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CONTENTS1BOS Matters2Panda - Roman Diaz4Dutch Convention Report6Obituary - Saburo Kase7Butterfly Ring - Saburu Kasa8Origami Education in Liverpool9Dual Modular Concave RhombicDodecahedron - Maekawa Jun11 Book Review - Dennis Walker12 Knee deep, Knee deep - Rikki Donachie19 From the Chair - Mick Guy21 A Proof of Editors / Talk about folding!22 Nottingham Convention photos26 Fabric Pleating - Paula Versnick27 Akira Yoshizawa Dvd28 Paperweight - Nick Robinson29 News from Members30 Two Handlled Spoon - Asghar Malik32 Landmarks - Mark Bolitho34 Polyhedra & the F.I.T. - Tom Hull38 Ori - New by Dr Simon Scarle41 Gorilla - Mark Bolitho45 Oru World - Paul Hansons47 Modular 3B - Denver Lawson48 New Members & Legal stuffInside back cover by Nick RobinsonIssue 250 June 08ContributionsDiagrams, articles, news,gossip, cartoons, puzzles,photos are alwayswelcomed. We cannotpromise to use it, buteverything will be greatlyappreciated. Contributionsmay be republished inelectronic format.If you have an article,please send it to:articles@britishorigami.infonews items tonews@britishorigami.infoall other offerings toeditor@britishorigami.infoThanks to the regularcontibutors, great stuff, pleasedon’t change it.Other contributors pleasedon’t wait until your asked?if I’m asking then there isn’tenough being offered!Well here we are 250issues -Wow! there issome old & some new,hopefully something foreveryone.Deadline for the Augustissue is 9th July, if Ihaven’t got it by then itwon’t go in - so don’t missit.Front cover photo ofprevious magazine covers.Back Cover Thanks to TimWhyatt for permission toreprint his cartoon.www.britishorigami.info
COUNCIL MEETINGSare held quarterly every year. If you wish to bringup an issue with the council, or stand for a councilposition at the AGM; please write to the magazine orcontact one of the council members. Council Meetingdates for 2008 - Aug 16th - Nov 22ndThe AGM will be held at the Autumn Convention.MEETINGSBristol : Held bi-monthly, first Saturday of the month 2pm at Tony s in Bristol. For details &to check dates,Birmingham:the last Sunday of each month. ContactNottingham: contactLondon: 2nd Saturday of each month from 2-5pm @ the Royal Festival Hall - Cafe,Southbank -Manchester: 3rd Saturday of each month from 14:00 to 17:00 (sharp!) at the Hazel GroveMethodist Sunday School, Wesley St, Hazel Grove, Stockport. ContactSheffield: every other month on the first Sunday 2pm. Contact Nick Robinson.Scotland: (Central Belt): Last Sunday of every other month.ContactBuckinghamshire : contact for details. dates are:June 21st - August 2nd & October 11thNorth East : bi-monthly in Newcastle.For details, contactCONVENTIONS 2008Origami USA convention June 27-30, 2008: New York, NY, USAOrigami Convention and Festival Old City of Jerusalem, 22-28 July, 2008BOS Autumn convention:12th-14th September 2008 Liverpool:Liverpool Hope UniversityFor details and links to these events s.phpbritish origami 1
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A Report from a DutchConvention newbie byVishakha Apte, May 2008Photo by Paula Versnick of Maarten van GelderAt BOS 40, I met up with Janneke andPieter Wielinga, who I’ve known for afew years now as they have attendedseveral Origami USA conventions inNYC. Over the course of the weekend,Pieter mentioned that he was nowthe president of the Origami SocietyNetherlands and that they werecelebrating 25 years in April 2008. I’dnever been to the Netherlands and so thisseemed like an awesome opportunity tovisit a new country, see the Wielingasagain and of course, experience a newworld of origami. Right away I said toPieter that I would love to come.The OSN convention was being heldat the Mennorode convention center inElspeet. When we got there we had tea,met up with Pieter and Janneke again,said hellos to folks I knew from before– fellow BOS members Joan Homewoodand Judith Laing, fellow NY-ers TriciaTait and Linda Bogan, and fellow Dutchfolders Paula Versnick and RenéeBrilleman. While waiting for registration,folks had started folding. I found myselfat a table where Ralf Konrad (of nanotessellation fame) was teaching his8-pointed star to a group.I attended a class taught by José Dillissewhere we learned how to make a teacaddy. There was a lot of cutting andgluing involved, not my forte, but Ibritish origami 4came away with a fun technique fora background that I can use in othercrafts projects. I learned the traditionalDutch windmill model; a tiger taught byDennis Walker; Kawamura’s Maple SeedUnit taught by Janneke; various clothesmodels made with tea bag paper and acouple of different kimono and yakutamodels too.In the evening