




From: DORIGAMI@AOL.COM
Date: 06 Apr 2000 23:34
Subject: Re: Desperate to design

In answer to the design question, sometimes a design just comes in a
serendipity way and sometimes it is just a modification of a base or some
step in another persons model......I'm not so good at designing models but
sometimes I surprise myself......I'm better at thinking of ways to use
origami as entertainment, decoratively, teaching and as a money making
proposition.......everyone has their own talents in the origami world.  I
think people who write books get more recognition in the origami world but
that's okay.....there are all kinds of people in the world and we need some
of all of them to make things work......Dorigami





From: Neil Eisman <neisman@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 00:42
Subject: Re: JOAS membership fees

I sent the following suggestion to June, but Ithought others on the list
might want to add their comments.

-- Neil

>Dear June:

>Since most of the $40 is probably spent on printing and mailing, do you know if
>they have considered publishing JOAS on the web.  Their web site already has
>certain sections that are members-only.  They could charge a lot less, gain a
>wider distribution, and still net more $ than they are now.

>Please forward this suggestion if it is not already in the works.





From: Kyle Barger <kbarger@NAVPOINT.COM>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 01:08
Subject: Contents of Jackson,

I ran across a book called "Origami: 30 Stunning and Original Paper
Creations" by Paul Jackson, published by Anness Publications, and I am
wondering if somebody can give me an idea of what's in it.... maybe the
table of contents?

(I have found no info about it, beyond the title, on any of the online
Origami or mainstream bookstores I've checked.)

Thanks very much.





From: Dave Brill <davebrill@WORTHHALL.DEMON.CO.UK>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 03:02
Subject: BOS Cambridge convention: bad news and good news.

Dear all

I'm using the list to bring you up to date about the

British Origami Society
Spring Convention
14th, 15th and 16th April
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, UK.

Many of you will know that we had invited Yami Yamauchi to be our
special guest at the convention. Sadly we heard earlier this week that
he has been unable to obtain his US Immigration paperwork covering the
trip, and therefore he won't be able to join us at the convention. Yami
is very disappointed and I know that, like me, BOS members will also be
sad that they won't be able to meet him in Cambridge. We all hope that
he'll be able to finalise the bureaucracy and red tape to enable him to
come to England soon.

The corresponding good news is that frantic last minute telephone calls
yesterday clinched the attendance of Eric Joisel (Paris) at the
convention. Eric will be there all weekend, and is looking forward to
teaching some of his astounding masks to us, as well as explaining some
of his techniques for complex animals.

We're looking forward to a wonderful weekend! Hope to see you in
Cambridge.
Yours

Dave Brill
brill@worthhall.demon.co.uk

British Origami Society home page:
www.britishorigami.org.uk





From: Dave Mitchell <davemitchell@MIZUSHOBAI.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 09:10
Subject: Cats and origami

Sebastian <skirsch@moebius.inka.de> ended a message with this quote:

>You'd never get a cat to be a servant.  You ever see a cat return a
>stick? "Hey, man! You threw the stick, you go get it, yourself! I'm busy!"

Oddly enough Lyn and I have a cat called Xena who not only loves swimming in
the bath but will also happily spend many more hours retrieving balls of
paper (not sticks admittedly) than I have to spend throwing them for her.
Both behaviours are well known characteristics of Turkish Vans - though
oddly Xena has also managed to teach the retrieving behaviour to a Birman.
Occasionally she likes to wash the paper before returning it but normally it
gets brought back straight away.

Which brings me to what I wanted to ask .... there are plenty of dog models
that look like a specific breed but does anyone know of any cat models that
are equally distinctive. A Turkish Van model would be nice!

Oh - Vans are pure white semi-long haired cats with auburn tails and an
auburn patch above each eye. They often have other small auburn patches
known as Allah's Thumbprints elsewhere on the body.

And yes, Nick, I do know that a Van has four wheels etc .... but that isn't
the kind of Van I mean.

Dave Mitchell





From: Nick Robinson <nick@CHEESYPEAS.DEMON.CO.UK>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 10:59
Subject: Re: *that* pop-up model

Deg Farrelly <StickmanAZ@AOL.COM> sez

>Among other differences, the Truit model is folded from a dollar bill.

Its not the proportions, it's the way you fold it that matters....

all the best,

Nick Robinson

email           nick@cheesypeas.demon.co.uk
homepage        www.cheesypeas.demon.co.uk
BOS homepage    www.britishorigami.org.uk





From: Paula & Gerard <su008787@WOLMAIL.NL>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 12:18
Subject: Website

Hi all,

I have just put a homepage on the web, it's not much and there is still a
lot of work to do, but if you like, take a look at

http://www.home.zonnet.nl/gerard.en.paula/

I also took the liberty to put some links on my site, if you "are" one of
them and you don't like what I say, please contact me and I will change it!

Greetings,
Paula from Holland.





From: Paula & Gerard <su008787@WOLMAIL.NL>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 12:19
Subject: Re: Desperate to design

Dear Anine, Tom, and others,

For years I have been doing origami, but making my own designs just for
about 2 years. I have the experience that when I want to design something, I
*really* have to know what I want to make.

My first design was a model of a car, just because I wanted to give it to
someone who just got her driverslicence, and I did not know an existing
model of a car. I made one car, did not make any diagrams, and now I don't
even remember how it looked like!

My second design I made when I got an assignment to make "something" with
the crane... I wanted to make a kusudama. So, I have given myself a specific
task: make a kusudama from traditional cranes, preferrably without glue.
Then, some time later, I folded a flower from a book, and I thought, well,
if I modificate the flowerpetals, then I can link these with the wings of a
crane! You can see the result on my homepage...

My best design until now is the puffin. I like going to Iceland for the
hollidays and I have seen puffins there. I really wanted to fold one, but I
did not know of a model. So, I thought, I make one myself! First I started
with the fishbase, because the puffin looks a little like a pinguin and most
pinguins I know start with the fishbase. But, I did not have enough paper
for the big head. So I tried the birdbase and it worked! I have spoiled
about 10 pieces of paper during the process, but it worked! :-D

Right now I would like to design something again, but I have no idea what I
could design and for me that's the first step. I sometimes feeble with a
piece of paper, but the result is either a known model, or nothing at all
:-(...

