Origami "Spiky Star" by David Brill (Part 1 of 2)

Paper size used in the video:
initially: 24 sheets of size 52.5mm by 74.5mm
finished model: 13 cm diameter
How to get A-sized paper from letter: http://erikdemaine.org/thok/amletter.html
How to get A-sized paper from a square: http://erikdemaine.org/thok/squareto.html

This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Spiky Star" that David Brill designed. Dave kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.

Diagrams can be found in the book "Brilliant Origami" by David Brill. Please also visit Dave's website http://www.brilliantorigami.com

More origami: http://www.happyfolding.com

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[Kehammell]

Hi Sarah - thanks for this video. Since both sides of the paper show in the finished model what are good papers to use if you want a gift ornament?

[AdamsSara]

@Kehammell I'd suggest you simply pick paper that you like. In this video I used colored copy paper, and that works well. You could use Tant, of course, which is of a better quality. I think card stock will be a bit too heavy to give really nice results.

[MrShoggs]

Is A4 paper fine to use?

[AdamsSara]

@MrShoggs Yes, although it will make a truly huge star. :)

[sktbrdr87]

hey will 8 and a half by 11 printer paper work? coz im confuesd coz on the vid the paper is wayyyyyyy larger than that...

[AdamsSara]

@sktbrdr87 No, you need to use A4 or something with the same ratio. Check the video description for details.

[castword]

Awesome!:D

Thank you very much Sara:D:D:D

[fsm83]

lol this is easy to understand u must be mad, i cant even do the modules...

[CantBArsedProductio]

yay! Another great video btw

[kyapox]

can you make a new video for this one? please :) can't understand it, not like your new videos.

[camoflage20]

Can I suggest that people DO NOT use A4 paper... (use something smaller)

Its easy to use for the modules but when you get half way through putting them together, it starts to sag and slouch. I am using sticky tape to help keep it in one piece and I am almost at the point of raging and throwing the damn thing in the fire.

I will make sure I finish it, but I am NEVER going to make it again...

[Kehammell]

Hi Sarah - thanks for this video. Since both sides of the paper show in the finished model what are good papers to use if you want a gift ornament?

[ponyboyluver15]

Cool! But did anyone notice she sounds like a un computerized version of Val from solitery 4.0?