while folding in the mainhall, I decided to teach the metrocardcuboctahedron. Metrocards are unusualfolding items and so they are fun to fold.I had two other models that could bemade from metrocards–the traditionalfrog and the clicker. When peoplesaw the frog jump or heard the clickerwork, those models became hits and thecuboctahedron wasn’t that much funanymore. Folks kept coming by the tablewe were at and asked if they could learnthe models. All three metrocard modelsare simple, but a little difficult to fold asthe metrocard is slippery and a toughmaterial too. No matter, everyone endedup with great finished models.Saturday was the official first day ofthe 25th OSN convention so there werespecial events planned for the day.Saturday’s folding schedule was “makeand take,” which is basically half hourslots organized all throughout theconference area. There were probably13 or 14 different classes to choose from.I started off with learning a simple tatotaught by Carla van der Mei; then amodular box made from grocery storerecipe cards taught by Leni Jungheim;a fun blintz-type announcement card
by Marianne Menzi; a simple 2-piecedecorative model made from waterbombbases; a flower box; a balancing cranetaught by Marieke, and much more.Later that afternoon, I had time to visitthe exhibit and it was amazing. Therewere many wonderful artistic greetingcard designs, picturesque compositepieces, a frog’s world exhibit (completewith eggs, tadpoles, grass and frogs),amazing floral arrangements, Paul’s hats,Ralf Konrad’s nano-tessellation work andso much more. Marieke had an exhibit ofFuse boxes. There were also envelopes byElsje van der Ploeg.During the various group meets inthe main folding hall, each table wasprovided with black, red, and whitekami and diagrams for a module. All themodules were put together in cubes andthen further grouped to make a lovelypaper sculpture that was then gifted tothe Mennorode conference center.Tomoko Fuse was the special guest atOSN 25 and during the official OSNceremonies, she was honored. It wasnice to catch up with Tomoko-san andlearn two new butterfly designs fromher. Sometime in the middle of all thefun Saturday events, Marieke de Hoopperformed her magic with Orikadabra.Later on Saturday evening there wasa fun origami fashion show. Therewere maybe 10-12 people displayingtheir origami garments – from 60sstyle dresses made from Shumakovdesigns, Leni all dressed in blue–purse,ornaments and all, Brigitte dressed prettyin pink sakura flowers over a black dress,to Renée and Jannie modeling fabrigamiappliquéd on denim jackets. Howevermy favorite was the Bella Rosa ensemblepiece; it was just wonderful.Since I was leaving early Sundaymorning, I decided to stay up late andcatch up with folders and fold moremodels. I met Denver Lawsonfrom the UK. He taught me oneof his simple and lovely 6piece modulars (See Page 47 ). Ialso got to meet Dennis Walker who wasa lot of fun to hang out with. I didn’t buyany paper during the convention thoughI did buy one item – Paula Versnick’slatest booklet. The entire OSN weekendwas such a fun and warm experience.I met a lot of new people and here aresome of the highlights. I met Jannie forthe first time. She was nice and sharedwith me her latest book, heart envelopefold, a simple purse made from milk orjuice cartons, and other models too.Thank you OSN for making it somemorable and thank you Janneke andPieter for your generous hospitality.british origami 5
Obituary - Saburo Kaseof reasons I traveled with Kase san49 countries together during last30 years. folding papers, meetingwith people, children in difficultconditions to cheer up, and prayfor a tiny happiness with hisOrigami. Origami was his best toolfor communication in the paralleluniverse.If not with Origami, he could be justa stubborn simple blind man whonever like going out of Japan to meetyou and see the world. Origami andOrigami friends changed his lifecompletely. On behalf of my dearfellow Kase san, I love to express mygratitude.Dear Friends,THANK YOU ALL!Saburo Kase (age 81 )has just finishedhis eventful life calmly 11th April2008 at hospital in Tokyo. Thank youso very much for your sending meall heartfelt thoughts and messagesfor him. I tried reading your wordsfor him in tears. it wasn’t really easyat all. I became too emotional at thisstage.From the bottom of my heart. Ifyou have opportunity, please thinkabout Kase san for a minute andfold your thoughts into papers.that model could be a legacy ofKase san. Or, please drink the toastand think of Kase san if you can.He didn’t drink any alcohol, but Iwould join you from distance. Kasesan liked my standing in for himKase san loved meeting peoplewherever he traveled, shaking handsand friendly chatting with youmade him very happy. and oftenhe expressed me all details like asound of your gentle voice and yoursoft and strong hands, and even anatmosphere of each persons. he hadno sights since age of 12. but in stead,he had a very sharp and sensuousmind or susceptibility.Thank you for being friend. evenjust came and say hello to him andintroduced yourself. you probablycan’t imagine how much you madehim feel good. I know that, it is onebritish origami 6with big smile always.Sincerely yours,Eiji Tajima