Greetings,
Paula from Holland.
http://www.home.zonnet.nl/gerard.en.paula/





From: Gillian Wiseman <gilladian@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 12:44
Subject: Re: OT Cats and origami

I don't know of any good specific models for various breeds, but I can say
that my part-Abyssinian played fetch until she outgrew the habit at about
age 3 or 4 (we also moved at about that time, so she lost her playground -
she liked to ricochet off the wall around a corner into the bathroom after
the flying paperwad).

Abys are brownish-creamish with ticked coats, similar to a wild rabbit's
coloration, short-haired with a moderately oriental build.

I suspect, origami-wise, that there isn't enough variation in the cobby to
oriental body-structure to warrant variant models. but between long and
short-haired, "normal" and pug or peke-faced, there ought to be. Anybody
done any experimentation?

Gillian
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From: Foldmaster@AOL.COM
Date: 07 Apr 2000 13:13
Subject: Re: JOAS membership fees

In a message dated 04/07/2000 12:48:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
neisman@ALUM.MIT.EDU writes:

<<
 >Since most of the $40 is probably spent on printing and mailing, do you
know if
 >they have considered publishing JOAS on the web.  Their web site already has
 >certain sections that are members-only.  They could charge a lot less, gain
a
 >wider distribution, and still net more $ than they are now.
  >>

Dear Neil,

I have contacted JOAS regarding your proposal to put JOAS on the web.  They
thought it was an interesing idea.  However, they don't have the staff nor
the time to do this now.  Perhaps at a later date?  If anything along this
line develops, I'll be sure to let the Origami List know.  :)

Yours,

June Sakamoto





From: Foldmaster@AOL.COM
Date: 07 Apr 2000 13:24
Subject: Tanteidan Back Issues & Older JOAS convention books

Dear All,

I have been informed that I will be unable to accept orders for any back
issues of the Tanteidan newletters and their convention books #1-4.  They are
already out of print and there is no stock in Japan.

If you haven't ordered your copy of the current Tanteidan convention #5 book
($28) I would suggest that you do so quickly!  Also, the next convention is
being held this summer and, like most origami publications, the convention
book will be printed in a limited number of copies.  Don't be one of the many
who are saying to themselves, "Why did I wait so long to place my order?"  (I
wish I had bought the first one when it was available!)

Yours,

June Sakamoto
9 Merrill Drive
Mahwah, NJ  07430





From: Dee and Bob <deenbob@ECENTRAL.COM>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 13:30
Subject: Re: Pokemon

Actually, I have the first one of the series. They do cheat a lot by
printing paper so that when it is folded it looks like the pocket
monsters. And of you don't want to tear up the book, give a kid a
marker....

Dave Stephenson wrote:
>
> I was just flicking through the amazon origami book reviews, these two are
> for a pokemon origami book, both rated it at 5/5 stars.
>
> "It is very confusing, but very cool. Even though the Pokemon don't look like
> what they are in the show, it is a good book"
>
> "This book is wonderful, only problem is that there is only one sheet of
> paper for each Pokemon. I have to go get them colour photocopied so that I
> don't ruin the book."
>
> With such outstanding reviews Im sure this is a must have book for any
> origami fan, Im reaching for my wallet right now! (^_^)
>
> Dave-(Deeply Cynical, Easily Amused)-S





From: Kim Best <kim.best@M.CC.UTAH.EDU>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 13:40
Subject: Re: JOAS membership updates

Foldmaster@AOL.COM wrote:
>

> Apparently there are some JOAS members who understood what was meant because
> they contacted me and gave me their $10.00 to update their membership.  I
> assumed that since they understood the memo (I never got one since I paid the
> $40 full membership fees) it wasn't necessary to explain further.  Mike
> Naughton or Kim Best, care to comment?
>

Yeh, I got the memo.  And I also thought it was perfectly clear.  $30
wasn't enough to cover shipping, so if you wanted all 6 issues, you had
to pay an extra $10.  I took the reference to shipping multiple copies
to mean that if you DID PAY $10, you may get more than one copy shipped
together due to delays in updating your subscription.

You have to realize these are people who are not fluent in english,
trying to make them selves clear the best they know how.  Think!  If
your going to get all 6 issues anyway, why would they ask for $10 more?
And since international shipping is based on weight, how much would they
save by bundling the shipments anyway?

I think June and JOAS have gone to enormous effort to give us American
an opportunity we would never have otherwise.  And the fact that they
offer this at a lose, only makes my admiration for them grow.  I'm
particularly embarrassed for June, who had to put with a similar
incident at PCOC, where an individual failed to follow clear
instructions.

Oh, and if you are waiting for the Annual Collection to come, so you can
save $40.  Sorry, the diagram are not duplicated!

Once last thing.  I suggest that all further whining about JOAS be taken
to origami-unleashed:
origami-unleashed@egroups.com
where all the members will promptly flame you to within inches of your
life.

--
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: Annie Tran <tran_annie@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 16:29
Subject: Re: Desperate to design

Hello,

I am just wondering how do you guys think of creative folding designs????  I
don't really know how to fold much but I am very interested.  I know how to
fold the lotus flower and the bird only.  I bought other origami books from
Japan Town and took forever to learn how to fold the flowers.  Do you guys
take a long time to explore?  Do yo buy books and learn or you learn from
friends.  I wish there is a folding origami session held at a place so that
we all could gather and learn from each other how to fold.

