Kusudama Bascetta Star – Diagram

February 11, 2018February 11, 2019Leave a comment

I first folded this model in 2011, and at that time I thougth it was called Tornillo. I’d got the diagram from somewhere on the web, and it remains one of my favorite models. The modules are easy and fast to fold, and the final result is steady and elegant.

This kusudama was created by Paolo Bascetta, an Italian mathematician and origamist from Italy, For the kusudamas below, I used 30 modules of 7cm double-colored paper. You can check the modules’ diagram below, and if you give it a try, I’d love to see your version!

Kusudama Bascetta Star Diagram / Instructions:

Fabric Origami Ideas – Wallet, card holder, bookmarker and more

January 25, 2018January 21, 2018Leave a comment

What is Fabric Origami?

Fabric origami, sometimes also called Orinuno, it’s just like origami, but instead of using paper, you can create animals, shapes and accessories using fabric. One of the advantages is that it’s durable, and you can even make it waterproof with Mod Podge if you want to. There are many possibilities to create.

Many people have already seen fabric origami using napkins, in hotels, fancy events or wedding parties. What I like to do is a bit different, you need to starch the fabric beforehand. 100% cotton fabric is ideal, and it’s a good idea to keep an iron at arms’ lenght 🙂 A bone folder can also be very useful.

For some time I played, created and adapted different accessories, such as origami wallets, coin purses, bookmarks and card holders. I released a DVD in Brazil (sorry, Portuguese version only), but I hope the pics below can inspire you all.

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Perry the Platypus Origami

January 24, 2018February 11, 2019Leave a comment

If you like origami AND agent P, this is for you! I cut a 15 x 15 cm in 4 strips and used one of them to make this model.

Origami Platypus instructions

This model was created by Riki Saito, who was kind enough to post the instructions on his Facebook page. The paper must be in a 1:4 proportion

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Modular Origami – Kusudama – Curler

January 22, 2018February 11, 2019Leave a comment

This model was created by Herman Van Goubergen and you can find the instructions and his own tips here. The pictures below were first posted on my old blog and Deviantart account.

Tips:

The models below were folded on 5×5 cm origami paper. I recommend thick paper, like copy paper, for example. Thin ones do not work that well.
These models were made using 12 modules, but you can also try and make it with 30 modules as well.
You can use white glue or clear nail polish to work as varnish and make the models more stable and durable.