What's a Good Paper for Samurai Beetle from Genuine Origami?

hydeparkorigami · Post by **hydeparkorigami** » March 12th, 2012, 11:38 pm

Greetings -- I am trying to make the Samurai Beetle from Jun Maekawa's Genuine Origami. My first attempt was with a 30cm piece of Kraft, but about two thirds through it started to become quite thick and also mushy and then got worse from there. Before I attempt again, I am wondering what kinds of paper other people have used successfully. Has anyone done this with a larger piece of Tant and gotten good results? I know Tant gets thick, but I used it successfully for the devil in the same book, so am thinking it might be worth a try. But before I risk wasting a piece of paper, I am hoping others might be able to offer some insight. Thanks for your help! Jeff.

GWB origami · Post by **GWB origami** » March 13th, 2012, 11:40 am

actually kami works very well in my experience. 12 inch sheet of brown or black kami is good.

hydeparkorigami · Post by **hydeparkorigami** » March 13th, 2012, 4:08 pm

Thanks for the suggestion! I will give it a try!

Flame_Kurosei · Post by **Flame_Kurosei** » March 14th, 2012, 3:12 am

I've used kraft+foil sandwich--shapes the model well and is durable.

bethnor · Post by **bethnor** » March 14th, 2012, 7:42 am

as a rule of thumb, maekawa models get thick. you can certainly do his stuff from kami, but expect splay.

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