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Modular origami is a very exciting activity that gives a lot of scope for creativity to everyone who has mastered the simple technique of making paper modules.
Before making origami modules, you need to prepare a thick material and a cutting tool.
You can use special paper sheets designed for making origami, but their cost is usually quite high, so at least at the learning stage it is better to use regular high-density printer paper - from 80 g/m3 and higher (for example, Spectra Color).
Before making the modules, you will need to cut many identical rectangles out of paper. You can use regular scissors as a cutting tool. But cutting a large number of workpieces with them is tedious, so it is more convenient to use an office cutter with a self-leveling mat.
Take a sheet of A4 format. Depending on the size of the modules, the paper sheet will need to be divided into 16 or 32 fragments. If we need 16 parts, we fold the sheet horizontally twice, if we need 32, fold it three times. In the picture below, we folded the blank three times, if you need 16 blanks, then do not do the last fold.
Now we unfold the sheet and fold it in half vertically (the fold should remain on the left side). Then we bend it in half horizontally 2 times. Expand the sheet. On it we will see the fold lines along which we have to cut blanks for the modules.
The sheet to be divided into 16 parts looks like this.
And this is what a sheet looks like, which will be divided into 32 parts.
Cut the sheet along the fold lines. From each small rectangle we have to make an origami module, the assembly diagram of which is presented below. For beginners, it is better to start assembling modules from a 1/16 sheet of paper. Modules made from 1/32 are more miniature and elegant, but the process of assembling them requires some skill.
Module assembly diagram:
1- take a small rectangle;
2- fold it in half horizontally;
3- now fold it in half vertically;
4- unfold;
5- bend the “wings” on both sides;
6- turn over (the curved ends become longer);
7- bend the corners;
8- tuck the protruding part along with the corners;
9- bend the module, it takes the shape of a triangle.
10-expand the triangle and get a ready-made module with pockets that resembles an airplane.
11, 12 - fastening modules to each other using pockets.
We assemble chains of ready-made modules of 10 pieces. If there are more of them, the chain will not be strong - this will affect the quality of the craft.
Using modules as construction kit parts, you can use them to create the most bizarre volumetric ones that your imagination can suggest.
Depending on the method of connecting modules you will get a different surface pattern. You can make increases and decreases, changing the shape of the three-dimensional figure.
Starting row
1. Take an even number of modules, for example, 18 pcs.
2. There are pockets on the outer sides of the module, and the ends of the module are equilateral right triangles. One side and the hypotenuse of the triangle are free. Take three modules and insert the triangles of one into the pockets of the other two, as shown in the photo.
3. Take two more modules and insert the triangle of the first into the right pocket of the previous module, and the left triangle into the left pocket of the second module.
4. Continue assembly until all modules are connected. You now have a chain of two rows of modules, or the initial row.
Advice
When assembling the initial row, always arrange the modules so that their free sides lie parallel to each other.
5. If the initial row is open, add one module at the end of the chain. On such initial rows, open bases of the figures are made.
6. If the initial row is closed, that is, has the shape of a ring, insert the free triangle of the outermost module into the pocket of the first module of the chain. On such initial rows, closed bases of the figures are made.
Continuation of dialing
1. Hang the third row: insert the triangles of adjacent modules of the initial row into the pockets of the first module of the third row.
2. Pay attention to the pattern that the modules form on different sides: where the hypotenuses are visible, loops are formed, and where the sides are, broaches are formed.
3. Continue the row until you have inserted triangles into the pockets of all modules of the third row.
Advice
If the base of the figure is not closed, you can put an additional module on the outer triangles of the initial row. This depends on how you close the edge of the open figure.
Increases
1. To increase the number of modules in a row, perform the initial row and another 2-3 rows of the set.
2. Insert the triangles of two adjacent modules into the pockets of two additional modules so that the free triangles of the additional modules are in the middle.
3. Also make an increase along the entire row, guided by the product diagram.
Advice
Increments can be made not only on two adjacent triangles, but also on one. In this case, place the free triangles of additional modules on one side of the modules of the previous row.
Decreases
1. To reduce the number of modules in a row, insert not one, but two triangles of modules from the previous row into the pocket of the module of the new row.
2. As with increases, arrange the modules of the new row symmetrically.
Advice
It makes sense to make reductions along the edges of the open base of the figure, giving them the desired shape. In this case, place the free triangles symmetrically to the center of the figure.
Closing the edge
1. Along the edge of the open base of the figure there are often free triangles of the modules of the lower rows. In order for the edge of an open figure to be smooth, it must be closed.
2. Insert the triangle of the outer module of the previous row and the free triangle of the row in front of the previous one into the pocket of the module of the new row.
3. Complete the row to the end, connecting the outer modules as at the beginning of the row.
4. Complete another cast-on row.
5. Start a new row, as in step 2, and continue set 2, connecting the outer modules, as in step 3.
Advice
If you increase and decrease at the same time as closing the edge, you can get different shapes for the base of the figures, for example, a triangle or a heart.
Inflection row
1. Complete the initial row and a few more rows according to the diagram.
2. Hang a new row, placing the modules in reverse, that is, on the side where the sides of the triangles were, the hypotenuses should be. On the outside of the figure you will see a row of broaches between the rows of loops.
A triangular module consists of two right triangles connected along one of the legs.
The hypotenuse and the second leg form an acute corner, and there are pockets along the fold line.
By inserting the corners of the triangles of one module into the pockets of another, you can get different designs.
If you look at the triangular module from the side of the pockets, you can see that in the upper part (from the hypotenuse side) a bend is formed that resembles a loop, and in the lower part (from the leg side) a kind of flat broach is formed.
Method I
Take two modules and insert the sharp tip of the triangle of one into the pocket of the other so that both broaches are at the bottom. This method allows you to connect modules in long chains, for example, when forming the initial row of three-dimensional figures.
Method II
Take two modules and insert the sharp tip of the triangle of one into the pocket of the other so that the loop of one and the broach of the other are at the top. This connection method is quite mobile and, therefore, fragile. You can use it when forming small parts of the figure. Sometimes it makes sense to glue modules assembled this way together.
Method III
Take two modules and insert the tips of the triangles of one into the pockets of the other so that the broaches of both modules are at the bottom. This method is useful for lengthening some small parts of figures: legs, wings, etc.
The connection is strong, and the modules do not need to be glued.
Method IV
Take two modules and insert the tips of the triangles of one into the pockets of the other so that the broach of the first and the loop of the second module are at the bottom. This connection can be used where the structure must be bent, for example, in the elbow and knee bends of the legs and paws. If the folds must remain movable, you should not glue the modules together.
Advice
Not only the strength, but also the appearance of the product depends on the method of connecting the modules. Carefully study the assembly diagram before starting to assemble the figure.
How to make a triangular module (diagram)
How to make a paper module (video)
What can be done from modules
Modular origami is a special manufacturing technique various volumetric figures from paper triangular modules. It was invented in China.
To make, for example, a swan, a snake or a Christmas tree using this technique, you need to prepare many paper triangular modules and then connect them to get the desired shape.
Triangular-shaped origami modules and how they are made from rectangular pieces of paper. These rectangles can be of different sizes, for example 53x74mm or 37x53mm. To get the right size, you need an A4 sheet.
Prepare A4 paper (standard paper from a sketchbook, or paper for printing or copying).
1. Fold the paper in half, then again and again - if you unfold the paper, you will have 16 divisions.
* You can fold the paper one more time, then there will be 32 divisions, and they will be smaller.
2. Cut the paper into 16 or 32 rectangles.
* You can use either scissors or a stationery knife for this; the latter will be faster.
3. Fold one of the resulting rectangles in half in width.
4. Now fold it in half lengthwise and return to its original position (go back to step 3). In the middle you now have a line with which you can fold the module evenly.
5. First fold one side of the rectangle towards the middle, then the other (similar to folding an airplane).
6. Now bend the edges of the pieces that protrude.
7. You need to bend the protruding sections upward.
8. Bend your structure in half (connect the 2 sides of the module).
You need to make as many such modules as needed to assemble the desired structure.
How to make a triangular module (diagram)
How to make a paper module (video)
Modular origami. How to make a module.
The main thing you need to have for modular origami is paper and a lot of patience. Due to the fact that the figures in modular origami are not very small, you need to prepare many modules for them, from several hundred to several thousand.
Each module has 2 pockets. With their help you can connect modules.
Typically, when folding modules, no glue is used, since the friction force prevents them from falling apart. But it happens that in some places the paper structure is not stable, then it is strengthened by gluing several modules PVA glue.
Can be used both pure white and colored paper. Office paper will do, but you can also use pages from magazines and even candy wrappers. Regular colored paper is quite thin and tears at the folds. It can be used to create small modules (if you divide A4 paper into 32 parts).
To connect modules, simply insert them into each other. This can be done in several ways.
For example, like this:
What can be done from modules
And if you take up this type of art with passion, you will very soon be able to make, for example, the following models:
Triangular module
This module is used in most crafts modular origami
The A4 sheet is divided into equal rectangles, and choose the size yourself. The more rectangles, the smaller the module. I make modules based on this ratio.
1. Bend the rectangle in half lengthwise.
2. Bend it across, find the middle, and straighten it. Place at a bent corner
3.Fold the edges towards the middle.
4. Turn the product over
5.Fold the protruding edges up.
6. Place the corners behind the triangle.
7.Fold the bottom
8.Follow the resulting lines, lay the corners and lift
Bottom up
9. bend the module in half
10.triangular module is ready
assembly video
————————————————————————————————————————- Here is another origami module made of paper, although a running one first. The process of sheet alignment
The rectangles are narrower and fit almost the same way, but there are slight differences in module assembly.
