Fold a couple of black cats for your Halloween decorations, and make company for them in the forms of a bat, ghost, and vampire. You'll find witches galore among these figures, as well as a cauldron and a tombstone, fearsome fangs and a grasping hand, and other creepy but fun seasonal motifs.
Fold a couple of black cats for your Halloween decorations, and make company for them in the forms of a bat, ghost, and vampire. You'll find witches galore among these figures, as well as a cauldron and a tombstone, fearsome fangs and a grasping hand, and other creepy but fun seasonal motifs.
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Fold a couple of black cats for your Halloween decorations, and make company for them in the forms of a bat, ghost, and vampire. You'll find witches galore among these figures, as well as a cauldron and a tombstone, fearsome fangs and a grasping hand, and other creepy but fun seasonal motifs.
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| ISBN-13: | 9780486311289 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication date: | 05/22/2013 |
| Series: | Dover Crafts: Origami & Papercrafts |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 80 |
| File size: | 16 MB |
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| Age Range: | 12 - 18 Years |
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Halloween Origami
By Nick Robinson
Dover Publications, Inc.
Copyright © 2012 Nick RobinsonAll rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-486-31128-9
CHAPTER 1
Folding Symbols
All origami instructions use a common set of symbols which allow you to make the model even if the words are a foreign language. On this page, these symbols are explained using an abstract design.
1) Fold, the lower corner to the upper corner.
2) Fold the lower corner to the top corner, crease and unfold. Repeat the move on the other side.
3) Fold the left half behind on a vertical crease.
4) Fold the lower edge to the crease.
5) This is the result. Turn the model over.
5) Rotate the model clockwise.
6) Unfold the top layer.
Always make the folds in the numbered order and read the text before folding. Look at the next drawing to see what you are aiming to do. Fold, unfold and refold so that you fully understand how the drawing relates to the actual paper.
CHAPTER 2Other Techniques
You will find that some folding techniques are used very often and although they may vary slightly, are given names. When you see the name in the instructions, you can then draw upon your previous experience to complete the step.
1) This is how a sink will be shown.
2) Crease firmly through all layers and open from underneath.
3) Start to fold on these creases (some will need to be changed from mountain to valley).
4) Push the point inwards, changing the creases as shown.
5) The completed sink.
CHAPTER 3Bases
Bases are simple folding sequences that are used in many orgami models. Once you know them, you can often skip several steps of a diagram. They are also great ways to start creating your own designs.
1) Fold in half and unfold, repeat in the other direction.
2) Turn over and crease both diagonals.
3) Collapse the paper down into a triangle.
1) Crease and unfold both diagonals.
2) Fold corner to corner, crease and unfold in both directions.
3) Collapse the paper down into a smaller square.
1) Crease and unfold both diagonals.
2) Fold each edge to the diagonal, crease and unfold.
3) Fold each edge towards the diagonal.
4) Flatten the central flaps downwards.
5) Fold the lower half up and behind. Rotate the model.
These two models from the book both use the fish base. It's a very flexible base for creating models.
CHAPTER 4Cat
Traditional Design
A traditional design is one where the creator is unknown. It usually means the fold has been around for some time.
1) Fold in half upwards.
2) Fold the lower corners to the top corner.
You can alter the angle at step 3 to produce different shaped ears.
3) Fold the corners down to match the dotted lines.
4) Fold the lower corner up between the ears. Turn the paper over.
5) This is the result. Turn the model over.
6) Fold up both layers. You can fold the first layer inside to achieve a white nose.
CHAPTER 5Slip-in Fangs
Design by Eric Kenneway
This quick and easy model is great for scaring people!
1) Crease in half horizontally.
2) Fold the lower edge to the center.
3) Fold over and over.
4) Fold and unfold the corners.
5) Fold the edges to the creases.
6) Fold over again.
7) Fold over along the folded edges.
8) Fold the top half behind, creasing firmly.
9) Curve slightly, then tuck under your top lip!
The final image is the author at midnight ...
CHAPTER 6Bat
Design by Nick Robinson
This is an example of "Pureland" origami, since it only uses valley and mountain folds. With no complex folds, you can concentrate on neatness.