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BOS Autumn Convention : Liverpool12th to 14th September 2008conventionThe British Origami Society Autumn convention will be held inLiverpool at Liverpool Hope University. 2008 is a big year forLiverpool as it has been designated European City of Culture forthe year. The BOS convention will be one of many creativeevents happening in the city throughout the year.As well as showcasing the talents of our special guest EdwinCorrie, the convention will have a focus on origami in education.On Saturday 13th September we will be running a series oforigami in education workshops alongside the usual programmeof folding sessions. We will be joined by some “paper folding ineducation” experts; including Mike Ollerton and Liz Meenan.Some of you may remember them from the Lancaster Origami inEducation day in 2005.The convention is being widely publicised and we hope that manywill come to visit the exhibition and join in sessions.Liverpool has excellent train, plane and motorway links which wehope will enable many people to join us.Aligned with our educational theme we will be accepting andpublishing essays on origami in education in the convention pack.If you would like to contribute model diagrams or educationrelated submissions, please contact Mark Bolitho : ((e):secretary@britishorigami.info). If you would like to run a foldingsession please contact Tung Ken Lam ((e):tklorigami@yahoo.co.uk). If you would like to contribute to theOrigami in Education day please contact Sue Pope ((e):treasurer@britishorigami.info). All General enquiries should alsobe directed to Sue.Bookings for the convention are through the membershipsecretary Penny Groom and a booking form accompanies thismagazine.challengeIn celebration of Liverpool being European City of Culture 2008we will be running an origami challenge to create an origamimodel or composition inspired by Liverpool. Who can forget theBeatles’ songs “I Want To Fold Your Hand”, “Strawberry FoldsForever” and “Sergeant Paper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”.Whether an origami Beatle or a Liverbird, the inspiration isendless. Please bring all entries for the competition to theconvention or send them to Mark Bolitho, 32, Church Street,Hatfield, Herts, AL9 5AW, United Kingdom. All entries will bedisplayed and judged at the convention.We look forward to seeing you in Liverpool!british origami 8
Dual Modular Concave Rhombic DodecahedronCreator :Maekawa JunDesign :Diagrams :Best Material :Jan. 2007Feb. 2008Transparent plastic sheet(Film for overhead projector)1212International standard size3467584-6british origami 9
910Don't fold !11Change valley creases to mountain creases.12Make 3D shape.2Outline of the combinationInsert flaps into slits.british origami 10Complete
Origami BasicsBy Nick RobinsonQuarto Publishing, 2008128 pp, softbackISBN 978-981-275-021-1(other editions are available)A question I’m often asked is ‘Can yourecommend a good first origami book?’My answer usually varies according tothe asker, but not now. This book has justtaken the spot.The title seems unusually modest for apublisher, but it’s accurate and the bookdoes a thorough job of the ‘Basics’.‘Origami Basics’ begins with the usualbrief introduction and history of Origamiand then moves into a small sectionon paper (thankfully a more commonpractice in origami books these days).The next section gives a detailed stepby step description of the basic foldingsymbols and techniques with diagramsAND photos. And here, in my opinion,is the book’s greatest strength; theuse of standard diagrams with someaccompanying photos to show youhow to fold a rabbit ear or how to getfrom step 9 to step 10. Standard ‘flat’diagrams sometimes don’t show enoughinformation, especially for beginners, butwhere this is the case here the author hasinserted a little photo to show what thediagrams mean. It really does make itincredibly clear and easy to follow.This tech
Origami USA convention June 27-30, 2008: New York, NY, USA Origami Convention and Festival Old City of Jerusalem, 22-28 July, 2008 BOS Autumn convention:12th-14th September 2008 Liverpool:
