




Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 19:29:08 -0400 (AST)
From: Christine Sheppard <bigbird@westnet.com>
Subject: Help with Postscript

What program do I need to download postscript files, and where can I find
it?  Postscript is mentioned in the Origami FAQ, but only in passing.
Thanks.

Chris Sheppard
Curator, Ornithology
Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo





Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 19:30:14 -0400 (AST)
From: Daddy-o D'gou <dwp@transarc.com>
Subject: Re: Creating the Perfect Pentagon - (can it be true?)

Jeffry Kerwood indited:

+when I don't do many models based on pentagonal paper. But I do
+occasionally need some (like after I learn a very cool new model from D'gou
+that has an elevated sunken star (I forget it's name or who it's by (thanks
+D'gou)).

Its in a Fuse book, but I don't know the name of the model or creator since I
can't read Japanese.  For the curious, the ISBN is:4-900747-10-6,
copyright 1996, and is on pages 16 and 17.  Actually, now that I've consulted
the book, it says in English "by Tomoko Fuse" but the name of the model is not
translated.

-D'gou





Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 22:12:02 -0400 (AST)
From: Rjlang@aol.com
Subject: Re:  Re: Minor miracles

Ariel wrote:

> Sometimes, in order to spare drawings they put instructions
> such as "squash after double rabbit ear" and then you need
> a team of engineers to find out what it meant, mostly something
> that could have been easily shown in 3 or 4 more drawings.
> I came to think that if, when you are folding following
> instructions, you need to take a look to a drawing for
> more than 20 seconds, then it is unnecessarily cryptic.
>
> Comments ?

The first statement is mostly true: back in the days of pen-and-ink, a single
step in a folding sequence for a complex model could take _hours_ to draw.
Since 95% of the drawing is simply recopying the previous step, there was a
tremendous incentive for diagrammers to cram as much information as possible
into each step.

The computer changed all that, of course. There's no longer the same pressing
urge to compress the folding sequence since with computer-aided diagramming,
you can easily duplicate and modify previous steps, eliminating most of the
duplicate effort.

However, in a complex model you do expect that the reader has had some
experience making complex moves and can handle a higher level of integration.
It's entirely justifiable in a complex model to show a "double rabbit ear" in
a single step, rather than breaking it down into a squash fold in one step, a
petal fold in the next, and folding the flap in half in a third, even though
in a beginner model you probably would break it down thus.

I would also dispute the generalization that "if you need to take a look at a
drawing for more than 20 seconds, then it is unnecessarily cryptic." Some
steps, those of the "now bring these 20 creases together at once" variety,
cannot easily be broken down into smaller pieces. You can show "in progress"
steps, of course, but if the sub-steps are 3-dimensional, then each step is
an independent drawing, and (at least with the current state of diagramming
software) it's not much easier on a computer than by hand.

Robert J. Lang
rjlang@aol.com

*** Coming soon: TreeMaker 4.0! ***





Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 23:12:17 -0400 (AST)
From: Marc Kirschenbaum <marckrsh@pipeline.com>
Subject: Re: Help with Postscript

At 07:29 PM 11/28/97 -0400, Chris Sheppard wrote:
>What program do I need to download postscript files, and where can I find
>it?  Postscript is mentioned in the Origami FAQ, but only in passing.
>Thanks.

The dowmloading aspect is the same for postcript files as it is for files
of other types. Many people here are using a browser such as Netscape or
Internet Explorer, which will allow the user to double click on the file
name, and then download it to the directory of your choice.

Viewing the file is another issue. If you are certain you have a Postcript
printer, you can use the following DOS based command: "Copy c:filename.ps
LPT1" ("filename" is the name of your file, and LPT1 is usualy where most
printers are plugged into). If you do not have a POstcript printer, the
above will cause your printer to print out MANY pages of Postcript code
(which, for those who are not familiar with it, will look like gibberish).
A more common (and perhaps better) solution is to use Ghostcript, which is
available for free at the following website:

http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/index.html

Incidently, the latest version does a good job at handling PDF files as
well. You can view and print Postcript files, even if you do not have a
Postcript printer.

Many origami files (Postcript and other formats) can be found at ftp.rug.nl
in the /origami directory.

Marc





Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 00:35:33 -0400 (AST)
From: Sy Chen <sychen@erols.com>
Subject: Re: Help with Postscript

At 07:29 PM 11/28/97 -0400, Chris Sheppard wrote:
>What program do I need to download postscript files, and where can I find
>it?  Postscript is mentioned in the Origami FAQ, but only in passing.
>Thanks.
>

Do you really mean "download"? Any web browsers will do the download jobs
for you. I bet you have it already.

You probably meant viewing/printing postscript files. Postscript is one
kind of printer language. You are lucky if you have direct Postscript
printer access. Consult your manual or printer maintainer to find it out.
You can try Ghostscript software if your printer is not postscript savvy.
Ghostscript will let you not just view postscript files on the screen but
also print them to non-postscript printers. Ghostscript can be found in
http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/index.html
for many platforms.

BTW The newest version of GhostScript 5.10 is a special release to clear up
problems in the PDF writer (ps2pdf) and a number of bug fixes. Ghostscript
is the program I used for converting my postscript diagram to pdf format. I
will report some short testing results once I have time to download and
test its new ps2pdf feature.

Most of the postscript diagrams in archive site have corresponding pdf
formats. You can find them in Alex Barber's
page(http://admin.the-village.com/origami/diagram.html) to save your time
if you have pdf viewer ready. Pdf viewer can be found in
http://www.adobe.com in case you need it.

Have folding...

|------------------------------------------------------\
|  _   Shi-Yew Chen (a.k.a. Sy) <sychen@erols.com>     |\
| |_| Folding http://www.erols.com/sychen1/pprfld.html --\





Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 04:49:53 -0400 (AST)
From: jaelle <jaelle1@swbell.net>
Subject: Library Saga

Hello Fellow Folders!

Update on the "Library not helping home bound
saga"

I called the head of Library system here Wed
Morning ...
Kept getting put off everywhere else. :((

By that time I was Really frustrated.

Anyway .. I told him that there needs to be a
volunteer program set
up to get books to home bound.  He said there was
one. I told him not
that was evident! .. I was told at every library I
called that there is no
program for that need.

He said he would check into it and get back to me.
I told him that was not accatable.
I would get back to him! .. He laughed and said I
sounded upset,. I told him I am ..

After a few more words .. he asked what books I
was looking for .. I told him..
( there are very few books on folding)

Guess what?

