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23 May 2011 5 Comments

Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggie’s Travel Series I

Here’s some first updates from Kyle!

Kyle has been in such a good mood since we started traveling together that he wants me to take pictures of him everywhere… and here are a few of the bazillion pictures of him that I shot in DC. Enjoy.

If you have no idea what I’m talking about, please read this excerpt from my previous post.

“I’ll be traveling across the states starting from PA to west coast. My little origami frog will be taking you from the place to place. His name is Kyle…..”

I tried to get a nice picture of the sky, but Kyle wouldn’t move. So here it is.

02 In the air 225x300 Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggies Travel Series I“First time on a plane”

 

Now he arrived in DC, he went around the city with me, especially the famous spots!

 

03 Jefferson memorial 300x225 Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggies Travel Series I
Jefferson Memorial

04 Kissing Jefferson 300x225 Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggies Travel Series IKissing Jefferson

 

04 Lincoln Memorial 300x225 Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggies Travel Series I
Lincoln Memorial

05 Lincoln 300x225 Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggies Travel Series I

Hey Pres. Lincoln, “be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.”
There are lots of people around you who might want you dead.


06 Whitehouse 300x225 Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggies Travel Series IDear Mr. Obama, don’t do this. I’m freaking out.


07 Smithsonian air and space museum 300x225 Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggies Travel Series ISmithsonian Institute National Air and Space Museum

07 Rocket 225x300 Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggies Travel Series ICan you find me on the tip of the rocket / missile? Naww I’m joking :P

08 Biggest McDonalds on Planet 300x225 Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggies Travel Series I
Taking a break at the biggest McDonald’s on the planet

 

And Kyle decided that he’d end his day with Washington Monument in his back. DC, nice meeting you. Kyle says he loved you.

09 Washington Monument 300x225 Origami Frog Kyle in DC: Froggies Travel Series I
Washington Monument

Thanks for reading – up next we have Vegas! Keep an eye out for a more exciting photo gallery with Kyle!

14 Apr 2011 7 Comments

Mini Origami for Big Hands – Lesson 11

Your hands might seem too big for making mini origami…

big hand Mini Origami for Big Hands Lesson 11

…but I have a solution for you!

Since I just wrote a post about earrings, I heard people asking me to give them tips on how to make smaller-size origami.

The point of this post is to help you easily make a mini origami that looks good, even if you don’t have small hands like me. Also please note that I am not talking about micro origami, which is a whole another avenue to create teeny-tiny origami that you can’t even see without a magnifying glass. What I am talking about in this post is mini origami, which is for the earrings!

Paper:

You can use thin and soft paper for accurate folds, and you can make it sturdier later by using coatings.

Origami size 300x297 Mini Origami for Big Hands Lesson 11

  • When you are cutting paper into smaller sizes, try not to fold outlines. Instead, use a pencil to draw them and then cut it.
  • The smallest size of paper I use for earrings is 1/16 of the regular paper  (top left).
  • 1/9 size is very suitable for longer & dangling origami crane earrings (middle).

Tools:

Your finger nails are the best available tool, but even if yours are not long, don’t worry!P1110495 300x225 Mini Origami for Big Hands Lesson 11

  • Pen without ink – a tip of a pen has the best to-the-point control 
  • Tooth pick – make sure the tip is rounded a bit so that it doesn’t poke a hole
  • Paper clip – unwind a bit to have the medium and the thin side

You can use these small tools to make marks, fold along, or crease. They become very handy when you are making tiny origami.

Lights:

  • Lights make such a big difference! Proper lights make it easier for you to see the precise details.

Folds:

funny pictures kitten makes origami 300x225 Mini Origami for Big Hands Lesson 11

  • Do not overuse force or nails to crease the lines, because it makes paper more brittle and sometimes it scratches the surface and shows white lines.
  • Sometimes it is good to make folds not so accurate. Always think of what it should look like at the end. It doesn’t matter if the inside folds and ends are not so accurate.
  • Do not fold origami around cats, or they will destroy them!

 

 

 

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