Birth day gift : nguyen hung cuong eagle

[wodan]

Dear all,

My mother turns this April 63 years. I want to give for her birthday nguyen hung cuong eagle.
This is beacuase she likes eagle and origami.

I am very noob in folding I only know valley fold and Mountain fold.

My question to you all is where do I begin or is there someone who just start folding nguyen hung cuong eagle and want to discuss about it.

Thank you all for your help and reading.

Best regards,

Wodan

[Baltorigamist]

No newbie should be attempting Cuong's eagle yet. I count myself as an experienced folder (4+ years), and I've never been able to do it satisfactorily. (This due to bad paper, but still.)
I'd suggest practice easier models for a couple years, then give her an eagle for her 65th birthday or something.

[bethnor]

aside from the difficulty, as baltorigamist points out, you also need really good paper to get a good result. for instance, the large rolls of foil you can buy from nicolas terry's origami shop are too thick and weak.

[wodan]

Hello,

Thank you all for your reply.

Do you have a tip for me to become a good folder? I want to take some courses in origami, but here in Holland I can not find. I guess no origami lover in Holland.

[Baltorigamist]

1) Experiment with different types and sizes of paper. (The Eagle needs at least 40-50cm.)
2) PRACTICE. I would recommend John Montroll's books for less experienced folders, but feel free to do anything you want. Fold different models with different levels of complexity.

[d_music_master]

1) Experiment with different types and sizes of paper. (The Eagle needs at least 40-50cm.)
2) PRACTICE. I would recommend John Montroll's books for less experienced folders, but feel free to do anything you want. Fold different models with different levels of complexity.

I agree tenfold!

[orangewetland]

Wodan I like folding from diagrams but if you are interested in instructional videos there are many on youtube and http://www.happyfolding.com

Good luck!