Origami: Wearable Paper

A talk given to AIGA Toledo Slideshow & Tell describing my hobby and a brief overview of folding heart-shaped jewelry.

Transcript

1. ORIGAMI wearable paper greg miller @grmiller & @ToledoGeeks Sunday, February 3, 13
2. THE STORY The National Gallery of Art http://www.nspencer.k12.in.us/washington/gallery.php Sunday, February 3, 13
3. BOOK Ayako Brodek Great resource for ideas Find materials online and craft shops http://www.oricraft.com/ Fold & wear it! Sunday, February 3, 13
4. WHY MAKE ORIGAMI? Origami is fully customizable Earn street cred Sunday, February 3, 13
5. GEAR Crease tool, knife, ruler, cutting mat Paper cutter Sunday, February 3, 13
6. BEND IT LIKE BECKEM Wires and pliers Sunday, February 3, 13
7. STICK TO IT Glue stick One-step epoxy Sunday, February 3, 13
8. MAKE IT LAST Paper sealer & paint brush Sunday, February 3, 13
9. BEADS FOREVER Find a variety of beads from shops and craft stores oricraft.com Sunday, February 3, 13
10. TWO HEARTS 3 cm square paper several beads 2 head pins & findings A lot of patience http://www.oricraft.com/ Sunday, February 3, 13
11. HOME BASE To create any origami, you start with the preliminary base shape Sunday, February 3, 13
12. FOLDING Fold all the corners in to center then unfold Sunday, February 3, 13
13. SHAPING Cut the corners and fold point-to-point along the square Sunday, February 3, 13
14. GLUE Stick adhesive - holds paper firm and allows adjustment Sunday, February 3, 13
15. CROSS MY HEART Folded and glued Takes on a cross shape Sunday, February 3, 13
16. FINISHING TOUCHES Soften corners by adding a shaping dart Sunday, February 3, 13
17. HEART & SOUL Darts are pushed inside each section (four places) Sunday, February 3, 13
18. STUCK ON YOU Spot glue edges to hold piece together Sunday, February 3, 13
19. WRAPPING IT UP Create opening for wire Sunday, February 3, 13
20. WIRING Add wire and beads Sunday, February 3, 13
21. SEAL THE DEAL Use sealer which dries clear yet protects the paper so it holds shape and lasts. Sunday, February 3, 13
22. WEAR IT Thanks! Sunday, February 3, 13