This week we've got something unusual-- a geometric model with a proof attached! This is an algorithm to produce an approximation of a parabola.
Diagrams here. For additional help, here's a youtube video showing how to extend the process a little bit.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Approximation of a Parabola, by Andrew Hudson
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Spinosaurus - Shuki Kato
This weekend is the Pacific Coast Origami Conference in San Francisco. Andrew and I will both be there. Since we will be having such and awesome time at the convention, I thought it would be nice to pass a little awesome onto y’all.
This is my favorite diagram of the year. Not just my favorite Origami Weekly release, but my favorite, period.
This week we present to you diagrams for Shuki Kato’s Spinosaurus.
Yes, you read that right. 130 steps.
The Spinosaurus is my favorite dinosaur, so you can imagine how thrilled I was to find these sitting in my inbox some weeks ago.
Who knew diagonal box-pleating could be so fun!
Spinosaurus - Shuki Kato
The version above was folded by me, Jared, from a 35 cm square of double MC tissue paper. It is slightly modified to have more pronounced spines, and a forward-pointing sail, as is my favorite interpretation.
Many thanks to my friend Shuki!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Spider - Andrey Ermakov
Happy Halloween!
Andrey Ermakov surprised us by sending some very very nice diagrams for his spider! Perfect for Halloween.
Spider - Andrey Ermakov
Something creepy and crawly for Halloween, to go with Andrew's Witch from earlier. Also, head on over to Andrew's Flickr for some Crazy Jack (o Lantern) action: www.flickr.com/photos/ahudson/2990136227/
The Spider in the photo was designed and folded by Andrey Ermakov. Andrew and I have just been too busy preparing for PCOC.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Origami for the People
Several months ago, I realized that while there were lots of traditional models to be found, most of the diagrams were copyrighted, so their use was restricted. I also noticed that a handful of traditional models got the lion's share of attention from folders and diagrammers, while some very intriguing models were only published in a few places, sometimes with low-quality diagrams...
So in response, I'm pleased to announce the Public Diagram Project. The aim is to provide a collection of 15-20 high-quality diagrams for clever and obscure traditional models, available to everyone. Each of these diagrams will be released under a Creative Commons license, so you can share, teach, and adapt any of these without breaking any copyright laws.
Here's the diagrams:
Jumping Frog
Congratulations Crane
Octagonal Tato
You'll notice that one of these diagrams has already appeared on Origami Weekly-- I found out, a week after I'd posted it, that I had actually rediscovered a traditional model; that event was part of the inspiration for this project.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Crooked Witch, by Andrew Hudson
Happy Halloween!
This was really fun to design-- everything worked the first time I tried it. I hope you all have as much fun folding it as I did designing and diagramming the model!
Diagrams here:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/232756/witch.pdf
Friday, October 9, 2009
Puma Head - Román Díaz
If you haven’t already heard, Román Díaz has a new book coming out very soon. 34 designs! I know I’m excited.
He was awesome enough to send us a set of diagrams anyway! Here is Román’s Puma Head.
Puma Head - Román Díaz
It is fun to fold, and for those of you who require lots of reference points, they’re included. And they’re nice and simple.
The rendition in the photo was folded by Eric Madrigal. Thank you Eric and Román!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Cormorant, by Andrew Hudson
This week we've got a design I've been thinking about for awhile: the cormorant I made at the end of July. I refolded it last weekend with nicer paper, and decided it was time to diagram the model... so here it is!
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/232756/cormorant.pdf
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