The definition of Origami
The most basic understanding is that a piece of complete (square) paper, without cutting or drawing, is mainly composed of "folding" movements to complete a work. So don't be surprised to see so many intricate pieces here that are made from just a single piece of paper.
Explain the origin of this definition:
Since there are many shapes of paper, in order to unify standards, square paper is internationally used as the basic requirement for all kinds of origami, that is, the work is made of square paper. There are also restrictions on other shapes. For example, the rectangle is required to use a golden rectangle or a rectangle with a length that is an integral multiple of the width or a rectangle that is based on the proportion of the countrys banknotes.
A piece of paper was proposed to make origami a leap forward. Just like when Nikola proposed alternating current. This is an important decision made in order to make origami a more scientific art. Here we would like to thank Mr. Yoshizawa Akira, the father of modern origami.
The color of the paper generally requires the entire paper to be a solid color or both sides to be different pure colors. And there can be no patterns that will involve certain details of the finished product (for example, there can be no eye patterns in the paper on the head, no scaly patterns on the fish, etc.). This is to make the design work reasonable and not limited by a single factor.
So the action of "drawing" is not allowed in origami.
As for "cutting", this is also a decision made to make origami a big leap forward. Otherwise, not only China but the whole world would still think origami is a childs play.
The main thing is "folding", which needs no further explanation. Where does origami come from if you don’t fold it? Where does origami come from?
These are simple explanations of the basic requirements.
In addition, I am really embarrassed to call a paper model an origami or origami a paper model. The finished products of these two arts can be called paper models, but they are essentially different. Origami requires that the paper should be square, no cutting, no drawing, and no patterns related to the finished product; the paper model allows the use of scissors and regular use of glue. The patterns printed on the paper are closely related to the appearance of the finished product, and there is folding Steps but not “origami&r”dquo;. Please understand clearly the concepts of "paper model" and "paper model"... There seems to be no difference in Chinese, but there is a big difference in English.
The English name for modern origami or origami art is "Origami", which is transliterated from the Japanese "origami". I think many people mistake "origami" for "fold paper". This is a verb... not a noun, OK? Even if it is a noun, it should be "foldpaper".
This is a dilemma often caused by Chinese.
How to choose paper
Paper selection is a crucial preparation before origami. As the saying goes, if you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools. Good, suitable paper helps you complete a project.
Due to the wide variety of paper, paper selection is also a problem that troubles all origami players.
When choosing paper, the paper that is usually chosen should be thin and moderately tough.
I recommend that all origami players use hand-kneaded paper and kraft paper. Advanced friends can use wax paper and copy paper. This is the usual choice. Players can also try to use other types of paper if they have the conditions. Especially qualified players can also make their own paper.
Now let’s introduce several common types of paper:
1.A4 paper: I think this is the easiest paper for everyone to find, but A4 paper is not suitable for folding many things. First of all, it is very restrictive in terms of size., Secondly, the texture is brittle, not resistant to folding, and easy to crack. Also, the resilience is too strong, which is not conducive to shaping. It is only suitable for folding some very simple works.
2. Hand-kneaded paper: This kind of paper is almost recognized as a special paper for origami. The advantage is that it has a high degree of freedom of choice. You can choose from various specifications and colors. In addition, the paper has good flexibility and is favored by many origami players. s Choice.
3. Kraft paper: This kind of paper has strong toughness and longevity. Because the color is mostly brown, the works often reflect a strong classical flavor. Using kraft paper origami can also produce impressive effects.
4. Waxed paper: Waxed paper is thin, strong, translucent, and smooth. It rarely suffers from tearing, super thickness, fluffing, and other crazy things. Suitable for folding works that gather a lot of layers, such as highly imitated insects. Since it is very thin, it is also suitable for making micro origami. There are also obvious creases, and many people use them to fold CP. A better choice for experts.
5. Copy paper: This kind of paper has similar advantages to wax paper. It is also the choice of experts. Before you can’t buy wax paper, consider copy paper. With glue, "Sigel" paper can be made.
6. Yunlong paper: The natural texture is beautiful and elegant. The paper has the advantages of long fibers, no damage when folded, extremely high toughness, excellent water and ink absorption, air permeability, and high elasticity. The work presents a soft curvilinear beauty and another paper art style. If you want to fold beautiful works, you can consider using Yunlong paper. But its more expensive.
7. Rice paper: As a Chinese, of course we must support domestic products! It is mainly used for writing and painting. It is also a good choice for origami, but it should be noted that the texture of raw rice paper and cooked rice paper are different.
