




From: Sebastian Marius Kirsch <skirsch@T-ONLINE.DE>
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 22:18:19 +0200
Subject: Re: Places Of Interest in London/Brighton

On Wed, 30 Sep 1998, Richard Kennedy wrote:
> Here are the places I usually visit on my trips to London.

Thanks for the list. I was intelligent enough to search my archives in the
meantime, and found an old list which you sent a year ago. (I also found a
rambling by David Lister about London bookshops et cetera, which was fun
to read as well.)

> I believe that the London section of the BOS holds its regular meetings on
> the second Saturday of each month (should be 10 Oct), at the Daiwa foundation.

Sounds like a great opportunity, but since I will be traveling in a group
of almost 40 people, I have little hope that I will be able to go there.
(Heck, I knew something like this would happen -- I should make this trip
on my own.)

> PS (to Nick) I think Sebastian will find this more helpful than your
> flippant reply.

Probably, yes, but I have to admit that I _was_ thinking about a detour to
Sheffield (or Birmingham, for that matter ;-) ).

Yours, Sebastian                                       skirsch@t-online.de
                        /or/ sebastian_kirsch@kl.maus.de (no mail > 16KB!)





From: Jeannine Mosely <j9@CONCENTRA.COM>
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 10:06:54 -0400
Subject: Dollar Bill Dimensions (was Re: Four Pointed Dollar Bill Star) Next
Doug Philips wrote:

                      Its often quoted that removing the largest square from one
   end of a 1:sqrt(2) paper leaves a US$bill shaped piece, I've never checked
     the
   math (I just tried, but can't convince myself I did it correctly)...

I haven't heard that said (but I don't fold money much), but it is
approximately true.  Oddly, the converse is also true: if you remove
the largest square from one end of a dollar bill, you get a rectangle
that is (approximately) in the ratio of sqrt(2):1.

Proof: 1/(sqrt(2)+1) = 0.41421354 and 2.61/6.14 = 0.42508143.  This is
around a 2% error, so we ignore it and pretend that dollars are really
in the former ratio.

Cutting a square off a sqrt(2)+1:1 rectangle (the dollar) leaves a
sqrt(2):1 rectangle.  Cutting a square off a sqrt(2):1 rectangle
leaves a sqrt(2)-1:1 rectangle.  Multiplying both sides of the ratio
by sqrt(2)+1 and simplifying shows that this ratio is the same as
1:sqrt(2)+1.

Q.E.D.

While the former method may be a good way to make squares and dollar
shaped rectangles from silver rectangles, I do not recomend the latter
method for making squares and silver rectangles.

        -- Jeannine Mosely





From: Russell Sutherland <RGS467@AOL.COM>
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 10:12:49 -0400 (
Subject: Origami Talk Impressions:  May 19th
over 2 hrs (when i left, there were still 3 in the room...who knows....they
may STILL be in there chatting).

Lots of  issues were discussed,  humor , wit, and insight were displayed, and
some technical difficulties were experienced (by some, more than others  :\ (

The group consisted of posers and lurkers as well as those who identified
themselves(names we would recognize from the list.)...  In all, a great mix of
enthusiasts. An inside source tells me that the UNABOMBER made a brief
appearance [incognito] at the chat last nite.... HHmmm... He's been hiding out
lately... I wonder what he's been up to.....

At any rate, the connection to the server kept booting and locking up...so
people were coming and going. Apparantly, to save bandwidth (and to boot non-
chatters?), FYI: the server automatically logs off anyone who has not
responded(posted) within a give(rather short) timespan.  It seems that the
room was full at only 10 people.  We got up to 11 once, but someone was
inevitably booted...  a chatter equated the people that were frequently coming
and going with a game of musical chairs... who would be next to receive "Da
Boot?" ...like grand Central Station... (complete with sound effects).
Someone  mentioned they'd heard the sound before...  <ZZZZaap>... a bug zapper
: \ [ I guess you would've had to have been there]  The longer_than_usual
realtime lapse between postings was a bit annoying.  We agreed it was due to
the "primetime" _bog down _sundromw.   People were IM'ing  from outside of the
room... saying they couldn't get in...the server was apparently full.  [Sorry,
everyone, for any inconvenience this may have caused.]  We DID discuss trying
to find a more compatible host... mIRC was suggested, but the details weren't
discussed.

This room is open to all... 24 / 7.   A chatter remarked, toward the end of
the chat, that he had been logging into the room periodically to see if anyone
else might be there... and a couple of people confessed they'd done the same.
We  all agreed that we would like this site to be used by more people...and at
random  times... and maybe others may want to schedule informal chats to
include those who can't partricpate in our evening timeslot.... just a
thought.  .  We'll continue to pop in at random times to see if there are any
other eager chatters in need of their daily fixes of origamichat.  I encourage
EVERYONE to do the same.

Books and models were discussed...availability...Origami Omnibus and Origami
for the connousour to be reprinted and available  by sept.  Fuse's books were
discussed... the argument of modular vs singular reared it's head briefly...
Fuse's new mask book received rave reviews... as well as her book, unit
origami.  However, someone DID voice his frustration involving weak cohesion
of the finished modular without g***.    The "g" word was discussed, but never
used.... noone dared. (glue)ssshhhh!!  It's been rumored that
cats...no good models..and play toy...catnip ....cats with taste...  can't
quite capture the true essence of the feline.

Nettiquette was discussed... a couple of issues in fact.  I must confess that
I've been guilty of posting a couple of information-poor postings on the
listserve.  I willl try harder to make an effort to not clutter the list with
any unnecessiry or clearly titled posting.  The Number of postings seems to be
higher than usual recently... It's hard to keep up....sorry....   Let's see
Someone inquired about Montroll's Origami American style...  namely, the
"robot family" models, but noone had the book or could recall seeing the
robots  [is it out of print?]

 Different papers and technoques involving wetfolding were discussed.
Wallpaper,grocery bags (paper, not plastic :\), and elephant hide. Someone
asked if elphant hide is available by mail order through the BIG THREE
suppliers... and it was said that it is available through all three.

Several expressed their anticipation of the upcoming OUSA convention.  Others
complained they couldn't go for varied reasons....  Then,  the  SEOC
convention in North Carilina was mentioned... scheduled toward the end of
sept. ,i believe .  The room buzzed with delight as it was rumored that tomoko
Fuse may be present at the convention. [ Is this true?]





