Your explanation is very clear and hence it was fun while folding. I couldn't do the way you showed so, i folded all the 6 corners separately and then i folded again. That way it was easy and the folds just fell in place nicely. Last, i just blew through the middle whole and it opened beautifully like waterbomb andas the little stars were opening up , i put glue and blew again.My daughter is having fun by flattening it and blowing again and again
i love all your videos which i came across accidentally .The first one i tried was the hydrangea flower and my daughter challenged me to do more layers with a big paper and i could do 6 layers but the later layers are not so neat.but i enjoy every time i do any model you teach. great feeling, thanks a lot !!!!!!
I completed the star. A bit challenging, but following your tutorial, especially the very helpful closeups, made it possible. Now to practice the technique, then try with two-sided paper. Thanks again.
Thanks for demonstrating this model. Peter shared a CP for an Octagonal gift box recently and have become a big fan... Every time I see this model I think of a thin long candle jutting out of the center, or an oil lamp inside, with the wick aflame... Would have to use Parchment and Foil to make the box....Hmm, paper and fire...how to put a battery operated fake flame in that thing.... Making a hexagon from a rectangle is way easier than from a square...thank you again for explaining.
This is wonderful! I made one with some rhino-hide paper from origami-shop that I painted and folded. I like how this model almost looks like it could be modular. Thanks for sharing!
Very cool! But i ended up pulling my hair off because i could not pass past the fourth fold¡ ....ARGHHHHH! :( gonna try it again tomorrow and hope to have better luck! GREAT VIDEO THOUGH AND VERY WELL EXPLAINED! Keep up the good work. I will be following your channel love all ypur videos
Yeah I know what ya mean!!! I'm completely bald headed now from frustration trying to fold some of these models. I think it's a conspiracy! They have special paper that "bends to their will"!!! 😊🤪😜😁🤣
Thank you for the video! I couldn't believe it when I just saw that you made that video because a couple of days ago I worked my way through the diagram. At least to me it is a bit difficult to fold by a CP and definitely much more difficult than by a video tutorial. I really enjoy and appreciate your tutorials. There's so much to learn and to fold 😃
Indeed I did - the diagrams are really well done, too. I'm also really excited by the videos you're producing. If you continue like this, you'll surely surpass me in subscribers. :) - until then let me see what I can do to make more people aware of your channel. Or send me a message with your ideas!
SuperFolder1 If all goes well, the instructions for December will demonstrate how to fold "Stella Pitti" designed by Francesco Mancini: www.happyfolding.com/gallery-mancini-stella_pitti As to more than that - ah, probably not. But then again, we've had the Star Bowl (Dasa Severova), Pelleas Box (Peter Keller), wrapping presents, and then Stella Pitti (Francesco Mancini). Four doesn't sound too bad to close the year, does it?
A beautifull diagram, beautiful video and a beautifull end result. This was the first time I tried coloring paper with acrylic paint and I absolutley loved it. I have been doing origami for 23 years and I cant belive I just found you :) Thank you for making this video
That's so nice to hear! You can always send me an email to sara@happyfolding.com - I always love seeing your folds! There's also a page on Facebook: facebook.com/happyfolding/
I just submitted a complete English subtitle for this video as this is one of my favorite model. I am hoping to submit a Bengali subtitle soon. Thank you.
asraful absar Thanks for that, they look great. It'd be nice to have a bit shorter lines, though, so that not too much of the video is covered up when enabling subtitles. Can perhaps someone help out and split some of the lines into shorter lines? That'd be fantastic. Else I'll do it, but it may take a while longer.
Fantastic video Sara, I must have seen it when you first released it but have never folded it... adding to my 'To Fold' playlist now :) I'm going to use one of Carmen Sprung's hexagon templates though, because I never seem to be able to crease accurate enough to get a near perfect hexagon. I'm interested to see how this will turn out with some of Julia's paper... best to test on kami or copy paper first though! I also love the paper colouring you do with pearescent/metallic acrylic paints, it looks like a wonderful way to make some cost effective, beautiful and yet, unique papers. *EDIT:* I also have the diagrams from Peter's shop, I've never properly looked at them though! I need to start making more models from diagrams as well as videos :)
Did you know it's relatively easy to cut quite accurate hexagons from Julia's patterns? They usually have a 12-symmetry, so pick a distinct point and then connect every second one. Voila - perfect hexagon. :) As a side note, I also usually cut my hexagons with a template. But most people don't have templates, so I think it's nice to include an alternative.
happyfolding.com - enjoy origami online I never really thought about doing that, but yes, that would work really easily actually :) I've just completed my test fold using some duo kraft paper. It was a little difficult to make it pop up, but like you say, I think thicker paper would be a little easier. Julia's paper is a little thicker than kami if I recall correctly? Indeed, it's always nice to know various ways of getting your starting piece of paper and particularly useful when you need shapes bigger than the templates cater for too.
