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  • Golden Venture Folding and Life-Building

    Golden Venture Folding and Life-Building

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    I just completed my first Golden Venture Folding project—also known as Chinese Origami—a delightful, ball-like model. While the actual assembly takes only a few minutes, the preparation can span several hours over a few days. What makes this project intriguing is that it involves assembling small components to create the final object. In this sense,…

  • 1600 Paper Cranes and Persistence

    1600 Paper Cranes and Persistence

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    The crane is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and iconic origami figures in the world. The delicate paper crane has long been a symbol of hope, peace, and renewal. I remember seeing TV shows and movies (when I was still young kid) when characters folded a thousand paper cranes as a way to wish…

  • The Fujimoto Cube and The Power of Pause

    The Fujimoto Cube and The Power of Pause

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    Today I tried the Fujimoto Cube, a really simple and elegant origami design. Surprisingly, even though the instructions seemed straightforward, I couldn’t follow them properly and got stuck halfway through the process. The origami technique for the cube involves carefully folding the paper to create a specific set of crease lines. Then, with the paper…

  • The Origami Butterfly and Possible Options

    The Origami Butterfly and Possible Options

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    When I ask people to identify a symbolic representation of transformation, the butterfly is often the most common response. The metamorphosis of a butterfly from caterpillar to winged insect resonates deeply with many—it serves as a powerful metaphor for growth, change, and the unveiling of hidden potential. To further reinforce this idea of transformation, I…