1) Fold in half from corner to opposite corner.
2) Fold from side to side, crease and unfold.
3) Fold the lower edge to the circled point.
When a location isn't clear, a circle can be used to show where the paper should fold to. In the next step, a dotted line performs a similar task.
4) Turn the model over. Fold the top layer down to the dotted line.
5) Fold the lower corner of the triangle upwards.
6) Fold the lower white area underneath.
7) Fold in half from left to right.
8) Fold the upper right edge to the vertical edge.
9) Fold the underside behind in the same way.
10) Fold a flap over on both sides.
11) Fold the triangle in half, repeat behind.
12) Fold in half again, repeat behind.
13) Open, rotate and arrange the wings.
CHAPTER 7Goblin
Design by Nick Robinson
This is a simple design, so perfectly suited for folding at short-notice. Try to make the eyes rounded and three-dimensional.
This type of design uses the natural geometry of the paper. Folds are put in very logical places. These types of designs are usually a joy to fold.
1) Crease a diagonal and unfold.
2) Fold lower edges to the center.
3) Fold upper edges to the center, crease and unfold.
4) Push in the corner using an inside reverse fold.
5) Repeat the last step on the other side.
6) Fold the corner over a hidden layer then unfold. Open the left side slightly.
7) Tuck the flap inside the pocket and repeat on the other side.
8) Fold the right half of the model behind.
9) Fold the lower corner to the dotted line, crease and unfold.
10) Reverse the lower point upwards.
11) Fold so the corners meet, crease and unfold.
12) Wrap the lower flap around using an outside reverse fold.
13) Rotate the paper. Squash open the flap to form an eye, repeating behind.
The goblin can be made to talk by holding the back of the head in two hands and flexing the paper.
CHAPTER 8Witch
Design by Nick Robinson
No Halloween book would be complete without a witch or two. Why not try making a life-size head and using it as a mask?
1) Crease a diagonal and unfold.
2) Fold upper edges to the center.
The profile of a witches hat suggested that the kite base would be a suitable starting point for designing this model.
3) The result. Turn the model over.
4) Fold the lower edges to the center, crease and unfold.
5) Fold corner to corner, crease and unfold. Turn over.
6) Fold the inner corners to match the dotted lines. The next drawing shows the circled area.
7) Fold the flap down again.
8) Fold the tip of the corner upwards. Repeat steps 6–8 on the right side.
9) Fold the lower sides underneath.
10) Pleat downwards.
11) Fold the lower corner to the center. Pleat the top flap behind.
12) Shape the profile with mountain folds. Pinch the nose together.
13) Fold in half slightly to make the model 3-D.
CHAPTER 9Pumpkin
Design by Nick Robinson
This classic Halloween model lends itself to many variations by altering the folds in step 9.
1) Crease both diagonals and unfold.
2) Fold tiny corners behind.
3) Fold in half downwards.
4) Fold the lower corners up to the circled point.
Compare the technique for the mouth (which uses thirds) with that in the Imp (page 20), which uses quarters.
5) Fold a single flap down and zoom in on the circled area.
6) Pleat the paper into thirds (just guess!)
7) The finished pleating.
8) Turn the model over. Fold the upper edges to lie on the vertical center.
9) Fold both lower corners to match the dotted lines.
10) Fold the top corner down.
11) Wrap the top flaps behind, creasing firmly.
12) Fold the sides inwards.
13) Fold the top corner up, leaving a gap. Round the lower corners. Turn the model over.
CHAPTER 10Imp
Design by Nick Robinson
This is an "action" model, because the mouth can be made to open and close by flexing the creases in step 14.
1) Fold in half from side to side and unfold in both directions.
2) Turn over, rotate and crease a vertical diagonal.
3) Fold side corners to the center.
4) Fold in half upwards.
This model uses a well-established technique (steps 9–12) for creating teeth. You'll find this on many origami models, including others in this book. The paper is divided into 4, but you can create more teeth by dividing into 6 or 8 pleats.
5) Fold the lower corners to meet the creases. This fold is parallel to the crease.