From: DLister891@AOL.COM
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 17:52:46 -0400 (
Subject: Re: Places Of Interest in London/Brighton

In the course of the replies to Sebastian Kirsch's request for information
about places of origami interest in London and Brighton, it has been mentioned
that the London mini-meetings of the British Origami Society take place at the
premises of the Daiwa Foundation in London.

The do, indeed, and, in fact, there is a special meeting arranged by the BOS
this coming Saturday afternoon to greet Philip Shen, who is coming from
California, where he now lives, to visit his son, who is in England. By
coincidence, Florence Temko is also in England to attend the Golden Wedding
annivesary of her brother. She hope to be present, too.

The interesting thing about this is that in the autumn of 1968, a year after
the BOS was founded at the Russell Hotel in London, a second meeting was held
at the same Hotel at which both Philip Shen and Florence Temko were present.

I have never visited the Daiwa Foundation before and provided I can negotiate
obstacles laid in my path by repairs to our local railway branch line, I hope
to be present, too and I look forward to seeing for myself the sumptuous
premises where the London group of the BOS meets.

The meeting begins at 2.0 p.m. on Saturday, 3rd October at the Daiwa Anglo-
Japanese Foundation, Japan House, 13/14 Cornwall Terrace, London NW1.
This is quite near to Baker Street tube station and is close to Regents Park.

I expect I shall visit one or two bookshops too. I completely forget the
"rambling"  which Sebastian says I once contributed to Origami-L. What date
was that Sebastian?

David Lister.





From: Kim Best <kim.best@M.CC.UTAH.EDU>
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 18:30:28 -0600
Subject: Re: Origami Talk Impressions:  May 19th

Russell Sutherland wrote:

> The group consisted of posers and lurkers as well as those who identified
> themselves(names we would recognize from the list.)...  In all, a great mix of
> enthusiasts. An inside source tells me that the UNABOMBER made a brief
> appearance [incognito] at the chat last nite.... HHmmm... He's been hiding out
> lately... I wonder what he's been up to.....

I believe the Unabomber is in prison.  But I have it on good athority that the
Unafolder is trying to put out a smutty origami e-zine.

--
Kim Best                            *******************************
                                    *          Origamist:         *
Rocky Mountain Cancer Data System   * Some one who thinks paper   *
420 Chipeta Way #120                * thin, means thick and bulky *
Salt Lake City, Utah  84108         *******************************





From: Kim Best <kim.best@M.CC.UTAH.EDU>
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 19:16:26 -0600
Subject: Pulp and Fiber

While the rest of you good people were partying in North Carolina, I had
to go on a business trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Fortunately it wasn't all bad, I did find a really great paper store
called "Pulp and Fiber."  (Sounds like a great name for a pub where
paperfolders hangout.)  It has walls filled with large sheets of
specialty and handmade papers.  In particular it has a big selection of
Thai Unryu paper, perfect for back coating.  And for you folk not into
back coating YET, they have several sheets of "Reversible Unryu", which
has two different colors of unryu pasted together ready for sizing and
folding.  The prices range from $3.00 for a sheet approximately 36
inches by 24 inches,  to $12.00 for paper made by specific artists.

If you live in an area like me, you probably have a bad selection of
paper nearby, and get a lot of you paper through mail order.  I was
excited to find such a good selection in a store relatively close by.
So if you happen to be vacationing in Yellowstone or the Grand Tetons,
take a short trip south to Jackson Hole and check out  "Pulp and
Fiber".  It's on about 200 South Delany, and yes they do take credit
cards.   And while your at it check out some of the many art galleries
in town for inspiration.

Oh by the way speaking of art galleries.  And please excuse me for going
off on a tangent. (Feel free to abort out if you can't)  Don't you hate
it when you are lost in your own little world, created by the color and
form around you, and suddenly a clerk walks up to you and says, "Hello.
How are you?  Feel free to ask any questions..."  You know they're just
interested in three questions...  "How much is this?",  "Can I get
credit?",  And  "Do you ship out of state?"

So I was in one gallery, and was confronted by a woman with the above
remark, and thought, "All right, lets see if you can answer this
question?"   I showed her a sculpture of a eagle, it's wings
outstretched, it's beak letting out a cry, and taking flight.  Behind it
was an American Indian brave, his body outstretched, as if he too
yearned to take flight.  His faces was solemn and reverential, and both
of his hands were touching the eagles tail.  So I asked the helpful
lady.  "Is he trying to capture the eagle?  Releasing the eagle?  Or
just trying to hitch a ride?"

I was expecting something like, "Well... Uh... You see... art is
naturally very subjective and... "   But instead she didn't even wince
and told me the following:   Native American's felt their medicine was
tied up with the eagle.  (Here medicine has nothing to do with
pharmicudicals and is sort of the Indian equivalent of Karma.)  The
young brave is attempting to steal a feather from the strong bird.  This
way he can capture part of the spirit of the eagle, and they will become
soul brothers for life.

Wow!  Serves me right for asking smart aleck questions.

--
Kim Best                            *******************************
                                    *          Origamist:         *
Rocky Mountain Cancer Data System   * Some one who thinks paper   *
420 Chipeta Way #120                * thin, means thick and bulky *
Salt Lake City, Utah  84108         *******************************





From: PErick3491@AOL.COM
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 23:01:35 -0400 (
Subject: noshi

A member of our origami group, who doesn't have a computer, is interested in
noshi.  She would like to know about books, references etc.  Also, I am
looking for diagrams for a pug (dog) and a pinecone.  Thanks for any help.
Pat





From: Maldon Wilson <Maldon7929@AOL.COM>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 01:41:02 -0400 (
Subject: Origami Omnibus

I recieved the following message form Facinating Folds yesterday.

>We will have the book, but as of yesterday when I spoke with the publisher,
Origami Omnibus still has a projected delivery date to their warehouse of
mid-November (though they may receive it earlier).  It is not uncommon for
publishers to continually push out a date, so this is not uncommon.

Was Facinating Folds taking advance orders or just Kim's Crane?

