Note change of venue Next Meeting - Saturday 10th September 2005 at 2.00pm

The next meeting is on the second Saturday of the Month. This will be in the foyer of The Queen Elizabeth Hall, (The Festival Hall being closed for refurbishment).

The Queen Elizabeth Hall is immediately adjacent to The Festival Hall, on The South Bank.

August meeting report

Ingenuity was displayed towards this months folding challenge, “Holidays”.

Paul Hanson sent his earlier created, human figure on holiday with a surf-board.

Sharon employed some lateral thinking to create a toothbrush and tube of tooth-paste. (Practical use of these wasn’t even considered - “optional”)

Young Peter had been as busy as usual. A wasp was displayed, and bees on a honeycomb. The bee is very impressive, showing Peter’s enthusiasm for origami.

Models folded were a “helicopter” by Paulo Mitsura Lmamura (from The BOS model library). Rikki, taught a “talking (kissing) fish.” This is a simple but delightful model. We would like to find out who designed this model, if anyone knows please tell us. We would like to publish the diagrams. Jeremy Shafer’s “Man Swatter” was then taught by Steve. This still allowed time for plenty of chat over current thoughts and ideas for future meetings.

Folding challenge No. 17 - Unusual Elephant

This time rather than choose a subject which has not been done before in origami, we decided to choose a subject that has been done many times - but do it differently - what form of unusual is up to you.

If you would like to have a go at the challenge but can not make it to the meeting we would still like to see your model. Either email us with a photo or you can post it to Steve Brown (address in the BOS mailing list). Only packages which can be posted through a standard UK letter box will be accepted. Do not send your only copy of a model. And It can not be returned without an S.A.E. Alternatively model diagrams, to meet the current challenge, could be sent to us (email. or post). Such diagrams will not be posted on the website etc. your copyright will be respected.

We have compiled a list of subjects for future challenges. If you have an idea for a challenge - email. us now!

Have a go, even if you do not normally create models — this may be the inspiration you need.
The following provide useful information on designing models.
Wayne's - Creating Origami
David Petty's - Creating Origami
Lionel Albertinos lessons from Design in Origami
David Brill on creativity from British Origami Society Magazine 101
Martin Wall on creativity from British Origami Society Magazine 102
Robert Lang on creativity from British Origami Society magazine 128
Interview with Eric Joisel from British origami Society magazine 189

Book - Creative Origami by Kunihiko Kasahara Chapter V - (15 page guide to creating)

Book - Origami from angel fish to Zen by Peter Engel - (This book delves deeply into the thought process behind creating origami designs and compares this to the creative process in other arts)

Book - Origami Design Secrets - by Robert Lang (This book is the most complete description of origami design principles)

The Annual Challenge - Gerry Anderson

This challenge has now been running for six months, there is still time to add more models.

The annual challenge is based upon a well supported monthly challenge and expanded with the idea of producing a display for a BOS convention. A theme will be chosen each year which was both well supported and has further potential for expansion. The first theme will be Gerry Anderson. London members are invited to add further models to the theme and all the models will be brought together under the heading of LondonOrigami on the convention display tables.

We have created a list of models already completed and subjects for further models. If you would like to contribute send us the name of the model you wish to make and we will add it to the list. This is to avoid more than one version of a model being made. See list

Creased Lines

Many of you may have seen Rikki Donachie's origami cartoons - however, some of you may not have seen them before. Can we can encourage him to do a series 2?

So we are turning to you - only those with the heart of origami can save the day. If you have a gag idea for Ricky to draw, send it to us. And we will consider reviving the series.

Send in your ideas

Artwork © Rikki Donachie

From The BOS Model Library

The British origami Society maintain a model library, containing thousands of models, many of which have not been published. LondonOrigami have decided to delve deep into this valuable archive and present a model a month.

Members of the British origami society can borrow diagrams from the collection, contact Pauline Trew, who administers requests.

M 314 Helicopter by Paulo Mitsura Lmamura

This is a flying model which uses the rotor principle to allow a gentle descent when thrown up to a height. It was felt that the instruction at step 11 to 'fold rotors at 90 degrees' should be to fold the rotors at an angle as this allowed the rotors to spin better.

Example folded by Sharon Turvey

More from the LondonOrigami BOS library review

Children in Need 2005

Earlier this year we took part in the Comic releif fund raising event, at that time we decided we would also like to contribute to the BBC TV's Children in Need event. This is inspired by the fact we have a diagrammed Pudsey bear model in existence (Pudsy bear is the Children in Need logo). This years event is on Friday 18 November 2005.

At this stage we need to decide how we would like to contribute and who is interested in getting involved.

The questions we need to ask ourselves are:-

• Do we want to do something for this year (two and a half months to complete) or take a year to do create something better, which perhaps could be repeated each year?
• How shall we get involved?
• Who wants to help?

The following is an initial idea.

Create a pdf of models which can be downloaded for a donation. (The pdf of the Comic relief red nose diagrams were downloaded 449 times). The mechanics of how we do this needs some thought. I believe it is possible to set up a system which will allow a pdf to be sent to someone who 'purchases' it, but I have no idea how to do this.

