Posted by: darren on 28 June 2008
A design student in the UK has produced a nice prototype of a cardboard bike. Using regular bike components for the tricky sections. (the wheels, gears and chain) he is able to cut the price of the bike to around 15 pounds. I’m thinking this would be great for a tourist. Where you could buy a bike rather than rent one.
Posted by: darren on 24 June 2008
It seems that along with a new movie is a selection on merchandise and animated movies are no exception. In this case you have a chance to make your own with all the main characters available for free download and construction. The detail looks fairly basic and should be suitable for a holiday project.
Posted by: darren on 23 June 2008
Here’s an extended tutorial on book binding. The results look fantastic if you are willing to put in the hard work.
It would be a great hand made gift for a wedding or graduation. Make sure if you do go to the effort you use good quality paper that will last.
Posted by: darren on 22 June 2008
The seats are made out of big sheets of pattern paper or wallpaper, filled with expanded polyurethane foam. The folded structure acts as a mould and as an “upholstery”; after being shaped the empty paper chair is steady enough to hold its form and enable polyurethane casting.
Posted by: darren on 16 April 2008
This looks very interesting. Although it’s not the first time origami has been used in this way. It looks like it’s a quite sturdy and usable peice of equipment.
Posted by: darren on 12 April 2008
With Battle Star returning to the US screens for it’s last season. It’s a perfect time to make your own Cylon helmet. Of course designing your own helmet from scratch would be a lot of work.
We can be greatful that someone has done all that work for us.
Follow the link to print and make your very own.
LINK
Posted by: darren on 11 April 2008
Posted by: darren on 6 April 2008
Here’s a great set of videos the show how to make origami cranes from polymer clay. The results are fantastic and well worth a watch.
Posted by: darren on 14 February 2008
To celebrate the year of the rat
We are folding an Eric Joisel Rat (to go with the year of the rat), Gen and I will be folding and Matt will be commentating.
Everyone is welcome to come along and support us, its a free festival, and a very fun day - good for the whole family.
Osaka Twilight Festival - Sunday 17 February
Duration 4pm to 8pm
Location: Treasury Gardens, Wellington Parade, Melbourne
no parking facilities available
performance time 4.30pm
Posted by: darren on 11 February 2008
Just a quick post for those enjoy origami and tea. Now you can enjoy both at the same time. It seems more like a house warming gift than an everyday event. I guess it all depends on the quality of the tea.
Found here Link
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