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Grenfell Tower – in memoriam

Nobody could fail to be touched by the human tragedy at Grenfell Tower in London. It’s perhaps too early to point fingers, but an inquest must surely take place to determine if landlord’s profit was...

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Kickstarting

Does anyone have experience of using kickstarter to fund an origami book? Please share your experiences!

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Exhibition in the Museum

My book “Origami Poems and Pictures” is being widely promoted during the “Hokusai – beyond the Great Wave” exhibition at the British Museum. Many thanks to Gwyneth Radcliffe for sending me these images...

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Wrongtangle

My latest design, which has several variations…

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Origami 2D by Daniela Carboni

Published 2016 by Centro Diffusione Origami 100 Pages, Paperback, in Italian For many years, the author has been one of my favourite Italian creators, but I suspect she is less well-known outside Italy...

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Approval from a Hobbit

Susan Dugan Hobbit posted this nice tribute to my Geometric Origami book on Facebook. “Fun little book picked it up at OUSA enjoying a rest at Michael’s sister’s house. Folding my way though it thanks...

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Small Stories Family Fun Day

I’m teaching at Weston Park Museum as part of a touring exhibition from the V&A Museum. You’ll be able to learn various items of origami furniture ;) Saturday 5 August 2017 between 12 & 3pm...

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Wentworth 2017

Another superb weekend with my friends at this private origami weekend, now in its 9th year. I urge you all to try it, find a nice venue with cheap accommodation, keep the numbers down and gather your...

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Bear climbing a tree

I had a request to take a photo of an old (80s) design, “a bear climbing a tree”, inspired by the classic droodle. On the original, the paws were made from a square folded into quarters, but it’s much...

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Nature Origami

My book “Origami Poems and Pictures” went down so well, National Trust asked Nosy Crow to produce one for them. I’m delighted to say it looks superb ;)

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Cats & Dogs wanted

I’m working on a book of “origami Cats & Dogs”, what models should I consider? Feel free to bombard me with your designs & recommendations!

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George Ho

Pictured en route to the BOS 50th convention with his favourite reading book ;) George Ho

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50th friends

My good friends Tomoko Fuse and George Ho ;)

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The (origami) Cat that got the Cream

From a forthcoming book of origami cats … Continue reading →

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Nosy Cat diagrams

Working hard on my next book “Origami Cats”. I’ve just finished diagrams for Oriol Esteve’s “Nosy Cat” and Oriel is checking them over, hard work but well worth it for such a great model ;)  #kittygami

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Voyage to Catalonia

I’ve been invited to the APLEC didactics conference in Badalona later this month and have had to book my flight with Ryanair, due to the cost of the rival airlines. Fingers crossed the outgoing flight...

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IKEA gig

Had a happy session today entertaining visitors to the new Sheffield IKEA branch. It is a humongously large place with vast numbers of people wandering around. I have vowed to return with my debit card...

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Latest NuiNui books ;)

I’m fortunate to have a good relationship with NuiNui books. Whilst not over-generous financially (who is?), they have high standards of production and their books always look beautiful, with plenty of...

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Shark infested custard

As a birthday gift, my son bought a friend of mine a ticket to go snorkeling with sharks! I made this to accompany the gift ;)

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Butterfly feedback from Origamido

Michael LaFosse was kind enough to give permission for me to include one of his designs in my butterfly book (and it was designed specifically for me!). He writes: Aloha Nick! Richard and I have just...

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