When Maria Sinayskaya left Samara, Russia in 2008 to live in South Africa, the only origami model she knew how to fold was the traditional flapping bird. But since discovering the world of origami and its many enthusiasts, Maria has been folding and creating non stop, becoming, in the process, a prolific paper folder and … Read more
When I saw a class offering of an origami tooth at the 2011 Origami USA convention in New York, I jumped at the opportunity to learn a great model. It’s perfect to give to my dentist as a gift. This origami tooth is Marc Kirschenbaum’s creation. Marc is a prolific origami designer and book author … Read more
Living in Southern Vermont, a block away from the Battenkill River, I witnessed in awe as the otherwise peaceful and crystalline river, raged like an angry monster through the valley last Sunday, causing damage to many of our neighbors’ homes and properties. Up the hill, in Kelly Stand, another river, aptly named Roaring Branch, swept … Read more
Origami Chile is hosting its 6th Origami Convention in Santiago from August 25-27, 2011. Within the convention, Origami Chile will be hosting a separate parallel event: The Second Latin American Origami Congress. –The first Latin American Origami Congress was held in Bogotá in April of 2010. While the convention is geared to teaching and sharing … Read more
This origami rose is also a box, perfect to give a present. Origami boxes are useful and versatile for any occasion. But don’t wait for a Valentine’s day, Christmas or a birthday to give! A handmade gift expresses depth of feeling and a greater degree of personal involvement in a relationship than a mass-produced item. … Read more
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” ~Buddha “Peace goes into the making of an origami crane as flour goes into the making of bread.” ~Pablo Neruda Origami cranes were offered to visitors at the WTC Tribute Center to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Cranes are traditional paper birds from Japan. They … Read more