Category — Crafts
Origami Used for Science Developments
Origami as just as hobby? You’d be surprised by the talents and acumen of a Dr. Robert Lang, who after practising the art since childhood, went on to use origami principles in the development of his scientific research, such as in creating an oversized space telescope.

Though he is one to look up to, it’s true to say he is no ordinary man. Between his efforts to earn a PhD in applied physics, his job at NASA’s Jet Propulsion laboratory, his eighty technical papers, and his forty-six patents in optoelectronics and lasers, he somehow found time to implement and evolve a number of original origami designs.
Continue reading at The Origami Resolution
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November 1, 2009 No Comments |
Superb Watermelon Carvings
These are the superb watermelon carvings by Hotel chef Takashi Itoh from Tokyo. He began carving melons in 2001 after being inspired while on holiday in Thailand. It usually takes him one hour to carve, though simpler designs can take only twenty minutes.





Thanks Lilian!
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October 6, 2009 No Comments |
Jewelled Gundam Robot in Pink
Someone in China (not Japan?) customised this Gundam robot with jewels and it looks good, if a little feminine (nothing wrong with that!). I suspect the decoration came from all the phone decals that are common in Hong Kong and Japan, and probably China too.
You can see more photos of the Pink Gundam here


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July 28, 2009 No Comments |
Mario World Board Game
Ashley Buerkett’s Mario World Board Game is meant to be built yourself, but as a paper city designed as board game, it takes a different angle on the Italian plumber. It comes complete with a plexi-glass container along with full DIY instructions.

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July 17, 2009 No Comments |
Origamu Paper Sculpture of Japanese Army Bike by Mu Pan
One of the latest by the previously posted Mu Pan. Its an origamu paper sculpture of a Japanese Army bike!

More on Mu Pan’s Flickr account
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May 31, 2009 No Comments |
Vietnam Picture Moment : Dong Trieu Ceramics and Pottery Village
Dong Trieu ceramics and pottery village is a place that sells all kinds of ceramics, embroidery and marble statues. It makes for a fantastic visit to get an insight into the handcrafted process that Vietnamese craftspeople put into creating these works.

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May 9, 2009 No Comments |
Awesomer Origamu Paper Sculptures by Mu Pan
Previously posted Origamu creator Mu Pan took part in Scion Space’s Giant Robot curated recent Papershapers show. His work looks even better when presented in the exhibition!

Brookyn-based Mu Pan took the theme of historical and mythological characters from his paintings and had them take over the Scion Space.
Check out Mu Pan’s Flickr site for more photos



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May 8, 2009 No Comments |
Chinese Architecture Stamps
Time for some Chinese stamps! Not the lickable ones, or indeed the marble ones with your chop carved into it, but some crafty ones of Chinese architecture.

This set by Itis Edition allows you to print your own elements of Chinese traditional architecture such as the “ridge of a roof, lintel of door and ridge animal“.
Looks like its currently sold out, but keep checking on the Itis website.
Via Pop Wuping
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April 15, 2009 No Comments |
Onitsuka Tiger and Asics history video in Origami
The video below, Origami in the Pursuit of Perfection, is a nice little historic anecdote on the history of the Onitsuka Tiger and Asics shoe brands. The visuals are mostly showing origami folding, treated to give a nostalgic feel.
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March 2, 2009 No Comments |
Make your own Origami Cherry Blossoms
The site Curbly has a simple tutorial to create these origami cherry blossoms. You’ll have to find some curly willow but the blossoms are origami.
Small enough to look like the real thing from a distance, but you’ll need some time on your hands to make them all.
Find out how to make your own Origami Cherry Blossoms

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February 25, 2009 No Comments |

