Koi folding scales

Post by **origami_8** » November 24th, 2006, 4:57 pm

IÂ´ve done some photos on how to fold the scales, you can see them here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/origami_8/ ... 389793045/

Rdude · Post by **Rdude** » April 28th, 2007, 4:51 am

sorry to bump up this old topic, but I have a question. Firstly though, thankyou Anna for making that photograph guide to fold the scales, its really good. I have practiced folding the fish and the scales seperatly, and now I am ready to attemp to fold the full model. What is the smallest size of paper I could fold it from while keeping my sanity intact?

Rdude

4sigma · Post by **4sigma** » April 28th, 2007, 6:08 am

What sort of paper are you using?

If you're going to take a shot at all 900 scales, I recommend at least 18 inches (45 cm) square.

It's probably not a bad idea to try a smaller one first, i.e. you could try one out of a 6 incsh (15 cm) square, but only with 100 scales. The scales would be too large relative to the size of that fish, but they would be the same size as they will end up on your larger fish, so you'll have a chance to see if they are possible with your paper before you potentially waste a large sheet.

Rdude · Post by **Rdude** » April 29th, 2007, 1:27 am

Thanks! I am using Tissue foil (which I have yet to make). Is there a certain aspect ratio for the sides that makes it easy to measure everthing out, or does it matter?

Rdude

4sigma · Post by **4sigma** » April 29th, 2007, 4:20 am

I recommend making the sides of your square in a ratio of 1:1.

Seriously, for a 18" square I believe the mountain folds for the pleats work out to be about 5/16" apart.

Rdude · Post by **Rdude** » April 29th, 2007, 4:30 am

Cool! Thanks

Rdude

Sara · Post by **Sara** » May 17th, 2010, 5:19 am

I also went through the insanity of folding a scaled koi.

Pictures: http://www.happyfolding.com/gallery-lan ... _koi-front and http://www.happyfolding.com/gallery-lan ... d_koi-back
Time lapse video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIvzHQ0AdFY

-- Sara