He brought them to me himself .. and said he would
see that the Home Bound Program
is put back on track. He was unaware no one was
doing this. And he thanked me for
calling him..

Thank you all for your support and suggestions.

Gail





Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 06:57:34 -0400 (AST)
From: Nick Robinson <nick@cheesypeas.demon.co.uk>
Subject: paper plane pics wanted

I've been offered a contract for a short book on planes (not the bigger
one which is still under negotiation!) - I've got the text & designs,
but would like some pics of anything planeish. They can be colour or
b/w, but should be in focus, well lit, attractive etc, preferably with
people in the shot, since the book is for children. I'd also like some
good archive pics of Leonardo, Wright bros. etc - anyone know of some
good sources (bearing in mind copyright issues)?

If anyone has something to offer, could they email me a *low* res scan
of it so I can get the idea. The company will pay up to 15UKP per shot
(typically generous offer!) plus you'd get a free copy. The deadline for
*everything* is Jan 5th, so the utmost haste is needed!

all the best,

Nick Robinson

email           nick@cheesypeas.demon.co.uk
homepage        http://www.cheesypeas.demon.co.uk - all new look!
BOS homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk/bos/
RPM homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk - now with RealAudio clips!





Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 10:15:48 -0400 (AST)
From: Jeff Kerwood <jkerwood@usaor.net>
Subject: Re: Re: Minor miracles

> From: Rjlang@aol.com
> To: Multiple recipients of list <origami-l@nstn.ca>
> Subject: Re:  Re: Minor miracles
> Date: Friday, November 28, 1997 9:12 PM

> However, in a complex model you do expect that the reader has had some
> experience making complex moves and can handle a higher level of
integration.
> It's entirely justifiable in a complex model to show a "double rabbit
ear" in
> a single step, rather than breaking it down into a squash fold in one
step, a
> petal fold in the next, and folding the flap in half in a third, even
though
> in a beginner model you probably would break it down thus.
>

==================

That is true but what if complex models WERE diagrammed with the
intermediate folder in mind (or the beginner folder in mind for the
intermediate models)?

I (an intermediate folder - I think) would be less frustrated and would be
willing to try models that stretch my current capacity helping me to more
quickly become an advanced folder, good for me. But the author would also
likely benefit by selling more books, as there are more
beginner/intermediate folders (I'm sure this must be true - yes?). Also,
the easier the diagrams the fast a folder is likely to "finish" the book
and be in the market for a new one (eager to buy more because of his/her
folding success).

So it would be pointless to diagram a complex model for a beginner folder
cause even if she could decipher the diagram he would not be likely to be
able to fold it anyway. But I think I (still and intermediate folder) have
a reasonable shot at at least completing a complex model that's been
diagrammed for my ability level (albeit one that only I would want to look
at). So, if an author wants to write a book with complex models that only
advanace folders can use, that's OK I guess. But it'd also be OK to open
the doors to complex models for those of us not quite there.

Just a thought. Make sense?

Have a  :-)  day,
Jeff Kerwood
jkerwood@usaor.net





Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 11:19:59 -0400 (AST)
From: reeds@openix.com (Reeds Family)
Subject: Re: Library Saga

>Hello Fellow Folders!
>
>Update on the "Library not helping home bound
>saga"
>
>
>I called the head of Library system here Wed
>Morning ...
>Kept getting put off everywhere else. :((
>
>By that time I was Really frustrated.
>
>Anyway .. I told him that there needs to be a
>volunteer program set
>up to get books to home bound.  He said there was
>one. I told him not
>that was evident! .. I was told at every library I
>called that there is no
>program for that need.
>
>He said he would check into it and get back to me.
>I told him that was not accatable.
>I would get back to him! .. He laughed and said I
>sounded upset,. I told him I am ..
>
>After a few more words .. he asked what books I
>was looking for .. I told him..
>( there are very few books on folding)
>
>Guess what?
>
>He brought them to me himself .. and said he would
>see that the Home Bound Program
>is put back on track. He was unaware no one was
>doing this. And he thanked me for
>calling him..
>
>Thank you all for your support and suggestions.
>
>Gail

Wonderful!  And good for you for pushing him!
Karen
reeds@openix.com





Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 14:26:21 -0400 (AST)
From: JacAlArt@aol.com
Subject: Re:  Help with Postscript

If you have a Mac (with a non-postscript printer), it's complicated. Let me
know if this is your situation before I get into it.

~Alec





Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 22:57:00 -0400 (AST)
From: steve179@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Re: Creating the Perfect Pentagon - (can it be true?)

On 11/28/97 06:34:27 you wrote:
>
>If you don't have access to MS Word97 or VISIO, or if you do have a
>satisfactory way to cut pentagonal paper, you may prefer not to read this.
>
>(snip!)
>
>OK, enough preamble. In MS Word97 (earlier versions have hexagons but not
>pentagons) bring in a pentagonal "AutoShape" (hold the SHIFT key when you
>are using  mouse to bring the shape into your doc (this will keep proper
>proportions), once the pentagon is in your word doc you can keep proper
>proportions by holding down the  SHIFT key when you grab a corner to
>resize.
(snip)
>
>>From this point you have three options. You can print and cut out the
>pentagon and fold it. You can use the printed pentagon as a
>one-time-template by placing it over your  *good* paper then cutting both
>out. Or, you can use the printed template as a one-time-template to create
>a durable template on framers matboard (I have done this and it  works) or
>Plexiglas (I haven't tried this but its gotta work - right?).
>
>I spent a lot of time trying different ways of doing this and this is the
>only way I could get creasless perfect pentagons. You can of course do the
>same thing with hexagons,  triangles or whatever.
>
>I don't have Visio here but I think you can do the same thing with that.
>
>=========
>
>I would be greatly interested in hearing from others that have found ways
>to cut perfect pentagonal paper.
>
>BYE, have a  :-)  day.
>Jeff Kerwood
>jkerwood@usaor.net
>
>
>
>
>
Indeed I have used this method. And yes you can do it with VISIO or any
drawing (and some "paint") programs ( Serif Draw Plus, Print Artist ,etc.)
I print the shape I need out on thin card (110 lb I think), cut this out
with craft knife & mat and then trace this onto whatever paper I'm using.





Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 07:46:18 -0400 (AST)
From: Dennis Walker <d_and_m_walker@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Origami fiction (fwd)

Hello,

        I recently read 'The Paper Grail' by James P. Blaylock in which
various people are searching for a piece of paper which seems to have
magical powers when folded.
        Origami is mentioned from time to time, but doesn't form any real
part of the story. The magical powers are based on folding a drawing in
such a way as to have the lines of the drawing appear to be something else.
        It's a strange book!

        Interestingly, the copy I have has a drawing of an origami cup on
it. It does appear to be foldable, but it's not a model that I have ever
seen.

                                Dennis Walker

Details:
        The Paper Grail by James P. Blaylock
        Publisher: Ace Fantasy
        ISBN 0-441-65127-5





Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 14:50:31 -0400 (AST)
From: "Daniel J. Byrne & Candice Bradley" <djbyrne@pop.athenet.net>
Subject: "origami light shades" in Martha Stewart Living

Please forgive me if this is a repeat of old info.

I was browsing the Dec 1997-Jan 1998 issue of Marth Stewart Living when
I discovered, hidden on page 83, a picture of a Christmas tree decked
out in little yellow, blue and green origami water bombs.   These are
referred to in the magazine "origami light shades."

Written instructions for "origami light shades" are on page 82.  On page
84 are just about the *worst* origami diagrams I've seen -- all of the
folding conventions are absent, and I don't see how a novice could
possibly figure out the folds.   At no time is it mentioned that these
are water bombs.

Note at the bottom of page 82:  "See the guide for sources."  The
"guide" is on page 244, where one is told that "origami paper" is
"available at arts and crafts stores nationwide."  No mention of the
fact that this is a traditional fold, nor attribution to a written
source.  Do you think folks will believe the Martha Stewart team
invented it?  Alas.

The colors of the "light shades" are the same colors Martha Stewart
commonly uses.  These are the tans, yellows, blues, browns and greens of
the eggs of Araucana (sp?) chickens.  The colors are lovely and
tasteful, but I worry about putting little paper water bombs over
Christmas lights.  Couldn't that burn?

Candice

--
                         Candice Bradley
                     Appleton, Wisconsin
                 email:  djbyrne@athenet.net
             http://www.lawrence.edu/~bradleyc/





Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 14:57:19 -0400 (AST)
From: "Daniel J. Byrne & Candice Bradley" <djbyrne@pop.athenet.net>
Subject: Day without Art (AIDS awareness day)

Tomorrow (December 1) is the "Day without Art" which is celebrated as an
AIDS awareness day, because so many people with AIDS are or were in the
arts.  At my college all of the art on campus is covered.  Even the
ancient pots and artifacts in the anthropology lab will be covered.   I
have a lot of origami in my office and I am thinking about how to cover
it.  I thought that perhaps others who have origami on display will want
to think about covering their origami.  The convention is to use black
paper or a cloth.

cb

--
                           Candice Bradley
                        Appleton, Wisconsin
                 email:  djbyrne@athenet.net
              http://www.lawrence.edu/~bradleyc/





Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 17:34:03 -0400 (AST)
From: Ronnie White <ronew@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Day without Art (AIDS awareness day)

At 02:57 PM 11/30/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Tomorrow (December 1) is the "Day without Art" which is celebrated as an
>AIDS awareness day, because so many people with AIDS are or were in the
>arts.  At my college all of the art on campus is covered.  Even the
>ancient pots and artifacts in the anthropology lab will be covered.   I
>have a lot of origami in my office and I am thinking about how to cover
>it.  I thought that perhaps others who have origami on display will want
>to think about covering their origami.  The convention is to use black
>paper or a cloth.
>
>cb
>
I agree that AIDS is a huge problem not only in the U.S. but all over the
world but I'm getting a little tired of all these AIDS awareness days. It
seems every time you turn around there's a new AIDS awareness day with some
kind of new twist to it like this "Day without Art". I don't think there is
a person alive today that hasn't heard of or is aware of AIDS. In my opinion
our energy needs to used for find a cure for this terrible disease not
inventing new AIDS holidays, but like I said it's just my opinion.
I have alot of origami at my home and my office too and I'm not covering any
of it.

>                           Candice Bradley
>                        Appleton, Wisconsin
>                 email:  djbyrne@athenet.net
>              http://www.lawrence.edu/~bradleyc/
>
>
>
Ron White
ronew@mindspring.com

"Never underestimate the incredible destructive power of origami"

                                                  Earthworm Jim





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 09:50:19 -0400 (AST)
From: Jose Tomas Buitrago Molina <buitrago@maxwell.univalle.edu.co>
Subject: First Colombian Origami Convention

Hi all,

Yesterday, sunday 30th november, we finished our first colombian origami
convention. We had more then sixty persons folding paper. Our honor guests
were Jeremy Shafer from USA and Misae Ono, a Japanese woman who lives in
Bogot.
There was an exhibition with models from the best colombian folders.
People from Bogot, Manizales, Palmira y Cali showed their models, and the
honor guests gave their contribution to the exhibition too.
The classes were divided in two categories: on saturday 29th the classes
were specific models many of them original models. On sunday the classes
were techniques as papier mache, how to make paper, origami cards, origami
and creativity, how to decorate via origami and fabrigami. In total there
were twelve teachers.

In addition to the classes there were two activities: a scanvenger hunt
and a piata (It made from sonobe modules).

Our guest Jeremy Shafer performed Mr. Smiley in spanish, juggled wih balls
and fire, folded a crane from burned paper and did a concert with hand
whistling.

All the attendants received a pack with a lot of paper, a button and a
book with original models.

Finally all the people were very happy, they had a good time and all of
them are waiting for the 1998 edition. You're invited too.

Good Luck,

Jose Tomas Buitrago M.
Asociacin Vallecaucana de Origamistas.
Colombia





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 11:17:05 -0400 (AST)
From: youngcj@ix.netcom.com (Carole Young)
Subject: Re: First Colombian Origami Convention

That sounds wonderful.  Your description makes me want to schedule to
come next year.  Let me be the first to ask, do you want to make your
convention book available to those of us interested?  If so I would be
interested.