MW





From: Eric Eros <eros@MOHAWK.ENGR.SGI.COM>
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 1998 07:18:17 -0700
Subject: Re: Joisel's Rat Diagrams

I have no idea if BOS sells its back issues; however, I do know that Eric
Joisel's "un Rat" diagrams appear in the April '98 issue of their magazine.

--
Eric Eros





From: Marcia Mau <maumoy@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 07:34:29 -0700 (
Subject: Paper Quilt Exhibit - Lawrence, KS

Nancy Loo Bjorge's paper quilts will be on display at Spooner Hall,
Museum of Anthropology, University of Kansas, from Oct 3 to Jan 17.

Some of you may remember her ruler and other works at PCOC and Origami
USA '98. She also exhibited her work at Robie House in Chicago in July
during the 25th anniversary of Chicago-Osaka's Sister City Program.

 After Lawrence, her work will be exhibited in San Francisco at the
Culture Center in the Holiday Inn across the st. from Portsmouth Square
and in Dallas, TX.

Marcia Mau
Vienna, VA USA

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From: martin <mrcinc@SILCOM.COM>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 08:29:27 +0100
Subject: Re: Noshi

I'd like to se Noshi posting (not knowing what noshi is)

Following ...Would anyone like me to repeat the posting (long as it is) to
>Origami-L?

Martin R. Carbone
1227 De La Vina St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tel: 805-965-5574
Fax: 805-965-2414
email: mrcinc@silcom.com
Websites: http://www.modelshops.com <<<and>>> http://www.silcom.com/~mrcinc





From: DLister891@AOL.COM
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 09:28:10 -0400 (
Subject: Re: Noshi
Last night Pat Erick asked for information about Noshi.

I have replied to Pat direct with a copy of my posting to Origami-L dated 8th
October, 1997, because i didn;'t think I should burden the List istself by
repeating a somewhat long piece.

I was under the impression that a copy of this posting was included in the
list of my postings on the BOS Web site, but I find that this is not so. Nor
could i trace it through Alex Barber's page. People other than Pat may be
interested. Would anyone like me to repeat the posting (long as it is) to
Origami-L?

David Lister





From: DLister891@AOL.COM
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 09:45:19 -0400 (
Subject: Neal Elias CD-ROM

On 8th September I posted a note that I would be seeing Dave Venables at the
BOS Convention and that I would ask him about his progress with his CD-ROM
about Neal Elias.

I did see Dave and he told me he was making steady progress with the CD-ROM
about Neal Elias, but there was still considerable work to do. In particular
the diagrams he is proposing to include require a lot of work.

However, while Dave could not give any date, he hoped to make considerable
progress by the end of the year.

He also, most generously, gave me copies of video and audio tapes of
interviews with Neal. They will be most useful when I come to write about him
and his folding, and especially his relationships with other folders.

Clearly, we must be patient.

David Lister.





From: Maldon Wilson <Maldon7929@AOL.COM>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 14:53:51 -0400 (
Subject: Eric Joisel's Rat

When I was in Charlotte I took Eric Joseil's Rat class.  Despite the language
barrier his teaching technique was beautiful. Eric has a wonderful sense of
humor and demonstrates the folds perfectly.  The method he prefers for this
model is wet folding.  Unfortunately because the class was held in the library
(and he was provided only foil backed paper) we couldn't use water.

Now that I'm back home with my collection of Wynstone I need some help. Do any
of you know what wet folding technique he uses?  Moistening the entire sheet
versus folding to a certain point and spraying or... ?

The pieces he brought to Charlotte were truly amazing.  I hope all of you who
attended were able to see them for yourself.

MW





From: Joseph Wu <josephwu@ULTRANET.CA>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 15:28:02 -0700
Subject: Re: Eric Joisel's Rat - spin-off question

At 18:08 98/10/02 -0400, you wrote:
>I'm afraid I can't answer the question you pose concerning Joisel's
>wetfolding techniques. (I was only able to attend his large group class on
>his techniqes for mask/face/bust folding). (Surely someone else will respond
>shortly.)

I believe it's the typical wetfolding method: dampen the entire sheet
slightly. For his faces, he uses some sort of medium in addition to the water.

>But since your post made reference to Wyndstone, I have to ask... Where do
>you purchase this delightful medium? I have seen boxes folded from it and
>they are quite nice. Does it go by an assumed name from any of the major
>suppliers? I have checked and don't recall seeing it listed. Am I
>overlooking it? Any info will be appreciated!

Wyndstone is a brand name. The Wyndstone paper most commonly used for
folding is "marble", their copy of the German-made "elephant hide". I've
found that many art supply stores carry it.

----------------------------------------------------------------
Joseph Wu, Origami Artist and Multimedia Producer
t: 604.730.0306 x 105   f: 604.732.7331  e: josephwu@ultranet.ca
w: http://www.origami.vancouver.bc.ca





From: Doug Philips <dwp@TRANSARC.COM>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 15:46:51 -0400
Subject: Re: Origami Omnibus

Maldon Wilson asked:

> Was Facinating Folds taking advance orders or just Kim's Crane?

Last time I inquired about this, the answer was "No."  They don't like
to take orders for things they don't have yet.  When the book is
available, I'm sure all of these places will have it (FF, KC, OUSA,
Barnes and Noble, Border's, etc. etc.).  Until then... I'll still have
my money! ;-)

-D'gou





From: Valerie Vann <valerie_vann@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 17:13:37 -0400
Subject: Re: Origami Omnibus

Sasuga online Japanese bookstore
was/is taking advance orders.

valerie





From: Nick Robinson <nick@CHEESYPEAS.DEMON.CO.UK>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 17:21:48 +0100
Subject: Re: Noshi

DLister891@AOL.COM sez

> Would anyone like me to repeat the posting (long as it is) to
>Origami-L?

If someone gets it to me I'll add it to the BOS site...

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!





From: Elizabeth George <emgeorge@MSN.COM>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 18:08:16 -0400
Subject: Re: Eric Joisel's Rat - spin-off question

>When I was in Charlotte I took Eric Joseil's Rat class
>Now that I'm back home with my collection of Wynstone I need some help.

I'm afraid I can't answer the question you pose concerning Joisel's
wetfolding techniques. (I was only able to attend his large group class on
his techniqes for mask/face/bust folding). (Surely someone else will respond
shortly.)

