Articles and Tutorials
Compound Quadrilaterals Tessellation Tutorial
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Now that you've learned to fold compound open and closed squares, it's time to add rectangles to the repertoire!
Compound Squares Live Tutorial
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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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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!
Christmas Stocking Tutorial
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Stunning Christmas stockings are easier to make than you might think. Learn how to smock your own with this tried and tested tutorial!
Mission
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I have chosen to use my expertise and skills in origami and framing to help expand access to clean drinking water among those who need it most.
The only thing you need to know to fold any odd division grid
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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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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.
Herringbone Reverse Engineering Challenge
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Fold this pattern by August 31, 2020 to get the smocking pattern for the fabric version, and a chance at a 6-inch suncatcher!
Lattice Weave Smocking Tutorial
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Have you ever seen a smocked cushion (or bag, or hat, or - you get the picture) and thought "How do they do that"? You're not alone, and this tutorial will teach you how it's done. It's a simple process - no magic required. If you can sew a button, then you are more than qualified to do North American (Canadian) smocking.
Hybrid Square Twist Tutorial
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This quick tutorial on the hybrid open-closed square twist will give you all the knowledge you need to design your own weave patterns, and all you need to start is a 8-fold square grid.