Carole Young
Miami, FL

You wrote:
>
>
>Hi all,
>
>Yesterday, sunday 30th november, we finished our first colombian
origami
>convention. We had more then sixty persons folding paper. Our honor
guests
>were Jeremy Shafer from USA and Misae Ono, a Japanese woman who lives
in
>Bogot.
>There was an exhibition with models from the best colombian folders.
>People from Bogot, Manizales, Palmira y Cali showed their models, and
the
>honor guests gave their contribution to the exhibition too.
>The classes were divided in two categories: on saturday 29th the
classes
>were specific models many of them original models. On sunday the
classes
>were techniques as papier mache, how to make paper, origami cards,
origami
>and creativity, how to decorate via origami and fabrigami. In total
there
>were twelve teachers.
>
>In addition to the classes there were two activities: a scanvenger
hunt
>and a piata (It made from sonobe modules).
>
>Our guest Jeremy Shafer performed Mr. Smiley in spanish, juggled wih
balls
>and fire, folded a crane from burned paper and did a concert with hand
>whistling.
>
>All the attendants received a pack with a lot of paper, a button and a
>book with original models.
>
>Finally all the people were very happy, they had a good time and all
of
>them are waiting for the 1998 edition. You're invited too.
>
>Good Luck,
>
>Jose Tomas Buitrago M.
>Asociacin Vallecaucana de Origamistas.
>Colombia





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 12:09:08 -0400 (AST)
From: "James B. Raasch" <jbraas01@starbase.spd.louisville.edu>
Subject: Diagramming Questions

Hi all,

I have a model that I would like to diagram, and I am curious as to the best
way to start.  I know that there are specific software packages that can be
used to diagram, but it seems that they may be a little complicated.  I have
available to me all manner of drawing/drafting programs (I'm the administrator
for the mechanical engineering dept. PC lab, among other things), and I also
have access to a digital camera.  My two ideas for a start were:

Use AutoCAD to do each of the diagrams, and then print to a postscript file

 -or-

Use the digital camera to take pictures at each step and then draw arrows,
etc. on the images.  Leaving me with a .GIF for the final output

I would appreciate any comments/suggestions anyone may have especially from
those who have done this before.  Thanks a lot.

J.B. Raasch





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 12:37:53 -0400 (AST)
From: ktomlinson@platinum.com
Subject: Littleton (MA) Origami Group Meeting is Pushed up to December 9.

Hi Everyone,

Because of the upcoming holidays, the Littleton Origami Group will be
meeting on Tuesday, December 9th from 7:00 - 9:00, instead of our usual
last Tuesday of the month.  I've reserved the "Conference Room" on the
first floor, to the right of the circulation desk.

Bob Lemieux promises to bring his four new magazines and three books on
Russian origami which should be of interest to all!

Hope to see new and familiar faces,

Kristine Tomlinson
ktomlinson@platinum.com

When: Tuesday, 9 December 1997, 7:00 - 9:00.
Where: Reuben Hoar Public Library, Shattuck Street, Littleton, MA
Telephone: (978) 486-4046.
Directions:  Get to the junction of routes 2A/110, 119 and 495.  This
intersection is in the center of town at the only traffic lights.
There's a Mobile station and Bob's Solid Oak nearby.

1. Coming from 2A East take a left at the lights onto King Street (110/2A
West) toward Ayer, MA.  Coming from 119
    West take a right at the lights onto King Street toward Ayer, MA.

2. You'll pass Bob's Solid Oak and a Shell station on the right, then a
cemetery.  At 2 tenths of a mile from the light is
    a right hand fork -- this is one entrance to Shattuck Street.

If you miss it, continue on 110/2A for 5 tenths of a mile.  The other
entrance to Shattuck Street is on the right opposite
Badger Funeral home. The sign says Town Offices.

There's parking to the left and rear of the building.





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 14:04:15 -0400 (AST)
From: Arlene Anderson <aanderso@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us>
Subject: OrigamiUSA Holiday Tree

Will the Origami Tree at the Museum of Natural History be up by Dec 6? I
will be in NYC that day and would like to see it if it's up. Have never
seen it except by picture.

Arlene Anderson                aanderso@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us
Information Specialist
Information Services
Baltimore County Public Library
320 York Rd., Towson MD 21204





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 15:35:48 -0400 (AST)
From: Nick Robinson <nick@cheesypeas.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Please help me to find books!!!!

Can anyone help?

  ------- Forwarded message follows -------

-----------------------------(+BK?iL(zl=)-----------------------------
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 12:54:19 -0300
From: Tiago Ladeiro de Almeida <tiagola@uol.com.br>
Subject: Please help me to find books!!!!

I'm form Brazil, and here is a place where I can't find many Origami
Books. There's a japanese colony here, and it's where I often go to buy
some books, but I think I have bought all that they have!
I've been trying to find Origami books here ( Internet ), but I wasn't
able to find books and diagrams with medium and advanced difficulty.
So, I'm asking if you could, please, e-mail me and tell me, if possible,
where I can find a homepage with that kind of books.

Thanks a lot, sorry about my bad english,
sincerely,
Tiago Ladeiro de Almeida, So Paulo, Brasil

-----------------------------(+BK?iL(zl=)-----------------------------

all the best,

Nick Robinson

email           nick@cheesypeas.demon.co.uk
homepage        http://www.cheesypeas.demon.co.uk - all new look!
BOS homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk/bos/
RPM homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk - now with RealAudio clips!





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 16:02:02 -0400 (AST)
From: Daddy-o D'gou <dwp@transarc.com>
Subject: Re: Minor miracles

In response to a query/comment by Ariel regarding diagram complexity,
Robert J. Lang wrote:

+Since 95% of the drawing is simply recopying the previous step, there
+was a tremendous incentive for diagrammers to cram as much information
+as possible into each step.

Not necessarily bad...  In and of itself.  So long as all the diagrams
are readable, I think I have a minor preference for a shorter sequence
of diagrams.

Actually, the more I think about it, what is the point in having
instructions such as "repeat steps 35-105 on the other 19 remaining
flaps" when the diagrammer can just cut'n'paste to their hearts
content?

If you accept that there is some value in succinct instructions (such
as the repeat example above)... I find myself preferring diagrams where
independent folding sequences are done at the same time.  Now, this is
different from condensing a series of folds on the same part of the
model into one diagram.  For example, I prefer diagrams where folds on,
say, the head, are done simultaneously as folds on the feet or tail.
What I don't like is to see a series of unlandmarked creases all in one
step, that go, say, from a pointy flap to a fully formed head in one
step.

+However, in a complex model you do expect that the reader has had some
+experience making complex moves and can handle a higher level of
+integration.

Agreed.

+It's entirely justifiable in a complex model to show a "double rabbit
+ear" in a single step...

Just as it is ok in a complex book to say "Start with a colored
blintzed frog base."

