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Hi.
I wanted to fold roberts cuckoo clock.but I cannot find the right paper.so the result was bad.can you help me to find the right paper?or were you can buy it?????????????

He's created 2 cuckoo clocks, the Black Forest Cuckoo Clock in Origami Design Secrets and the cuckoo clock in Complete Origami.

I've folded the one in Complete Origami twice, the first time from a 1 ft by 7 ft sheet of paper, the second time by a 2ft by 14 ft sheet. I used a roll of wrapping paper and just shortened the width.

Both times, the paper was a little flimsy to hold its shape well, especially for the larger one - it worked out ok for the smaller one. I needed to use some glue to keep it from opening up for the larger one, though.

I mean the cuckoo clock from origami desing serets

Foil paper like the one Nicolas Terry sells on rolls in his shop is recommendable for this model. I really recommend for a first try to begin with the 16x160cm recommended in the book. A larger paper will make things more complicated a smaller one too. Having folded it from 20x200cm, 10x100cm, 4.8x48cm I should know what I'm talking about 16x160cm is exactly the right size.

Here's a link to the shop:
http://www.origami-shop.com/papiere-alu ... 7_221.html

I would love to see your 4.8 cm rendition :DDD

Anna, where can I get a giant novelty ruler like that?

Actually I don't like this ruler, it's pretty bad for cutting paper square. You should rather look out for a flat steel ruler (non-painted if possible). You should get those at hardware stores.

Jokes always get lost in translation...

Not always... often... it depends..
lol
Mario