Yes, it's slightly thicker, but not too much. I do think it holds its shape better, which is the important part. Also, I'll probably make a video on how to cut hexagons from Julia's paper in the not too distant future. :)
SuperFolder1 I think you already did, didn't you? Sorry, I'm a bit behind with answering emails. So much to do, so little time! But I replied to your email just now.
I have made this several times. The folds line up, but after I make it pop out, it will not stay closed. No matter what paper, it opens up. Waste of time.
I'm sorry to hear that. I have used different paper types (including printer paper in the video) and never experienced the problem, so am unsure what the source of the problem is. You could try dampening the paper and holding it in place (eg with clips or so) until it dries. Perhaps then it will be more secure?
The clarity of your tutorials continue too amaze me. I'm going to fold this today.
I made this as a giftbox to my 20 years old grandson and put some monney in it.
Thank you very much for this video.
Another great design, thanks for sharing the folds
Your explanation is very clear and hence it was fun while folding. I couldn't do the way you showed so, i folded all the 6 corners separately and then i folded again. That way it was easy and the folds just fell in place nicely. Last, i just blew through the middle whole and it opened beautifully like waterbomb andas the little stars were opening up , i put glue and blew again.My daughter is having fun by flattening it and blowing again and again
It's great to hear you and your daughter are enjoying the model. And I'm all for people adjusting the folding sequence to best suit them. Well done!
i love all your videos which i came across accidentally .The first one i tried was the hydrangea flower and my daughter challenged me to do more layers with a big paper and i could do 6 layers but the later layers are not so neat.but i enjoy every time i do any model you teach. great feeling, thanks a lot !!!!!!
Thanks Sara ❤🎉
I completed the star. A bit challenging, but following your tutorial, especially the very helpful closeups, made it possible. Now to practice the technique, then try with two-sided paper. Thanks again.
I could do it after struggling for two days and the outcome and the feeling was awesome.
Congrats! Perseverance wins the race. :)
thanks a lot !!
Thanks! Both for the video explanation and for introducing us to Peter :)
Thanks for demonstrating this model. Peter shared a CP for an Octagonal gift box recently and have become a big fan...
Every time I see this model I think of a thin long candle jutting out of the center, or an oil lamp inside, with the wick aflame...
Would have to use Parchment and Foil to make the box....Hmm, paper and fire...how to put a battery operated fake flame in that thing....
Making a hexagon from a rectangle is way easier than from a square...thank you again for explaining.
David Donahue .
This is wonderful! I made one with some rhino-hide paper from origami-shop that I painted and folded. I like how this model almost looks like it could be modular. Thanks for sharing!
Tj Forest Great to hear. And I'd love to see your result - perhaps you want to submit a photo to Your Origami Folds December? :)
Excellent instructions and a beautiful model! I'm book marking this so I can try it later. Wish me luck!!!
Good luck!
Simply beautiful :) Will try making one in a bit. Thank you.
Dit is een ware uitdaging. Dank voor het delen.
trop bien fait
Very cool! But i ended up pulling my hair off because i could not pass past the fourth fold¡ ....ARGHHHHH! :( gonna try it again tomorrow and hope to have better luck! GREAT VIDEO THOUGH AND VERY WELL EXPLAINED! Keep up the good work. I will be following your channel love all ypur videos
Yeah I know what ya mean!!! I'm completely bald headed now from frustration trying to fold some of these models. I think it's a conspiracy! They have special paper that "bends to their will"!!! 😊🤪😜😁🤣
Thank you for the video! I couldn't believe it when I just saw that you made that video because a couple of days ago I worked my way through the diagram. At least to me it is a bit difficult to fold by a CP and definitely much more difficult than by a video tutorial. I really enjoy and appreciate your tutorials. There's so much to learn and to fold 😃
I would like to find the CP for this X-mas box: can you help me to find it ? Tnx
Baloo17mai In the description there's a link to Peter Keller's etsy store where you can find the CP :)
Hi, I didn't ask where to 'buy' the CP but how to 'find' it :-)
Tnx anyay, I'll make one myself and if I succeed you can have it for free ...
Baloo17mai If you just want a crease pattern: simply fold the model and unfold it. There you are, free and right at your fingertips. ;)
Nice Job!
Nice
ThaNk you.
Beautiful!
Ah man that collapsing step is hard. It took me about an hour to figure it out. and I'm intermediate in Origami, still it was worth it.
you aren't intermediate if you have a hard time making this
I didn't have hard time. It just took me sometime.
lovely....
nice model!