But since your post made reference to Wyndstone, I have to ask... Where do
you purchase this delightful medium? I have seen boxes folded from it and
they are quite nice. Does it go by an assumed name from any of the major
suppliers? I have checked and don't recall seeing it listed. Am I
overlooking it? Any info will be appreciated!
Thanks!
-e.





From: John Sutter <sutterj@EARTHLINK.NET>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 18:09:45 -0700
Subject: Origami Club announcement

To any enthusiasts in the Hartford area:

        There is an Origami club which meets monthly at the South Windsor
Public Library off of

Sullivan Avenue in South Windsor on Sunday afternoons.  We have fourteen
members so far and we

meet from 2pm to 3:30pm.  The dates for the rest of the year are as follows:
10/25, 11/14 & 11/21

12/5 & 12/12.  We are beginner and intermediate level folders, but we'd love
to have an advanced

level folder come and join us.  We had one meeting in September with parents
and children, but single

people are welcome too.  We have folders who like unit origami,  animals and
planes.

Ria Sutter





From: John Sutter <sutterj@EARTHLINK.NET>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 19:54:37 -0700
Subject: SEOC

Greetings list members,

      I had a memorable, fun time in Charlotte hanging out with some friends
from the origami chat room.
They were more avid folders than myself and compared to them I'm a rank
amateur, but we hit it off fine.
Meeting them was kind of like going on an extended blind date.  I enjoyed
going to all the exhibits I
could walk to and shooting photos to share with friends back home, but my
favorite was the variety show
on Saturday night.  There was a hilarious slapstick comedy routine about
making an origami clock that
worked and about the tools one needs for origami.  The fashion show was
wonderful because of the unique
costumes made and worn by children and adults.  There were fantastic hats
and accessories and even a life
size paper doll kimono created and modeled by Ruthann Bessman from Wisconsin
who won first prize.  Songs,
dances and Stories, dedicated to Lillian Oppenheimer & Shari Lewis, were the
offerings of the talented
people who Jonathan Baxter rounded up to entertain all rest of us
enthusiasts.  He really did a good job
as MC and all the people who put the show together did a super job.

      As for the classes and model menu, I was a bit miffed by the lack of
of my problem with the classes was that I chose things that were a bit more
challenging than I thought they
would be.  The other problem was that some of the instructors did not come
on time and they did not show up
with the right materials or use large paper so that we could see the
demonstration better.   At least one
teacher didn't show up for one of the classes at all, and without any
excuse.  That was just rude!  Luckily,
that didn't happen to me, but it did happen to a chat room buddy.  I still
had a good time because of the
informal folding groups held in the meeting rooms of the Holiday Inn where
there were folders who shared
their directions and stories and skills with me for nothing.  I learned more
from these sessions than I did
from the classes.  Thanks to some of those folders, I completed my rose cube
and learned the units for the
fireworks.

      I missed seeing Tomoko Fuse, because I went out to lunch, but I met
Joseph Wu, John Montroll, Gay
Merrill Gross and Michael La Fosse just to mention some of the notables
there and that was cool just to
be able to put their faces together with their names.  Most of them attended
the Gala on Friday and the
Variety Show on Saturday.  One of my friends thought it would be better if
the master folders were intro
duced formally to eveyone at the beginning of Friday's Gala and I agree.
Anyway, I only spent a day and
a half so I can't say much more about the event.  I missed the paper boat
races because I took a class at
that time, but I did get a picture of that incredible trophy.  The good
times with friends and other folders
made up for any small disappointments I experienced.  Most of the teachers
were like Vicki Mihara, patient
and kind.  Sorry if I got too carried away with my comments about the
convention, but I'd encourage anybody
who hasn't gone to a convention yet to try it at least once.  SEOC is every
other year, I've heard, and if
you're looking for a good place to eat, the Rock Bottom is good.  They even
have a waiter there who can do
better money folds than he got for tips!

Ria Sutter  ^   ^





From: Maldon Wilson <Maldon7929@AOL.COM>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 21:51:18 -0400 (
Subject: Joisel's Rat Diagrams and Wynstone
>But since your post made reference to Wyndstone, I have to ask... Where do
>you purchase this delightful medium?

You can order Wynstone 4.5 (also called Elephant Hide) through an art supply
company in San Francisco called Flax. Web site: http://www.flaxart.com.
Because they offer a multitude of papers it may not be mentioned in the on-
line catalog.  I suggest sending an e-mail to the sales department and asking
for the order numbers.  Wynstone is available in a variety of weights, so
remember to specify 4.5.  You may also want ask about the available colors.
For those of you who do not have internet access the mail order telephone
number is (415) 468-7530.  If you are planning a trip to SF the address is
1699 Market.

>Would you happen to have the diagrams for the rat or know where I might
>obtain the diagrams for it?

I have heard diagrams are available from BOS.  One of the newer publications.
Check their web site.  Diagrams weren't distributed during the class.  I can
remember how to fold it because I went back to my hotel and practiced.
Unfortunately my diagramming skills are nonexistent.

MW





From: Jeff Kerwood <jkerwood@USAOR.NET>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 08:44:32 -0400
Subject: Re: Paper Quilt Exhibit - Lawrence, KS

From: Marcia Mau

> Nancy Loo Bjorge's paper quilts will be on display at Spooner Hall,
> Museum of Anthropology, University of Kansas, from Oct 3 to Jan 17.

Are they her own quilt designs, or Mrs. Fuse's or ??? Please let us know if
pictures are posted - I'd love to see them.

Thanks, Jeff





From: Rjlang@AOL.COM
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 11:40:17 -0400 (
Subject: Re: Origami Display & Opening

> I'd like to view the origami display at Xerox PARC.  Do you have an idea
> of how long the display will be available, and the times it will be open?

It's up at least through mid-October, and is located in the lobby of the
visitor center, which is open during normal working hours, say, 8 am to 5 pm.

Robert





From: Hatori Koshiro <hatori@JADE.DTI.NE.JP>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 12:58:53 +0900
Subject: Re: noshi

For thousands of years, Japanese have eaten and used marine products.
Among them, abalone is good in both taste and nourishment.
It has been regarded as a special food and
used for gifts to gods of SHIN-TO since 2,000 years ago.

