The Origamic Journal is our inspirations and reflections from origami and facilitation work. By sharing in public, we hope you may also learn about our values, process and work.
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Golden Venture Folding and Life-Building
Read more: Golden Venture Folding and Life-BuildingI 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,…
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1600 Paper Cranes and Persistence
Read more: 1600 Paper Cranes and PersistenceThe 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…
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The Fujimoto Cube and The Power of Pause
Read more: The Fujimoto Cube and The Power of PauseToday 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…