Origami, which originated in Japan in the early-half of the 16th century, is now one of the most popular forms of creative expression. An art form that’s interesting for everyone from a six year old to a sixty-six year old. Besides, who doesn’t remember the pride that came with their very first perfectly aerodynamic, perfectly folded paper airplane?
The above trio from the Lord of the rings has been folded by Eric Joisel, a French origami expert of 20 years. Each figure is made from an individual uncut piece of paper. Specializing in human faces and figures, Eric Joisel designs are exceptional at mimicking reality. He can be contacted at EricJoisel.com.
The above figure is of Vincent Valentine, a popular fantasy character from the Final Fantasy Series. Desgined and folded by the photographer, alias OrigamiNate.
It’s simple, attractive and just costs a buck, the perfect stamp dispenser! You can find the instructions at Philip Chapman-Bell’s blog, Oschene.
Money flies, literally! The above designed and folded by Jon Tucker, alias J0nB0n.
Designed by Brian Chan, a budding artist in the world of orgiami, and yet another piece folded by Jon Tucker. Thanks again for the help John!
The crane is 7 mm in dimension, resting on a Euro Cent which measures 16.25 mm in diameter. Folded by Daniel Haas, alias quarksteilchen. The image at the end of this sentence is 7 x 7 mm, and you thought you were good with fingers…
A lot less creepier alternative to the real giant isopod, though it isn't half as entertaining as the real thing.
Dr. Robert J. Lang is a veteran origami folder of over thirty years, with designs make you question the simplicity of paper. Dr. Lang has earned worldwide fame for the realism and detail he imparts in his creations.
He was the first Westerner invited to address the Nippon (Japan) Origami Association’s annual meeting in 1992. With more than eighy co-authored books on origami, Dr. Lang combines Western mathematical discipline with Eastern emphasis on line and form to create models that are challenging and fun for everyone from an expert to an amateur. You can contact him through is website, LangOrigami.com.
Satoshi Kamiya is one of the most advanced origami experts in the world, and his passion for paper folding started when he was just 2 years old. The dragons above are some of the most complex designs in the world of origami with nearly 275 steps on completion!
Satoshi Kamiya can be found here.
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