6) Open and squash the corner symmetrically.
7) The result. Repeat on the matching corner.
8) Fold a single corner down to the bottom center.
9) Fold the same corner to the center.
10) Fold the triangle in half and unfold.
11) Unfold the triangle.
12) Pleat using these creases.
13) Repeat steps 9–12 on the upper triangle.
14) Rotate the paper. Hold by the eyes and squeeze inwards to open the mouth.
CHAPTER 11Ghost
Design by Nick Robinson
Ghosts have a very vague shape, so we can fold them in many different ways. White paper is generally best!
The final shaping and rounding is what gives life to this model. If you fold from thicker paper and dampen it slightly, it will hold a curved shape when dry. This technique is called "wet folding."
1) Crease and unfold a diagonal.
2) Fold both lower edges to the center, crease and unfold.
3) Fold in half downwards.
4) Fold the first layer up so the circled points meet.
5) Fold back down, then turn the paper over.
6) Fold each upper corner to the bottom corner. Turn over.
7) Fold the top corner to the nearest line, crease firmly, then unfold the rear flaps.
8) Refold upwards.
9) Fold the lower edges to the center.
10) Fold both upper corners out to match the dotted line. Turn over.
11) Refold existing creases, keeping the paper 3-D.
12) Fold the small triangular corner behind (tricky!) then encourage the model to be curved and 3-D.
CHAPTER 12Flying Witch
Design by Nick Robinson
This design uses two squares of paper, one for the witch and another for the broom. Try to find and use suitable colors for each.
Given the range of techniques available, it would be possible to create this figure from a single square. However it would demand more skill and be less simple to fold.
1) Crease a diagonal and unfold.
2) Fold upper edges to the center.
3) The result. Turn the model over.
4) Fold the top corner to the bottom corner.
5) Leave a small gap, then fold the flap back upwards.
6) Fold the left half underneath.
7) Fold the corner to match the dotted line, then unfold.
8) Push the corner in, making an inside reverse fold.
9) Fold the corner down to match the dotted line.
10) Fold the corner again to match the dotted line, then unfold to step 9.
11) Reverse fold the top point inside.
12) Reverse the point back inside.
13) The witch is complete. Continue to make the broomstick.
14) Start with step 3 of the Witch. Fold the long edges to the center.
15) Fold the corner upwards.
16) Fold in half.
17) Fold a flap over to the dotted line.
18) Turn the model over.
19) Wrap the Witch around the broomstick, using glue to attach if your principles
CHAPTER 13Vampire Mail
Francis Ow, adapted by Michel Grand
Some origami models are practical as well as decorative. This envelope will certainly give the mailman a fright!
There is a small but dedicated group who love to design and post origami envelopes. They are known as ELFA—the Envelope and Letter Folding Association.
1) Start creased into thirds. Fold the lower edge to the nearest crease and unfold.
2) Fold upwards.
3) Fold the corner to the crease, then unfold.
4) Fold the left edge over, starting at the circled point.
5) Open the layer again, squashing the bottom corner.
6) Repeat the last three steps on the left side.
7) The paper should look like this.
8) Fold the white square in half, then unfold.
9) Inside reverse the corner.
The move here is known as a "swivel fold." It is a very flexible technique.
10) Adjust the colored triangle so it changes into a larger triangle.
11) Fold the flap underneath.
12) Fold the corner down at a slight angle.
13) Repeat the last five steps on the left.
14) Fold the flap behind.
15) Fold the top edge to the horizontal crease, then unfold.
16) Fold the sides inwards.
17) Fold the upper corner to the horizontal crease. Repeat on the right.
18) Fold the top edge down and tuck it into the pocket.
This design is an adaptation of an original model. See if you can adjust the proportions and create yet another variation!
CHAPTER 14Cat's Head
Design by David Petty
This is an example of how altering a base can produce a model that looks quite unusual.
1) Fold in half from corner to opposite corner then unfold, in both directions.
2) Fold the upper sides to the center, crease and unfold.
3) Fold the lower corner upwards so that the circled lines meet.
4) Fold the left corner at right angles to the edge, the crease passes through the circled intersection. Unfold and repeat.
