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    Magazine for Paper Folders Teachers’ Corner LESSON PLAN OUTLINE Detailed outline of all the lessons for first year. TRADITIONAL DIAGRAMS Easy to follow traditional diagrams. q ORIGAMI BASE-IES a2 © \ rs TEACHING TIPS Tips and Techniques to help you teach in the classroom in each lesson. DO FavdzA Greased Magazine 99 Madison Avenue, Suite 408 New York, NY 10016 Teachers’ Corner wwmcreased.com -s Shrikant lyer Rachel Katz Teachers’ Corner Editors teachersavreased.com Sok Song Creative Director sokacreased.com Kathryn Wagner ‘Managing Editor [email protected] Tricia Tait Content Editor [email protected] Creased - magazine for Paper Folders ts published bimonthly by Creased Inc. To subseribe or for more information visit our website ww. creazed.com, ai | Ae ea me ON i > monies ven A ei — comotne oN Find & ht vee tee ager © wine ninmeeine QR in a ~ a Post Fold “ss Magazine for Paper Folders Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited, All non-traditional dicgrams are for private, noncommercial use onl. Teachers’ Corner and traditional diagrams may be reproduced for personal reference or teaching purposes, You may not distribute or use these works for commercial purposes - you may not sel, profit from, commercialize, or reproduce for ‘publication in any medium any of these alasrams without exoress written permission from Creased, Ine TEACHERS’ Editors: Shrikant lyer and Rachel Katz We are delighted to launch this Teachers’ Corner feature of Creased. Over the course of the year, we will be creating 6 lesson plans with accompanying diagrams of one origami base and 2 traditional models in each issue. The lessons will be geared for elementary to middle school students with an emphasis on math using NCTM standards. The diagrams of the models will be printed in the print magazine and the lesson plans, including the diagrams, will be available for everyone to download at www. creased.com/ teachers. ‘Most people think of origami as an art form or craft. We think of origami as the perfect tool for teaching people of all ages a multitude of skills, sometimes without them even knowing they are learning. Paper folding is a wonderful way to engage children in learning basic math concepts like shape, size, and numbers. The magic comes when they also learn patience and concentration as they make the fold neatly on their paper. They use their imagination as they see the beginnings of a bird emerging from the paper. They learn sequencing and problem solving as they realize that, to create an origami dog, specific steps must be followed in a logical order. As students practice models and learn more difficult models, their fine motor skills will also improve. ‘Most importantly, students will gain self-esteem as they succeed in finishing a model and take Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com pride in their work. They will know that sense of satisfaction we all feel when we have turned simple paper into a flower or butterfly, all to the amazement of those not familiar with folding. Students can learn to be teachers by showing others how to fold a model. It’s a wonderful vehicle for getting students to share their skills and knowledge. All the lesson plans will be great resources for anyone teaching Paper Folding to beginners whether in a classroom or workshop or fun one-on- one session of teaching. Visit www.creased.com/ teachers to download your lesson plans and traditional diagrams. -Shrikant lyer and Rachel Katz LESSON PLAN OUTLINE Issue.1-Kite Base (also known as the Ice Cream Cone Base) This lesson is used with the traditional whale and swan diagrams. Math concepts stressed include shape, symmetry, and angles. Issue 2.- Blintz Base This lesson is used with the traditional photo frame and Chinese lantern. Math concepts stressed include shape, symmetry, counting, and patterns. Issue 3 - Pig B: This lesson is used with the traditional pig and traditional windmill models. Math concepts stressed include shape, symmetry, angles, and velocity. Issue 4 - Preliminary Base __ This lesson is used with the traditional flower and basket models. Basic math concepts covered will include angles, symmetry, shape, fractions, and size. Issue 5.- Waterbomb Base. — This lesson is used with the traditional waterbomb and for older students the blow up rabbit. Math concepts covered will include shape, symmetry, angles, and volume. Issue 6.- Bird Base... This lesson is used with the traditional flapping bird and traditional crane. Math concepts stressed will include symmetry, angles, shapes, and degrees. