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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:47 pm


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Welcome to the Origami Base!
This is the thread for the lowdown on Origami




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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:32 pm


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For Begginers

***Use thin and crisp paper. Origami paper (sometimes called kami) or photocopy paper will work. Don't use expensive paper at first.


***Read the book from beginning. You must be familiar with the symbols and basic folds. Learn before folding.


***Look at the diagrams carefully. Make sure you follow the sequence exactly as numbered. When lost, compare the diagram with the next one, and guess how to make it as described in the next diagram. If you can't figure out, begin again from the first step.


***Fold neatly. Make sure the corners and/or edges meet each other accurately and precisely. Don't make haste.


***Fold firmly. Fold on a solid surface and press on the creases with your fingers. Some folders use tools such as a folding-bone.


***Practice and practice each model. No one can fold it well at the first time.


***You can take a break when you feel tired or frustrated. Leave it until tomorrow. Enjoy origami!


For Enthusiasts

***Wash your hands before you fold. It's important if you want to make a beautiful model.


***Imagine how your model will look like, and choose suitable paper. Choose paper according to the model; or choose a model according to the paper.


***Most models have their structures. You should understand them. And find out the best sequence. Change some folds if necessary. You don't have to follow the diagrams.


***Fold rhythmically. Always be conscious of the whole sequence. To do so, you must fold from memory.


***Fold in the air as far as possible, and you can feel the paper more.


***Remember that paper has some thickness. Although you should fold neatly, you must give appropriate play.



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:33 pm


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Find past threads that you want easily with this list:


Crane
Pikachu
Shurikan / Throwing Star

PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:34 pm


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There are so many different folds on the internet, that I can't possibly fit it all in this guild! You can find links to different sites and blogs so that you can get templates and folds that aren't provided here.

Origami Club (reccomended)
Origami.com
Paper Folding
Children's Origami
Lang Origami-Showcase

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:41 pm


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If you have any links or tips to share, please PM me so I can put them up here. n___n
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