Modular origami is a type of origami where two or more sheets of paper are folded into units, modules. Origins of the sonobe module british origami society. Jan 27, 20 folding instructions for the sonobe unit. Its also surprisingly sturdy and can be thrown around. The earliest appearance of a sonobe module was in a cube attributed to mitsunobu sonobe in a sosaku origami group book published in 1968, however it does not reveal whether he invented the module or used an earlier design. In the process, we discovered beautiful models designed by several origami artists around the world. The sonobe unit is a simple example unit from modular origami that is both easy to fold and compatible for constructing a large variety of models. Sonobe stellated octahedron origami resource center. Free tutorial with pictures on how to fold an origami fish in 18 steps by paper folding and wireworking with. This model is ultra special because it was the first one i learned. Modular sonobe octahedral unit stay safe and healthy. Star sonobe by maria sinayskaya instructions go origami. Tomoko fuse is recognized at home and abroad as one of the most original and exciting of all upandcoming origami talents. Also some nice material on the relation of the module to various polyhedra.
Advance praise for marvelous modular origami a musthave for any modular origami polyhedra enthusiast. The earliest appearance of a sonobe module was in a cube attributed to mitsunobu sonobe in a sosaku origami group book published in 1968, however it does. The sonobe unit is a simple example unit from modular origami that is both. In this post, we are going to explore that concept further by making two more geometric models. The book comes in a box and is spiral bound with an outer sleeve, probably the perfect combination for an origami book. The resulting object is an interesting shape and the photos dont do it justice. Modular sonobe origami contains instructions on how to fold sonobe units into 140 different shapes.
The variation is inspired by many other variations of the unit created by tomoko fuse. The second was supposed to be the pentakis dodecahedron, but through. We have spent quite some time trying to puzzle out how to do this without success. It is one of the best known of all modular units, being both a convex and concave edge and face unit. See the references for more about the origin of the sonobe module. For a photographic version of the steps diagrammed below, see stephan lavavejs website. The model is based on the classic sonobe unit by mitsunobu sonobe. On pages 10 and 11, instructions are given for folding a cubic box made from six classic sonobe modules.
Waltz sonobe by maria sinayskaya diagram go origami. The sonobe unit is very versatile and can be used to make all. How to make modular origami octahedron with 12 sonobe units. The same cube appears in other, later books by sonobe and in books by him jointly with toshie takahama. Sonobe project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. It all began, we think, with mitsunobu sonobe when he first published a cube form made from his units in 1968. The 3 unit sonobe hexahedron toshies jewel and the 12 unit sonobe octahedral assembly are well known sonobe constructions. The units are then assembled to create amazing geometric shapes. The modules are assembled into models that most often are patterned after the. Origami sonobe cumulated octahedron polyhedra sonobe v2 modular origami origmai polyhedra. How to make modular origami icosahedron from 30 sonobe. Learn how to make a little threedimensional origam i octahedron.
Have you ever folded a 12unit assembly of some other sonobe unit. The site is very simple, and for now exists as a stepping stone between youtube and createspace where the book can be purchased. This sonobe stellated octahedron is made with 12 sonobe units created by mitsonobu sonobe. Instructions include a color coded unit system which displays how each unit must be folded to be assembled and what space it occupies in the final shape. Below are a few models that are easy to make using this unit. The new modular sonobe origami website has launched. Once this came out many other origami enthusiasts decided to experiment with module unit origami. One of the simplest and most versatile of the modular units, theres so much to say about sonobe that today were going to start from the basics parallelogram.
Above is the capped icosahedron which she made for me from this unit. Cupertino courier, may 2008 the book is intended for intermediate but beginners are also encouraged to try. For example the simple cubes, larger stars, pyramids. Ouellettes modular origami teaching website sonobe. If youre making a 5color one like what i did here, make sure that the colors of the base pinwheels mirror each other. Students will master the art of building basic blocks of modular origami, the sonobe unit. I can make a winged sonobe cube and the winged sonobe piece. Make modular origami octahedron 12 sonobe units how to. Learn how to make modular origami octahedron with 12 sonobe units. How to make modular origami octahedron 12 sonobe units. Diagram for a modular origami ball, kusudama waltz sonobe, designed by maria sinayskaya. May 25, 20 image from the 12unit sonobe ball tutorial step 2.