The idea I have for models in the pdf, are origami models of children's toys. It you are prepared to create and diagram an original model, or you would like to donate an existing model which fits the theme email us.

To do this project we need:-

• Someone who knows how to create a system which allows a pdf to be accessed for a donated fee.
• Diagrammed models donated.
• A proof reader of the text and the models.

I am prepared to compile the pdf booklet and will include at least one new model. Opinions ideas, etc. are welcome. Let me know if you are interested in helping out.

Paul H

email your thoughts

Children in need website

Origami Peace Tree India 2006

The BOS members and all folders around the world are invited by Larisa and Alex Levashov to join the World Origami Peace Tree Garden project and send the Origami models to the Origami Peace Tree India 2006 festival.

For more information about IAP "Peace Tree" and past festivals you can write, email or log onto our web site at www.iap-peacetree.org

The OPT India 2006 is dedicated to the victims of the Idian Ocean Tsunami Disaster 2004.

Slogan : One fold…one world…one language: Origami
Hosts : Origami Mitra, India
Dates : January 23rd to January 29th, 2006
Venue : Mumbai
Contact Person : Mr. Hrushikesh Sabnis
email : opt2006@origami-mitra.com OR hrushikesh@gmail.com
Dates for sending models : From 1st October, 2005 to 30th November 2005
Mail address for sending the models:

Mr. Manilal Dungershi
C-25, Adinath, 79 B, Mazgaon Road,
Mumbai - 400010
India
Tel.No.: +91 - 22 - 2372 3722

Guidelines for Participants

· Each person can send a maximum of 5 models
· All the models should be accompanied by a card have following details:
Name of creator, Name of the folder, Address, Name of the Society or group represented. If
possible additional details like size of paper, type of paper, time taken can also be given
· Please don't attach any strings or threads.
· All Origami models sent for the OPT festival become the property of the hosts. According to
the rule of OPT, we will not return the models after the
exhibition.
· Diplomas and booklets will be sent to all participants by mail after the exhibition.

The Fire Engineer

Following the launch of the website of the Fire Engineer earlier this year, changes have been made to improve the site;

The first issue of the Fire Engineer's Journal now includes illustrations to support the story about the 9/11 incident.

The origami content of the issue has been expanded and includes a beginners guide with the basic folds illustrated and now has five models ranging from simple to intermediate.

Two new supplementary articles are included about the creation of the Fire Engineer character and an educational guide to fire phenomena.

The website now has an expanded origami page - hosed by Lisa (pictured on the right).

Go to Lisa's origami page

Muzak for origami

Do you listen to music when you do origami? Are you soothed or, even, inspired to create in a mellow melodic whisper of rippling creases? LondonOrigami would like to exclusively uncover this hitherto unspoken folding phenomenon. Here we present a selection of specially chosen music. Would you like to tell us of your own favourites? email us with your reviews.

CUSCO - The best of Cusco

The cover picture gives the impression this music is dark and brooding, nothing however could be further from the truth. Cusco can be best described as easy listening.

The first track has a flute lead with an ethnic rhythm at some points. This track reminded me of Medwyn Goodalls work in places. Although by comparison Cuscos musical structure shifts constantly giving it a dynamic feel of its own. When we hear a flute Kitaro springs to mind but Cuscos style is not the deep haunting emotions exposed by the former. This has a more dancey feel to it.

Michael Holm in writing about the music on the cover describes the music as inspired by "..the landscape and tribal cultures.." He had experienced on his travels. And this is evident particularly in the rhythm aspects of some of the tracks. Particularly tracks 1, 2, 5, 7 and 9.

Another strong aspect of Cuscos music is melody. Track 4 has a classical feel dropping the rhythm section to almost zero with an excellent melody.

Track 10 is another favourite of mine with a flute lead building with harpsichord chords.

Cusco is a group whose style is melodic and uplifting.

Paul Hanson

LondonOrigami CDRom Project

Production is under way. We still need a Marketing manager. Their role is to coordinate and action marketing ideas. Contact potential sales outlets and review the best web service to sell the CD. And think of marketing ideas.

• If you are a beginner it is useful to see how other people fold models.
• If you are having difficulty with a model perhaps someone else can help.
• We are fortunate in the London area to have a number of enthusiasts who design models; therefore a new model appears at most meetings together with diagrams.
• If you design models yourself the meetings are an opportunity to test diagrams and receive feedback on your design.
• Perhaps you would like to create your own models but don't know where to start - others will be able to give you some advice.
• Borrow books from The British Origami Societies library - a selection of books will be brought along to most meetings.
• Order a book to borrow from the Librarian and collect it at the meeting.
  
• Ultimately Mini meetings are an opportunity to meet other origami enthusiasts.
  
  We hope to see you there.
  
  If you have any questions please contact Steve Brown (Tel. No. is in the BOS Magazine), or send an e-mail.
  
  

Websites created by London members

In this section we are featuring the web sites of members in the London area. If you have a web site please send us the link.

Robin Glynn

Imperial College London Origami Society

Revised 8/05 The Fire Engineer - Adventures in fire safety (includes Lisa's origami page) by Paul Hanson

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