They spread, slice, and dry abalone to preserve it.
It is called NOSHI-AWABI. NOSU means "to spread" and AWABI "abalone".
NOSHI-AWABI wrapped in paper was used for gifts to BUSHI (soldiers)
in the MUROMACHI Era (1392-1573).

The folding patterns of the wrappers are called NOSHI-TSUTSUMI.
TSUTSUMU means "to wrap".
NOSHI-AWABI wrapped with NOSHI-TSUTSUMI came to be called NOSHI later.
Sometimes NOSHI-TSUTSUMI are also called NOSHI.

Since the EDO Era (1603-1867), we have been regarded NOSHI
as a symbol of celebration. We attach them to gifts even now.

Nowadays, we use small pieces of paper instead of NOSHI-AWABI.
Sometimes we use a wrapper on which the picture of NOSHI is printed.
It is so convenient :)

You can see the pictures of NOSHI on my web site.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
*  We can rather cast blank votes than keep away from polls.  *
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*   _/ HATORI Koshiro _/      hatori@jade.dti.ne.jp           *
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From: Judy D Pagnusat <judypag@JUNO.COM>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 13:28:21 -0700
Subject: Re: Noshi

On Fri, 2 Oct 1998 09:28:10 EDT DLister891@AOL.COM writes:
>Last night Pat Erick asked for information about Noshi.
>
>I have replied to Pat direct with a copy of my posting to Origami-L
>dated 8th
>October, 1997, because i didn;'t think I should burden the List
>istself by
>repeating a somewhat long piece.
>
>I was under the impression that a copy of this posting was included in
>the
>list of my postings on the BOS Web site, but I find that this is not
>so. Nor
>could i trace it through Alex Barber's page. People other than Pat may
>be
>interested. Would anyone like me to repeat the posting (long as it is)
>to
>Origami-L?
>
>David Lister
>
David,

Please repeat your posting on Noshi if you haven't already.  I would be
interesred.

Thanks,

Judy

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From: Judy D Pagnusat <judypag@JUNO.COM>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 13:30:42 -0700
Subject: Re: Paper Quilt Exhibit - Lawrence, KS

On Fri, 2 Oct 1998 07:34:29 PDT Marcia Mau <maumoy@HOTMAIL.COM> writes:
>Nancy Loo Bjorge's paper quilts will be on display at Spooner Hall,
>Museum of Anthropology, University of Kansas, from Oct 3 to Jan 17.
>
>Some of you may remember her ruler and other works at PCOC and Origami
>USA '98. She also exhibited her work at Robie House in Chicago in July
>during the 25th anniversary of Chicago-Osaka's Sister City Program.
>
> After Lawrence, her work will be exhibited in San Francisco at the
>Culture Center in the Holiday Inn across the st. from Portsmouth
>Square
>and in Dallas, TX.
>
>
>Marcia Mau
>Vienna, VA USA
>
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From: hecht <hecht@MCI2000.COM>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 16:33:26 -0700
Subject: Re: Joisel's Rat Diagrams

>>Would you happen to have the diagrams for the rat or know where I might
>>obtain the diagrams for it?
>
>I have heard diagrams are available from BOS.  One of the newer
publications.
>Check their web site.  Diagrams weren't distributed during the class.  I
can
>remember how to fold it because I went back to my hotel and practiced.
>Unfortunately my diagramming skills are nonexistent.

I diagrammed Joisel's ("Cartoon") Rat just after learning it at a monthly
P.A.P.E.R. meeting, as is my wont.  The diagrams aren't beautiful, but
they're legible and functional.  However:

A. I don't have a scanner.
B. I don't have a Web site, even if [not A].
C. I'm not clear on the legality of posting such diagrams, even if [not A
and not B].
D. I probably wouldn't post the diagrams without first obtaining permission
from M. Joisel, even if [not A and not B and not C].  Anybody in contact
with him?

What's the usual procedure in these cases?  Would it be considered ethical
to mail copies to a small number of people for free, provided that they
promised to do likewise?

I have a few other diagrams whose ever leaving my home (physically or
electronically) is contingent on answers to these questions (and the general
interest-level, of course).

--Steve Hecht





From: Marc Kirschenbaum <marckrsh@PIPELINE.COM>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 17:35:16 -0400
Subject: Origami for the Connoisseur and Origami Omnibus

Hi all,

I just got back from the OrrigamiUSA home office, and saw the sample copies
of Origami for the Connoisseur and Origami Omnibus. The Source is now
taking orders for these two books now that they are out. The prices are $19
and $20 respectively. Although the book list has not been updated to
reflect these new items, you can still place orders for them though. Go to
www.origami-usa.org for information on how to place orders.

Marc





From: SUJATHA SIMON <SUJATHASIMON@BIGPOND.COM>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 18:14:55 +0930
Subject: Dwarf Diagrams

I would like to obtain the origami diagrams for the dwarf by Kunihiko Kasahara.
     Are you aware if they available on the web?  Any help is much appreciated.
     Thanks.  Sue.





From: "MARGARET M. BARBER" <mbarber@WELCHLINK.WELCH.JHU.EDU>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 18:53:11 -0400
Subject: pinecone diagrams (was noshi)

I found diagrams for the most wonderful pinecone by David Petty on the
web, but somehow the url was cut off when I printed the diagrams.  Look
in the archives for the last month or so -- someone posted information
about a new web page which has this wonderful model on it.  I think if you
search for Petty you may find it.  I am sorry I don't have the url. :-(

Hope you can find it.

Peg Barber
mbarber@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu





From: Marcia Mau <maumoy@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 19:04:33 -0700 (
Subject: Nancy Loo Bjorge's Paper Quilts

Kevin,

The designs are Nancy's.  She wasn't aware of Tomoko Fuse's book until I
mentioned it to her and she didn't see a copy until Origami USA's
convention last June.

In response to my posting I've rec'd several inquiries about the dates
for the exhibition in San Francisco and whether Nancy's work could be
exhibited in Los Angeles.  Today Nancy was in Kansas City, MO at a
Japanese festival and tonight was the opening of her exhibit.  I'll post
more information when I hear from her.  She is not a member of this
list.

