Compound of five Tetrahedra

by James Goddard
(Middle Island,NY)

This is a 47th Stellation of Icosaherdron, by Meenakshi Mukerji. (60 piece module 12 X 5 colors needed) I call this 5 pyramids converging through each other if you look closely each color has 4 pointed of pyramids assemblies. I found a pretty fool proof methods when assembly it. diagrams (from www.origamiusa.org)explain how to fold and attach 3 pieces to make 4 units with each color with 12 papers all the same color 6" I used (12" diameter model) you will need 5 different colored papers. You then put 5 units (one of each color)to make a star with slightly sunken center then add one unit at a time to make other stars off of the first one. never putting the same color next to each other. making sure they match across from one another to make the next point of that colors pyramid. when you see how it all comes together then glue them on inside of flaps as your attaching them(so not as many ripples will show) making sure the other flaps are free from glue to insert in the next flaps. Once you follow these direction (not much is given in diagrams how configue units to make final model) you can assemble a simple but unique module like this? good folding!!

new piano

by James Goddard
(Middle Island,NY)

This one is made with gold foil and pretty nice as I made it special for someone. The grey one was one of the first models I made of the piano so not as great a representation of that piece.

Baby Grand Piano by patricia crawford

by James Goddard
(Middle Island, NY)

I folded this piece out of 9.5 " square for piano that is 3" tall by 3.5 " wide at longest part and bench by an unknown artist and is from a 6" pieces that is 1/2" high by 1 1/2" long. This is an enjoyable model to make and not too hard for advanced folders. Thanks Jim

multiple paper

by James Goddard
(Middle Island,NY)

These are some basic modules I did from the book in series of 5 books? copyright in late 1980's. The large ball is from 3" paper and 5" tall and the Star is from 6" paper and 8" tall.

More modules by Tomoko Fuse

by James Goddard
(Middle Island,NY)

This is a great looking model which uses 83 3" pieces of paper, making an 8" round finished model. All modules take persistence to accurately make identical pieces, but results can be great. Sometimes tension at joints makes me glue a few of them, but it is needed at times to cheat a little to get better results and a more stable model. Strongly agree! -Editor

You should pay attention to model pics as they show how many pieces branch form joints and saves redoing which can wear out paper. I find being patient and assembling in short sessions works much better then all at once.

This is from the book #2 in late 80's series and model is shown in upper left corner or cover pic in a uniform same pieces color pattern which can be done if you have access to a few colors with many sheets of paper which may be hard as most origami paper packet or assorted so maybe had to do. Have Fun Folding!!

Just a note these books (5 books in series?)are written in Japanese so I used only diagrams to fold and assemble the models. Well done! -Editor