Spider web diagram

polomeque · Post by **polomeque** » September 1st, 2007, 7:56 pm

Hi! I'm looking for the diagram of a spider web (like this one: http://oriman.topcities.com/photos/tool ... too036.jpg). I only know it appears in a Jeremy Shafer's book.
Can you help me? Thanks a lot.

Brimstone · Post by **Brimstone** » September 2nd, 2007, 5:05 am

If by helping you you mean a copy of the copyrighted diagrams, then the answer is NO

A random folder · Post by **A random folder** » September 2nd, 2007, 5:21 am

Why can't these people just realize that we can't just give them free diagrams?!

origamimasterjared · September 2nd, 2007, 5:28 am

Try Google. Suggested search: jeremy shafer spider web

Jonnycakes · Post by **Jonnycakes** » September 2nd, 2007, 5:49 am

@ Everyone: Just b/c someone says "I am looking for diagrams" does not mean they are saying "Give me free diagrams whether it is legal or not." Those are 2 very different things-"I am looking for diagrams" most likely means that the poster wants to know where they can find diagrams, so they know where to get them-not necessarily that they want free diagrams.

Take a look at polomeque's post-it never asks for free diagrams-it actually implies that he/she is wondering where to find them, free or not. So please don't jump to conclusions-it is very irritating to see topics like this spammed up with paranoid posts about copyrights-it is a serious issue and I understand the concern, but don't misunderstand other people's requests and deny them instantly without thinking about it first. That attitude does not make this forum a better, more accepting place.

That said, it looks like the spider web is a simple octagonal pleating pattern that could easily be figured out without diagrams. There may not even be a folding sequence for all of the reference points. Whether you decide to try it on your own or wait for a diagram, good luck!

maarten_smit · Post by **maarten_smit** » September 2nd, 2007, 8:10 am

your totally right jonnycakes (yes im talking to you):P why cant people just realize that?

(just trying to get my 50 posts=)

Post by **origami_8** » September 2nd, 2007, 8:39 am

The model spider web by Jeremy Shafer can only be found in his brilliant book "Origami to Astonish and Amuse". I would highly recommend you to buy this book, it's one of the best Origami books ever written.
To see some examples of Jeremy Shafer's fantastic and most humorous work look here. The books table of contents can be found here and here and here.
You can buy this book here.

The spider web itself is a very easy model with a nice folding sequence, but as mentioned before, not all of the folds do have reference points.

polomeque · Post by **polomeque** » September 2nd, 2007, 2:54 pm

I'm really surprised about the answers I've received. That was only an example of spider web cause when I use a photo I like to say who is the author.
Anyway, I also want to say that people who look for diagrams on the internet, don't want to save some money stealing the ideas of others. Maybe, they can't afford to buy a book or they can't buy origami books in their countries.
Thanks to all who gave me some solutions.