I really do not understand this passion that most origamists seem to have for folding birds and animals. Is it because it isn’t as repetitive as most modular or flower models? Is it because it is usually more difficult to fold a bird or an animal than other origami? I don’t know. I haven’t really attempted too many animal origami, in fact the only animal (at least close to an animal) that I have folded [Continued..]
Here is a little bookmark to work on when you have 5 minutes in hand The bulldog bookmark is designed by Christine Edison, well known for her intricate origami involving curves and pleats. Most of her origami is very complex, though she has also posted tutorials for some doable modular origami. The Bulldog Bookmark is one of her simpler designs. I really love how much it resembles a bulldog, complete with those hanging jowls and [Continued..]
Did you know that a group of frogs is called an army? And a group of toads is called a knot In the ten plagues of Egypt, only for the plague of frogs, Pharoah was allowed to choose a time when the plague ended Little titbits that I have picked up on the net recently. A traditional origami tried out by many is the frog. It is made from, surprise, surprise, the frog base! And [Continued..]