Origami for beginners

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » September 1st, 2008, 9:03 pm

Hi, its my first post here as I have just joined. I have being doing origami for just over a year now but haven't really made anything thats very detailed. I was woundering if a user would post a link to a diagram or a crease pattern to make something that would impress my parents and friends and help me through it. I have never managed to do a crease pattern before but would like to know how to solve them as most amazing origami creations only give out their CP. I would be more than greatful if someone would help me and thank you in advance.

Mars · Post by **Mars** » September 1st, 2008, 10:17 pm

Hey Johnathon,
Here is Robert Lang's site with lots of impressive crease patterns!

http://www.langorigami.com/
But unfortunately, i don't know much about crease patterns either.
Hope this helps!

JeossMayhem · Post by **JeossMayhem** » September 2nd, 2008, 12:34 am

I always liked Charles Esseltine's 'Dragon in Flight', here:
http://www.geocities.com/origamiguy1971/main.html
But maybe you've seen it.

If you're ready for CPs, check out Hideo Komatsu's site, though his CPs are nowhere near as easy as box-pleated ones.
http://origami.gr.jp/~komatsu/gallery/index.html
I'm sure you could find help for the owl and wolf with the search function.

Find something you like and I'm sure someone on the forums could give you some help.

Mars · Post by **Mars** » September 2nd, 2008, 1:08 am

I find the "Dragon in Flight" diagram quite confusing so i have a solution:
1/7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqqrjQeDE40&NR=1
2/7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkymgqlE ... re=related
3/7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVMwX3SC ... re=related
4/7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0VELJM1 ... re=related
5/7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3hTzpG8 ... re=related
6/7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA1cj6Qa ... re=related
7/7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Jt0ZLw ... re=related
Note: These aren't my videos

Enjoy!

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » September 2nd, 2008, 7:33 am

Thanks people, I'll have a proper look when i come back from school, i have recently purchased Robert Langs Origami Design Secrets which is pretty good, although his better work is on his website.

Jonnycakes · Post by **Jonnycakes** » September 2nd, 2008, 9:04 pm

While ODS has some nice models, its main purpose by far is to educate people about design methods.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » September 3rd, 2008, 4:43 pm

I guess, but i only really brought the book for the origami koi. Sadly, being the last year at school, i have hardly any time left with the homework and coursework, so it may take some time before i finish the dragon in flight.

angrydemon · Post by **angrydemon** » September 3rd, 2008, 5:14 pm

If you're a beginner, I don't think you want to touch any of the crease patterns on Robert's website for a very long time. The coloured lines are confusing and disorienting. One time I went blind after looking at one for too long and I had to walk around with a cane for two weeks.

Post by **origami_8** » September 3rd, 2008, 6:02 pm

If you don't like the coloured lines on the CPs, print them out black and white or greyscale, that sure helps.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » September 4th, 2008, 6:50 pm

Thanks for the advice, as soon as i've finished the dragon in flight i'll have ago at one of Langs crease patterns. Just wondering how long would it take to solve one normaly?