Annie
>From: Tom May <MayTom431@AOL.COM>
>Reply-To: Origami List <ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
>To: ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
>Subject: Re: Desperate to design
>Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 20:42:19 EDT
>
>Dear Anine,
>
>I have done very little designing and I haven't publihed anything. I'm an
>intermediate folder though I sometimes fold some complex designs (by other
>people). I do understand your desire to design. Sometimes I get it like a
>fever. Usually my "fevers"
>produce abstract what-nots, but occasionally I come up with an animal. I
>have
>designed a number of insects. I once designed a module compatible with
>components of some of Tomoko Fuse's boxes. I haven't done anything that
>would
>win me any awards, and I don't want to blow my own horn, but the things
>that
>I have done have given me immense satisfaction. Even if everyone who saw my
>insects hated them, my pleasure in them would be undiminished. Here is my
>advice for what it's worth:
>
>Don't be a slave to diagrams. Add your own personal touches to things. Try
>things out. Sometimes it is helpful to fold a lot of things using the same
>base. Sometimes you will find the same animal done in the same base by
>several differerent artists. Folding the different versions, seeing how the
>different artists solved their problems will help familiarize you with the
>possibilities inherent in the base. Sometimes your fingers will take over
>for
>you. When you have been folding a lot of related things, an idea may just
>leap from your mind to your fingers before you are even conscious of it.
>Don't be too quick to alter or throw away your mistakes: I'm not talking
>about tears/rips, but sometimes when I fold something complex, unfamiliar,
>or
>something that only seems familiar, I misinterperet a strep in the
>directions
>so badly that something emerges that is totally and amazingly unlike what
>it's supposed to be. Occasionally these mistakes have resulted in very
>useful
>forms. Finally, don't get frustrated. If you start to get tense and
>discouraged, put down what you're doing and pick up a sheet of paper and
>fold
>something that you're really fond of and can fold easily - or do something
>that you know will restore you to tranquility.
>
>I hope this is of some use to you. I will be looking forward to reading the
>other answers to your query, since this is an area in which I could use
>some
>pointers as well.
>
>Happy folding, Tom May

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From: "James M. Sakoda" <James_Sakoda@BROWN.EDU>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 17:23
Subject: Re: Desperate to design

>Hej!
>
>I went to Oriland the other day and again I saw designs I blame myself for not
>having thought of (I'm especially "in love" with the crayon box at
>http://library.thinkquest.org/27152/towns/oriville/studio/studio.htm)
>I'm tired in a way to only be able to fold from diagrams. I wanna design
>something on my own too!
>                     Anine
>
>
>____________________________________________________________________
>Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1

Anine, You might try the method that Iused to get started .  The result was
Modern Origami and more.  I started with the eight point star and found
that by unfolding it I could create something new.  You might start with
the eight point star or some complex design that you know.  Then start
taking it apart a fold at a time.  At some point you will be pulling the
whole thing apart, piece by piece.  If you see something, then try to fold
it.  Follow existing creases as much as possible.  What you see may be only
a part of something, the backend of an animal, the head of a bird, etc.  I
found this approach more productive than deciding to fold something to
start with.  Anytime you fold someone else's creation you can watch out for
something new to fold .  Good luck, James M. Sakoda





From: Robby/Laura <morassi@ZEN.IT>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 17:52
Subject: Re: (NO) Male/Female Kimono info.

Tom,
At 21.28 6/4/2000 EDT, you wrote:
>Dear June,
..........
>Gratefully yours, Tom May

Sorry for the joke, but I couldn't resist pointing up this conversation
between May and June ! Any July/August on this list to follow up ? :-)

Roberto





From: Elsje vd Ploeg <evdploeg@BETUWE.NET>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 17:53
Subject: [YES] question classic originals

Dear fellow-folders,

Again thank you for being a member of the big family and thank you for all
reactions
on my illness: I love you !!!
Ouestion is coming:
I cannot use my finger-tips of the right hand (fine motorics?) cause of  the
stroke (of apoplexy)
I have had. That means I have to start origami again from the beginning with
a chace of healing.
Other parts of the brain can take it over but I have to teach them.
My thoughts are: Let me start from the very beginning  of origami,
with the origami classics so that I can make use of the collective memory of
human kind.
I believe it works.
I have made a recontruction and have already the diagrams of:

Sacrifice-box,  Waterbomb, Iris, Red Pepper, Lily, Lotus, Swan, Crane,
Pelican, Crab, Fly, Frog, Snail, Turtle .

I mean very old classic models:
Hiding the white side of the paper, 3-D, Line goes to line, corner goes to
corner, no free folds,
Nice locks, no loose ends.

Question:
Is there somewhere on internet a homepage with a collection Classic Origami
or does anyone of the list has one of the classic origami models on the
homepage
please write the url to me.

xxxxxxxelsje





From: Dave Stephenson <EruditusD@AOL.COM>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 19:29
Subject: Re: Tanteidan Back Issues & Older JOAS convention books

> I have been informed that I will be unable to accept orders for any back
>  issues of the Tanteidan newletters and their convention books #1-4.  They
> are
>  already out of print and there is no stock in Japan.

I wonder if they'd ever consider reprinting 1 to 4 I've got 2 of the
Tanteidan's and they're probably's my most used origami books. heck when
Sasanuga was charging $40-$50 a shot on the books the demand must be there...

I think I'll be putting in an order for Tant 6 as soon as possible then...

Dave





From: Florence Temko <Ftemko@AOL.COM>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 19:53
Subject: Paper Packet diagrams

Last week Ronald Koh and Mike Kanarek mentioned their interest in collecting
diagrams from packets of origami.
    Can these be considered  origami collectibles, like books? If so, do you
keep them with the paper in the packet? List them as a separate collection?
or what?  Are other people keeping these instructions? If there really is an
interest will this ultimately lead to sharing and possibly an exchange of
duplicates?
    Personally I have never taken much care of these  diagrams. I believe
Kasahara's work is featured on some, so this could lead to a study of whose
designs are featured.
    What are your opinions? Best from Florence.





From: Dave Stephenson <EruditusD@AOL.COM>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 19:55
Subject: Re: Desperate to design

I have very little talent when it comes to designing folds from scratch
(Nearly 2 years trying to figure out the damned unicorn from bladerunner),
however I've found it isn't too difficult to modify other people folds to
suit your own purposes.

Try converting the racoon from montrolls north american origami to a ring
tailed Lemur, and his chameleon model becomes a rather good Glaucus
Atlanticus with a small modification to toes and head.

Kawahata's yoda is also a good model for variations, my best so far include
yoda with:

1) A Ray gun
2) Laser Cannon
3) Lightsabre

Literally open to infinite variation and limited by naught but your
imagination... coming soon "Yoda with colour change twisty Stick :) )

C'ya
Dave

My current project is converting one of Fumiaki's dino's into a frilled
lizard... Not much luck so far... unless this particular Frilled Liz had been
force fed for 3 weeks... and didn't exercise very much... oh and grew a few
horns...