+I would also dispute the generalization that "if you need to take a
+look at a drawing for more than 20 seconds, then it is unnecessarily
+cryptic." Some steps, those of the "now bring these 20 creases together
+at once" variety, cannot easily be broken down into smaller pieces.

True.  But there are some that can be.  There are some ways to fold twists
which are better than others, for example.

+cannot easily be broken down into smaller pieces. You can show "in progress"
+steps, of course, but if the sub-steps are 3-dimensional, then each step is
+an independent drawing, and (at least with the current state of diagramming
+software) it's not much easier on a computer than by hand.

True, computer diagramming is an improvement, but it isn't (yet) the royal
road to origami diagramming bliss!

-D'gou

+*** Coming soon: TreeMaker 4.0! ***

Hmmm, I just searched the archives and didn't find anything under "treemaker"
that hinted at what 4.0 has over 3.6.  Can we have some hints, under a
different subject line? ;-)





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 17:22:38 -0400 (AST)
From: "Nancy B. McNitt" <nbm@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: First Colombian Origami Convention

I would also like a book if they are available in the USA.
Glenn McNitt





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 17:29:32 -0400 (AST)
From: Jean-Jerome CASALONGA <jjerome.casalonga@hol.fr>
Subject: Re: Diagramming Questions

>
> Use AutoCAD to do each of the diagrams, and then print to a postscript
file
> Use the digital camera to take pictures at each step and then draw
arrows,
> etc. on the images.  Leaving me with a .GIF for the final output

I think there are much simplier solutions to create Origami Diagrams.
Using AutoCAD is, IMHO, absolutely NOT good for Origami diagrams.  I
believe 99 % of the diagrams are made using vector drawing software (like
Corel Draw, Illustrator, ...). I used Corel Draw, and after only 2 or 3
days of experiments, I managed to get a nice result (which is still miles
away from the diagrams made by Lang / Montroll, who are computer
diagramming for something like 10 years.  Helps !)
You can get a copy of Corel Draw 3 almost everywhere, for a very small
amount of money (current version should be 6 or 7, and cost more).  I use
Corel Draw version 5.

The problem with using digital camera (or regular camera and then scanning
the pictures) is that origami diagrams don't show well with pictures (why
do you think there are so little origami books using pictures ?).
What you can eventually do is use the picture of the current step as
guidlines, putting the picture on the background, and drawing above the
image.  Once the diagram of the step is finished, remove the picture on the
background.

        If I might add a comment (yes, I may, as I'm writting this mail, so I
write what I want !), I saw in one of Lang's books (Origami Animals)
something I really liked : the use of 2 colors for the 2 side of the paper.
 This allow you to tell the difference between the 'white' side of the
paper, and the white 'color' of the paper of the book (Is this clear ?)

        As I was away of the origami world for some years, I don't know if there
was in any origami magazine an article about computer origami diagrams, but
I'm sure someone with more experience than me in that field (that is 95 %
of you) wrote such a thing.  If not, I can try to share my *small*
experience.

        JJ CASALONGA, the humblest of ALL the folders of the universe.





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 19:11:43 -0400 (AST)
From: Jorma Oksanen <tenu@sci.fi>
Subject: Re: Re: Minor miracles

On 29-Nov-97, Jeff Kerwood (jkerwood@usaor.net) wrote:
>> From: Rjlang@aol.com

>> It's entirely justifiable in a complex model to show a "double rabbit
>> ear" in a single step, rather than breaking it down into a squash fold
>> in one step, a petal fold in the next, and folding the flap in half in
>> a third, ...

>That is true but what if complex models WERE diagrammed with the
>intermediate folder in mind (or the beginner folder in mind for the
>intermediate models)?

Books would be twice as thick as they are now, or would have half the
models? I usually can figure diagrams out, if I can't, I can ask from
all you wonderful people here!

Jorma





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 20:02:19 -0400 (AST)
From: Jeff Kerwood <jkerwood@usaor.net>
Subject: Re: Please help me to find books!!!!

Nick, give these a try.

(not a complete list, just what came to mind. not in any particular order)
http://www.kimscrane.com/
http://www.fascinating-folds.com/
http://www.origami-usa.org/
http://www.amazon.com/
And other links from Joseph Wu's page (sorry I've lost track of what the
current URL is).

Something here should be able to help you.

Have a  :-)  day.
Jeff Kerwood
jkerwood@usaor.net

----------
> From: Nick Robinson <nick@cheesypeas.demon.co.uk>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <origami-l@nstn.ca>
> Subject: Please help me to find books!!!!
> Date: Monday, December 01, 1997 2:36 PM
>
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>
> I'm form Brazil, and here is a place where I can't find many Origami
> Books. There's a japanese colony here, and it's where I often go to buy
> some books, but I think I have bought all that they have!
> I've been trying to find Origami books here ( Internet ), but I wasn't
> able to find books and diagrams with medium and advanced difficulty.
> So, I'm asking if you could, please, e-mail me and tell me, if possible,
> where I can find a homepage with that kind of books.
>
> Thanks a lot, sorry about my bad english,
> sincerely,
> Tiago Ladeiro de Almeida, So Paulo, Brasil
>
> -----------------------------(+BK?iL(zl=)-----------------------------
>
>
> all the best,
>
> Nick Robinson
>
> email           nick@cheesypeas.demon.co.uk
> homepage        http://www.cheesypeas.demon.co.uk - all new look!
> BOS homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk/bos/

> RPM homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk - now with RealAudio clips!





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 20:20:27 -0400 (AST)
From: Marc Kirschenbaum <marckrsh@pipeline.com>
Subject: Re: Diagramming Questions

At 12:09 PM 12/1/97 -0400, "James B. Raasch"
<jbraas01@starbase.spd.louisville.edu> wrote:

>I have a model that I would like to diagram, and I am curious as to the best
>way to start.  I know that there are specific software packages that can be
>used to diagram, but it seems that they may be a little complicated.  I have
>available to me all manner of drawing/drafting programs (I'm the
administrator
>for the mechanical engineering dept. PC lab, among other things), and I also
>have access to a digital camera.  My two ideas for a start were:
>
>Use AutoCAD to do each of the diagrams, and then print to a postscript file

For personal/non-commercial use, your best bet is to use what is
comfortable. If you can handle Autocad (which is probably more complicated
than those drawing progams you mentioned), go for it. I had the chance to
try out Autocad, and found that it seemed to be geared more towards
engineering type drawings, but I understand there are a host of features I
never invested the time to research. If you are doing something commercial,
find out what sort of output format is desired, and let that be the
determining factor.

