Welcome to /po/! We specialize in origami, papercraft, and everything that’s relevant to paper engineering. This board is also an great library of relevant PDF books and instructions, one of the best resource of its kind on the internet.Questions and discussions of papercraft and origami are welcome. Threads for topics covered by paper engineering in general are also welcome, such as kirigami, bookbinding, printing technology, sticker making, gift boxes, greeting cards, and more.Requesting is permitted, even encouraged if it’s a good request; fulfilled requests strengthens this board’s role as a repository of books and instructions. However do try to keep requests in relevant threads, if you can./po/ is a slow board! Do not needlessly bump threads.
Hints and tips?For folding, The best advice is to always fold as cleanly as possible, and take your time. Everything else comes with experience.https://origami.me/beginners-guide/https://origamiusa.org/glossaryWhat are ‘CPs’?Crease patterns are a structural representations of origami models, shown as a schematic of lines; they are essentially origami models unfolded and laid flat. Lines on a crease pattern may be indicated by ‘mountain’ or ‘valley’ folds to show how the folds alternate. If you’re particularly skilled at origami, they become useful instructions for building models. A common base fold is usually discernable, all the intermediate details can be worked on from there.https://blog.giladnaor.com/2008/08/folding-from-crease-patterns.htmlhttp://www.origamiaustria.at/articles.php?lang=2#a4
Day 2988 to go
>>625741Thanks so much for the kind words, anon. Admittedly, my life's still on hold for the time being, but at risk of turning this into a blog post, I'll just leave it as "we'll see how things end up". I'll say that it is nice to be able to fold things that aren't cranes again. To keep things on topic, I keep a set of paper at work that I usually fold with when I'm bored. It isn't the easiest paper to work with, but here's a horse I attempted today.I will say that I hope someone picks up the journey sometimes soon. I know threads aren't at huge risk of dying here, but I'd be lying if I said that I'd be ok letting this thread die out.As a side not, I guess some of my images got deleted? Not really sure about that one but alright>the front legs on the horseYes, I fixed those after I took the photo >>625740I think that, if it really is something you want to do, you should still pursue it. Cranes are very simple to fold, so you can really use whatever paper you find to fold them with. One ream of A4 can easily be cut down into 2000 squares if you want some easily accessible paper. There is also something special about origami made from found paper, so you could also get creative with were you get your sheets from if you're short on money. I guess what I'm saying is don't let it get to you too much. I've never liked the whole "it's not about the destination" outlook, but I'd hate to see you quit the journey over this. It is a very cool thing to dedicate yourself to that few people rarely try
>>625727Belated congratulations on your cranes!
>>627485Thank you! Can't believe that it's been over a year since I finished.
Can't let this thread die and fall off page 10 like some leaf in a waterfall, so I'll embark on the journey myself.Thank you previous anons for sharing yours.980 to go.
>>628993960 to go.
me and my friends are starting a naval wargames. we needed some ship models. we found these, which would be enough for us for now (from warartisan.com). when we tried (several times) to contact the owner, he didn't answer us. do you know where I could find these ships (I'm looking for the entire catalog of models)
RE-POST REQUEST. It's been pretty dead lately, not even requests, so I don't know if any one will read this. Can some one please re-post "Origami Pro 7" and "Origami Tanteidan Convention 29". They've been shared everywhere else already, so why not in 4chan?
can some1 plse repost otm214 here 4 those of us who dont have a scribd subscription? thanx
OTM 214 leaked on Zhezhixueyuan but when I tried to open the post I got this message:"Sorry, this post requires a reading permission level of 50 or higher to view."I've never seen it before. Is there a way to get higher permission level on Zhezhixueyuan?
OK, forget Zhezhixueyuan, I found out how to get the file from scribd:https://scribd.vdownloaders.com/
>>628912Unfortunately to get higher permission level you have to do stuff like decorating your profile, adding others as friends, engaging with others etcIt's a very typical chinese siteI've been there once. There was this guy who was looking for a tanteidan magazine. Luckily I had access to it but the damn site didn't let me comment because I didn't had that "permission level" so I thought I would pm him but to pm somebody you gotta add them as friend first which I did but it took him a day to accept the request and by that time someone had already posted that magazine. This pissed me off really badly.Also they have a credits system. You earn credits by posting magazines and books and similar stuff or by collecting bounties and you spend these credits by viewing books posted by others.Another thing I found was that you can add personal information like phone number, address, place of graduation etc on your profile(it's not mandatory but to earn higher permission level, you have to) which makes no bloody sense 'cause it's a damn Piracy site.It's a big mess.Also can someone share the diagrams for the yuki sato's dahlia or the huywern from vog 20 years?
https://origamee.net/
I did this during Spanish class
>>628970Very lovely. I like the little ribbon bits hanging off the side and the strawberries
How come the paper looks like this!
