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Welcome to /po/! We specialize in origami, papercraft, and everything that’s relevant to paper engineering. This board is also an great library of relevant PDF books and instructions, one of the best resource of its kind on the internet.

Questions and discussions of papercraft and origami are welcome. Threads for topics covered by paper engineering in general are also welcome, such as kirigami, bookbinding, printing technology, sticker making, gift boxes, greeting cards, and more.

Requesting is permitted, even encouraged if it’s a good request; fulfilled requests strengthens this board’s role as a repository of books and instructions. However do try to keep requests in relevant threads, if you can.

/po/ is a slow board! Do not needlessly bump threads.
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FAQs about origami

Where do I begin with origami and how can I find easy models?

Try browsing the board for guides, or other online resources listed below, for models you like and practice folding them.

A great way to begin at origami is to participate in the Let’s Fold Together threads >>>/po/lft - open up the PDF file and find a model you like, work on it, and discuss or post results.

http://en.origami-club.com
https://origami.me/diagrams/
https://www.origami-resource-center.com/free-origami-instructions.html
http://www.paperfolding.com/diagrams/

What paper should I use?


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i made this for my mother
happy birthday mom
please share your creations too ^_^
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>>619922
>>619921
I got a mommy and daddy, so much for your hobby psychology Karen
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>>619917
you are clearly brain damaged and not actually a woman
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>>619886
The people accusing others of doing something are usually the one's that does it themselves.
It's called projection.
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>>619951
Wrong again, Karen. I hate kids. Better luck next time.

>>619946
Go read some blogs on how vaccies causes autism and maybe you'll learn why you are like that as well. And throw some dishes off that flat earth edge you believe in as well.
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HOW TO MAKE that? ANONS!!?!?!?

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Does Origami help getting a gf?
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>>566458
>Does Origami help getting a gf?

Folding a napkin into a swan is a nice ice-breaker.
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I wonder if OP got a gf with origami by now... I hope he is happy and they are in a great relationship folding all kinds of cool stuffs.
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>>566458
Yes, but only if you share the diagram for that flower in the OP image.
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>>566458
Do yourself a favor and do things for yourself or your family, not some 304.
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>>566458
no but it helps build a gf

I have been looking forever for this file. Can someone plz just upload the pdf to Google drive or comment the link where I can find the instructions for this?
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If anyone is still looking for the miku, the expiration date on the expired pdf sent earlier can easily be bypassed by removing the javascript of the file using sites like avepdf -> remove-interactive-content.
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>>619997
I could just scan it myself from my physical copy I got for free when I bought some other things
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>>620006
Please do and also post any instructions if you have them. Thanks mate!
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>>620008
paperpigpaperpig@proton.me

I'll check it sometime tomorrow so just email me there
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>>620009
TYVM Piggy!!!

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These days I have tried to make more difficult figures but sometimes I can't find a tutorial or books and they only give me a diagram like the one in the image, how can I use that to get to the final design?
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>>620016
>I did many times
Yeah, and you shit and fell back in it, too.
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?
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>>620023

So go ahead fallin dawg, up somethin we waitin
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>>620027
I guess yu be waitin a long time, then.
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ok kid

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Papercraft with additional / alternate materials, aluminum, wire...
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>>617961
wireframewhoopass at Gmail. send me a screenshot of your (you) and a safe mailing address and I'll send him your way. I would never charge for that. the only reason I made him was for you, charging money for such a thing would be against my principles as a creative

new thing in the works. it's a pain
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I don't know why I have such a boner for giant robots and power armor
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Please share
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>>619811
I literally said, I couldn't find them on google and other search engine. >>618030 >>618028 >>618027
Fuck you, asshole.
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>>619786
Is it this one?
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>>620002
Yeah. Interested in trade for Between Folds models? Counteroffer?
Currently have problems with online addiction. Only 1/2hr of internet a day. May take a while 2 respond.
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>>620005
I'm also looking for Between the Folds models.

There's this SAOC book that I found floating on the internet, I can post that
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>>620007
It's a free book. Anyone can get it for free.

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Why isn't anyone using papercraft as skin for 3D printed stuff?
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I fill them full of cement sometimes, kinda same vein.
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>>619850
I kinda dig how it deforms in the process
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>>619851
I figured out how to stop that, but sometimes it adds a nice touch.
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>>619810
Real answer, because if you're already making the papercraft the 3d printing part is unnecessary.
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>>619936
My thread died and dissapeared some time ago but I was having some serious issues with large paper dolls be it due to insensitive handling errors or buckling under its own weight. I tried several methods to remedy such problems but they come with their own set of problems which i can elaborate on later.
That being saíd, having 3d printed structure (of precise measurements) to suport my models from inside could be costly but potentially an enhancement over internal supports/rough skeleton with stuffing/filling, especially as I want to make them poseable eventually.