>
> -or-
>
>Use the digital camera to take pictures at each step and then draw arrows,
>etc. on the images.  Leaving me with a .GIF for the final output

I agree with Jean-Jerome that photographic images are not the clearest
depiction of what is going on in a model; you will probably have to trace
over the majority of the image to clarify things. However, if you already
have the equipment, it can not hurt to try, and you could use the images as
an aide for drawing trick 3-D perspectives (by tracing over the image with
the drawing program of your choice. Good luck with whatever route you choose.

Marc





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 20:54:48 -0400 (AST)
From: Perry Bailey <pbailey@mtayr.heartland.net>
Subject: Re: Diagramming Questions

> JJ CASALONGA, the humblest of ALL the folders of the universe.

Humble!!!!!!?????  Are you sure this is the real JJ Casalonga or just
another alien trick!!

Perry

Paper, scissors, stone.....
Origami, Kirigami, bludgeon....
pbailey@mtayr.heartland.net





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 21:40:57 -0400 (AST)
From: "James M. Sakoda" <James_Sakoda@brown.edu>
Subject: Diagramming Tricks

Instead of scanning different steps, which creates a sequence of dots
rather than lines, which are much more economical and accurate, I use the
following approach.  I take a suitable size paper and fold the first step.
I then hold up the result on the screen and trace its borders.  This is
used as a basis for a diagram.  Then I take the result and hold it up to
the screen and copy its outline.  In between steps, it may not be necessary
to go through the copying routine, since it is possible to duplicate all or
part of the previous drawing for the next step.
     It is best to make the drawings larger than necessary for the sake of
accuracy in drawing.  During the final phase of arranging the drawings on
the page and adding written instructions it is possible to reduce the size
of drawings to fit the page.
     Thke copying procedufe can be used in doing hand drawings, but the
size of the paper should be selected which results in a suitable number of
drawings per page.
James M. Sakoda





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 22:12:24 -0400 (AST)
From: Alex Barber <barber@admin.carlberg.com>
Subject: Web site update

I have updated the origami-l searchable database on my site. It now goes
back to where the archives start in 1988.

The search page is at
http://www.the-village.com/origami/listserv_search.html and the origami
section itself is at http://www.the-village.com/origami/

Have fun
Alex Barber

--
tel 713.965.0764 fax 713.965.0135
barber@admin.carlberg.com
barber@the-village.com | http://www.the-village.com





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 22:16:16 -0400 (AST)
From: EMADIANE@aol.com
Subject: Attention Ceveland, Ohio area folders

We have formed an Origami USA affiliate group here in Cleveland. Anyone
wanting more info, please e-mail me directly and we won't clog up the list
with our logistics.

Look forward to hearing from you!

Diane Kleinman





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 22:45:14 -0400 (AST)
From: Joseph Wu <josephwu@ultranet.ca>
Subject: RE: Web site update

On Monday, December 01, 1997 6:12 PM, Alex Barber
[SMTP:barber@admin.carlberg.com] wrote:
> I have updated the origami-l searchable database on my site. It now goes
> back to where the archives start in 1988.
>
> The search page is at
> http://www.the-village.com/origami/listserv_search.html and the origami
> section itself is at http://www.the-village.com/origami/

Very nice. I guess I'll just trash mine now. ;)

Joseph Wu, Origami Artist & Multimedia Producer
T: (604)730-0306 x 105    F: (604)732-7331   E: josephwu@ultranet.ca
W: http://www.origami.vancouver.bc.ca





Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 22:52:06 -0400 (AST)
From: "James M. Sakoda" <James_Sakoda@brown.edu>
Subject: New Preface to Modern Origami Reprint

Installment II for presnt owner of the old edition
.
Use of Foil Paper
        Early on in my folding career, around early 1950's,  foil wrapping
paper began to appear and became plentiful at Christmas time.  I tried it
out for folding, and found it superior to origami paper.  For effective
folding two  qualities were desirable in the folding material.   One was
flexibility, which paper provided and the other was strength and the
ability to hold creases  closed.  Figures folded with paper tended to open
out unnecessarily.  I also found that for intricate work, such as folding
of the narrow legs of the standing crane or legs of insects the thin,
embossed foil wrapping paper worked very well.  Christmas wrapping paper
also came in  colorful designs, which could be selected for use with
different figures.  Foil paper also was shiny on the foil side, providing
opportunities for light to reflect on folded surfaces to color it with
bright and dark portions.    Dust and dirt could also be wiped off of the
foil.

        In the last dozen years foil paper as wrapping paper has virtually
disappeared, although I did find some this year, and has been replaced by
plastic, which is not suitable  for folding.  Still the use of foil paper
is now not unusual,  except for purists who insist that paper folding
cannot be properly apprecciated except by using a square piece of paper.
Origami foil  paper is available  now  in such places as Origami USA's
supply department, along with regular origami paper.They now sell some
pastel shades which I prefer for their ability to reflect light properly.
The foil paper available now are generally heavier in weight than the old
Christmas wrapping paper, but are suitable for those figures not requiring
intricate folds.  In Japan folders rely upon abundently available origami
paper. Those interested in intricate folds involving hundreds of drawings,
such as those by Robert Lang, have taken to making their own thin foil
paper, laminating kitchen foil to thin paper, such as tissue paper, to
produce thin but durable folding paper.  Another alternative for those
seeking thin and strong folding medium  is florist wrap, consisting of
foil llaminated to plastic.  It is thin, finely embossed, and generally
come with decorative designs, which may not always be desirable.  It tends
to be finely embossed and lacks sstiffness.

Hikari-Ori
        In addition to its strength foil paper has a sheen which provides
additional properties for origami.  In 1978 I tried flattening the
eight-point star to see what flattening an origami figure would do if given
a treatment akin to Picasso's Cubism.  I was pleasantly surprised to see
the many geometric figures appear, but particularly impressed with the
manner in which light shining on the low relief surface colored it light or
dark.  This was the beginning of my work on  low relief geometric figures
which I called Hikari-Ori  (Shining Light Folding).  The light on the foil
surface colored some areas light and others dark, depending upon the
position of the light or the standing position of the viewer.    For this
effect to take place light colored foil in dull or pastel shades worked
the best.  I have framed some of my designs and exhibited them in a few art
shows and have been able to sell a few.  Hikari-Ori was written up in
British Origami magazine for Issue 89, August 1981.  I also  presented it
at the Second International Meeting of Origami Science and Scientific
Origami in 1994 at Otsu, Japan, emphasizing its use in mobiles, which
provided automatic movement, which in turn chaanged the appearance of the
folded reliefs continuously.  The exhibition and sale of framed Hikari Ori
demonstrated that the geometric form of origami, when properly framed,
could pass as art work.