What paper do you guys use for your origami?And what is your favorite paper?
Just sharing this Kangaroo model I just made.
>>627254This stuff(pic related) is my most used as far anything that requires any larger paper with colors. It arrives perfectly square and it's cheap. There is better paper I've used, but it's usually for special models. I think my favorite so far is shadowfold. It's thin and easy to use.
I use car paint masking paper for more complex models.it's strong, thin, keeps it's shape and it's dead cheap.
I've always admired people who can do these things. It's impressive dexterity and a performance just watching it and the results can be so beautiful and tacticle too. Crazy the talent I can see browsing this board. Making me consider trying it so it's interesting to see what papers people are using.
Hemp paper
Pearto and my cat Iselda
silly cat
this is really cool
cute
cute cat
This is so cute!
Welcome, this is a SHARING thread, where you request and share single diagrams (preferably). And I would like to encourage sharing this mockingbird.
>>628975I can't offer anything in return. I'm empty-handed.
>>628983Well, I'm sorry, but I'm tired of buying, giving, and receiving nothing in return.
>>628984All good
>>628975Don't take it offensively but I think you should learn how to read. This is a sharing thread not a trading one. If you're interested in trading why not create a new one?
>>6289881. I haven't created a new thread because I'm not asking for anything. Someone is asking for a book, and I'm telling them how they can get it.2. Do you want me to quote one of the many messages in this thread where I've shared videos, diagrams, and even books?3. If you had read my posts, you would have seen that I'm tired of buying and sharing, only to have my requests in this very thread fall on deaf ears.
Is papercraft as a hobby dying?
>>621146>we do what we must, because we can
>>627565why does the pic make me feel sad
>>627566It might be the heavy shadows, I was too lazy to set up a second flash to give the shot more natural-looking lighting
>>627572Set up some proper lighting and it looks a lot better imo
turn up the lights in here babyextra bright I want yall to see this
Teach me how to make a paper crane
>>628920Which part was difficult?
>>628926Not really, the clock thread is still up, and that was the last thread on the entire board last i checked
you fucking nigger bumped off a relevant thread i fucking hate tourists
>>628930>>628926The clock is eternal
>>628863I misspelled pol and ended here, plesse send help
This is a search engine to find CPs on adrive easily. It is a library with 1000+ crease patterns, and you can filter them by BP or 22.5, shape of the starting polygon...https://bogdanthegeek.github.io/CPoogle/
>>628962do not abbreviate crease patterns
>>628965Surely you are refering to copernicum (CP) and bro, this is an origami board
>>628965People has been abbreviating crease patterns as CP even before the internet. Stop being stupid. What next, now I can't use pdf because of Epstein or something?
For each date that I go on, I would like to give my date something that I have folded myself. My first date is the 7th and I will be gifting a crane then.Do you guys have any more suggestions? Traditional is preferred, but contemporary or from something (like an anime or video game since she really likes those) is also welcome. My origami skills need honing, though, since I took a several year long break, so simpler origami is preferred for the time being.Thank you for your help.
