Hi guys,
I'm a really new Origami folder.
Started doing it 2 weeks ago and folded some really nice stuff. In facet, I think I;m falling in love with this hobby
For now I have only 15X15cm papers which I bought online.
I tried to make some complex models I found online (a unicorn and a penguine) and at some point I gave up.
The sinks were really hard for me, but I don't give up that easily.
I was wondering if it'll be easier to try more complex models with bigger paper (maybe 20x20?).
Would love to hear your suggestions/tips or anything else you have to say.
Sagi.
Is a bigger paper makes the folding easier?
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Re: Is a bigger paper makes the folding easier?
Larger paper will always make a model easier to fold, but only to a point (ie a 30cm square will be a lot easier than a 200cm square.
I'd recommend using anywhere from 20-50cm depending on the complexity of the models in question.
I'd recommend using anywhere from 20-50cm depending on the complexity of the models in question.
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Re: Is a bigger paper makes the folding easier?
Balt's correct, its basically impractical to go bigger than 50cm unless you are doing some insanely complex model with scales or something. A lot of times, with bigger paper, the model won't be able to support its own weight if it wasn't meant to be made with a huge sheet. Once you get a bit more experienced, you'll be able to judge how big a sheet you need to use before you even start folding. Precreasing big sheets is more of a pain in the rear than with small sheets, though.
Re: Is a bigger paper makes the folding easier?
Yes. it is easy with a bigger paper.
When i started i made the mistake to fold with 10cmx10cm because in my country they sold square of color paper in these dimensions.
Doing models with few details you can get a great result with 20cmx20cm normal print paper. Figures with too much details (insects) require special origami paper 35 cm and more.
Now i am old and i can recomend you a book "creating origami" J.C. Nolan to start. The book is funny and autor advice you dimentions of paper and if the model is easy or hard.
When i started i made the mistake to fold with 10cmx10cm because in my country they sold square of color paper in these dimensions.
Doing models with few details you can get a great result with 20cmx20cm normal print paper. Figures with too much details (insects) require special origami paper 35 cm and more.
Now i am old and i can recomend you a book "creating origami" J.C. Nolan to start. The book is funny and autor advice you dimentions of paper and if the model is easy or hard.
Re: Is a bigger paper makes the folding easier?
One time I made the mistake of folding Shuki Kato's Western Dragon with a 90x90cm sheet of kraft paper. The head just couldn't stay up at all. So I folded it again with a sheet of kraft paper around 50x50cm in size. Results were a lot better.
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Re: Is a bigger paper makes the folding easier?
Yes and no.
This is relative to each model and type of paper. You must try each model you want to fold with at less 2 kinds of paper. You need to find what you think more comfortable to work with.
Author's suggested paper and size for a certain model is just a suggestion.
For example: Satoshi Kamiya Ancient Dragon. The recommended size of sheet of paper is 50x50 cm. It is a bit small. At that size the head is very hard to do nicely on just one or 2 attempts. Kamiya used a 120x120 cm square.
This is relative to each model and type of paper. You must try each model you want to fold with at less 2 kinds of paper. You need to find what you think more comfortable to work with.
Author's suggested paper and size for a certain model is just a suggestion.
For example: Satoshi Kamiya Ancient Dragon. The recommended size of sheet of paper is 50x50 cm. It is a bit small. At that size the head is very hard to do nicely on just one or 2 attempts. Kamiya used a 120x120 cm square.
Re: Is a bigger paper makes the folding easier?
And if you're folding the Ryuzin (whether 2.1 or 3.5) then there is no upper size limit
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Re: Is a bigger paper makes the folding easier?
Just for the the ridiculous size, how about 6ft square paper....
And I'm not joking here!
In Michael LaFosse's book "Origami Art: 15 Exquisite Folded Paper Designs from the Origamido Studio" that size of paper is recommended for folding his American Alligator.
Think I might give that one a miss!!!
And I'm not joking here!
In Michael LaFosse's book "Origami Art: 15 Exquisite Folded Paper Designs from the Origamido Studio" that size of paper is recommended for folding his American Alligator.
Think I might give that one a miss!!!