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Is papercraft as a hobby dying?
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>>616917
Looks really good anon, nice job.
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>>591172
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Things sure are looking bleak.
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>>591172
i find it as a hobby too look pretty fun. It is just that I dont have enough money or talanet for these things.
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>>617400
kek

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How do you make your figures have more consistency? I have thought about resin but I don't know if it is a good option for paper. What method do you use?
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>>619920

Do u have instructions for the wyvern/dragon or is it custom?

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>>619984

Finally, origami instructions I can understand

Previous thread's life finally ended after 3 years. >>553409
Let's start a new one!
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>>619721
>I never think about youtube
or try these :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7bxdd2_1ic&pp=ygUTZm9sZCBlYXN0ZXJuIGRyYWdvbg%3D%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2tFZgmVavk&t=2538s&pp=ygUTZm9sZCBlYXN0ZXJuIGRyYWdvbg%3D%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFFi1nNJxpo&t=805s&pp=ygUTZm9sZCBlYXN0ZXJuIGRyYWdvbg%3D%3D
I like this one but it's a bit more complicated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEgpSuBS43w&t=1182s&pp=ygUTZm9sZCBlYXN0ZXJuIGRyYWdvbg%3D%3D
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>>619726
Awesome, thanks!
Second one seems difficult too, but I'll eventually give a try to all of them.
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>>582941
i've been working on this one for a while, i'm still working on my folding
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>>619980
Nice model! Is it your creation?
It could probably become an ambiance light if you insert a dim lighbulb.
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>>619987
yeah, it isn't as good as i want it to be though.
i need to take my time with it.
i'll try the light too, probably an led or something like that (maybe a bigger model too)

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Behold, anons.
Some esoteric Russian origami and papercrafts.
Dated 2005, but I believe this is the fourth edition. Original is from 90s.
This particular one is for children, but I know I have a more "advanced" one laying around somewhere.

We tend to use paper in a very functional manner in Russia, so it's interesting to see some of the more "practical" designs (from napkin-folding patterns to making a paper cup for sunflower seeds / measuring grains), to making drinking vessels.

Here is one of the designs for a Christmas ornament - "fae".

Lots of "playable" papercrafts too - sailboats you can blow on to hover over your table, floating boats to send in streams, and many flying toys.

Paper-folding in Russia has a rich history stemming from the use of birch bark folded into various containers and cooking implements.
Because of the physics of boiling water absorbing heat, these were used for cooking soups and sterilizing stream water without any damage to the birch bark.
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>>614495
just because its Russian paperwork
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Glad it's not russian cursive, ain't nobody able to read that shit.
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>>612662
>20230404_183238.jpg
Anon you forgot to post it.
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>>614495
fuck you, faggot
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>>614495
slava keef

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Ive done some basic stuff and i want to learn more advanced stuff in origami as a project. What books are good for that?
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>>611090
this so much.
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>>614560
I didn't have good experience with this book. The theory is nice, teaching techniques and essential ideas in progressively more complex models.
But a lot of the models, in my experience, even simpler ones can be too disappointing/challenging. I mean this book is supposedly written for beginners.
I just checked gilad page, reviewing from memory:
1. squirrel - the example photo and the one in diagram is different, so your result won't look the same as Jun Maekawa's
2. box - "locks" and bullshit don't work. I honestly have no idea how to make this properly without glue
3. spiral shell - good luck making everything aligned
4. giraffe - I really dislike this one, dunno, the fact you fold the back and hide it behind really annoys me
5. helmet - good luck making this stand, even gilad couldn't do it, fuck this model seriously
I think I dropped the book a few models after this. I kept hitting problems that I blame on subpar models.
I decided just to fold stuffs I find interesting from /po/. Not following Maekawa's curriculum. I'm much happier now. I just don't think the book is good recommendation for beginners.
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John Montroll's Teach Yourself Origami's first half has all of the essential models they used to teach in schools.
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Try to follow this plan to become a successful folder . 1 .Sonobe .2 . Kusudama .3 tessellation .These are good because very repetitive folds practice makes foolproof and you can use glue for assembly
Then 4 .Beetle . 5 .Fish . 6 .Spider .7 scorpion
8 . Butterfly two colours .
9 .Bee two colours
Then try some simple characters .
After that you should be familiar enough with diagrams and precrease to attempt more complex models such as birds dragons .
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>>611086
Start with Alex Jones the Great Reset. You will be doing a lot of folding for the NWO.
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>>619941
wrong board, scipo

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Has anyone used just paper to make terrain pieces for their wargame, sort of like pop up sets like pic related?
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I have, a long long time ago during my youth when 3D printers were science fiction and I had even less money than I do now. I remeber making foldable terrain for easy storage. Worked pretty good. The easiest is to make box terrain tho.
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>>616194
Yes.

Paper figurines are also a thing.
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>>616194
Yes, there are a handful of people publishing war game and rpg papercraft. It's a shame it's not more popular as it has some advantages over 3d printing.
https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/6291/paper-realms
https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/346/fat-dragon-games
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>>616194
You'll be wanting this stuff:
https://www.stonehavenmini.com/collections/pop-up-terrain


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