From: Florence Temko <Ftemko@AOL.COM>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 20:07
Subject: "Paper Innovations"

This book, mentioned by Ken Kawamura, is available from the Mingei
International Museum. They have moved to a large new location in downtown San
Diego. The PO Box # is still the same, but the phone number is now 619-
239-0003. Besides models by Yoshisawa, Takahama, Temko and some money folds
illustrated in the book, the exhibition included many other origamis,
beautifully displayed. All best from Florence in San Diego.





From: Leslie Mitchell <lbmitchell@MSN.COM>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 21:36
Subject: JOAS

Joseph,

As far as your assessment of my post regarding the JOAS situation, I don't
     believe anything that I said was either on a high horse or whining. I am
     however,entitled to my opinion. Not all of us are as tuned in to the
     specifics of the JOAS as you are.

Leslie





From: Russell Sutherland <RGS467@AOL.COM>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 21:51
Subject: New Doodle WAS: Re: Desperate to design

Hey Fellow Folders,

I just came up with a doodle which I call COYOTE PUPPET.  It is made from a
bird base, and it is "intermediate" in difficulty.

I am sure a model similar to this has been done, but I have never seen
anything quite like it.

Please let me know what you think:

http://www.geocities.com/rgs467/coyote.html

Sincerely,

Russell Sutherland
AKA: LoneFolder

DARE TO DOODLE!!!!!!!





From: Ron Arruda <arruda@CATS.UCSC.EDU>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 22:03
Subject: Re: Paper Packet diagrams

Many use packet diagrams to "turn on" new folders they teach, until they
can get their first real origami book. Looking at several sets, some
have models I haven't seen elsewhere, though most are traditional. They
are definitely another category of "collectible", and the study of how
they are produced, what kind of models have been featured and who draws
them would be a good read!

Ron Arruda





From: Joyce Saler <ladyada@TIAC.NET>
Date: 07 Apr 2000 22:21
Subject: Re: [YES] question classic originals

Elsje

Victoria Beatie's site at the URL listed below has numbers of classical
models at
levels from simple through intermediate. It is a beautiful restrained web
site and i hope that you will find it useful.

http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~vbeatty/origami/gate2.html

joyce





From: Perry Bailey <pbailey@OPENCOMINC.COM>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 00:33
Subject: Perry Bailey's Death

Hello Everyone!

        My name is Erralee Bailey (Perry Bailey's daughter) and I
wanted you to know that Perry Bailey died on Thursday morning
around 3 or 4 am.  He fell backwards in the tub while he was
doing a sitz bath (which is this little bowl type thing you put
in the toilet with a hose that is you use to clean the but after
you poop.  this is the best I can do for explanation and ask
someone else if you don't know what a sitz bath is).  Any ways,
he fell into the tub.  My dad is a very big man and the tub was
small, so he was kind of wedged into it.  I could not get him
out and he was unable to get out himself so I called 911.  By
the time they could get here, he was already dead.  (he did not
drown, no water was in the tub and I don't know why right now.)
I thought you guys would like to know about this seeing that
origami was a big part of his life, other than me.  If you have
questions, feel free to ask.

Sincerely,
Erralee Bailey
--
"Continental chambermaids
are very hard to shock,
first they wait until your naked
then they enter, then they knock!"

Victor Buono from "It could be verse"

http://www.afgsoft.com/perry/           <--Website w/ diagrams!





From: Mad <madhawn@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 01:09
Subject: Re: "Paper Innovations"

Thank you very much, that is wonderful news.

It is a very pretty book, and the only place
I've seen that information, tho I admit I haven't
gotten around to doing a real search.

Aloha,
Kenneth M.. Kawamura

-----Original Message-----
From: Florence Temko <Ftemko@AOL.COM>
To: ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 01:09:11 -0400
Subject: "Paper Innovations"

>This book, mentioned by Ken Kawamura, is available from the Mingei
>International Museum. They have moved to a large new location in downtown
San
>Diego. The PO Box # is still the same, but the phone number is now 619-
>239-0003. Besides models by Yoshisawa, Takahama, Temko and some money folds
>illustrated in the book, the exhibition included many other origamis,
>beautifully displayed. All best from Florence in San Diego.





From: Steve Woodmansee <stevew@EMPNET.COM>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 01:49
Subject: Re: Perry Bailey's Death, Erralee

I'm sure I represent everyone on this list in saying that receiving news of
Perry Bailey's death was a terrible shock.

I'm hoping Erralee (Perry's daughter) will check back on Perry's mail from
time to time so that we can all express our sympathies to her and the rest
of his family.  If not, hopefully someone else out there has Perry's
regular mailing address so those of us who wish to may send our formal
condolences.

I still can't believe it, this is just so unexpected and sad.  I spent a
few minutes meandering through Perry's last few e-mails after reading
Erralee's announcement, just trying to absorb the fact that he is gone, but
to no avail.  It doesn't seem real.

This is a painful loss for our Origami community - we've lost a highly
regarded fellow enthusiast, and an articulate, insightful and kindhearted
friend.

Farewell Perry - On to the next adventure borne on the wings of paper angels!





From: Steve Woodmansee <stevew@EMPNET.COM>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 01:53
Subject: Re: Paper Packet diagrams

I have kept quite a few of mine, mainly because it kills me to throw away
any perfectly good square piece of paper.  Overall, I find these little
mini-diagrams are often hard to follow, sometimes omitting key
steps.  Fortunately most of the models represented are pretty simple and
can be worked out with a little experimenting.

If anyone out there has decided to collect them, I'd be happy to mail the
ones I have (thereby admitting to myself that I will never use them...) to
you...

BTW, has anyone ever noticed that with some brands of Origami paper there
are models shown on the packaging that are not included on the instruction
sheet within?  Not frequently, but a couple of times I have bought packets
of paper I didn't need to get a diagram for some intriguing looking figures
but found they were not explained within.  (Don't bother asking me which
ones - it's been a year or so since it last happened and I can't remember
what the model was, nor the brand of paper).

Not a big complaint, just some kvetching.





