Welcome

Following the March meeting my computer suffered a fatal blow, so hence there was no newsletter for March, however we are now up and running again so this is a double issue. Also there was no meeting in April due to the BOS convention falling on the same date, therefore it seems a while since London origami have been around with anything new on the internet - but have no fear we are back.

The LondonOrigami CDR suffered a time setback due to my computer failure but no data loss. We are bringing things together now and ran a demo at the last meeting.

The new annual challenge begins this month and following feedback from the draft idea, final information will be sent to all London members separately.

Finally thanks to everyone in the London group who submitted material for the London sourced BOS mag - watch for it in June!

Paul

Next Meeting - Saturday 10th June 2006 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, which is located immediately adjacent to The Festival Hall, on The South Bank.

See details of location

March - May meeting report

At the March meeting Sharon taught her ice skate which she created for the winter Olympics theme. Pauline taught her electrical plug which she created for a client. Sharon also taught a frame from the BOS model library (more details below).

At the May meeting Peter taught his Fish and lily pad. Sharon taught a traditional Japanese baseball glove from the BOS library (that's what said on the diagrams!). Robin taught an A4 gift box which has a clever folding sequence to obtain parallel folding lines.

Paul gave a demonstration of the LondonOrigami CDRom and Robin brought along demos of the music. Some of the pieces have now been recorded with unplugged acoustic guitar. Final touches are now being added and extensive proofing of diagrams is taking place.

Folding challenge No. 25 - Something never done before!

If you are not within the LondonOrigami area, you are still welcome to have a go at the challenge. Send us your results as described below.

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. email us with a photo.

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.

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 Ended in March. We will be compiling a page devoted to the models made in this annual challenge.

This final model is of a Raid Bike from the New Captain Scarlet.

Raid bike from The New Captain Scarlet

BOS Library - London Outpost

Sharon Turvey runs the London Outpost Library. She will bring a list of items and a selection of books etc. to the mini meetings for members to borrow.

Pauline Trew, librarian, visits the London mini meeting every couple of months with a larger selection of items for loan and reference. If you would like to order specific books for collection from the mini-meeting, contact Pauline by the Tuesday prior to that meeting.

Librarian contact details are in the magazine or on the contact page of this website. Do not hesitate to contact Pauline if you have further questions regarding this service.

Contact Librarian

From The BOS Model Library

Sharon Turvey is also now heading the 125 year LondonOrigami review of the British origami society model library which contains 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.

See all currently reviewed models.

M315 Frame by Endla Saat

This model creates a convincing 3D frame which can be used to display 2D origami or pictures. Step 6 appeared to be not needed and was missed out of the folding sequence taught at the meeting. Rectangular frames are also possible.

M258 Traditional Japanese Baseball Glove taught by Seishiro Yuasa to Eric Kenneway

Dating from 1974 this model is described on the diagrams as a traditional Japanese model. It is possible to put a hand inside the glove if made large enough.

Artwork © Rikki Donachie

• 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.
  
• Attract the perfect partner with your folding techniques.
• Ultimately Mini meetings are an opportunity to meet other origami enthusiasts.
  
  We hope to see you there.
  
  If you have any questions please 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.

Imperial College London Origami Society

Rikki Donachie's - it's just a bit of paper

Robin Glynn

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

Mark Bolitho's - creaselightning

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