Joseph Wu's Great White Shark
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 6:01 am
Hi! My name is Liz. Just started folding origami a couple weeks ago but I'm picking it up pretty quick.
However, I find myself stuck. Stuck! I have been stuck on models before, but I have usually been able to figure it out in a few mintues. I can't for the life of me understand this one, though. I am on step 23 of Joseph Wu's shark diagram. you can find it here:
http://dev.origami.com/images_pdf/shark.pdf
I just don't understand! Inside reverse fold the innermost layer? I guess my major problem is that the corresponding illustration seems to be referring to a layer that is not the innermost layer. I have gone back and forth trying everything to get the model to look as it should according to the illustration for step 26, but nothing I do is working and my paper is becoming more and more delicate with every fold!
Which layer exactly is he referring to? Is it part of the dorsal fin, or a piece from the very middle, inside, which would be the innermost layer of the model? I think if i can figure out step 23 I'll be able to get step 24 as well, which also puzzles me greatly as I am unsure as to which layer he is talking about.
Help is greatly appreciated! I look upon origami diagrams as puzzles, and I cannot stand to let a puzzle go unsolved! Mr. Wu, you are driving me insane! With that said, I adore his models and I can't wait to finish this shark, it's probably the most elegant shark model I have come across so far.
Anyway, I'd really be in your debt if someone could clarify step 23 for me. Thank you! I eagerly await your replies!
However, I find myself stuck. Stuck! I have been stuck on models before, but I have usually been able to figure it out in a few mintues. I can't for the life of me understand this one, though. I am on step 23 of Joseph Wu's shark diagram. you can find it here:
http://dev.origami.com/images_pdf/shark.pdf
I just don't understand! Inside reverse fold the innermost layer? I guess my major problem is that the corresponding illustration seems to be referring to a layer that is not the innermost layer. I have gone back and forth trying everything to get the model to look as it should according to the illustration for step 26, but nothing I do is working and my paper is becoming more and more delicate with every fold!
Which layer exactly is he referring to? Is it part of the dorsal fin, or a piece from the very middle, inside, which would be the innermost layer of the model? I think if i can figure out step 23 I'll be able to get step 24 as well, which also puzzles me greatly as I am unsure as to which layer he is talking about.
Help is greatly appreciated! I look upon origami diagrams as puzzles, and I cannot stand to let a puzzle go unsolved! Mr. Wu, you are driving me insane! With that said, I adore his models and I can't wait to finish this shark, it's probably the most elegant shark model I have come across so far.
Anyway, I'd really be in your debt if someone could clarify step 23 for me. Thank you! I eagerly await your replies!