From: Dorothy Engleman <FoldingCA@WEBTV.NET>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 03:10
Subject: Re: Perry Bailey's Death

On December 13, 1999, Perry Bailey wrote:

A long time ago in a world far far away, where .15 cents still bought a
bottle of pop at the grocery store and gasoline sold at .29 cent to the
gallon I learned of an amusing past time, origami. At first it was just
things like fortune tellers, and footballs, then I learned about noise
makers, made from the endless roll of paper in the boys bathroom at
school that served as paper towels, but was much tougher stuff than they
use today. Next was learning how to fold the local paper for delivery so
you could toss into a yard with out it coming unfolded, and then
newspaper hats, to prove you belonged selling newspapers. Then it began
to turn up on TV shows! Sheri Lewis and Mr Fingers, and color TV! Then I
discovered a book in the library, I can't really say who it was by as I
really don't remember any more, but it could have been by Harbin or
maybe Kasahara. Back then it was just a fun way for kid who never had
any money to make things to play with, and to sometimes show off, though
mostly for my own amusement. At the time it was fun but only one book
was in the library and  the librarian wasn't any help with it, so it
continued to be just a mild hobby, a craft at best but no more. Then my
father broke his back and everything changed. After the hospital and
recovery time we moved so he could go to college, as his old job was
impossible in his condition, and we moved to a bigger town with better
library. It was here that I first began to discover that origami could
be more than just twiddles something to keep your hands busy. The book
was a brand new one, it was Modern Origami by Dr. James Sakoda, for the
first time I saw paper folding go beyond simple cut and paste and draw
on the face type of folding. It changed my view of origami suddenly it
was art! form and shadow mixed with abstract to become something more
than just something to do, it became creation. From there I began to
obtain other books through inter library loans, and by the time we moved
after my father graduated it had become a passion.

We moved again then to the outskirts of  Portland Oregon to the bucolic
burrow of Boring Oregon, a town aptly named.  I went to highschool in
Sandy Oregon, a town a little better equiped than Boring in that it
housed the high school! and more important yet a library, and a
librarian who went out of her way to help me track down and find books
on this wonder old\new art form!  In return I made up displays and
diaramas of origami for the library to show.   After a while every time
she went to order books she looked for Origami books to put on the
shelves, I learned Crawfords' wonderful Full Rigged Ship, and space
ships by Harbin and Kasahara, birds, just wonderful birds by Montoya of
Argentina!  It reached the point where when the librarian got a new book
for the library on origami she bought a second copy for me!  Don't get
the idea those books were just gifts she worked me pretty well in
stocking and stacking and putting books back on the shelves, I was one
of the few people in the whole high school who actually understood the
dewey decimal system!  Now I find myself trying to remember those days
and find only the small threads that made up the tapestry of life in
those times.  I graduated high school signed up for the draft, and then
waited to see if it was my number that came up in the lottery, anxious
times of unrest and protest.  When I designed my first model - 2E

Then came the lost years, times that rolled past, and in the end, rolled
right over me.  Twenty years or a little more where life allowed only a
little time to fold and less to create.  The world of origami moved on
without me.  Then I moved to Iowa unable to do many things I began to
concentrate on things I could do, I got out my books and began to fold
again and then began to design a little then...

Internet access, the world wide web and origami everywhere!  and not
just simple toys or charactures of things but art in all of its grace
and movement!  The kawasaki rose, a revelation!  Leda and the Swan by
Luca Vitagliano, the work of Herman Van Goubergen, all the books of Lang
and Montroll I discovered and devoured allways searching for more!
Origami had grown up, while it may have its base in tradition it isn't
static anymore! it is a growing evolving source of fine art!  It apears
on television in shows and on adds, it is seen on billboards and in the
best of magazines, it is science, it is math, it is expression, it is a
moment of life, and life for a moment.  Origami has full filled it
promise and become something beyond a simple craft, a traditional past
time it has become a voyage of discovery and has traveled across the
face of the globe.  No it is no longer just a hobby or a past time it
has become true art, it is shown in museums and even sold in stores.
People have begun to notice it and it has just begun.

P. Bailey

Perry, you were a kindhearted soul and a friend to paperfolders and you
will be missed very, very much.

Dorothy





From: Hatori Koshiro <hatori@JADE.DTI.NE.JP>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 04:33
Subject: Re: JOAS membership updates

Sebastian Marius Kirsch wrote,

> I found one of these enclosures again (from issue 57), and it reads:
>
> ---
> To Foreign Readers
>
> We have sent six issues a year as they are published. Due to the large
> weight of the issues of the new magazine, however, the subscription fee
> of 3,000 yen or US$30 is not enough to cover the postage. If you want us
> to send them six times in this year as before, please send us extra
> 1,000 yen or US$ 10 to cover the postage, or we send them three or four
> times, i.e. some issues will be sent with the next one.
>
> Japan Origami Academic Society &c.

It was I who wrote that sentences. Mr. Yamaguchi, who is the executive
secretary of JOAS, did say to me in the last year that those who had
paid 3000 yen would receive all six issues in three or four envelops.
It seems that he changed the course. But even I, a member of board of
JOAS, didn't get the notification. I've no idea what's going on. I
will discuss with him immediately.

 _ _ _ _ _
|         |  Hatori Koshiro (Koshiro is my first name.)
|_._._._._|          hatori@jade.dti.ne.jp
|         |      http://www.jade.dti.ne.jp/~hatori/
|_ _ _ _ _|_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
 If they keep on risking failure, they're still artists. (S.Jobs)





From: Mike Kanarek <kanarekorigami@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 05:36
Subject: Re: Paper Packet diagrams

I have been waiting to write and thank you for the diagrams you sent, It is
just what you have brought out that has started me collecting these
diagrams.
It is near impossible to research the origin of these diagrams so far but I
am trying.
After my collection grows I will put them up for members to add their input.
If it goes nowhere they will sill make a colorful display maybe at a OUSA
convention.
Wanted diagrams that are included in packs of paper. I need them in all
languages size and shapes.
             Mike Kanarek, 17 Clinton Ave., Kingston NY 12401, USA
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From: Mad <madhawn@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 09:02
Subject: Re: Paper Packet diagrams

Aloha Steve,

If you have access to a scanner, scan the picture of
the 'intriguing looking figures", and post the scans on
alt.binaries.pictures.origami , as message attachments,
with a request for info.  Who knows, maybe someone
can then tell you where to find the instructions.

