Works of Satoshi Kamiya

kingdomwinds · Post by **kingdomwinds** » December 31st, 2006, 8:27 pm

I just got this book and was wondering if the models in the picture were done by wet folding or foil backed? I know that they were made with paper made by michael lafosse.

The models in the picture hold their 3dshape well and I can't see any foil. I just folded the sabretooth tiger in the book with korean hanji but it cant hold the 3d shape at all. It is barely standing on its legs.

Cupcake · Post by **Cupcake** » December 31st, 2006, 9:21 pm

A couple of the models, like the unicorn and Splash are made out of foil, but the others are made out of a thicker paper. So it isn't just one paper, but rather many different types. Look closely at the models on this site.

Aznman · Post by **Aznman** » January 1st, 2007, 12:16 am

The paper was probably resized with MC or something similar.
Folding with MC treated paper is bassically the same as folding with un-treated paper. Except at the end, you can wet-shape the paper. Just by getting it wet, than drying the paper.

The paper holds its shape much better when treated.

kingdomwinds · Post by **kingdomwinds** » January 1st, 2007, 12:33 am

Right now i have a problem with paper. I am not a fan of tissue paper because when backed with foil it looks metallic and i don't like the look. Tissue paper is also very fragile.

Kami is also terrible. I really don't know what and where i should get paper from. I know that michael laffose sells hand made paper but I do not want to pay $1000+ for his paper.

I just need paper that is durable and holds a shape well. It also needs to be cheap.

wolf · Post by **wolf** » January 1st, 2007, 11:49 am

Try just resizing or backcoating two sheets of tissue together. Here's the relevant thread:

viewtopic.php?t=1155

PLP · Post by **PLP** » January 2nd, 2007, 4:53 am

Hey, does michael lafosse have a site?

I think prety dificult to find papers to buy, i don't know the places that you live but here in brasil is not comum to find diferent tipes of paper!
I have done the models of Kamiya with a paper named "origami paper" that is kind of easy to find!
And to tell the truth, the result usualy is not good!

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kingdomwinds · Post by **kingdomwinds** » January 2nd, 2007, 5:10 am

his site http://www.origamido.com/

Joe the white · Post by **Joe the white** » January 2nd, 2007, 7:25 pm

Origamido paper is best used for display models, not just because it is expensive, but because of its quality and somewhat spiritual aspects. However, its not likely I can afford it either anytime soon.

I'm not sure where you live, but if you have a Wal-Mart nearby they usually carry mulberry paper in 12x12 inch packs in assorted colors, its in the crafts section under scrapbooking. Unfortunately mine only carries mulberry scraps now instead of the sheets. It was about $4 for 10 sheets, 2 of each color in either natural, brights, or darks. They used to carry 100 sheet packs of many colors in 8.5x11. I've used it in backcoating with MC and it makes for some very good paper. I'm sure most art or scrapbooking stores carry assorted types of mulberry, but Wal-Mart is usally more accessable and relatively cheaper.

PLP · Post by **PLP** » January 5th, 2007, 8:06 pm

Thanks people,

Actualy they've opened a wall-mart next to my house last week!!!

I'm going to serch there, but the wall-mart from Brazil is much diferent from the US one!

Thanks again for the help!