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3DMitzi: Modular origami the ways it still astounds the world

Modular origami or unit origami is a paper folding technique which uses two or more sheets of paper to create a larger and more complex structure than would not be possible using single-piece origami techniques. Each individual sheet of paper is folded into a module, or unit, and then modules are assembled into an integrated flat shape or three-dimensional structure by inserting flaps into pockets created by the folding process. These insertions create tension or friction that holds the model together.

Modular origami can be classified as a sub-set of multi-piece origami, since the rule of restriction to one sheet of paper is abandoned. However, all the other rules of origami still apply, so the use of glue, thread, or any other fastening that is not a part of the sheet of paper is not generally acceptable in modular origami.

The additional restrictions that distinguish modular origami from other forms of multi-piece origami are using many identical copies of any folded unit, and linking them together in a symmetrical or repeating fashion to complete the model. There is a common misconception that treats all multi-piece origami as modular, but this is not the case.

More than one type of module can still be used. Typically this means using separate linking units hidden from sight to hold parts of the construction together. Any other usage is generally frowned upon.

Other than that origami modulars are generally works of beautiful art works and are simply awesome when shown to the world. And I encourage whoever is reading this to do what you love and follow your dreams.

3DMitzi's Art page: Bio of Steven Thompson

Hey!
You want to know about my interests and lifestyle choices well.... I guess you've come to the right place. Not about the lifestyle choice I can't tell you that. Haha... Well back to me........ I am currently going up to date in this class. However I will be posting more art on this page so stay tuned.
I was born in Louisville,KY.
I am 15 and I am a freshmen.
oh freshy.. I know right?
To say it short: I LOVE ORIGAMI!
To say it not so short: I am currently an art student at Noblesville High School. I am currently working on cardboard sculptures. We just got finished working on a paper sculpture.
Mine was a house with a sign out front on the ground saying stop fore-closer. You know it was suppose to be inspiring. Well I will admit it my piece wasn't that inspiring O_o. I noticed many changes in that class in particularly. We looked at many other artists with similar aspects of what we wanted to do. Like art Duh.....
In many aspects my art wasn't all that great because I am used to working with paper so I guess I did well in the paper sculpture part of art for look wise. I just feel like I could give a little bit more effort in my main aspect of art. What I mean by that is. I could give Better trying attitude with a non-paper work project. But I choose not to because I feel like I already know what I want to do with my art career! I want to be an origamist and teach other kids how to fold the many wonders of paper into creative works of art.  

Art of Mitzi: The crane and its many meanings.

MEANING OF THE ORIGAMI CRANE
The Japanese word, “origami” is a combination of  two words in Japanese: “ori” which means “to fold”  and “kami” which means “paper”.  It is believed that  Japanese origami began in the 6th century and  because of the high costs of paper, origami was only  used for religious ceremonial purposes.    In Japan, the crane is a mystical creature and is believed to live for a thousand years.  As a result, in the  Japanese, Chinese and Korean culture, the crane represents good fortune and longevity.  The Japanese  refer to the crane as the “bird of happiness”.  The wings of the crane were believed to carry souls up to  paradise. Mothers who pray for the protection of the crane’s wings for their children will recite the  prayer:   “O flock of heavenly cranes    cover my child with your wings.” Traditionally, it was believed that if one folded 1000 origami cranes, one’s wish would come true.   It has also become a symbol of hope and healing during challenging times.  As a result, it has become  popular to fold 1000 cranes (in Japanese, called “senbazuru”). The cranes are strung together on strings – usually 25 strings of 40 cranes each – and given as gifts.   A famous story about senbazuru is that of Sadako Sasaki. Sadako was a little girl who was exposed to radiation as an infant when the  atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.  Although she survived the bomb, she was diagnosed with  leukemia by the age of 12. She decided to fold 1000 cranes, hoping that her wish to live would come  true.  Unfortunately, she only was able to fold 644 cranes before she passed away.  Her classmates then  continued to fold cranes in her honor and she was buried with a wreath of 1000 cranes to honour her  dream.  There is now a statue of Sadako in Hiroshima Peace Park – a little girl standing with her hand  outstretched, holding a paper crane.  Every year, thousands of wreaths of senbazuru are draped over her