Marcia Mau
Vienna, VA USA

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From: David Harter <tamagotchi@MINDSPRING.COM>
Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 11:04:01 -0400
Subject: References

Hi ... can anyone recommend any origami books which describe how to fold
Enigma Cubes or Proteus Unit models?  Thanks!

David Harter





From: DLister891@AOL.COM
Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 13:04:42 -0400 (
Subject: New Book by Toshikazu Kawasaki

About twenty members of the British Origami Society and a few guests had a
most enjoyable afternoon on Saturday at the Daiwa Foundation just by Regents
Park in  London, to meet Philip Shen, who is visiting his son who lives in
England, and also Florence Temko, here for her brother's golden wedding
anniversary. Curiously, both Philip and Florence now live in California, but
they were visiting England  entirely without each other's knowledge. It is was
a curious coincidence, because both of them attended a very early meeting of
the one year-old British Origami Society at the Russell Hotel in London in the
autumn of 1968, just thirty years ago. So, both Philip and Florence are very
old friends of the Society. Philip taught a fascinating series of boxes,
abounding in clever tricks, and also an improved version of the humble water
bomb with a clever lock, which remarkably enough, no-one has ever discovered
before. Florence taught us a simple modular made from four water bomb bases.
Gwynneth Radcliffe produced one of her now traditional sponge cakes.

Quite incidentally, David Brill brought along an advanced copy of a book which
he has just received from Japan, which I thought was more than usual interest
and I hope that he will not mind my mentioning it to Origami-L.

While many subscribers to Origami-L are hoping soon to catch up with "Origami
for the Connoisseur" and "Origami Omnibus", this is yet another book which
simply demands to be purchased. It is inevitable that as soon as one book is
placed on a paperfolder's booksheves, yet another one tantalisingly appears on
the horizon.

This is a book written by Toshikazu Kawasaki, justly well-known for his
various  Origami Roses. But he is famous for much more. Toshikazu is one of
the foremost students of the mathematics of Origami, well-known for the
Kawasaki Theorem. He  was also one of the organisers of the Second meeting of
Scientific Origami at Otsu in Japan in November and December 1994. Since then
he has contibuted to the publication of the magnificent Proceedings of the
Otsu Meeting.

Now, at last, he has written a book of his own. It is in Japanese, but the
title translates as "Rose origami and Mathematics". It would certainly be
advantageous to read the text but, as with most origami books, this is not
absolutely necessary for an appreciation of the content or to follow the
instructions for models.

I had only a brief time to examine the book, (and, in doing so, missed one or
two vital steps in folding Philip's boxes) but I noted the following as some
of the contents:

1.  Modulars for constructing buildings. This appeared to be multi-piece
folding rather than true modular folding.

2.  Intructions for folding buildings with columns, like Greek Temples.

3.  Complex crystal constructions. (Although I couldn't find Kawasaki's famous
quartz crystal.)

4.  A series of his famous Roses.

5.  A more technical section about the mathematics of Origami.

The diagrams are beautifully and clearly drawn. Here is Origami of a very high
order, indeed, which takes us into a new dimension of folding. I judge that
already, before publication, this book is a classic.

The book is published by Morikita, Publishers.  ISBN:   4 - 627 - 01671 - 9.

Price 2800 Yen.

The only problem, for the moment, as for all Japanese books, is how to acquire
it.

David Lister.

DLister891@AOL.com





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From: Thies de Waard <twaard@C.ECUA.NET.EC>
Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 22:53:48 -0500
Subject: asian type dragons?
Priority: normal

Hello,

The Internet keeps amazing me! I've always done al lot of
paperfolding, but by change stumble on the wide origami network
that exists on the Web. Great!

I'm looking for diagrams (downloadable, as I'm working currently in
Ecuador, and do not have easy access to bookstores....) of
dragons, but more of the asian/chinese type. I've seen some
beautifull pictures of them on the Net, but no diagrams. I've a good
friend here who loves dragons as well as origami, so i'd like to make
her a mobile.

Thanks in advance, ciao,

Thies de Waard
Cuenca, Ecuador





From: Dr Stephen O'Hanlon <fishgoth@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 01:49:59 -0700 (
Subject: Re: asian type dragons?

>Hello,
>
>The Internet keeps amazing me! I've always done al lot of
>paperfolding, but by change stumble on the wide origami network
>that exists on the Web. Great!
>
>I'm looking for diagrams (downloadable, as I'm working currently in
>Ecuador, and do not have easy access to bookstores....) of
>dragons, but more of the asian/chinese type. I've seen some
>beautifull pictures of them on the Net, but no diagrams. I've a good
>friend here who loves dragons as well as origami, so i'd like to make
>her a mobile.
>
>Thanks in advance, ciao,
>
>Thies de Waard
>Cuenca, Ecuador

Ive got some diagrams on my web page for a 'Tatsu', a snake-like
oriental dragon. This is a 'complex' level model, however, so if you are
a beginner, I would recommend something else, such as the 'Eastern
dragon' in Montrolls Mythical origami and creatures of the chinese
zodiac'. You will find a very nice western dragon in that book, too.

http://fast.to/origami
(also its longer address, www.geocities.com/athens/academy/4800)

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From: Tim Rueger <trueger@CRYSTAL.CIRRUS.COM>
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 09:05:58 -0500
Subject: need to contact Sam Randlett for Joanne Ortman

Hi, all,

I received an email from a CHAOS (Chicago Area Origami Society) member
that Joanne Ortman has fallen ill and would like to get in contact with
Sam Randlett.

If anyone is in touch with Mr. Randlett, please let me know and I'll
pass her contact info along.

Thanks,
-Tim
--
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From: DORIGAMI@AOL.COM
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 12:17:50 -0400 (
Subject: Re: need to contact Sam Randlett for Joanne Ortman

Check with Ousa in N.Y. City for infor about Sam Randlet  for JoAnn Ortman..
Email     origami-info@origami-usa.org       Dorigami





From: Nick Robinson <nick@CHEESYPEAS.DEMON.CO.UK>
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 16:17:50 +0100
Subject: Lister's "Noshi" on-line

You can find David's typically excellent article on Noshi at the BOS
web-site. Please sign the guest book whilst you are there, add something
to the sale/swap/wanted mart & visit supplies!

all the best,

Nick Robinson

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From: Charles Knuffke <knuffke@SIRIUS.COM>
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 17:26:52 -0700
Subject: Re: Joisel's Rat Diagrams

Richard Kennedy wrote:

> I think they appeared in a recent issue of the magazine. I'm not sure that
> the BOS sells back issues of its magazine. I guess you can ask...

