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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

A Contemporary Origami Handbag

origami handbag or purse created by Hans-Werner Guth and Leyla Torres

I added handles to a triangular box created by Hans-Werner Guth and made myself a contemporary fashionable handbag.It is made from an A-size rectangle. Clever and a pleasure to fold! Now it’s time to take a walk around town and show it off. Cool! Crease pattern by Hans Werner0Guth HERE. Video tutorial by Sara Adams … Read more

How to Fold an Egg-laying Origami Hen

This Egg-Laying Origami Hen, attributed to Zsuzsanna Kricskovics, is a charming origami action model. It needs a cut at the end, which might be frowned on by some origami purists. This cut does not bother me at all. On the contrary, I think it is indispensable because the section that is cut off is used … Read more

In the Spirit of Origami

A few nights ago, my husband captured this quiet moment as I folded paper. Origami is a gentle source of joy and inner peace. . . . . Photo © John Sutton . . . .