Last post, the sonobe unit was introduced as a way to use multiple copies of a simply folded piece of paper to make geometric objects. Maria will teach the famous sonobe unit and its variations. The mercury news, may 2008 meenakshi mukerji takes the ancient japanese art form of origami. Instructions here while youre stuck at home, make the most of your time by learning a new language, skill, or even train for a remotework job with our new premium online courses. Please view our photo tutorial here, video tutorials here, origami diagrams here and a full archive list of all tutorials here. One of the first origami christmas decorations that i made and one of the first things i had thought up on my own was continue reading.
Each shape also includes a modular diagram which divides the shape into smaller shapes to make the shape more understandable. All of the instructions below assume square paper is being used. Modular origami is origami made from several sheets of paper that have been folded into modules, also called units. They will build complex shapes by connecting the units together, and learn numerous variations for endless combinations. Instuctions for making this model below is the sonobe unit, designed by mitsonobu sonobe, which i learned from kazuyo inoue. Two possible creators are toshie takahama and mitsunobu sonobe, who published several books together and both members of sosaku origami group 67. The assembly is probably simpler if you only use one color, but you can challenge yourself and assemble a unit using 3 colors. Hang these up on your christmas tree or use them as gift boxes. There have been numerous installments of math monday on origami or kirigami of one mathematical form or another, but today is the first time weve covered a classic workhorse from this genre. Cat renew designed by me diy paper blogcat renew designed by me this is an absolutely beautiful origami cat. Building polyhedra and a lot of other related structures using doublesided concave hexagonal origami units. Learn how to make a little threedimensional origami octahedron.
Create two base pinwheels i dont know what its officially called, but it looks like a pinwheel to me. This easy to make origami sonobe bowl is made from 9 sheets of square paper. Also, i usually watch anime while i fold so i dont put 100% of my attention into it when i would work on it. Modular origami in argentina by laura azcoaga plane sonobe and scaled octahedron, for example. Hang it on a string to create home decor or a christmas ornament. In this book, she explains her method for combining foldedpaper units in an insertion fashion that results in an endless sequence of multidimensional variations giving new life and freshness to oldfashioned origami classics. It was probably published in the second part of that year. That will help you understand instructions like these sonobe unit variations comfortably. Folded with 30 square sheets of paper, assembled without glue. These balls are easy once you have the basic modular unit down.
European mathematical society, march 2008 so many ways, origami. Sonobe origami polyhedra activity directions riverbend. Tomoko fuse has created many sonobe variations and some of these can be found in her book unit origami. Modular origami spiky balls and stellated polyhedra. You will learn the unit and will come out of the class with a completed 3 and 6 piece modular model. Modular origami stellated octahedron 12 sonobe units learn how to make modular. Check out our origami modular sonobe octahedral assembly instruction video. Shapes can be assembled using the original sonobe unit included in the instructions or any other style of sonobe unit which can be found online or in other modular origami books.
Instructions for assembling various polyhedra with sonobe units this is a free chapter from meenakshi mukerjis book. Modular origami stellated octahedron 12 sonobe units. Sonobe stellated octahedron 12 units this sonobe stellated octahedron is made with 12 sonobe units created by mitsonobu sonobe. Modular sonobe origami ball by confederate artist statement. Can be made in lots of shapes and with various numbers of pieces. This geometric bowl makes a great statement piece or to hold jewellery and other small items. So satisfying to fold the units and have it assembled into a beautiful model almost like magic. Learn how to make modular origami icosahedron from 30 sonobe units. Diagrams for the original sonobe unit can be found in kasaharas book origami for the connoisseur and also on helena verrills website. The sonobe octahedral module is made from sonobe units. In this video you will learn how to make origami paper origami decahedron. The procedure presented on this page was invented in the 1960s and is attributed to mitsunobu sonobe. The structure of this model is similar to spiked icosahedra made with variants of the sonobe unit and other similar modules. The finished piece of modular origami below is a stellated octahedron made with 12 sonobe units.