Aloha,
Kenneth M. Kawamura

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Woodmansee <stevew@EMPNET.COM>
To: ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 09:02:27 -0400
Subject: Re: Paper Packet diagrams

>I have kept quite a few of mine, mainly because it kills me to throw away
>any perfectly good square piece of paper.  Overall, I find these little
>mini-diagrams are often hard to follow, sometimes omitting key
>steps.  Fortunately most of the models represented are pretty simple and
>can be worked out with a little experimenting.
>
>If anyone out there has decided to collect them, I'd be happy to mail the
>ones I have (thereby admitting to myself that I will never use them...) to
>you...
>
>BTW, has anyone ever noticed that with some brands of Origami paper there
>are models shown on the packaging that are not included on the instruction
>sheet within?  Not frequently, but a couple of times I have bought packets
>of paper I didn't need to get a diagram for some intriguing looking figures
>but found they were not explained within.  (Don't bother asking me which
>ones - it's been a year or so since it last happened and I can't remember
>what the model was, nor the brand of paper).
>
>Not a big complaint, just some kvetching.





From: V'Ann Cornelius <vann@LHT.COM>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 10:47
Subject: Re: Paper Packet diagrams

At the OrigamiUSA convention last year, Makoto Yamaguchi mentioned (in
conversation) that one of his previous jobs was to draw the diagrams to
be included in the packages of paper for different companies. From the
look of the diagrams on newer packages, it seems that paper companies
have contracted with known designers for material to include. Just
suggesting a search path.

V'Ann
-=-

Mike Kanarek wrote:
>
> I have been waiting to write and thank you for the diagrams you sent, It is
> just what you have brought out that has started me collecting these
> diagrams.
> It is near impossible to research the origin of these diagrams so far but I
> am trying.
> After my collection grows I will put them up for members to add their input.
> If it goes nowhere they will sill make a colorful display maybe at a OUSA
> convention.
> Wanted diagrams that are included in packs of paper. I need them in all
> languages size and shapes.
>              Mike Kanarek, 17 Clinton Ave., Kingston NY 12401, USA
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From: Joyce Saler <ladyada@TIAC.NET>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 11:14
Subject: Re: Perry Bailey's Death

Erralee
Thank you for writing to the list and telling of us your father's death.
Perry was so much a part of  every  day for us on the list;  his joy in
announcing a new design, thanking someone for a URL, or just connecting  to
celebrate his happiness in being part of a larger community were e-mails
that we all treasured.

His memory and his designs are imprinted on all of us who wrote to him,
read his words, and appreciated his models.

Joyce Saler





From: Spider Barbour <spider@ULSTER.NET>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 11:56
Subject: Re: Perry Bailey's Death

Dear Friends --  reading of Perry Bailey's death this morning was a terrible
shock.  He and I had a strong off-list friendship with plans for future book
projects together.  Unfailingly encouraging in spite of his own physical
problems, he was of great personal help to me in coming out of my "origami
closet."
        Perry posted my first original diagrams to see the light of day on
the web.  He recommended my inclusion in the "Masters" exhibition at PCOC.
His own creativity, humor and generosity enriched many lives.  I can hardly
believe he is gone, and I will miss him very, very much.
        Anita F. Barbour





From: Gillian Wiseman <gilladian@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 12:44
Subject: Re: New Doodle WAS: Re: Desperate to design

Russsel,

Great coyote puppet!
As a one-time children's librarian, I'm always interested in action folds
and puppets like this. Are you going to post diagrams?

Gillian Wiseman
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From: "Gary W. Boyd" <mini@VOLSTATE.NET>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 13:01
Subject: Origami Piazza

>>   Owing to the generosity of ideas from many of you, I'm proud to be
>>involved in the establishment of 12 Origami Discovery pavilions in cities
>>across the United States.  These activity spots will highlight origami
>>diagrams with five foot tall folded metal sculptures.  Children can fold
the
>>same image with free paper provided.  Christopher Holt has been a mentor
of
>>inestimable value as an authority on origane ("folded metal", Lane Allen).
>>Ronald Koh, Jeremy Schafer, and David Derudas have each granted permission
>>for the free distribution of their chosen model's diagram.  Thanks to many
>>more who e-mailed me with suggestions, links, and very kind words.

>>
>>          Gary Boyd
>>Constructive Alternatives
>>     mini@volstate.net

>These sound wonderful--where are the sites? Do you have a website  for the
>project?
>Karen
>reeds@openix.com

   A unique collaboration among artists, academia, and government, and built
with donated materials and labor, each Origami Piazza is intended to be a
showcase for sustainable artistic outreach.  This project began as freeware
tutorials for deck building in a proposed home improvement e-zine.  I
realized that certain models could be interpreted in the flooring design of
an outdoor deck.  It has matured to a life of its own due to the immediacy
of immersion into art by the viewer; that anyone who can find a scrap of
paper may use the diagrams provided and the inspiration of the sculpture
displayed to create the same model in their own hands.

   What separates this evangelizing approach to origami is the four foot
tall metal sculpture of the model, and the image that transforms the deck
itself into sculpture.  These elements qualify for inclusion in contemporary
art and sculpture galleries (sadly, origami itself doesn't).  At this date,
plans for Ronald Koh's Bird of Paradise have been finalized and are being
painstakingly rendered for submission to galleries and museums across the
United States.

   As yet there is no date available for the first construction, but I will
send pictures and plans to all who e-mail me privately.  With success in
this endeavor I will stockpile pages for the homeowner's webcentric e-zine
that inspired it.

          Gary Boyd
Constructive Alternatives
     mini@volstate.net





From: Nina Ostrun <gavs-413@MTU-NET.RU>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 13:04
Subject: Re: Perry Bailey's Death

Dear all!
 We are shoked by information about your father's death.
 We are paperfolders from Russia. We asked Perry to take part in on
 International Origami Exhibition in Moscow. And  06.04 he wrote us that he
send
 some models. We want to devote him some part of exhibition.
Dear Perry! We like you and need you.

Nina Ostrun,
Director of Origami Museum in Moscow.

 mailto:gavs-413@mtu-net.ru





From: Perry Bailey <pbailey@OPENCOMINC.COM>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 13:35
Subject: Latter Day Saints

Hello again everyone!