5) Reverse the white corner inside. Repeat on the right.
6) Reverse the white corner inside while folding the colored edge to the vertical center. Repeat on the right.
This is an "offset preliminary base," combined with half a fish base.
7) Fold the inner corner to touch the lower edge.
8) Fold the lower colored corner to the circled area.
9) Fold the same corner down again.
10) Fold the tip of the top corner over, then fold the upper flap down under the nose.
11) Fold the side flaps in, tucking under the central flap.
CHAPTER 15Fright Mask
Design by Wayne Brown & Nick Robinson
This model is of the scary mask that people love to wear during Halloween. It was created as a collaboration between two folding friends.
1) Crease both diagonals and unfold.
2) Fold lower edges to the center, crease only where shown and unfold.
3) Crease the upper edges in a similar way.
Narrow angle folds (such as in step 4) require a little more concentration to make them accurate.
4) Fold lower edges to the nearest crease, then unfold.
5) Fold the bottom corner over and over a little way.
6) Fold the sides in together. The mountain folds are formed as you flatten the flaps downwards.
7) Open the left side out slightly.
8) Refold on the existing valley crease, squashing the top corner symmetrically.
9) Fold the model flat again and repeat steps 7–9 on the other side.
10) Fold the circled corners together, crease and unfold.
11) Fold the flap out between the circled points.
12) Open and squash the corner (refer to the next drawing).
This model was inspired by Quentin Trollip's "Scream," which achieves a similar result through a different method.
If you use slightly thicker paper, you can add gentle curves to the edges, to make it more flowing and less geometric.
13) Fold the corner inside.
14) Repeat steps 11–13 on the left side.
15) Fold down on an existing crease.
16) Tuck the point of the flap underneath. Shape the eyes and the top edge with small mountain folds.
CHAPTER 16Fangs
Design by Eric Kenneway
There have been several different versions of this model created over the years. For some reason it seems to fascinate creators.
"Sinking" can be a nightmare for new folders, but try to understand the principle of what is happening. Most of the creases in the sunken area are simply the reverse of what they were.
1) Fold and unfold a preliminary base. (page 8) Fold opposite corners to the center.
2) Refold the preliminary base.
3) Fold the top to the center, crease firmly and unfold.
4) Sink the corner.
5) The step in progress.
6) Fold the flap up, then down in half.
7) Fold the corner down to match the dotted line.
8) Repeat steps 6 and 7 on the left.
9) Fold the white flaps down, including the lowest flaps.
10) Fold the corners up, tucking them into pockets.
11) Fold down and flatten the top layer.
12) Fold in half from left to right.
Step 13—You will often see small inside reverse folds shown this way. You can precrease the folds by making a valley first, or just "go for it."
13) Push in the corners, open 3/4 of the way and rotate.
CHAPTER 17Trick or Treat?
Design by Gilad Aharoni
For many years it has been traditional to give small candies to people who call. This little treat has a trick up its sleeve—it bites!
1) Start with both diagonals creased. Fold upper and lower corners to the center and turn over.
2) Fold upper and lower edges to the center, allowing hidden corners to "flip" out from behind.
3) Fold left and right corners inwards.
4) Fold upper and lower corners to the center.
5) Fold the first edge at the bottom to the center.
6) Fold the narrow flap in half, then open out the corner. Repeat the last two steps on the upper half.
In order to create neat teeth at step 8, the creasing during steps 4–6 needs to be sharp and accurate.
7) Pleat the white triangles towards the center.
8) Fold the short side to the dotted line. Repeat on the right.
9) Fold the corners to the horizontal crease, then unfold. Repeat on the right.
10) Unfold the flaps and turn the paper over.
11) Fold the left edge to the center. Repeat on the right.
12) The picture is enlarged. Fold the flaps back out again on both sides.
12) Fold corner to the hidden edge, crease and unfold.
12) Inside reverse the corner.
13) Fold the edge over, opening and rotating it—check the next picture. Repeat the last three steps on each corner.
14) The model looks like this. Turn the paper over.
15) Make rough pleats, repeating on the right.
(Continues...)
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