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com LESSON 1: KITE EASE Actin Activity 1: Make a square from a rectangle Activity 2: Fold a Kite Base S Math Concepts: shape, symmetry, fractions, division, numbers Activity 3: Simple Traditional Whale NCTM Standards: Activity 4: Traditional Swan 1. recognize, name, build, draw, compare and sort two: and three-dimensional shapes; Models for this lesson: 2. describe attributes and the parts of two- and three-dimensional shapes; 3. investigate and predict the results of putting together and taking apart two- and three- dimensional shapes, understand how to measure Kite Base (also called the Ice Cream Cone Base), Traditional Simple Whale, and Traditional Swan ; . using nonstandard and standard units; Materials needed: 4, understand how to measure using nonstandard letter sized paper (8 x 11), scissors, square and standard units. origami paper Math Vocabulary: Targeted grade levels: rectangle, square, triangle, diagonal, angle, right Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd (additional tips for angle, biseet older students) Teaching Tips and Techniques: + Become familiar with origami terminology and basic symbols as these will be used over and over in each new model. ‘+ Try folding the model several times before the lesson. You should be familiar with all the steps before teaching others. + Show the students a completed model so they know what they will be making. + Anticipate where students might have a problem. + Use oversized paper when you are teaching - it will be easier for students to see the folds you are making. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com A ETIDITY 1 - Make asquare from a rectangle Reference illustration in diagrams to the right. = 3 How to make a square i 1. What shape are we starting with? Hold up from any rectangle i different sized papers and ask if they are all Nee ccisart ee ae ‘square Pee Paper. 1 jou can make it yourself from any rectangle. : rectangles. How do you think the size of the ee ee i rectangle affects the size of the square we are advertisements, gift wrap, stationery or any other making? Which side of the rectangle is longer? paper you have in the house, Then follow the i diagrams to make your square. : Take left short side of the paper and lay it on the top long side and crease sharply - what shape have you made? 1. Place the rectangle sideways the long way. Valley fold the left-hand side up to meet the top, thereby making a triangle. 2, What shape is left over? Cut this rectangle off. Does this small rectangle share an attribute with the original rectangle? What shape do you have now? 2, Cutthe extra strip off along the side of the tr le. 3. Open the paper. What shape do you have now? eae What shapes do you see in the square? Experiment with rectangles of differing dimensions x i to see how the widths of the strips vary. Use the Be rectangular strips to make more squares. With to ceesaraat older students you can discuss area measurements. Does the area of the original rectangle equal the sum of the area of the square and the area of the i small rectangle cut off in Step 2? Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. vwwwucreased.com ALTIVITY @ -roidakite Base 1, Have students orient the paper with a corner of the paper pointing towards them. The paper is square but does it remind them of another shape. Remind students to line the points up at the bottom and on the sides before making a crease. What shape have we made with this crease? How many triangles did we create in the square? 2, Here we bisect the angle. Are the two triangles the same size? As you turn the model over and repeat the fold on the other side, discuss the fact that often origami is symmetrical - the crease made on one side is repeated on the other. What does that mean? Which triangles are the same? What else do you see that is symmetrical (maybe the eyes or ears on a person's face or the classroom windows)? 3. Remind the students to open the model so they see both colors of the paper. What shape is this? Remind the students that this is called the Kite Base and is also known as the Ice Cream Cone Base. How many triangles do you see? Are they all the same size? For older children, have them open the model and look at the creases they have made. What could you call those creases? They are angle bisectors. What size angle did you start with? 90 degree. What size angles do you have now? There are four 22.5° angles. Also for older students, discuss the areas of the triangles, figure out the resulting angle when you bisect the angles in steps 1 and 2. Figure out the areas of the different triangles. // / $ / fi Copyright ©2011 Crass, Ine. I ights cetenfd, win crensed.com RITE BASE ‘reste Also known as the Ice Cream Cone Base, this base is one of the most common beginnings to a number of traditional models. 