James M. Sakoda, 411 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806.  Autographed copy
of the reprinted Dover edition is available for $10 per book and $3
shipping charge for 1 or 2 books.  Send a check to the above address.
Offer good in the U.S. only.





Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 00:02:25 -0400 (AST)
From: jdharris@post.cis.smu.edu (Jerry D. Harris)
Subject: Groups in New Mexico?

>We have formed an Origami USA affiliate group here in Cleveland...

        Speaking of regional groups, I just landed a new job that will move
me to Albuquerque, New Mexico in January.  Does anyone know of an extant
origami group there, or, barring that, interested origamians in the area?
Thanks!

                _,_
           ____/_\,)                    ..  _
--____-===(  _\/                         \\/ \-----_---__
           /\  '                        ^__/>/\____\--------
__________/__\_ ____________________________.//__.//_________

Jerry D. Harris                       (214) 768-2750
Dept. of Geological Sciences          FAX:  768-2701
Southern Methodist University
Box 750395                            jdharris@post.smu.edu
Dallas  TX  75275-0395                (Compuserve:  102354,2222)

"Science _does_ have all the answers -- we just don't have all
the science."
                        -- James Morrow





Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 00:36:08 -0400 (AST)
From: Jane Rosemarin <jfrmpls@.spacestar.net>
Subject: Re: OrigamiUSA Holiday Tree

I was at the Museum of Natural History today. The people at the
information desk told me the tree would be on display starting December
6. Normally it is ready Thanksgiving weekend. What a disappointment! I
will probably be leaving New York before the tree is ready; say hello to
it for me, Arlene. The diamond show was some consolation for the missed
tree.

Jane

P.S. I looked behind the barrier, and so far, the tree is covered with
wonderful animals. Numerous foil stars are in boxes, waiting to be put up.





Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 01:28:51 -0400 (AST)
From: "James B. Raasch" <jbraas01@starbase.spd.louisville.edu>
Subject: Re: Diagramming Questions

> At 12:09 PM 12/1/97 -0400, "James B. Raasch"
> <jbraas01@starbase.spd.louisville.edu> wrote:
>
> >I have a model that I would like to diagram, and I am curious as to the best
> >way to start.
<snip>
> For personal/non-commercial use, your best bet is to use what is
> comfortable.

Thanks for all the replies.  It turns out that I did go with what was
comfortable, and that's AutoCAD.  After they teach you to use it for an entire
semester, you remember all the keyboard shortcuts that make it so fast.  It
also has the ability to snap to the ends/midpoint/intersections of lines
quickly, and the ability to trim hidden lines quickly.  It almost works like
I'm folding; copying the previous step, changing the line positions (folding),
adding the new fold lines, and repeating.  I'll be sure to post the diagrams
when I'm finished so I can get some feedback for the next time (this is the
first model I've created, so it will be interesting to see how everything
turns out).

Drawing the diagrams with AutoCAD has made me wonder what the dedicated
diagramming programs are like.  Does anyone have any comments, or pointers to
software that might be interesting?

Thanks Again,
J.B. Raasch





Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 07:12:52 -0400 (AST)
From: "Dorinha M. S. S. Vitti" <dovitti@cena.usp.br>
Subject: Re: Please help me to find books!!!!

Yes, I can help. I am from Brazil too. I will write to Tiago privately, in
portuguese( I think it will be easier..) and try to answer his
questions.Dorinha
At 15:36 01/12/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Can anyone help?
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>From: Tiago Ladeiro de Almeida <tiagola@uol.com.br>
>X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.0 (Win95; I)
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>Subject: Please help me to find books!!!!
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
>
>I'm form Brazil, and here is a place where I can't find many Origami
>Books. There's a japanese colony here, and it's where I often go to buy
>some books, but I think I have bought all that they have!
>I've been trying to find Origami books here ( Internet ), but I wasn't
>able to find books and diagrams with medium and advanced difficulty.
>So, I'm asking if you could, please, e-mail me and tell me, if possible,
>where I can find a homepage with that kind of books.
>
>Thanks a lot, sorry about my bad english,
>sincerely,
>Tiago Ladeiro de Almeida, So Paulo, Brasil
>
>-----------------------------(+BK?iL(zl=)-----------------------------
>
>
>all the best,
>
>Nick Robinson
>
>email           nick@cheesypeas.demon.co.uk
>homepage        http://www.cheesypeas.demon.co.uk - all new look!
>BOS homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk/bos/
>RPM homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk - now with RealAudio clips!





Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 10:07:18 -0400 (AST)
From: DORIGAMI@aol.com
Subject: Re:  "origami light shades" in Martha Stewart Living

I saw the Martha Stewart article about the water bomb light shades too and
also felt they might be combustible.  And how the heck did she get them over
a light bulb unless you cut the hole bigger.  I'm not too big on her magazine
anyway.  Dorigami





Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 12:02:21 -0400 (AST)
From: Arlene Anderson <aanderso@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us>
Subject: Re: Origami fiction (fwd)

Sending this on but I am not familiar with any of them.

Arlene Anderson

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 10:09:40 -0600
From: "Dennis K. Lien" <Dennis.K.Lien-1@tc.umn.edu>
Subject: Re: Origami fiction

At 04:31 PM 11/26/97 -0700, you wrote:
>
>Do any of you know of any adult fiction about origami (Japanese paper
folding)?
>I am presenting an origami program, and I would like to include some fiction
>on my bibliography.
>Thanks!
>-Vicki Novak
> Maricopa County Library District
> Phoenix, AZ
> vicki@library.maricopa.gov

Not fiction, but possibly of interest: Orson Bean used to have a
comedy (sort-of) routine called "How to Make a Paper Eucalyptus
Tree."

