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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 25 2011, 11:54 PM (581 Views) | |
| CJ | Apr 25 2011, 11:54 PM Post #1 |
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Origami (折り紙?, from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper"; kami changes to gami due to rendaku) is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD at the latest and was popularized in the mid-1900s. It has since then evolved into a modern art form. The goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of material into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques, and as such the use of cuts or glue are not considered to be origami. The number of basic origami folds is small, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The best known origami model is probably the Japanese paper crane. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be different colors or prints. Traditional Japanese origami, which has been practiced since the Edo era (1603–1867), has often been less strict about these conventions, sometimes cutting the paper or using nonsquare shapes to start with. Some Origami cranes: Has anyone ever done this? I know my sister had a load of Origami animals when she was younger. As for me, probably the closest I've come is paper aeroplanes
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Apr 26 2011, 08:13 PM Post #2 |
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The only origami I have is Porygon. I probably did this when I was a kid though (can't remember). I've heard of it before.
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Apr 26 2011, 08:14 PM.
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| Michelle | Apr 26 2011, 08:19 PM Post #3 |
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I used to be able to make paper cranes but I can't anymore. |
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| CJ | Nov 1 2011, 09:50 PM Post #4 |
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This guy called Robert J. Lang makes some really impressive stuff: http://www.langorigami.com/art/insects/stag_beetle_bp_1.jpg As well as this stag beetle, he's made a variety of insects and other animals, as well as everyday objects, such as cameras. Amazingly, they can all be made from just one square of paper....and if you don't believe me, he's put the folding patterns for these things on his website, so you can try to make your own if you want. Here's the one for the stag beetle: http://www.langorigami.com/art/insects/stag_beetle_bp_cp.pdf Admittedly, it's very complicated, so it isn't easy even when you have the pattern to work from. It takes Lang up to three days to fold these things (and that's not including the time spent designing them; it's just how long it takes to fold them once he's got his pattern!) If you want to see more of his work, you can find it here, at his website: http://www.langorigami.com/ Edited by CJ, Nov 5 2011, 10:42 PM.
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| CJ | Aug 10 2014, 11:00 AM Post #5 |
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If you thought that was impressive, a team of researchers in the US has built a series of robots that can fold themselves, rather like mini-Transformers. Strictly speaking, it's not origami - but it is inspired by the art: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-28660904 |
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| Cim | Aug 10 2014, 11:03 AM Post #6 |
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ive done origami when i was in kindergarten. we made flowers and animals. the crane is most popular |
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| Mechanized | Aug 10 2014, 02:34 PM Post #7 |
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I've made some with a few friends before, can't remember how to make one now |
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| Zero Revolution | Aug 13 2014, 02:35 AM Post #8 |
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I think I tried to make a few origami animals when I was younger, I always had trouble with it. I don't know if I'd have trouble with it now, but I don't really feel like doing it.
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| CJ | Jan 18 2015, 07:00 PM Post #9 |
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Well, this is quite impressive. A life-size origami boat has been built, and sailed on a lake in south London: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-30831507 |
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| GrieferLord | Jan 18 2015, 09:17 PM Post #10 |
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that is rather impressive! considering paper likes to absorb water, i wonder if it was made out of a denser paper like construction paper? |
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| CJ | Jan 18 2015, 09:36 PM Post #11 |
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There is a little bit more information on the boat itself in this article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/11347517/Brunels-ancestor-sails-12ft-long-boat-made-of-paper.html They used a special variety of water-resistant paper, and also included a stability keel made out of wood and polystyrene. |
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| GrieferLord | Jan 18 2015, 11:55 PM Post #12 |
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ah i see very good! although if they want it to be truly waterproof all they have to do is coat the entire thing in rustolium and it will make it completely waterproof |
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| Zero Revolution | Jan 19 2015, 03:44 AM Post #13 |
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Very impressive! Interesting that the paper didn't dissolve or break apart in the water. I guess the water-resistant paper worked pretty well then. I'd never be able to make something like that, that's for sure!
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| GrieferLord | Jan 19 2015, 08:09 PM Post #14 |
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it would take an extremely large piece of said paper to do this with as you must fold it into the desired shape. |
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| Zero Revolution | Jan 20 2015, 03:25 AM Post #15 |
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^ Yeah. I do wonder how they managed to fold such a big piece of paper so perfectly into the boat. (or at least it seems pretty much perfect in the picture )
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| GrieferLord | Jan 20 2015, 07:48 AM Post #16 |
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they would need long industrial rulers for a straight folding edge, maybe some trangles as well to get a specific angle? |
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| CJ | Jan 20 2015, 03:13 PM Post #17 |
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Sounds like that might have worked. Anyway, I guess their next challenge should be to make a paper aeroplane that can be piloted by a human .
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| GrieferLord | Jan 20 2015, 03:51 PM Post #18 |
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i wonder if it will have a lightweight lego engine for power
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| CJ | Jan 20 2015, 09:30 PM Post #19 |
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Maybe - although just a glider would do .
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| GrieferLord | Jan 21 2015, 07:48 AM Post #20 |
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wright brothers all over again??!?!?! |
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