There are many things you can make with sonobe units. Easy origami kusudama flower june 8 may 9 april 9 march 8 february. They range from simple sonobe to floral and geometrical constructions. Origami christmas wreath using open frame ii units from tomoko fuses book, unit origami. Whether you are a dedicated origami folder, or you need to find a handmade gift idea, craft to sell in your stores or gift boxes for presents, this is a great free resource. Rona gurkewitz, coauthor of multimodular origami polyhedra the models are paper folding in its purest form. Origami modular sonobe octahedral unit video blogger. The stepping stone is necessary to allow viewers of my youtube channel to purchase my book if they desire. Familiarize yourself with origami symbols like mountain and valley folds. Striped sonobe cube, swan sonobe octahedral assembly, and daisy sonobe large cube. This is the building block for an array of cubes and polyhedra.
Modular origami octahedral unit folding instructions. How to make modular origami icosahedron from 30 sonobe units. The sonobe base unit was the key since it could be combined in many ways. In modular origami, you combine multiple units folded from single pieces of paper into more complicated forms. It looks very complicated to assemble, but just requires a bit of patience and care. This modular octahedral unit is completed by assembling 12 sonobe units.
His page also has photos showing how to put the modules together to make a cube, a. Find out how to fold a modular octahedral unit by assembling 12 sonobe units. It was designed and folded by jaeil jeong origami catmike tanis on instagram. The sonobe unit is a modular unit attributed to mitsunobu sonobe in the 1970s. One of the most wellknown shapes, and a personal favorite, is the icosahedron, which is comprised of twelve pentagonal faces and requires 30 units to assemble. Origami octahedron box decoration instructions paper kawaii. The method is quite standard so its an important question whether the issue arises with this particular sonobe variation or perhaps with going from a cube to an octahedral assembly with any sonobe unit. The first is the truncated icosahedron, which is a common stitching pattern for a soccer ball. They are inexpensive and simple to fold, resulting in an impressive, modern artwork to display in your home. Sonobe unit and a glimpse into sonobe variations the last few months have been a great journey while we explored the world of 3d and modular origami.
Apr 06, 2014 learn how to make modular an origami stellated octahedron with 12 sonobe units. You will create a topiary with which you can decorate any table or desk. Students will explore the possibilities of modular origami through slight alterations in folding and color combinations. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Make a piece of geometric origami wall art with sonobe units. Learn how to make modular an origami stellated octahedron with 12 sonobe units. Jul 21, 2010 cube constructions can be assembled using 6 or 12 unit assembly methods, as can 12 unit octahedral assemblies. Modular origami is a technique that can be used to build some pretty interesting and impressive models of mathematical objects.
Hang these up as decorations or use them as a gift box. Building polyhedra and a lot of other related structures. But did you know that you can also construct the former with double the number of units, and the latter with half the number of units, i. Tanteidan convention books and magazines the japanese origami academic society joas publishes a yearly book as well as a bimonthly magazine both of which contain exclusive diagrams for special models that arent available anywhere else. Modular sonobe origami ball in blue, green, and yellow. Origami sonobe octahedral unit assembly instructions for the origami sonobe octahedral unit.
Lazy tetrahedron 1 2u tk lam lazy tetrahedron 2 2u tk lam. The name sonobe unit comes from its creator mitsunobu sonobe who created the original one in the early 1970s. Many of the diagrams here are from modular mm mania its a must see site. Assembly instructions for the origami sonobe octahedral unit. The project requires 30 square sheets of paper, and no glue.
The book states you can use twelve pieces to make an octahedron. I went home with a simple 12unit sonobe ball that afternoon and was very pleased with myself. Apr 12, 2015 this is where it all beganthe sonobe unit opened up an entire world of modular origami. Geometric origami wall art with sonobe units how to make a origami cherry blossom. The sonobe unit is very versatile and can be used to make all sorts of polyhedra such a hexahedron, a stellated octahedron, a stellated icosahedron, and many other irregular polyhedra.
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