8. Japanese paper: The paper commonly used by Japanese people for origami, and it is also closely related to the development of origami art. High toughness is the main advantage. Its texture and color also give Japanese origami works another charm.
Due to the problem of data channels, the above 7 types of paper will be introduced first.
In addition, try not to choose newspapers and advertising paper for folding. They are printed with things and are too flowery, which affects the beauty of the work. But being a de Stijl is a different story.
Try not to use these types of paper for folding:
1. Workbook paper: thin, brittle, hard, small, and flowery. Full of shortcomings. When using origami, you often have to face masochistic tragedies such as tearing. Origami airplaneOK.
2. Coated paper: mostly used for printing advertisements. Although this kind of paper looks smooth, it powders at the creases, fades easily, and has a brittle texture.
This is a shortcoming of most coated papers.
3. Newspaper: Although it is large, the texture is brittle and the pattern is too flowery. But sometimes this pattern is an alternative style.
4.A4 paper: Needless to say, it is only suitable for folding simple things.
In addition, it is also important to properly cherish paper. You must know that people who play origami consume a lot of paper. Here are some suggestions:
1. Don’t use fragile paper to fold advanced works. This will cause your paper to become torn, too thick, and unable to be folded further, and the paper will be useless. Instead of using it for origami, it is better to use it for writing.
2. Know it clearly before taking action. Novices often encounter the problem of "stuck" in origami. Some friends will repeatedly ravage the paper in a moment of impatience, trying to complete it, but this is very likely to tear the paper. So a piece of paper was wasted. Therefore, players should think calmly when encountering bottlenecks and avoid causing tragedy.
3. Use waste paper to practice your skills. Some relatively complete waste paper can be used to practice movements. You don’t need to follow a tutorial to fold. You can fold some simple basic shapes, and then practice folding, folding and other movements. Gradually you will find that you have become more proficient in formal operations.
4. Practice your cutting skills. I think you all have to cut your own square paper sometimes. If you accidentally cut it crookedly, it is very likely that another piece of paper will be wasted. If a square with a side length of 40 centimeters has an extra 1° in any corner, it may cause one side to have an extra 5 millimeters. This millimeter already has a great risk of causing your work to be out of shape.
5. Recycle failed finished products. Dismantle failed works back to their original state, flatten them and collect them, especially rare pieces of paper. These papers will be useful in the future. For example, I have a failed phoenix hanging on my door as a house treasure.
Paper is the basis of origami and the soul of every origami player. Only by cherishing him and respecting him can you cultivate the true way of origami (%%......#%)
Questions from newbies about paper selection:
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Q: Where can I usually buy paper?
A: Stationery stores are the main channel. Online shopping can buy a wider variety of paper, and flower shops can sometimes buy special types of paper. You can even collect suitable paper in life, such as the tin foil in cigarette boxes and the Sydney paper used to wrap Sydney (actually it is copy paper).
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Q: Paper breaks easily, what should I do?
A: Choose paper with good toughness. Do not scratch the creases or rub the paper excessively during the folding process., choose larger paper for works that will become thick when folded.
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Q: How to choose paper for folding figures, animals, plants, arthropods, etc.?
A: In terms of characters, since some works need to reflect the distinction between clothing and skin, it is better to use two-color paper for these works. At the same time, kraft paper can vividly reflect the form and emotion of the task, such as the works of Eric Jossel .
In terms of animals, because animals have different fur colors and appearances, choosing paper according to their colors can make the finished product more vivid. Since some animals have special appearances, choosing paper with special texture to correspond to these animals can also have unexpected effects. Take an elephant for example. Using crepe paper to fold it can reflect the rough skin texture of the elephant.
As for plants, it is better to use brightly colored paper for floral works. Everyone knows this. Use green and reflective paper for the leaves to express the shiny feeling of the leaves. For trees, brown paper with rough fibers can reflect the texture of the trunk. In this regard, kraft paper is a good choice.
There are many kinds of origami arthropods, especially insects. Because this type of work has many branches and the branch requirements are very detailed, this type of work often accumulates a lot of paper. Paper that is too thick is not suitable for this type of work. Instead, paper that is thin and moderately tough should be chosen to make the work fold smoothly and facilitate shaping.
As for other types of works, choose according to appropriate conditions. For friends who have a single type of paper, "all colors" is also a style.
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Q: What should I do if I draw flowers on paper?
A: In origami works, there is always a certain area of ??paper that is covered. You can try to hide the part of paper where flowers are painted in a suitable position during the folding process. Or bypass this part when cutting the paper.