잘만드시네요! very good
I bet this is going to be one of the next 'Your Origami Folds' Videos.... :)
Pianojuggler186 That's a pretty safe bet. :)
happyfolding.com - enjoy origami online :) Thanks!
I love this model! Did you learned it with the diagram I have drawn? :) Very good tutorial as always! And the paper is so beautiful.
Indeed I did - the diagrams are really well done, too. I'm also really excited by the videos you're producing. If you continue like this, you'll surely surpass me in subscribers. :) - until then let me see what I can do to make more people aware of your channel. Or send me a message with your ideas!
Great! I'm glad to hear that :) I have sent you a private message.
Are you going to post more than just this for Christmas?
SuperFolder1 If all goes well, the instructions for December will demonstrate how to fold "Stella Pitti" designed by Francesco Mancini: www.happyfolding.com/gallery-mancini-stella_pitti As to more than that - ah, probably not. But then again, we've had the Star Bowl (Dasa Severova), Pelleas Box (Peter Keller), wrapping presents, and then Stella Pitti (Francesco Mancini). Four doesn't sound too bad to close the year, does it?
Does it open? I thought it was a box...
A beautifull diagram, beautiful video and a beautifull end result. This was the first time I tried coloring paper with acrylic paint and I absolutley loved it. I have been doing origami for 23 years and I cant belive I just found you :) Thank you for making this video
That's so nice to hear!
You can always send me an email to sara@happyfolding.com - I always love seeing your folds!
There's also a page on Facebook: facebook.com/happyfolding/
I just submitted a complete English subtitle for this video as this is one of my favorite model. I am hoping to submit a Bengali subtitle soon. Thank you.
asraful absar Thanks for that, they look great. It'd be nice to have a bit shorter lines, though, so that not too much of the video is covered up when enabling subtitles.
Can perhaps someone help out and split some of the lines into shorter lines? That'd be fantastic. Else I'll do it, but it may take a while longer.
What paper did you use for the finished models you showed in the beginning?
Elephant Hide, colored with acrylic paint. Also see www.happyfolding.com/gallery-keller-pelleas_box
Fantastic video Sara, I must have seen it when you first released it but have never folded it... adding to my 'To Fold' playlist now :)
I'm going to use one of Carmen Sprung's hexagon templates though, because I never seem to be able to crease accurate enough to get a near perfect hexagon.
I'm interested to see how this will turn out with some of Julia's paper... best to test on kami or copy paper first though! I also love the paper colouring you do with pearescent/metallic acrylic paints, it looks like a wonderful way to make some cost effective, beautiful and yet, unique papers.
*EDIT:* I also have the diagrams from Peter's shop, I've never properly looked at them though! I need to start making more models from diagrams as well as videos :)
Did you know it's relatively easy to cut quite accurate hexagons from Julia's patterns? They usually have a 12-symmetry, so pick a distinct point and then connect every second one. Voila - perfect hexagon. :)
As a side note, I also usually cut my hexagons with a template. But most people don't have templates, so I think it's nice to include an alternative.
happyfolding.com - enjoy origami online I never really thought about doing that, but yes, that would work really easily actually :)
I've just completed my test fold using some duo kraft paper. It was a little difficult to make it pop up, but like you say, I think thicker paper would be a little easier. Julia's paper is a little thicker than kami if I recall correctly?
Indeed, it's always nice to know various ways of getting your starting piece of paper and particularly useful when you need shapes bigger than the templates cater for too.
Yes, it's slightly thicker, but not too much. I do think it holds its shape better, which is the important part.
Also, I'll probably make a video on how to cut hexagons from Julia's paper in the not too distant future. :)
Wonderful!!!!!! XD
done
This actually looks a bit like a model i created(or atleast i think i am the first to) a year ago. I can post a picture if you want.
Nyc
I'm glad you like it!
It's a box.... But you can't put sth in it, right?
Yes, that's right. It's purely decorational.
I also designed a Mr. Happyfolding model. It's not too complex but it is still pretty challenging. Would you like to see it? I could email it to you.
SuperFolder1 I think you already did, didn't you? Sorry, I'm a bit behind with answering emails. So much to do, so little time! But I replied to your email just now.
Oh it's fine. I think what your doing it great and very geometric. Maybe next year you could do some tesselations?
I have made this several times. The folds line up, but after I make it pop out, it will not stay closed. No matter what paper, it opens up. Waste of time.
I'm sorry to hear that. I have used different paper types (including printer paper in the video) and never experienced the problem, so am unsure what the source of the problem is. You could try dampening the paper and holding it in place (eg with clips or so) until it dries. Perhaps then it will be more secure?
:-)
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