Diagrams for Eric Joisel's Rat (Un Rat), are in the April '98 Issue of the
     British
Origami Newsletter. It was issue #189.

The drawings are high quality computer generated, and very strightforward. The
     only
trouble I had was understanding the joking callouts regarding 250gr Canson
     paper?





From: Richard Kennedy <r.a.kennedy@BHAM.AC.UK>
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 19:18:48 +0100
Subject: Re: Joisel's Rat Diagrams

> I have heard diagrams are available from BOS.  One of the newer publications.

I think they appeared in a recent issue of the magazine. I'm not sure that
the BOS sells back issues of its magazine. I guess you can ask...

Richard K
(R.A.Kennedy@bham.ac.uk)





From: John Smith <jon.pure@PASTON.CO.UK>
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 19:33:39 +0100
Subject: Bibliography

I have just prepared an update of my Bibliography of Origami in Education
and Therapy. It now has over 200 entries and I include notes about the items
where I have been able to read the article or where summaries have been
available.
Rather than print the work with all of the costs and problems of
distribution I have put it on my new Web site.

www.paston.co.uk/users/jon.pure/bitsofsmith,htm

Please look in, you are most welcome. There are many other items of interest
to folders, even some Haiku.

John Smith





From: Mark Saliers <msaliers@HOME.COM>
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 20:23:27 -0700
Subject: Dimensions Dementia

I get a high noise to signal ratio at the Origami Dimensions site.

Does anyone know what creature is *really* meant by the following:

Author    MONTROLL_MYTH
Book
Model     minothaurus  (no "minothaurus" in the Myth book or the Prehistoric
Animals book)
Paper     4"x7"
Finish    3"x4" high





From: Keropi <keropi@VT.EDU>
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 23:54:32 -0400
Subject: Kasahara's unit horse, dog, bird...

I'm not sure whether someone from Origami-L has already address this issue
or not (I've tried a seach on the database without much result.  I was
wondering if anyone has attempted the unit horse, dog, and/or bird shown in
Kasahara and Takahama's Origami for the Connoisseur (O.C.)?  If yes, how did
you go about accomplishing it?  Were there multiple and different units
used?  I think so, but I don't know how many of which one.  I've made a
feeble attempt at the bird but it just kept getting into a formless clump.
If someone has any input/advice for these models, please share.  I'm also
interested in other multi-unit animal models if there are any out there.
I've only been exposed to the ones shown in O.C., are there other folders
out there who are making these wonderful unit animal models?   By the way, I
don't mean the two piece animal models or the multi-piece geometric models
(which are just fine...however, I just want to try the unit animals for
now).  Thanks.

Keropi
keropi@vt.edu





From: Jorma Oksanen <tenu@SCI.FI>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 00:02:58 +0200
Subject: NEW: paperarts - Paper Arts (fwd)

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From: Kenny1414@AOL.COM
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 01:27:22 -0400 (
Subject: Re: Kasahara's unit horse, dog, bird...

In a message dated 98-10-05 23:54:22 EDT:

>  wondering if anyone has attempted the unit horse, dog, and/or bird shown in
>  Kasahara and Takahama's Origami for the Connoisseur (O.C.)?  If yes, how
did
>  you go about accomplishing it?  Were there multiple and different units
>  used?  I think so, but I don't know how many of which one.  I've made a
>  feeble attempt at the bird but it just kept getting into a formless clump.
>
       8< snip >8
>
>  Keropi
>  keropi@vt.edu
>

Bird? Oh, okay, in "Origami for the Connoisseur",
    page 42, Little Bird from 38 Units, by Kunihiko Kasahara,
illustrating uses of the Sonobe Module. And the Dog and Horse are
    page 50 Dog made of 84 units, and
    page 51, Horse (208) units,
                  stand is an additional 22 units,
all by Kasahara, and using variations of the Sonobe Module,
depending on whether you need a part to stick up, lie down,
curve around, or whatever. I can't quite tell from the photograph
whether the diagonal creases I expect where the flaps go into the
pockets are not there because the module is facing in or just the
angle of the lighting can't show it.

I never tried to duplicate these. It's a sort of trial and error
start-at-one-end and build away until it looks right process.
It helps if you have a sculptor's talents which I don't.

If you wanted, I think you could draw all the squares and triangles
visible on one side of one piece of the figure, and, looking at the photo,
figure out where the underlying modules are, and go from there.
For instance, I'd expect those small three-triangle pyramids to be
where three modules come together.

The book tells you how many Sonobe modules in each sculpture,
and warns not to crease the modules until you know which way
they will end up. I think this is because extra creases weaken the
model and make it floppy.

Is that any help?

Aloha, (from Lansing, MI)

Kenneth M. Kawamura
kenny1414@aol.com





From: Nick Robinson <nick@CHEESYPEAS.DEMON.CO.UK>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 07:55:51 +0100
Subject: Re: Joisel's Rat Diagrams

Charles Knuffke <knuffke@SIRIUS.COM> sez

>trouble I had was understanding the joking callouts regarding 250gr Canson
>paper?

He was suggesting that if you tried to fold the model with thick canson
paper, at that point you'd be regretting it!

all the best,

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From: Andrew Daw <andrewd@REDAC.CO.UK>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 08:06:51 +0100 (
Subject: Re: NO - 250gr Canson paper
Mailer: Elm [revision: 70.85]

<snip>
> The drawings are high quality computer generated, and very strightforward.
     The only
> trouble I had was understanding the joking callouts regarding 250gr Canson
     paper?
>

I am not familiar with Canson paper, but 250gsm paper is quite a hefty weight
for Watercolour paper (I prefer 300gsm myself).  In general the heavier the
weight of a paper the thicker it is.  Photocopy paper is generally of the
order of 60 to 90 gsm (grams per square metre).  When wet folding I hear that
140gsm paper is ideal.  This type of paper doesn't fold very well dry and is
likely to crack along the folds.  250gsm paper is more the thickness of
cardboard.  Just think of trying to fold something complex with that,
even when wet ;)

For the watercolourists out there, the heavier the paper, the less likely it is
for a colour wash.
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From: Judy D Pagnusat <judypag@JUNO.COM>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 08:18:07 -0700
Subject: Lillian Oppenheimer Day S.F. North Bay Area

Dear San Francisco Bay Area/Northern California Folders,

The Rewood Origami Club will celebrate Lillian's Birthday, October 24th
with a fold in at Riley Street, an art store in Santa Rosa.  We will have
classes and demonstrations going on all day (10-4) so please come if you
can.  We would love to see you and you are welcome to help out if you
would like.  Riley Street is at 103 Maxwell court in Santa Rosa.  If you
would like more information please e-mail me privately
at judypag@juno.com.