1 Startwith the color side up, Foldinhalflty __2_‘Fald wpone layer sothe bottom lf side 3. OpenuptothekKite Base also called the lee Iexinging the top comer tothe boro, ‘atenesthe tpadge ana makers nice sharp Crean Cane Bass). point on theleftside, Repeat on other side The other side. Finished Kite Baest Copyright © 2011 Creased, Ine. All rights reserved. vcreased.com a ALTIVITY a - Simple Whale 1-4, We have included the diagram steps of the Kite Base again as a reference. Start with a Kite Base with both the color and white of the paper showing. After folding the top corner, what is the resulting shape? Have the students count the number of sides. There are 5 sides, but they are not equal so it’s an irregular pentagon. 5. How many sides do you count now? 6. Your finished whales! Remind the children that, just as in the open ocean, no two whales look exactly alike. When you have finished your whales, have the children unfold (they are simple to refold) their models and look at the creases inside. How many triangles do you see? How many different shapes can you find? Can you find the little kite shape (at one corner of the paper)? You can have them mark the pairs of triangles with different colors. You can also have students fold more models out of progressively smaller paper. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com SIMPLE WHALE tes ben neo inch ere paper nase to makes inch model “iP AND TRICKS: The tail can be inside reversed for more advanced folders. Have students decorate the ‘model with eyes and mouth using markers or stickers. 1. Start with the coir side up. Fold in half by 2 Fold upone lyerso the bottom eft side 3. Open up tothekKite Base alo called the ee bringing the top comer to te barom. ‘matcher thetopadge andmakers nice sharp Crean Cone Bass. Dont on theleft side, Repeat on other side. 4 Onthetop white tangle fold 5. Flin half the tong way. 6 Folébackpointatan Finished Toditonal Whale! ‘dovm comer to other points, angleto ceatethe tal. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com ALTIVITY 4 - traditional swan “Wy 1. Remind students you've made this base before when you folded your whales. What shape do we have? Do you remember the name of the base? Either Kite Base or Ice Cream Cone Base is a correct answer. 2. Here we're making the swan’s beak so we want it pointy. Have the students identify the center crease - what does center indicate? Start the fold at the tip and roll the edge to the center line. We are bisecting - or cutting in half - this angle. (For older students you can have them unfold the model to examine the angles. What size is the angle made in this fold? In the previous fold?) 3. What shape have we made now? How many sides can you count? 4, Discuss fractions. Is 1/3 larger or smaller than 1/2? 5 - 7. At this point it is easier for some to hold the model flat on a hard surface with one hand and pull up the neck with the other. The same is true for the head. For Older Students + Discuss where other examples of paper that can be used for folding might be found around the house. + Discuss concepts of habitats, ecology, and conservation for the animal just folded. + Fold another model and open up to examine the creases. Color shapes that are similar. + Discuss symmetry and then have students figure out what the next fold is after you show them a step. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. Al rights reserved. www.creased.com / SVAN rection PAPER INFO: 6-inch square paper was used to make this 41-inch long model. “iP AND TRICKS: To make a nice sharp point, start folding from the tip when bringing sides into center. If the swan is unbalanced and falls forward, adjust the angle of the neck and open up the body from the bottom. 11 Starewith Kite Base; tum over 2 Fold long sides into center 3. Foldinhalf,borom peint top. 4 Fold tip hack down about 5 Mountain fold entire 7. Pullheod up and pinch the ‘one tir ‘ode! half the long way base tomake tay. make stay. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved Finished Tradhions Swan! LESSON 2: ELINTZ BASE Activities Activity 1: Fold a Blintz Base Activity 2: Simple Picture Frame Activity 3: Multiform - Lantern, Shirt, Pants, Camera Models for this lesson: Blintz Base, Picture Frame, Multiform creating a Chinese Lantern, Shirt, Pants, and Camera Materials needed: Square paper - ideally 8 inches or larger, especially for the Multiform Math Concepts: Shape, symmetry, counting, pattern, division, fractions, midpoint, congruence NCTM Standards: 1, Recognize and describe the attributes of length, area, angles, and shapes; 2. Investigate and predict the results of putting together and taking apart two and three-dimensional shapes; 3. Explore similarity and congruence; 4. Sort and classify objects according to their attributes and organize data about the objects; 5. Understand that measurements are approximations and how difference in units affects precision. Targeted grade lev Kindergarten, 1st- 6th grades 3 Math Vocabulary: Triangle, midpoint, intersection, diagonal, angle, altitude, similar, congruent, line of symmetry, trapezoid, perpendicular Teaching Tips and Techniques: + Practice folding the model. You should be familiar and comfortable with all the steps before teaching others } + Think of the math concepts you want to include in the lesson. Ask questions about shapes, area, and numbers, as appropriate, with each step of the model. + Keep your words consistent. + Have students learn in clusters. Remind them that in origami looking at your neighbor’s paper is good. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. Al rights reserved. www.creased.com ALTIVITY 1 - roid asiintz Base 1. This step is often referred to as a book fold. What did the crease do to the square? What kinds of rectangles were formed? 2:1 2. Where is the intersection of the two lines? Is this the midpoint of both lines? Can you get to this stage if step 1 was a diagonal fold? Yes, the point of intersection would be the same. Firished Binz Baset 1 Storewith whit side up. Fld in half and unfold, Fldin half the other vay 2. Fold each comer point into the andunfold center Copyright © 2011 Creased, Ine. All rights reserved. vcreased.com ACTIV ITY 2 - Simple Picture Frame PICTURE FRAME 1, Start with a Blintz Base. You can refer back to the diagram. 2. After you form the second Blintz, have students unfold the paper. Find the trapezoids, hexagons, isosceles triangles, 45-degree angles, and 90-degree angles. Have students draw around the shapes. 3-4, Have the students refold the double Blintz and continue to finish the model. Try a variation by not folding the points all the way to the outer corners but leaving a gap. What does this change do to the area of the center of the frame? Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com ~ PIGTURE FRAME vesioe: 2K ° ® 2 Tumove. 1 Start with the Bint Base. Turnover 2 Foldeachcomer point into the center oR - if © 4. Feideachinner pont ‘unto the comer Firiched Picture Framel Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com ACTIVITY 3 -mutitorm MULTIFORMS Multiforms are models that change with the addition of one or two steps. Each builds upon the previously folded model. You will need to begin each one with the Blintz Base. In this lesson first fold the Chinese Lantern. Then fold another Lantern that you will turn into a Shirt. Fold another Lantern so you can make the Pants. Fold another pair of Pants to make the final model, the ow © CHINESE LANTERN 1-2. You begin with step 3 of the Picture Frame. How many blintz moves (bringing the corners into the center) have you made? Two. Now you blintz again. How many blintz moves does that make? Three. 3. What shape is this? What shapes do you see within the square? How many different shapes do you see? How many of each? ‘SHIRT 1, Start with a Chinese Lantern. You can either use the one you just folded or fold a second one. Is it easier to fold the second time? Why? 2. Is the model symmetrical before you fold it in half? Does it matter in which direction you fold it in half? Try both ways. Is it the same? Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. Al rights reserved. www.creased.com CHINESE LANTERN rosters ss HH & ofthe Petar Frame, Turnover. mrnsieg 3. Pullopenthetop rangle Finished Chinese ‘and flatten repeat on the Lantern bottom wane Fiaatatmth atanter Open the side 2 Fold the modelin half Fished Shirt! forthetop andbottom riangleswhen Tom tep te Bottom youmade the Lanter Copyright © 2011 Creased, Ine. All rights reserved. vcreased.com PANTS 1, Start with a Chinese Lantern. If you made the Shirt, you can unfold it back to the Chinese Lantern or fold a new Chinese Lantern. 2, Remind students that it is usually best to fold on a hard surface like a desk, For this step you must lift up your model. If students are having difficulty pulling out the sides in this step, have them turn the model over and identify the blintz. If they pull on the corners (now on the other side) they will see that they are unfolding one blintz layer that then goes to the inside of the model. 3. Can you fold this model in half both ways to make the Pants as you could the Shirt? No. Do you see different kinds of triangles? CAMERA 1, Start with the Pants. As for the other models in this Multiform, you can start with the Pants you just made or make a new pair. 2, Is the model symmetrical? What shapes can you find - do you see the rectangles and triangles? 3. It might be easier for some to hold the model in the air while performing this step. Is the model still flat or has it assumed a 3-dimensional shape? 4, Unfold the model completely and explore the various shapes and areas. See the addition of smaller triangles becoming larger triangles and trapezoids and squares. How many triangles did it take to make these shapes? Extending the lesson and other activities: ‘Multiforms are great opportunities for the children write a story as a group with the teacher or to write their own stories based on the models. Use the models to fire their imaginations. The word Blintz is derived from another language. Have the children think of other words we use everyday that come from other languages and cultures. