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‘Crease + Fold’ Reviewed – An Origami Book by Sok Song

crease and fold book cover

Crease and Fold, Sok’s Song first origami instructional book, presents a collection of models that will appeal to a broad range of interests. It features simple and elegant animals, functional objects, money folds, and modulars. •View photographs at the end of this post• The book is divided into four sections: Origami 101, covers the standard … Read more

Modular Origami Ring by Ernesto del Río

Origami modular ring - anillo mosular

This modular ring called Anillo del Río 3 is one of the many striking modulars designed by Ernesto del Río Jiménez (Erny for his friends). Thanks to Ernesto for granting permission to make a video with instructions for making this modular, shown at the end of this post. Ernesto lives in Pereira, Colombia. He works … Read more

My Memories of Akira Yoshizawa

Photograph of Akira Yoshizawa, origami master and an origami rabbit, created by Yoshizawa and folded by Leyla Torres

The 14th of March, 2011, was a special day for all of us in the origami community: it was the centenary anniversary of the birth of Akira Yoshizawa (14 March 1911 – 14 March 2005), origami grandmaster, who is considered by many as the father of modern origami. In 1997 I had the opportunity to … Read more

How to Make an Origami Windmill for Children of All Ages

Philip Chapman-Bell, an origami designer from western Massachusetts, has created a ‘Smart Waterbomb’, which he describes in this blog post. This model is made from a circular piece of paper and has only mountain and valley folds, some of which are curved. The model is economical in its folding, elegant and pleasing to make. Besides … Read more

Twenty Four Memories From a Great Origami Convention

To celebrate the beginning of World Origami Days on this date, October 24th, I post twenty four memories and highlights from the First Origami Convention held in Rosario, Argentina and of my first visit ever to Buenos Aires and Rosario. Laura Azcoaga, a great expert on modular origami, met me at Ezeiza International Airport on … Read more

Tricia Tait, Special Guest at DoBras Origami Convention

Over the last several years at the OrigamiUSA convention in New York City, I’ve been very fortunate  to both share ideas and take classes with Tricia Tait.  Tricia is a very knowledgeable folder, and a well prepared teacher. She is also always up-to-date when it comes to being informed about the latest discoveries of simple … Read more