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Tangram models are usually assembled from modules folded into a triangle, the so-called basic modules. The second type of modules - additional - due to their narrow long shape, is used to create leaves, heads and necks. The basis of both types of modules is a square. Folding the modules is a fairly simple process.
Origami modular assembly diagram:
Basic module from a square.
Let's start making paper origami -
module.
1.First, place a sheet of paper on the table with one corner facing you. Then bend it diagonally upward to form a triangle. The long side is at the bottom.
2.In the second stage, attach the right corner to the upper, middle corner and make a fold.
3. Now the left corner is next. It also needs to be attached to the top corner. Now you have a square in front of you.
4. Turn the square over so that all corners remain up.
5. Bend the top sheet of the square down and make a fold.
6.Then fold the right square down.
7. Do the same with the left corner: bend it from top to bottom. If you did everything correctly, you will get another triangle.
8.Finally, fold the right half of the triangle to the left.
9.Basic module is ready for assembly modular origami from paper.
10.This is what the base module looks like from the side. Two slots for inserting other modules are clearly visible. From this perspective module stands on its long side, the double end (goal) points back.
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Additional module.
- First, place the square with one facing you. Then fold it diagonally and open it again. Now you see a vertical fold.
- Fold the right side towards the center fold so that the narrow corner is at the top.
- Then fold the left side in the direction as shown in the picture. A narrow corner is formed from below.
- 5.Fold the right and left sides towards the middle again to create a diamond shape.
6. Fold both sides of the diamond together along the middle crease
7. Finally, fold the triangle again - up - and the additional module is ready.
This is how the modules are assembled.
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Regina Lipnyagova
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Modular origami is incredibly popular today. Beautiful three-dimensional figures from triangular paper origami modules look luxurious. This type of needlework is also called 3D origami; it is believed that this art originated in China. Another name for it is Chinese modular origami. You can make almost anything from small triangular modules. Once you understand the intricacies, you can make origami vases from modules, an origami swan from modules, an origami Easter egg from modules, origami flowers from modules, an origami peacock from modules, a modular origami dragon and much more.
In this instruction we will show you the basics - how to properly make an origami module. The scheme is quite simple, the main thing is to try to make all the pieces of paper as identical as possible.
We will need:
- scissors
Materials:
- paper
Step-by-step instructions on how to make an origami module:
To make an origami module, we need paper and scissors.
Cut the sheet into 16 equal parts. You need to try to do this as carefully as possible, all parts must be the same. Some people prefer to fold a sheet of paper in half and cut it until they get a piece of paper of the required size, while others use a ruler to mark the sheet and cut several sheets together at once.
Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
Fold in half crosswise.
After making the fold, unfold the rectangle back.
We bend the right side to the fold line at a right angle.
We bend the left side in the same way.
We turn the module over.
Fold the base of the triangle up.
Turn the workpiece over.
We cut off the remaining ends with scissors.
We bend the workpiece in half. It turns out that making an origami module is very simple. He's ready!
To connect the modules to each other, you need to put the module on the tips of two elements.
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Modular origami is a very exciting activity that gives a lot of scope for creativity to everyone who has mastered the simple technique of making paper modules.
You can use special paper sheets designed for making origami, but their cost is usually quite high, so at least at the learning stage it is better to use regular high-density printer paper - from 80 g/m3 and higher (for example, Spectra Color).
Take a sheet of A4 format. Depending on the size of the modules, the paper sheet will need to be divided into 16 or 32 fragments. If we need 16 parts, fold the sheet horizontally twice, if 32 - three times. In the picture below, we folded the blank three times, if you need 16 blanks, then do not do the last fold.
Now we unfold the sheet and fold it in half vertically (the fold should remain on the left side). Then we bend it in half horizontally 2 times. Expand the sheet. On it we will see the fold lines along which we have to cut blanks for the modules.
The sheet to be divided into 16 parts looks like this.
And this is what a sheet looks like, which will be divided into 32 parts.
Cut the sheet along the fold lines. From each small rectangle we have to make an origami module, the assembly diagram of which is presented below. For beginners, it is better to start assembling modules from a 1/16 sheet of paper. Modules made from 1/32 are more miniature and elegant, but the process of assembling them requires some skill.
1- take a small rectangle;
3- now fold it in half vertically;
5- bend the “wings” on both sides;
7- bend the corners;
9- bend the module, it takes the shape of a triangle.
11, 12 - fastening modules to each other using pockets.
Using modules as parts of a construction set, you can use them to create the most bizarre three-dimensional figures that your imagination can suggest.
Necessary materials:
Origami modules - step-by-step instructions
By threading the corners of some modules into the pockets of others, we can create voluminous paper crafts of any shape and size.