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. Al rights reserved. www.creased.com 1 Startwith Lanter, Holeing the medalin the ai, gasp the inside comer ofthe fo squates and genty Et Upto pullthe ode open 2 Keep pulling the comets uni the model pops inte anew position, No new folds! Finished Pant 3. Fold the model Inhalt othe two rectangles fom the Tints mestat the top. | Fished Tradtional Camera To operate your ‘camera have the fap facing away from you and push with your thar on the bockof the comers. ‘You wil heara"pop'and ‘the faps wil open. 2 Standtheflaps 3. Fold the tps down 1, SartwithaPans model yng unrghe Start (one tothe nt one to wth the legs acing up. Pull folding themodelin half the bock) othe flaps are thebottomlayer ofthe Pant lengthwise unite two locked together. Ifyou camera doesn't work make sure thetips you flded downin step 3 are pottoo large You can puta picture inde the model unde the flaps ‘apture"your shot. ‘up from behind. ‘aps crossover each othe. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Ine. All rights reserved. vcreased.com LESSON 3: PIG EASE Acti S Math Concepts: Activity 1: Fold the Pig Base (Grades 3 and up) Shape, counting, symmetry, velocity, fraction, congruence Activity 2: Fold the Pipe Cleaner flower (for grades 1-2) NCTM Standards: Activity 3: Fold the Pig (Grades 3 and up) Activity 4: Fold the Windmill. (Grades 3 and up) a ea Cnet anor 2. Investigate and predict results of putting together Models for this lesson: two dimensional shapes. Pipe Cleaner Flower, Traditional Pig, Windmill 3. Classify two dimensional shapes according to their properties and develop definitions of classes of shapes. Materials needed: 4. Explore congruence and similarity. p 5. Make and test conjectures about geometric ‘noel iwi properties and relationships and develop logical Fipg.cleaner wire arguments to justify conclusions. stick mmumbsacks Math Vocabulary: Targeted grade levels: Square, trapezoid, hexagon, rectangle, triangle, right triangle, parallel, diagonal, angle Kindergarten, 1st: 6th grades (additional tips for older students) i Teaching Tips and Techniques: + Select paper that will help ensure successful completion of the model. For most begin- ners, paper that has two distinctly different colored sides works best. Refer to white side and colored side of the paper. + Review and practice basic moves - make a valley fold, make a mountain fold - before beginning the model. + Demonstrate how to line up edges before making a hard crease. + Remind students to keep their paper on their desks or other hard flat surfaces. * Traditional Pig a ¥ Copyright © 2011 Creased, Ine. All rights reserved. vcreased.com ACTIWITY 1 - Fold a Pig Base 1. What shape is created by dividing the square in half? Rectangles. 2. What shape is created by dividing the square in half? Triangles. Is the area of each triangle equal to the area of each rectangle created in Step 1? Yes. 3. Before unfolding the blintz, what shape have you created? A square. How do you think it compares in size and area to the original paper? 4, How does the combined area of the two new rectangles relate to the area of the larger center rectangle? The areas are equal. 5. If you combine the areas of the 3 rectangles, does that equal the area of the piece of paper you are folding? Yes. 6. Your paper started with 4 sides. How many sides does this form have now? 6. Notice that the two triangles with their bases to each other form a square. Are these 4 triangles congruent? Yes. 7. Is this base symmetrical? Yes. Show the axes of symmetry. 1 Startwhite side up, Foldin hal eft to right Unfote. 2. Folin half commer to ‘commer inboth directions. Unald 3. Blin by feng allé ‘ormers tothe center nd Unfold Tam over Ao 4 Hake se thecrase made np Tistuming opt eto ele 2 opand bonsmedges tothe cena 5. Fo the ther two a r tito over Sasome cee s 2 Puninonat comers ratte pees tthe center and be at, ANTM Finished Pig Base! @ 17 Mountain fold hat torch, Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com ACTIVITY 2 - Pipe Cleaner Flower Note: this model can be folded from either a square or a rectangle. If you begin with a rectangle, skip step 1-2 and start with a book fold then fold in the corners as in step 3. 1, Start with a square. What shape results from folding the paper in half? A rectangle, 2. In Origami this step is often referred to as a cupboard door fold. Can you tell why? Do you see any cupboard doors around you? How are they the same? 3. After folding the corners to the center crease, do you still have a rectangle? No. Did you bisect the angle when making this fold? Yes. What kind of angle did you create? A right angle. How many sides does this shape have? 6. What is this shape called? Hexagon. 