Articles and Tutorials — origami

Compound Quadrilaterals Tessellation Tutorial

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Compound Quadrilaterals Tessellation Tutorial
Now that you've learned to fold compound open and closed squares, it's time to add rectangles to the repertoire!

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Compound Squares Live Tutorial

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Compound Squares Live Tutorial
If you've seen my compound squares tutorial video, but you're still wondering about the details, check out this live video where I explain the ins and outs of using compound squares in larger tessellations!

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Open Compound Square Twist Tutorial

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Open Compound Square Twist Tutorial
Origami twists are very versatile - often, a technique that applies to one twist can apply to them all. Follow along with my video as I show you how to compound a twist!

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The only thing you need to know to fold any odd division grid

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The only thing you need to know to fold any odd division grid
What if I told you that you don’t need to look up how to fold even thirds, or even fifths, or even 17ths ever again? Like you, I used to spend a lot of time looking up how to fold thirds every time I wanted to fold a 48-fold grid. No more.

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Reverse Engineering Challenge Results

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Reverse Engineering Challenge Results
Thanks to everyone who folded the Herringbone Weave origami tessellation in the last two weeks! I really enjoyed seeing all of your interpretations of my tessellation and I hope everyone gained confidence in their reverse engineering skills.

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