ACCESSION: 7621102
   AUTHOR: Bean, Orson.
    TITLE: Orson Bean at the hungry i
    PLACE: San Francisco, Calif. :
PUBLISHER: Fantasy,
     YEAR: 1960
 PUB TYPE: Recording
   FORMAT: 1 sound disc (37 min., 27 sec.) : 33 1/3 rpm ; 12 in.
    NOTES: Notes on container by Henry Morgan.
           Written by Orson Bean and Alen Robin ; performed by Orson Bean.
           American town -- George Tumajanian, all-Armenian boy -- Two
           fellows from Mars -- 60 second workout -- A 1959 American folk
           song -- Among my souvenirs -- A Shaggy dog story -- The Trial of
           'Erbert Crannshaw -- Yucca Flat -- The American Revolution -- The
           Dynamite room -- The Harvards and the Yales -- How to make a
           paper eucalyptus tree.
 MUSIC NO: 7009; Fantasy
  SUBJECT: American wit and humor.
           Monologues.

Besides the recorded version (above), it appeared as a feature in MAD
magazine at some point in the middle to late 1950s, which is where I
saw it.  Don't know if it's available anywhere else.

I suspect the following book is a juvenile, though the WorldCat record
does not say so:

ACCESSION: 29429096
   AUTHOR: Kroll, Virginia L.
    TITLE: Pink paper swans /
    PLACE: Grand Rapids, Mich. :
PUBLISHER: Eerdmans,
     YEAR: 1994
 PUB TYPE: Book
   FORMAT: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
    NOTES: Janetta, intrigued by the paper animals her neighbor Mrs.
           Tsujimoto makes, learns the art of origami and becomes Mrs.
           Tsujimoto's hands when her arthritis makes it difficult for her
           to continue.
     ISBN: 0802850812
  SUBJECT: Origami -- Fiction.
           Japanese Americans -- Fiction.
           Arthritis -- Fiction.
           Afro-Americans -- Fiction.
    OTHER: Clouse, Nancy L., ill.

I also find:

ACCESSION: 21337849
    TITLE: Engaged elsewhere :
           short stories by Canadians abroad /
    PLACE: Kingston, Ont. : St. Paul, Minn. :
PUBLISHER: Quarry Press ; Distributed in the United States of America by
           Bookslinger,
     YEAR: 1989
 PUB TYPE: Book
   FORMAT: 184 p. ; 23 cm.
    NOTES: Virus X / Mavis Gallant -- Letters from Sevilla / Sara McDonald --
           A gourdful of glory / Margaret Laurence -- Red / Douglas Glover --
           Origami / Linda Svendsen -- Cochabamba / Stephen Henighan --
           Serenissima / Ray Smith -- On strikes and errors in Japanese
           baseball / Steven Heighton -- The Parker pen / Jennifer Mitton --
           Bones / Keath Fraser -- Baum, Gabriel, 1935-(    ) / Mavis
           Gallant.
     ISBN: 0919627374
  SUBJECT: Short stories, Canadian -- Foreign countries.
           Canadians -- Foreign countries -- Social life and customs --
           Fiction.

ACCESSION: 28630122
    TITLE: The Year's best fantasy and horror :
           sixth annual collection /
  EDITION: 1st ed.
    PLACE: New York :
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press,
     YEAR: 1992
 PUB TYPE: Book
   FORMAT: xci, 531 p. ; 24 cm.
    NOTES: Silver or gold / Emma Bull -- Tinker / Jack Cady -- Queequeg /
           <snip> Origami mountain / Nancy Farmer --

ACCESSION: 33188075
    TITLE: Celebrity vampires /
    PLACE: New York, NY :
PUBLISHER: DAW Books,
     YEAR: 1995
 PUB TYPE: Book
   FORMAT: 318 p. ; 18 cm.
   SERIES: DAW book collectors ; no. 1004
    NOTES: Introduction / Ed Gorman -- Dracula on the rocks / Carole Nelson
           <snip>   Undead origami / Norman Partridge --

I don't know any of the above, so am not sure if they really concern
origami or if the titles are merely metaphoric.

I believe that James Blaylock's fantasy short story "Paper Dragons" also
qualifies, though I may be misremembering the plot or confusing it with
another.  It's available in several anthologies, including NEBULA AWARDS
21,  YEAR'S BEST SCIENCE FICTION: 3RD SERIES; MODERN CLASSICS OF FANTASY;
and IMAGINARY LANDS (where it first appeared).

Dennis Lien / U of Minnesota Libraries // d-lien@tc.umn.edu





Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 12:04:24 -0400 (AST)
From: DonnaJowal@aol.com
Subject: Re: First Colombian Origami Convention

Dear Jose Tomas,

Congratulations on your first convention!  It sounds like it was a big
success.  Don't forget to send me an article with pictures.(Or maybe I should
ask Jeremy?)  The person who puts the paper together says I can't use
downloaded pictures, so it would be great if you could mail them.

My best to Jose Arley

Donna





Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 12:04:55 -0400 (AST)
From: Penny Groom <penny@sector.demon.co.uk>
Subject: message from Paul Slater

Hello Everybody,

First of all, thanks to Penny for passing this note on to Origami-l.

I was recently invited by Tony O'Hare to join him teaching children from
the Bristol area of UK about origami, and perhaps some of the history
connected to our favourite subject. So when I had an idea about what I
could do, Penny Groom suggested sending a letter to origami-l in the
hope that someone out there in the world of origami could help.

The idea is this.  Firstly, tell the story behind the statue in
Hiroshima Park
of the little girl holding a paper crane, (I'm very sorry, but I've
momentarily
forgotten her name) then mention that children all over the world send
cranes to be hung on the statue, and teach each group of children how
to fold the crane.

Wouldn't it be nice if the children could see their cranes hanging on or
near the statue!, therefore,  (and here's the favour bit) does anybody
know how I could send the cranes to the park, and anybody to who I
could send a camera, so that a picture could be taken to send back to
the
children? (Might be cheaper than sending them all to Japan!)

Many thanks for reading this long letter, and I look forward to hearing
any
responses, including ideas on what to teach!.

With very best wishes,

Paul.

------------------------------------------

Please reply via me and I can send him the replies in bulk as he has
limited access to internet

Penny
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Penny Groom                Membership Secretary
                           British Origami Society
penny@sector.demon.co.uk
Stairwell's homepage.
http://www.sector.demon.co.uk/index.htm
BOS homepage    http://www.rpmrecords.co.uk/bos/





Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 12:05:16 -0400 (AST)
From: Brett Askinazi <brett@hagerhinge.com>
Subject: RE: "origami light shades" in Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart has entirely too much time on her hands.

B R E T T

I saw the Martha Stewart article about the water bomb light shades too and
also felt they might be combustible.  And how the heck did she get them over
a light bulb unless you cut the hole bigger.  I'm not too big on her magazine
anyway.  Dorigami
