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Origami
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Exploring Origami 
 Article on the Japanese paper craft of origami and related topics. Features paper folding background, videos of the origami process, brief information about Sadako Sasaki, and illustrated instructions for making a paper airplane and handmade recycled paper. From the magazine of the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco. http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/paper/ Topics: Crafts Last updated Mar 16, 2005 Fabric Origami
Instructions for preparing fabric to make origami boxes and ornaments. Features ideas for embellishing techniques, such as stamping, beading, gold leaf, and laminating. Includes a bibliography and an image gallery. Note: This is a commercial site, with a store that supplies products used in fabric origami. http://www.fabricorigami.com Topics: Crafts, Holidays & Observances Last updated Nov 9, 2004 Joseph Wu Origami Page
Includes a history of origami, diagrams of many models, links to related websites, and more. http://www.origami.as/ Topics: Crafts Last updated May 30, 2005 Money Origami
Instructions on how to fold a dollar bill (or other paper money) into a ring, a box, eyeglasses, a Christmas tree, a snake, and other items. http://members.cox.net/crandall11/money/ Topics: Crafts Last updated Mar 16, 2005 Origami Interest Group
The site of the Origami-L mailing list. Features FAQs that cover history, paper types, folds, etc.; many models; programs for drawing origami on computers; articles; archives of the mailing list; and links to further information. http://origami.kvi.nl/ Topics: Crafts Last updated May 29, 2006 Origami Mathematics
Information on the mathematics of paper-folding, including the geometry and origami axioms formulated by Italian-Japanese mathematician Humiaki Huzita. The section "Five Intersecting Tetrahedra" presents construction instructions and other types of models. "Notes for an Origami/Combinatorial Geometry Course" (a course offered at Merrimack College, North Andover, Massechusetts), a gallery, and annotated links are also provided. http://kahuna.merrimack.edu/~thull/origamimath.html Topics: Crafts, Mathematics, Notable People Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Oriland: What Origami Can Be!
Take a lesson in basic origami folds, find out the benefits of folding paper (improved motor skills, for one), or send a friend a post card at this whimsical site. Contains a large treasury of origami designs and directions, ranging from animals to fashion accessories. Also includes links to related sites. http://www.oriland.com/ Topics: Crafts Last updated Oct 15, 2005 Robert J. Lang Origami: Science
Provides examples of the application of origami to engineering topics (such as airbags), and discussion of the mathematical theory behind the Japanese paper-folding art. Includes annotated links to other Web sites about mathematics and origami. From an origami artist. http://www.langorigami.com/science/science.php4 Topics: Crafts, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Mar 24, 2005 Yamaha: Paper Craft
The Japanese manufacturer provides detailed instructions on crafting motorcycles, drag racers, rare animals of Japan (and the California Condor), and symbols of the seasons out of paper, giving the art of origami a new spin. http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/ Topics: Birds, Crafts Last updated Mar 16, 2005 |
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