Ralf Konrad's Lampion, weekly classes at Jaaga, and more

Ralf Konrad's Lampion
Paper: 14cm x 56cm, handmade paper Instructions: PDF, (in german)
	This is a relatively simple model to fold, but I used a fairly thick hand-made paper, which made it a bit difficult. The paper is of 2004 vintage! The 1:4 rectangle is divided into 16 parts along the length, and a waterbomb is folded at the center of each of these 16 parts. The two ends are combined by overlapping two parts, resulting in 15 points. Otherwise you can use glue or other means to get 16 points.

More Curved Folding
	Continuing my look into the fascinating variations of curved folds, here is a sample.. It is called Cliff Dwelling, by Polly Verity. Check out all the other amazing curved folded models too. Most of Polly's models are made with polypropylene, which looks so much nicer than copy paper!

More sessions at Jaaga There will be one more beginner workshop on Saturday, 11th Feb, 6:30pm at Jaaga, Bangalore. I will also be conducting weekly classes on Saturdays at 6:30pm at Jaaga, starting from 25th Feb.  Do get in touch if you are interested. I am still waiting for confirmation from the Jaaga folks, but I guess it will be OK.

Japan Habba
The 2012 edition of Japan Habba is going to be on Sunday, 19th Feb. I am still hoping that I am going to be invited to exhibit!  You can see here some pictures from last year's event, including a couple of shots of my Origami and of my demonstrating folding of newspaper hats on stage. That was my first (and only) public exhibition of Origami.
The Kirigami masks were made by Mr Sastry of Kolar, who is an amazing person with a wide variety of interests, including Origami and Kirigami. He uses these arts to help teach mathematics and science. He was recently chosen for the Science Communicator Award.

Can it getter any better than this? Another Bearded Fellow by Joel Cooper
	Here is a mask by Joel Cooper. To call it a mask is really an understatement. It should easily qualify as a sculpture! And it is even more amazing to think that it is done with tessellations!