        Thank you for all the e-mail!  I know this quite a shock for
you and it was for me too.  My father was only 43 years old when
he died Thursday, so it was really unexpected.  I am only 19
years old so this has been a lot to deal with and I am only in
my second year of college.  I wanted to give you guys a couple
of addresses so that if you want to you can send flowers of
condolences.  We are going to do a service tomorrow in the
afternoon (Sunday)

You can send things to my church at:

LDS Church
East 22nd St. and Cedar
Boone, Iowa  50036

or you can send stuff to my house:

Erralee Bailey
304 2nd st. apt. #4
Boone, IA  50036

Well, feel free to send any more comments and questions to me.

Sincerely,
Erralee Bailey

--
"Continental chambermaids
are very hard to shock,
first they wait until your naked
then they enter, then they knock!"

Victor Buono from "It could be verse"

http://www.afgsoft.com/perry/           <--Website w/ diagrams!





From: Mike Kanarek <kanarekorigami@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 13:58
Subject: Re: Paper Packet diagrams

I do collect package diagrams and would love to see any you might have.
                 Mike Kanarek, 17 Clinton Ave., Kingston NY 12401
                            Thanks
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From: Christopher Holt <Ella-mae@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 15:33
Subject: Re: Perry Bailey's Death

Like everyone on the list, I was shocked to read of Perry's death this
morning. The only condolence that I can offer is that in some way, what each
of us was impressed by in him might be reflected back in us. His humor, his
sensitivity and his insight will continue on among those who were touched by
him in some way, and in that sense, he will never be really gone for us. All
of my best thoughts go out to his family, both the family he leaves behind
in Iowa, and those of us on the list who he helped and changed in some way -
c

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With clear melting dew,
I'd try to wash away the dust
of this floating world
                      -Basho
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

email: ella-mae@msn.com





From: Robby/Laura <morassi@ZEN.IT>
Date: 08 Apr 2000 16:34
Subject: Perry Bailey

Hi all,

The shocking news about Perry's death put me in deep sadness. I was in
touch with him two years ago, when he spontaneously and generously offered
several models of his to enrich the new-born CDO website, and to contribute
to our Convention books. He didn't expect celebrity or rewards for this,
only our heartly "thanks !". Here are his own words taken from a message he
sent me on Mar. 14,1998:
----------------------------
I'm an odd sort of duck, I don't want to write a book, I just want to share
what little talent I have with anyone who is interested. Feel free to use
any or all for news letters, annuals, or to teach with.
----------------------------

Thanks again, Perry !

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to his family, also on behalf of the
whole Italian paperfolding community.

Roberto





From: Jeadams1@AOL.COM
Date: 09 Apr 2000 08:09
Subject: Working with Chiyogami Papers

I have a nice supply of chiyogami papers (150mm squares) that I use to make
modular boxes. Ignoring the fact that the paper can be soft and, as a result,
a little difficult to use for making complex models, what other kinds of
subjects look nice when made from chiyogami? Simple models, like waterbombs,
look good, but animals (with a few exceptions) seem to come out too busy
looking for my taste. That's really is the nub of my question: Which models
benefit from being made from "busy" papers?

Thanks!

Jim

http://members.aol.com/jeadams1/origami.html





From: Dee and Bob <deenbob@ECENTRAL.COM>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 12:01
Subject: Re: Perry Bailey

I am stunned. I didn't know Perry except through his postings on the
list and through his website.

We'll all miss him.

Dee





From: Ron Arruda <arruda@CATS.UCSC.EDU>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 13:04
Subject: Re: Working with Chiyogami Papers

Hey, perfect for Kimono folds!

Ron Arruda





From: "John R. S. Mascio" <mascio@RYU.COM>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 13:38
Subject: Teaching an Origami Class

At the encouragement of my wife, I have steped up to teach a 1/2
or 1 day class on Origami.  Target class age from High School and
up.  Start with a beginning class.  I was thinking on doing:

        1) Breif history of Origami
        2) Breif discussion on how to read the diagrams
        3) Cup
        4) Flapping Bird
        5) Crane (mention the 1000 cranes)
        6) Frog
        7) Others?

What are your recommendations on structure, content and
class length?
--
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         is about 3 feet to his left        |





From: "John R. S. Mascio" <mascio@RYU.COM>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 13:44
Subject: Origami groups in Dallas, TX or nearby

I'm finially getting around to it, but are there any Origami groups
in, or near, Dallas, TX?

JRSM
--
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From: Lori Gregory <LBGregory77@GATEWAY.NET>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 14:02
Subject: Re: OUSA Affiliate Calendar

Thanks Florence, and yes, V'ann did send me a notice, but it's always great
to hear from you!  I guess Elaine Holmquist showed you at PCOC the incredible
find we made in a used book store, one of your books from I think 1972!
Elaine wanted it so dearly that I caved in and let her buy it, but I have
rights to visit it anytime I want!

It's amazing what treasures one can find in the funky out of the way book
stores!

Take care!!
Lori





From: Lori Gregory <LBGregory77@GATEWAY.NET>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 14:06
Subject: Re: OUSA Affiliate Calendar

Whoops, that last posting was meant for Florence - apologies to all...





From: Tiffany Tam <origamiwing@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 16:12
Subject: Re: Tanteidan Back Issues & Older JOAS convention books

Hello June,
I read about the orders posted by other list members. I am also waiting for
my last issure of the magazine which should have been released on March 25,
2000.  I hope that I will receive it soon.  I understand that it should take
some time for it to arrive so I will wait for it, unless I have not received
it by April 25, then I will ask you to help me, thank you =-).
I hope that my order of the subscription does not have any problems, because
I have sent a check of $40 and not $30.
Thank you.
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From: Deg Farrelly <StickmanAZ@AOL.COM>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 17:04
Subject: Re: Teaching an Origami Class

John Mascio writes:

<<
At the encouragement of my wife, I have steped up to teach a 1/2
or 1 day class on Origami.  Target class age from High School and
up.  Start with a beginning class.  I was thinking on doing:

        1) Breif history of Origami
        2) Breif discussion on how to read the diagrams
        3) Cup
        4) Flapping Bird
        5) Crane (mention the 1000 cranes)
        6) Frog
        7) Others?

What are your recommendations on structure, content and
class length?
>>

Many find the petal fold in the Flapping Bird and Crane to be difficult steps
when first learning.  I wouldn't introduced them so early.

