletters etc once again.

Laurie Bisman
lbisman@sirranet.co.nz





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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 01:39:36 -0300 (ADT)
From: Marc Kirschenbaum <marckrsh@pipeline.com>
Subject: Pureland models (was Re: Man Swatter Diagrams)

At 10:34 PM 10/8/96 -0300, J Armstrong <jcanada@clark.net> wrote:
>Other questions if anyone can help:
>
>suggestions for simple origami designs for my 5 year old friend and her
>twin sisters who are 2 (years old, of course there are 2 of them).  I
>have ordered the pureland pamphlet from Origami usa but wondered what
>else there is.

>
>good books, sites, etc on minimalist origami.  I recently saw in a book
>an elephant in 2 folds that I love but have forgotten what book it was
>in and would like to see more of the stuff.
>
There are some pureland models on the FTP site (ftp.rug.nl). The COET
publications have addressed issues relating towards origami for children
(great books from what little I have seen, but very little actual origami
content). The  BOS has published a lot of pureland models in ther bimonthy
magazine. A few years ago, Paul Jackson posed a chalenge to form various
subjects within a set number of folds (i.e., a five fold elephant). Some
interesting models came about from all of this (I even managed to get a few
models published), and perhaps back issues are available. Nick? Penney?

Marc





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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 01:46:39 -0300 (ADT)
From: "Pam, Namir, or Dima" <pgraben@umich.edu>
Subject: Re: SEOF-Yoshizawa

>When I fold I marvel and enjoy the way a model comes together. Some moves
>have a nice feel to them. Its like following in the tracks of an explorers
>journey.
>
>Steven Casey
>scasey@enternet.com.au

I feel similar in that some moves I look forward to.  Like a squash fold.  I
     like
how the paper transforms from 2d to 3d, and then to 2d again.  But, the second
2d is somehow in a sort of different dimension or plane than the rest of the 2d
surrounding it.  Its hard to explain.

Another move I like is when the paper folds itself.  This is when you make a
     set of
set-up or precreases, and then "assemble" the model into the next step, and the
paper almost just folds itself into the proper (or new, for creators) model
     shape.
Also, when the paper "wants" to be folded in a certain direction or motion.
Sometimes the next fold come so naturally that the model tells you what the
next step(s) are.


     -Namir
!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-
     !-!-!-!
Pamela Graben:     Thinking... what a concept!
Namir Gharaibeh:  "If you choose not to decide, you still
              have made a choice."
Dima Gharaibeh:   So what do you think of my Buddha?
          pgraben@umich.edu





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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 01:49:51 -0300 (ADT)
From: dbwalker@nilenet.com (David Bruce Walker)
Subject: sent to list by mistake

>
>
>Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 13:47:45 -0600
>From: dbwalker@nilenet.com (David Bruce Walker)
>To: origami-l@nstn.ca
>Subject: a new world
>Message-ID: <199610071947.NAA24562@ra.nilenet.com>
>
>
a big origami foot in the mouth award to myself. the above was in reference
to Jay Ansell's new cd. (music of course. I had earlier e-mail from jay and
replied to it, but forget to put his address in instead of the listsvr's
address. my apologies to those of you who thought a madman had gotten loose.

with humble and crimped forgiveness

david
