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| Name: | Origami Butterfly – 3D variation |
| Designer: | Akira Yoshizawa |
| Paper ratio: | square |
| Paper size: | 8.5 cm |
| Model size: | ~ 6 cm |
| Paper: | washi paper, Japan |
The Google Doodle for March 14, 2012 is made of origami and celebrates the 101st birthday of Akira Yoshizawa, the father of the modern origami art. Origami has a multi-century history as a folk art in Japan, and Yoshizawa was not the only, or even the first, of his countrymen to take up the creation of new origami figures in the 20th century. But his work, more than anyone else’s, influenced the worldwide practice and set it on the path from craft to art (indeed, established origami as an art). He created thousands of new designs, developed new folding techniques, invented wet-folding, and designed the notational system that is still used today to convey origami instruction. So, all in all, he is a most worthy subject to be honored by a Google Doodle!
Why not to celebrate the event by making your own origami butterfly?! Here is a step-by-step tutorial for a 3-d variation of classic butterfly by Akira Yoshizawa, enjoy!
A few people have asked me about the paper I used to fold those butterflies, so I thought I’d update the post with some photos. It was a set of traditional Japanese washi paper (brought to me from Japan). Try the producer’s webpage - Awagami Factory to find out if it’s available in your country.
Tags: Akira Yoshizawa, Animals, Butterfly
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