This is a model from the book – License to Fold, by Nicholas Terry. It is a fairly simple design and requires the use of duo colored paper, or simply – one-sided colored paper, if you would like to have the sails of the boat in white.
This model is to be folded in combination with the ‘ploughing waves’ to add to the sea effect, but as you can see, I have merrily skipped that part for my fold.
Paper to use:
This model requires that you use a square sheet of paper measuring at least 6 inches in size. This is because some of the folds are intricate, especially when it comes to folding the sails at the rear and therefore you wouldn’t want that your model turn out to be a crumpled bit of paper in the end due to sheer frustration! 
I have used a 9-inch square sheet of one-sided origami paper colored purple. In this case, my sails would remain white with the sides, bow etc of the ship being purple in color. I have started with the white or blank side facing upwards; hence, if you are using duo-colored paper you need to start off with the color in which you want the sails to turn out to be in the end facing upwards i.e. towards you.
How to fold this model:
You can find the diagram to this model in the book – License to Fold, by Nicholas Terry – this is a compilation of diagrams of his, as well as those which were requested from various artists / origami creators by him. I got this bit of information from Gilad Aharoni’s Book review, which I think are very informative and helpful.
This book is not available on Amazon or any other bookstore around, except for “origami-Shop.com” where you can purchase it.
I guess there is room for improvement in my attempt of this model. I shall give it another try sometime later.
Posted in Miscellaneous, Sea World.
Tagged with Francesco Miglionico, License to Fold, Nicholas Terry, Origami, Sailing Ship.
Hello Everyone!
I am back after a long hiatus… it feels good to get down to some folding after such a long time 
It was a 2 month roller coaster of my wedding, partying and holidaying, all rolled into one good vacation!!!
I tried my hands at a simple sonobe to get into the groove of folding again. A modular origami design, this time, after quite a long time, too. I normally find modular origami repetitive by nature due to the number of units required. But this time, I am thinking of using modular origami pieces in decorating our new home, and hence my interest in it.
Paper I used:
For this particular model, I used 30 sheets measuring 3 inches in size of Miyabi Chiyogami origami paper which I picked up from Michael’s nearby. You can also use the regular post it notes for this model.
How to fold this model:
I followed the instructions by Nekkoart who has taken a lot of effort in explaining the steps in folding this model in the form of a YouTube Instructional video.
I am not aware of the name of this particular model nor its designer. So if any of you are aware of these details, please feel free to drop in a comment with the information!
Have a great week ahead!!
Posted in Modular.
Tagged with 30 units, modular origami, Origami, Sonobe.
This is my first try at 3D origami and I must say, it really is time consuming 
The original design had about 4 layers of leaves out of which I managed to make 3 layers and then propped the top with a leafy tree topper just to complete the look!
This is a design I came across on the net while browsing for Christmas Origami designs for this season. I think this is the prettiest Origami Christmas tree out there so far.
What paper to use:
You can buy leaf green A4 sized paper at Michaels or any other craft shop you have nearby. Each sheet of A4 sized paper yields around 32 small rectangles which are then folded into units to connect and make a shape. each of the rectangles will measure around 3 inches by 2 inches approx when you cut them out from the A4 sized paper and the triangular units will measure approx 3/4 of an Inch in size.
How to fold the units:
This is my very first model in 3D origami and I found this Instructional video on 3D origami for Beginners very useful. Jewellia explains how to fold the triangular units very nicely and even provides tips in folding.
How to fold the Christmas Tree:
I followed the diagram I found of Vladimir Serov’s Christmas tree and followed it to the mark up until I had to improvise for my laziness and avoid folding the bottom layer of leaves but still make the tree look like a Christmas tree
The number of units and how to connect them are clearly shown in the diagram. I am sure you will find it clear to follow… Vladimir Serov has even explained the diagram to fold the 3D origami star which you can try. The numbers shown for each of the rows in the diagram depict the number of units used to fold that section or row. I found it easy to connect ’section’ wise rather than following the rows of units.
You can even fold an Angel or a Star as your tree topper!
Posted in Miscellaneous.
Tagged with 3D origami, Christmas Origami, Christmas Tree, Diagram, Holiday Origami, Instructions, Vladimir Serov.
With Christmas just a few days away, I have been working on a couple of Christmas decorations in Origami along with the house decorations and a load of other things.
I had this Christmas Fairy / Angel design by David Brill in my Origami Collection of diagrams so I thought I’d give it a try.
How to fold the angel:
David Brill luckily, provides the diagram for this model on his website; hence it is freely available for all.
What paper to use:
You can make use of duo colored paper, tissue foil paper or even printer paper cut into a square for this model. I have used Silver colored tissue paper which you get in local stores for gift wrapping. It’s silver colored on one side and white or blank on the other. The idea behind using duo colored paper is that the ‘head’ or ‘hair’ of the Angel turns out to be the ‘colored’ shade in the end.
The model is pretty easy to fold and there is no need for any ‘wet folding’ even for the Angel’s wings! All you have to do is make crisp folds to the wings and your model will look great.
Well, have fun folding…and Happy Holidays!!
Posted in Miscellaneous.
Tagged with Christmas Angel, Christmas Fairy, Christmas Origami, David Brill, Diagram, Instructions.