A drive into the wine country is wonderful this time of year.  Hope to
see you there.

Judy, Redwood Origami Club

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From: Thomas C Hull <tch@ABYSS.MERRIMACK.EDU>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 08:38:28 -0400
Subject: Re: Kasahara's unit horse, dog, bird...

Heeey!

Keropi asks about the Sonobe-unit animal scupltures in OftC.

Years ago I made a stab at the little bird, and ended up with
something I was happy with.  This kind of scupting with
Sonobe units takes some getting used to.  I was only able
to make headway in it after *experimenting* with different
ways to join Sonobe units together.  Note: when I say
"Sonobe unit" I mean the basic unit.  You can, and need to
add more creases to the basic unit to do certain things.
For example, the units that make the "body" of the horse
have very few, if any, extra creases in them, while
the units that make the legs have creases that allow them
to lock together flat.

Here's a fun, more simple exercise to get you started:
Make a Sonobe-unit HEART!  I devised a way to do this with
(I think - it was a long time ago during a rather interesting
Valentine's Day...) 14 or 20 units, and doing this taught me a lot
about this kind of Sonobe unit sculpting.

I hope that helps!

---- Tom "if it has units, I'll fold it" Hull
     thull@merrimack.edu

PS plug plug - look at http://www.moveon.org if you're sick of the
Clinton vs Congress thang.





From: Jeannine Mosely <j9@CONCENTRA.COM>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 09:42:50 -0400
Subject: Re: Joisel's Rat Diagrams
Eric Eros wrote:

   I have no idea if BOS sells its back issues; however, I do know that Eric
   Joisel's "un Rat" diagrams appear in the April '98 issue of their magazine.

I don't think they sell back issues, but if you join the BOS right
now, I'm told that you have three options as to how they set up your
membership.

1)  Your membership starts in 1999 and you don't get any newsletters
till then.
2)  You pay half price and they send you all the newsletters for the
last half of 1998, and your membership expires in December.
3)  You pay full price and get all of the 1998 newsletters and your
membership expires in December.

I think I know which option I want.

         -- Jeannine Mosely





From: Valerie Vann <valerie_vann@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 12:14:08 -0400
Subject: Kasahara's unit horse, dog, bird...

As far as I could find out, there are no directions for
these anywhere (I wonder if Kasahara knows how he did them;
I suspect they were design-as-you-go, and diagramming
would involve determining the type of each unit, maybe
even disassembly.)

Yes, multiple variations of the Sonobe unit are involved.
I had a crack a few years ago at the bird from the photo,
and got the feet, chest and most of the head as I recall,
but got stuck then trying to figure out what variations
of units to use to continue and abandoned it. (I could get
a similar shape, but the slots and orientation of the units
didn't exactly match the photo.) I don't
know where the partial attempt model is know; I may have
taken it apart or thrown it away.

But a really determined person with a lot of experience in
making and joining the many Sonobe unit variations could
perhaps succeed in reverse engineering these models from
the photos alone.

Good Luck!
Valerie Vann





From: Valerie Vann <valerie_vann@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 12:33:42 -0400
Subject: Re: NO - 250gr Canson paper

<<more like cardboard

:)

a friend of mine once stretched some 350 watercolor paper
on a heavy drawing board, and got it too tight to start
with. The tape held OK but the board split. That's powerful
stuff...

valerie





From: Perry Bailey <pbailey@OPENCOMINC.COM>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 22:06:26 -0500
Subject: new model

Hi,
If any one is interested I finished diagraming a squirrel and put it on
my web site, warning, as I was unable to do in my mind a good end
drawing I included a scanner photo in the PDF file which made it 285k
big.

Perry

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pbailey@opencominc.com
www.afgsoft.com/perry/  <----Web Page with Diagrams!





From: Sarah Wooden <sarah@FREDART.COM>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 23:08:08 -0400
Subject: Origami Inspired Merchandise

Just in case you are not on *every* catalog list known to mankind (as I seem
to be and can it really already be the pre-Christmas season?), the Boston
Museum of Fine Arts Gift Collection has several items based on an 1,000
origami cranes woodblock print  from the Asiatic Collection. There is a
brooch of a cluster of origami cranes and matching earrings of individual
cranes in sterling silver.  There is also a ladies' scarf and men's tie in
the origami crane print.  The scarf is aptly described as vibrant - hundreds
of primary color cranes on a field of black.  The ties are much more muted
colors.  I know what Santa is bringing my fiance this year.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Catalog has a book by Steve and Megumi Biddle
- Origami Inspired by Japanese Prints at the Met.  It has 34 models for all
age groups.  The cover dipicts the morning glory, chinese frog, a fan, and a
pigeon, and there is also iris and shrimp models in the background.  It
gives a historical summary of the artwork and a model.





From: Boseditor@AOL.COM
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 06:18:17 -0400 (
Subject: References (Enigma Cubes and Proteus Units)

David Harter wrote

<<Hi ... can anyone recommend any origami books which describe how to fold
Enigma Cubes or Proteus Unit models?  Thanks!>>

Photos of both these models were featured in Paul Jackson's fabulous
Encyclopaedia of Origami and Papercrafts. The diagrams for the units pictured
there have never been published but some time ago Valerie Vann's site was
rumoured to contain diagrams for units she'd reverse engineered from the
photos.

I can't confirm if they're still available or not but perhaps Valerie will.
Nor do I know if they're identical to the one's I used in making the models.
The Enigma cube one's probably are. The Proteus one's are likely to be
different. There's so many ways of making that module - most of them better
than the originals.

Dave Mitchell
