Paper - Preferred folding material

[angrydemon]

I'm not sure if this is a stupid question, but is kite paper used to make kites?

[merman]

yes it is... it is slightly transparant and shiny

[Vykintas73]

I'm looking for someone from Poland to help me to get in contact or to get more information about hanji paper from here:
http://www.hanji.art.pl/oferta/papier_hanji.htm

their e-mail doesn't work (or at least from abroad). Any help would be hihgly appreciated!

[notefolds]

I fold a lot of modular pieces, so I typically use "standard" origami paper. I've folded a few pieces in foil, but I find it to be less forgiving when making a modular piece because it does not have the same springiness as non-foil paper.

I will try folding some animals and objects from foil next time though. I never considered that the same reason I don't like foil for modular pieces could be a boon for animals and objects.

[unknownfolder]

Well, I generally use copy paper because I have so much lying around. I really have never used much of anything else, except for a newspaper advertisement

[qtrollip]

I just ordered some "Tant" paper from Nicolas Terry's site.

I will let you know how it folds when I've received and tried it.
Anyone tried it before?

[origami_8]

Yes, it rips rather easily, but folds well.

[GJ0KYZ]

I use foil most of the time as well. Trouble is, it makes you lazy if you're not careful since as it's so maliable you can easily get rid of little mistakes. Recently, I've made large sheets out of cooking foil with brown craft paper glued either side. It's pretty thick but looks quite good with certain models like Joisel's rat. I also fold with 120g shiny photocopying paper. It makes for very clean looking models if you get things right first time.

[steingar]

I just got done making a wad of tissue foil over the holiday weekend. I usually don't start with anything less except for designing new models. I don't have time to turn out ugly Origami, and after several hours I want my project to be nice.

I've used decorative patterned tissues in the past, but they are a bit thicker and tend to limit complexity. Krylon spray fixative works well, but yes cutting squares is a bit of a chore. I tend to cut an edge and fold the material in half. I then know I have a right angle, and use it to cut squares. A small rotary paper cutter is all I use, and the squares are sufficiently accurate to do most high end models.

I fold with little else, unless I actually have the patience (of which I have too little) to wet-fold the elephant hide (of which I have too much). There are things for which wet-folding is well suited, but like I said, patience is a virtue of which I am not well endowed.

[paper_crane28]

I usually use copy paper for easy maodels and crease patterns. For more complex models, I use 13.8 x13.8 in. paper from http://paperjade.com/. Blue for diagrams, white for crease patterns.

[Drgn]

By far I most oftenly use regular copy paper. Essentially because it's so readily available for me. But in the future I will most likely use tissue foil the most for complex models.

[stinlin]

There’s a place somewhat nearby my office that I might hit up on my lunch break: http://www.dickblick.com

Anyone care to have a look at that site and tell me what kind of paper might be worth picking up (or if it’s worth the trip at all)?

[Morgan]

stinlin: the link that says "paper squares" looks like real good paper. i got some at an asian grocery store in seattle, and then, went back for more, and they didnt have it anymore.... if its the same, its really good....thin and holds its shape and stuff :),

and actually the best paper ive ever found was from a coffee shop. they gave me a scone wrapped in wax paper, and it was a square! and it was absolutley the best paper ever. and they gave me a bunch for free, and then told me to go buy my own box of it at a local resturant supply store...and i got home... and they were NOT squares >:[ bahh... oh well, is $3.00usd too much for a scone and one sheet of fabulous paper? :P

[origami_8]

Woah, I want such a shop nearby too!!! Have you seen how many different Origami papers they carry? I'd probably took some of the "Origami Metallic Squares", they look as if they would be good quality and I would love to try the "Aurora Iridescent Squares" (sounds promising). The coloured paper assortment looks also great. Just look at the papers when you are there. It is always easier to tell if a paper could be useful or not when seeing it in real live. Try asking if you are allowed to feel the paper (take one corner between your fingers to feel the quality). This shop definitely looks worth a visit.

[stinlin]

OK - it took a very long time to walk there. I only got to go in, take a fast walk around, and start my trek back to work.

Long story short, I'm bringing extra cash later this week to take a cab to the art store.