Dec 30, 2015
"Creating these forms involves considerable spatial visualisation that combines the skills of an architect and that of a sculptor,” Shivram Ananthanarayanan
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"Creating these forms involves considerable spatial visualisation that combines the skills of an architect and that of a sculptor,” Shivram Ananthanarayanan
“Castle #1,” an origamic architecture design by Elod Beregszaszi. Cut and folded by Annalisa from shimmery cardstock and glued to other cardstock to make a card. Template provided here by Elod Beregszaszi.
A birthday card for a friend of my Mom’s and mine. She has a husband and 4 boys, so she’s definitely queen of that castle!
“St. Paul’s Cathedral,” an origamic architecture design by Elod Beregszaszi. Cut and folded by Annalisa on shimmery cardstock. Template available here from Elod Beregszaszi.
I’m still figuring out how best to do origamic architecture, and this is an example of how I tried making partial cuts to create my mountain folds, and instead made full cuts. I’m not going to tell you where they are, but you can probably find them if you want. It’s like Where’s Waldo for my flaws.
But aside from my errors, look at this gorgeous design. I think my favorite part is how he managed to create an arc to the dome not just in the cuts, but also in how far out each section pops from the card. And then on top of that, the arc is placed in contrast to the flat facade of the building underneath it. The design force is strong with this one.
“New York Skyline,” an origamic architecture design by Elod Beregszaszi. Cut and folded by Annalisa on shimmery cardstock. Template available here from Elod Beregszaszi.
Let us focus this post on the very generous Elod Beregszaszi. He runs the site popupology.co.uk, and he has put up quite a few of his designs for the public to use as learning tools. It definitely feels like an extension of the sharing nature of the origami community, which is probably part of why I like this art form so much. Plus, his designs are (I pronounce with all the authority of having gotten lost in a pop-ups-on-the-internet spiral) very, very nice.
My execution of his designs on the other hand? ...I’m still learning. I was doing okay until I managed to create an entirely new crease on some of the buildings, and even though I’m told it’s not that noticeable, it bugs me. I can do better! And I will next time. But look at how beautifully he creates depth using different levels. It would have been much easier to just create a silhouette, but he used the full spectrum of the art form to really bring the skyline to life. I love it.
“Fan,” an origamic architecture design by Maria Victoria Garrido. Cut and folded by Annalisa from cardstock, then glued to another sheet of cardstock. Template provided here by Maria Victoria Garrido.
I wanted to make a birthday card to go with the zhen xian bao I was sending to Krisztina, so I tried this design. It’s a relatively simple design (at least, level-wise; the curved cuts are rather fiddly) that I think works well as a festive card, especially in a bright, festive color. The only problem with cards like this is I don’t want to write a note and clutter up the design, but I also don’t want to send blank cards to my friends! I ended up just sending her a separate letter in the package. Hopefully it wasn’t too bizarre.
Some things I have discovered in making these cards:
I have to hold the exacto knife carefully, otherwise I give myself blisters on the top of my knuckle (don’t ask me how; my body is a wilting flower sometimes always).
Curved cuts are hard; I want to try a differently-angled blade to see if that helps the situation.
I want to experiment more with backlighting, because I really like how that’s looking.
All of my friends are getting pop-up cards of dubious relevance for their winter holiday of choice. Beware obsessive women with sharp objects!
“Mecca,” an origamic architecture design by Masahiro Chatani. Cut and folded by Annalisa on cardstock. Template found in Paper Magic: Pop-Up Paper Craft by Masahiro Chatani.
Welcome to a new category of my blog! In what is becoming a running theme, I have my Aunt Margaret to thank for introducing me to origamic architecture. To make origamic architecture, you start with a single sheet of paper, then make cuts and well-placed folds (as outlined on a pattern) such that when you fold the paper at a 90° angle, your intended image emerges. It’s the cutting/silhouette aspects of kirigami combined with the one-sheet/folding aspects of origami.
This was not the easiest pattern I could have chosen for a first cut (which will still be called ‘first fold’ in the tags), but that’s never stopped me before! This was actually printed straight onto a piece of cardstock in the book (you can see bits of the green print on the back of the card), so I was able to slice it right out and go. It definitely had shades of ‘fly by the seat of your pants and see if it works,’ and the good news is, it did work! And because I get a little obsessive about my crafts, I then proceeded to go on a google spree and found literally 100 patterns that designers have offered to the public at large. There will be much more origamic architecture in my future.
New Paper Craft: Walt Disney Cinderella Carriage Pop-Up Card Free Paper Craft Template Download
New Papercraft has been published on PaperCraftSquare: Link: http://www.papercraftsquare.com/walt-disney-cinderella-carriage-pop-card-free-paper-craft-template-download.html Paper Craft Name: Walt Disney Cinderella Carriage Pop-Up Card Free Paper Craft Template Download Description:
This papercraft is a Walt Disney Cinderella Carriage Pop-Up Card, designed by [ClaudiaIS?]. You can download this Origamic Architecture template here: Walt Disney Cinderella Carriage Pop-Up Card Free Paper Craft Template Download
Below is a video tutorial from KirigamiArt:
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