The fourth article in my series on video diagramming is now online. This time it's all about preparing for the recording: http://www.origami-usa.org/thefold004_video_recording
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You will know that I am a strong supporter of asking for permission when presenting other's work. In particular, I always get permission from the designer (or the copyright holder e.g. when the designer has deceased) before I make available an instructional video. I also wrote an article for TheFold, which gives some insight into how I go about asking for permission - and how you can do so, too, if you are planning similar projects: http://www.origami-usa.org/thefold002_video_diagramming_asking_for_permi...
| Weight (gsm) | Sizes | Color Palette | Texture | Aging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | various from 3cm up to 50cm squares | 12 colors | smooth and shiny | many years |
| Wear and Tear | Memory | Forgiveness | Tensile Strength | Bending Restistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 10 / 10 | 4 / 10 | 5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Classic | Action | Tess. | Complex | Modular | 3D | Wet Folding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 | 8 / 10 | n/a |
Unlike Tant and Elephant Hide, which are both brand names and each manufactured by one company, there are many varieties of Japanese Foil. Almost every origami paper manufacturer has Japanese Foil in its product line, just like Kami.

There are two major categories for foil origami paper.
as selected by Sara Adams
as selected by Sara Adams
Yes, it's that time again. I finished the third article in my series on video diagramming. This time it's all about preparing for the recording: http://www.origami-usa.org/thefold003_video_diagramming_materials_and_in...
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