Origami and math

Origami king · Post by **Origami king** » October 24th, 2008, 9:10 pm

I know that math and origami goes hand in hand.But I don't know the exact equation and geometry that make it work. I'm now trying to make my own designs and knowing the math to do that would help alot. Any help on this matter willbe greatly appreciated.

Mars · Post by **Mars** » October 24th, 2008, 9:38 pm

I think "Origami Design Secrets" explains that.

Origami king · Post by **Origami king** » October 24th, 2008, 11:07 pm

Who is the auther of "Origami Design Secrets" and where can I git the book.

P.S. I like Pickle juice

Post by **origami_8** » October 24th, 2008, 11:20 pm

Google for it. It's all the results that show up on the first page (and probably on a few following pages as well).

nonkelgans · Post by **nonkelgans** » October 24th, 2008, 11:21 pm

Origami king wrote:Who is the auther of "Origami Design Secrets" and where can I git the book.

It's written by Robert J. Lang.

I have it and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to design, even if you aren't into designing it's still great in terms of understanding how to fold and even for psychological background of origami.

gordigami · Post by **gordigami** » October 25th, 2008, 3:24 am

origami king:
Absolutely agree with suggestion of buying Dr. Robert Lang's Origami Design Secrets.
Terrific design ideas & techniques .
All the math that you can tolerate and then some ! After all, it's subtitle is Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art.....
Should you yearn for additional math-brain gymnastics, google for Thomas Hull, or even just google " origami and mathematics", you'll find an abundant compilation of resources .

gordigami · Post by **gordigami** » October 25th, 2008, 3:36 am

origami king:
An afterthought: I would be negligent had I neglected to mention one of the most famous design-math books.
Roses, Origami & Math by T. Kawasaki .
Origami, of course, has it's foundation in geometry, and Kawasaki takes great pains to illuminate those of us with a feeble advanced understanding of same.
Good luck, & I hope that you have a chunk of time set aside for this endeavor !

Origami king · Post by **Origami king** » October 25th, 2008, 11:34 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions as soon as I get my pay check i'm going to buy Robert Lang's Origami Design Secrets, and T. Kawasaki's Roses, Origami and Math. Thanks a ton

P. S. If there are any more suggestions I'd be glad to hear them.

Post by **origami_8** » October 25th, 2008, 11:42 pm

Yes here are further suggestions: Always ENABLE BBCode in your posts.

HankSimon · Post by **HankSimon** » October 26th, 2008, 6:25 pm

Also, look into the new Genuine Origami by Jun Maekawa for design suggestions.

If you have access to a good interlibrary loan, might also look into Creating Origami by J.C. Nolan, long out of print... for less mathematical methods....

- Hank Simon