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How to Make the Traditional OrigamiPeace Crane
Japanese Origami
2Sarah Weigert
History: Mostly speculation; little historical evidence China credited with paper origin ca. 1st
century AD Actually silk writing paper-no folding evident
Japanese word for paper is kami Likely made of birch tree or bamboo Earliest use for writing Can mean god or paper causing historical
inaccuracies Meiji restoration (1868-1912)
Brought European and Asian traditions together Developed into modern origami of Japan
“oru” to fold + “kami” means paper thus “to fold paper”
Hand made “washi” paper as preferred medium
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Some Origami History
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The Peace Crane Legacy
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In Japan, the crane is the symbol for long life, prosperity and health Sadako Sasaki was only two when the atomic bomb was dropped on
the city of Hiroshima where she lived Developed Leukemia as a result of radiation
Began folding a thousand cranes in her hospital bed Japanese tradition to fold a thousand cranes for someone who
is sick to wish for their health to be restored When she died in 1955, at age 12, she finished only 644 cranes Her classmates folded the remaining 356 cranes so that one
thousand were buried with her In tribute to her effort, a peace park stands in Hiroshima today
The park has a statue of Sadako holding an origami crane in her arms
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Japanese Classic Ceremonial and recreational
European Classic Early 19th Century models
found in German museums Friedrich Frobel used origami
in his kindergarten model Traditional
Passed down from generation to generation
A hybrid of Japan and Europe Mathematical/Modern
Focus on complex design, creases, folds and common geometric bases
One piece of paper, no cuts or
glue Artistic/Modern
More than just shapes More about the “expression”
of the paper Focus is on the designer,
folder and appreciation of the viewer
Cannot be reproduced The same sequence by
different folders using different paper results in unique works
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Origami Types
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Plan, Practice, Paper, Patience and PausePlan; study the diagram and the finished model
Practice using copy paper and patience
Choose paper for model-find a kit if possible
Contemplate; pause and see the model emerge as you work
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Tools for Folding
What You Will Need
Time: be selective, but research well
Practice Paper
Diagram of what you’re creating
A picture of the finished model
A Ruler (Metal Preferred)
Scissors
Suitable Origami Paper-not too thick!
Patience, patience, patience!
You could end up with this….
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The Origami Peace Crane
How to Make the Traditional Origami CraneThe Peace Crane
Japanese Origami
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