Lillian Oppenheimer's "First Class" consisted of:  Swan, Magazine Cover Box,
Jumping Frog.  This gave students something to carry the models home in,
introduced outside and inside reverse folds, and the waterbomb base (sort of)

A simpler model from the bird base (such as Roae Cooker's Strawberry) might
be another nice model to include.

Yoshizawa's Butterfly for a waterbomb base model?

Just a couple thoughts.

deg farrelly
o)-(
StickmanAZ@aol.com





From: Doug Philips <dgou@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 17:27
Subject: Re: Teaching an Origami Class

deg farrelly, replying to John Mascio's teaching query, indited:

>Many find the petal fold in the Flapping Bird and Crane to be difficult
>steps
>when first learning.  I wouldn't introduced them so early.

Aside from the Strawberry suggestion, I agree with the rest of deg's
suggestions. I would note that teaching the jumping frog, or any serious
action model, will often cause a "chaos" break as the kids' decide that now
is the best time to play. ;-) That's usually worse with younger kids than
with older though.

As for the petal fold, and the crane/flapping bird in particular... The
petal fold, as I learned it, and as its usually taught, is tricky. I've
found more success teaching it slightly differently. Once you are at the
point of having the preliminary base, you can precrease for the petal fold
in the usual fashion, by bringing the raw edged sides of the preliminary
fold into the center line (top flaps only of course). Instead of precreasing
the 'hinge' line, just ignore it. I like to then use the
fold-pages-of-a-book/minor-miracle to rearrange the layers of the
preliminary base, so that the precreasing can be done in the other direction
(the pages/minor-miracle step rearranges the flaps so that the valleys are
mountains and a simple valley fold will reverse them and weaken the paper).
Ok, so know you've gotten the side folds for the petal fold precreased and
well "greased" so to speak. Instead of doing the petal in one step, I like
to have the students just do a simple push-in inside reverse fold. Once both
the left and right half of the front are tucked in, they can trivially lift
the flap up and the hinge will form naturally, and there is no awkward
mid-air crease reversal for the petal fold. Once taught this way, you can
show them how to do a "real" petal fold with the precrease paper, and how
that they might choose to use this, or some other precreasing method, when
doing other petal folds.

Just my bucky-two-fifty,
        -D'gou

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From: Dale/ Amy Liikala <lmtn@NCWEB.COM>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 17:55
Subject: Box Request

Where are the diagrams for Lillian Oppenheimer's Magazine Cover Box?  I
am interested in seeing them and folding it.  When teaching beginners, I
usually use index card frog, masu box, flapping bird, shirt and pants
(by Rachel Katz) and magic star (by Robert Neale).  I would NOT include
cranes in "Origami 101"!  Thank you for any info. for my request.
     Amy
Liikala





From: Paul Jackson <Mpjackson@BTINTERNET.COM>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 18:16
Subject: Petal Fold (was Teaching an Origami Class)

Years ago, someone -- I now forget who -- showed me a simple way to
teach the petal fold swivel that transforms the Preliminary Fold into
the Bird Base.

On the Preliminary Fold, bring the open edges to the centre, as normal
(to make an ice cream cone shape on the front side) ...then fold down
the solid corner (the 'ice cream') over the top of the cone, also as
normal.  Unfold the cone folds ONLY, leaving the ice cream pointing
downwards.  The petal fold can then be made with ease, using the
horizontal crease across the top of the ice cream AS A PIVOT.  It
helps to poke a finger into the hollow pocket inside the half-formed
petal and push it into the left and right extremities of the internal
pivot edge to open them fully, so that the petal flattens accurately
as the Bird Base.  Repeat behind.  If it sounds complex ...it's not!

This 'fold down the ice cream and leave it folded' method is much
easier for teaching the petal fold/Bird Base than the conventional
'crease and unfold the ice cream' method ...at least from my
experience.

I hope this helps.

Regards,

Paul Jackson
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From: Bimal Ramesh Desai <desaib@MEDICINE.WUSTL.EDU>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 19:00
Subject: Re: Petal Fold (was Teaching an Origami Class)

On Sun, 9 Apr 2000, Paul Jackson wrote:

> This 'fold down the ice cream and leave it folded' method is much
> easier for teaching the petal fold/Bird Base than the conventional
> 'crease and unfold the ice cream' method ...at least from my
> experience.

I agree with Paul.  I've used this method to teach petal folds in the
traditional crane to kids as young as five, usually pointing
out that as they lift the bottom point, they will make a "boat shape" (the
petal, halfway collapsed), and that as they continue to lift the point,
they will bring the sides of the boat to the middle.
Eight out of ten five year olds can do this with some practice.

As an aside, I'm a big fan of the "teach a man to fish..." school of
origami.  If I have to do a fold for a child because he/she is unable, I
will do it in slow motion and make sure they're watching.  Then I unfold
the step I've just done and ask them to repeat it.  It's a little easier,
because you've already created the necessary creases, but at the very
least, they've done a successful petal fold, or whatever, and will feel
more confident the next time they try it.

-Bimal





From: Ron Arruda <arruda@CATS.UCSC.EDU>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 20:01
Subject: Re: Teaching an Origami Class

Action Models: Yes, they will make a break in the class, but that's not a
bad thing per se. Plan to do one when a natural "recess" would come
anyway, and they kids (or childish adults like me) can fool around all
through it! People DO need to have a "chaos " break!

I like to teach a flying model at such a juncture, like Stephen Weiss'
Astro Tube from his Wings and Things. Gets folks outdoors (if possible)
for a breath of air.

Ron Arruda





From: "Michael J. Naughton" <mjnaught@CROCKER.COM>
Date: 09 Apr 2000 21:13
Subject: Re: Petal Fold (was Teaching an Origami Class)

Bimal Ramesh Desai wrote:
>> As an aside, I'm a big fan of the "teach a man to fish..."

Me, too. Whenever I teach a class, I adopt the firm mental
attitude that I am not there to do it for the students, I am
there to help them learn how to do it for themselves. Thus,
whenever I do something for them (fold a model, put two
modules together), I always undo it right away and say,
"Now you try it". I've had (very) occasional frustrated
students who can't or won't get it, but in general the
results have been extremely positive.

Mike Naughton