>>628853Unfortunately, my main means of photography (my mobile phone) is out of action awaiting a new charging port. I have however folded a swan (the night of my post) and a heart (a few nights ago). The heart contains a message on the back asking if she would like to be my girlfriend, we agreed to decide whether we should truly continue dating or not after the first date. I just thought it was a creative way to ask the question. Everything has been folded on a 3x3" (7.6x7.6 cm) square, which were cut from standard A4 paper. The heart was colourized using two crayons, hatched along the axes. Is colourizing a good way forward and should both the crane and swan have added colour?The update on dating was that she was unable to meet with me on the 14th. I know that some anons may question her motives, but it is because of a very tight work schedule, I will not say much more at fear that I will reveal too much information. She wishes to meet on the 1st, but if not, then the 8th, it depends on her next schedule which releases soon. She already is hinting at a second date on the 14th before we even have had the first. I think the long initiation helps with this. We both really like each other and that the first date is the final piece to the puzzle before we decide on truly becoming boyfriend and girlfriend.Truth be told, I came very close to saying a certain three words tonight, but I still think it is too soon, even if it has been two and a half months tomorrow. I am feeling very lucky this year, for a number of reasons, so I have a newfound sense of confidence, but I must reign it in for a time.I wish to ask the people of this board, in case any other anons are watching. I would like a beginner friendly guides for the following.>flowers (roses, hydrangeas, bluebells and primroses are her favourites, but anything would do, I am particularly fond of plum blossoms)>house pets (cats, dogs and rodents)>small birds>fish>horses (her favourite animal)
Unfortunately, I am ill this weekend, so no date, but my mobile phone is back. These are the things that I made.
>>628956I will now contribute a peafowl. I draw daily for her. I like drawing, but had no reason to before meeting her.
This might be a bit too hard for you, but I love this tutorial too much no to share it.The description of the video contains the tutorial for the basic Hyndrangea, which is neat in itself.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrJft8Za8wg(Jo Nakashima has a video on the basic Hydrangea too, who has added a lot of helping graphics for beginners)Two models that should be rather simpleOrigami Hiromi on Youtube- Crane Circle- Heart CraneAnother more intermediate model:Sampreet Manna Origami on YoutubeMagic Butterfly Heart Stand
>>628966Thank you. My knowledge prior to this board was traditional, plus some stuff from Michael LaFoss that I remember seeing on Activity TV growing up ~15-20 years ago. I will have a look when I get back home.
>>628708Okay it's been a while and you're probably not here anymore but:https://abrashiorigami.com/walking-in-the-rain/
https://youtu.be/tJjTal9ynf4?si=Cb1aZQsrJGCKxSgZbTutorial here, collapse no shaping
I've been searching for so long and have found nothing, I wasn't lucky enough to get it pre ordered and like yeah any help would be really appreciated
>>628950Thanx. That suits me just fine, 'cause the only thing I want from the whole book is just the Wyvern diagram.
>>628951Understandable. It was a long shot anyway. That book is really hard to find, not even second hand and trading is out of the question, anyone who has it already has everything I've got to offer. Gonna check that taobao thing and see if it's worth buying one or two diagrams.
Hmm so now we wait
Hi. I'm Arellano.. I have the full book, apparently you understand how difficult it is to acquire it, as well as the books I request (whoever has commented on it), so I look for exchanges. My email has already been posted, but I write it again, in case anyone is interested... <<arellanoarturo636 (@) gmail.com>>I leave an image of other books I have
>>628955what do u want 4 daily origami or vog20, if u have that.all i have worth tradin s saoc origami collection 2024.photos not scans,but all diagrams r clear,what would u trade 4 that? if anythin
I had a question but none of the existing threads are really too relevant so I thought making a general help thread from the get-go (beyond what’s in the welcome thread) would be good so even if my question gets answered the thread can be used for other people’s questionsI’m making a papercraft where I want to paint part of it gold for some extra pop, but I want neat and clean lines. I’ve seen a lot of artists use washi tape to do this in their art and I want something similar, but I have inkjet prints and don’t want any of the ink to lift up. Any tape recommendations? Or possibly other techniques? I’ve done some googling but I don’t wanna take my chances with buying a ton of tape just to test it.
>>619959Never mind, I figured it out. I think he left out an important part of these steps. The triangle in the middle was the key for what I was doing wrong. I KNEW I had done everything correct up to this point, so it was just about figuring out what I missed.
some sites you use to find templates? im a begginer
>>621939Usually i'm looking fot it at PaperZoneVN, but sometimes at Youtube, Pinterest, yeah cuz i'll take anything free
IS PAPERZONEVN DOWN FOR ANYONE ELSE AS WELL... I DON'T WANNA LOOSE YOU BABYYYY I NEED TO MAKE CHRISTMAS GIFTS
has anyone used a cutting machine to cut papercraft models? i recently got a silhoutte cameo 3 and i wanna use it on that