4, After folding the long edges into the center crease, is your paper the same shape as it was in step 32 Not exactly, It is less wide, Does the shape have the same number of sides as in step 3? Yes. 5. How many sides does the model have now? 4, Is it still a hexagon? No. Do you know what it is called? Trapezoid. Why? Because there are two parallel sides. Assembly Grades K-2: sometimes children have trouble twisting the pipe cleaner tight enough to hold the units together, they might need some help. Grades 3 and up: they should have no trouble with the pipe cleaners. You can also use thin wire or plastic covered twist ties like those used by gardeners. Try making the flower with more petals, reversing the petals (upside down), and explore other variations. You can also make this flower with narrow strips. For higher grades, try narrowing the petals by adding an extra fold after step 3 - fold the corners in again to make a pointier unit. Put 4 units together rather than 3. PIPE GLEANER FLOWER seston @- 4 Foldlongedgesinto 5 Foldin halt Comter crease Tum over. lengthwise. 1 Starwith white side up, Foldinhalfand unfold, 3. Foldthe top right edge {dovm along the center laease Repeat on other 3 Flower Un @ 6 Fold inhalfbringing Foes vow thetpstagetee Nake? assewouy 1 Taken andi themups shown. 4. Openthe pte wile pushing ip down and ‘cud emout eeny d ra 2 Twsthe pine cleaner ‘one tetgeter mah Fished Pipe Cleaner lower! 2 Makeahooken pipe leaner and sip the hheokover al units, Copyright © 2011 Creased, Ine. All rights reserved. vcreased.com ALTIVITY 3 -Foidarig 1. What is the outline shape? Trapezoid. Why? There are two parallel sides. After making this fold, have you bisected the angle? Yes. What is the angle formed? 22.5 degree angle - 1/2 of a 45 degree angle. 2. Are you bisecting this angle too? Yes. 3. __ Are the triangles on the outside and the inside equal? Yes. Why? Because you bisected the angle creating two equal triangles. 4, Note how we lost one of the axis of symmetry. We now have only one axis of symmetry going through the spine of the pig. 1 Start with aig Base Tak the folded edge cfthe Maps and aid along the exiting eases tocreate legs Repeat behind. 4 Ontheotherendfold the tip up about 1/8 oF the tangle edge and unfold. ight open the ‘angie: Push the tp inside to make the snout. 2 Faldtheright hand tip up tothe 3 ullout theta sightly soit top ofthe leg and unto. Sighty open ‘ries out. the triangle and push the spinsie. Se 4m 5 Withthe wiangl stil slighty itconal igh {pen push the tip down toblunt finshed Traciions| al these Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com ALTIVITY 4 -Foidawindmi 1. In this step you are rearranging the folds. 2. Is the shape the same as in Step 1? Yes? Is the model symmetrical? Yes. 3. Again you are rearranging the folds. Is the model still symmetrical? Yes. What changed? The axes of symmetry. You can use the finished model to make an action model by pinning it with a thumbtack to a chopstick or other small stick. Have students blow on the model to see if it will move. What can you do to the 4 blades to change the velocity, to make the model move faster or slower? Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. Al rights reserved. www.creased.com 1. Start with tep 7 ofthe Pig Base. Hold the 2 Note that there are 4 aps now. Take the tips of the bottom pair of flaps and pul hem "upper right flap an fold upon the existing aivcowanaa ‘utara The paper wil fatten without making ‘ease Repeat with the bottom eh Ma. any new creases Repeat onthe top pal af aps Copyright © 2011 Creased, Ine. All rights reserved. vcreased.com LESSON 4. PRELIMINARY BASE Activities Math Concepts: Activity 1: Fold the Preliminary Base Square, ratio, bisect, quadrant, intersection Activity 2: Fold a Simple Flower Activity 3: Fold a Star Basket NCTM Standards: i 1. Investigate, describe, and reason about the results Models for this lesson: of subdividing, combining, and transforming shapes; Preliminary Base, Simple Flower, and Star Basket 2. Explore congruence and similarity; 3. Understand relationships among the angles, side : lengths, perimeters, areas, and volumes of similar objects; 4, Describe, extend, and make generalizations about. geometric and numeric patterns; 5. Create and critique inductive and deductive Targeted grade lev: arguments concerning geometric ideas and : Grades: 4,5,6,7 relationships, such as congruence, similarity, and the Pythagorean relationship. Math Vocabulary: Square, triangle, congruence, similarity, perimeter, area, volume, symmetry, diagonal Teaching Tips and Techniques: Remind students to make sharp creases. Have students keep their papers on the table or other hard surface. It will help them to have neater folds. Demonstrate how to line up the edges when making a diagonal in order to achieve ac- curate creases and sharp points. If the students fold two copies of a model, have them unfold one so they can examine the crease patterns they made. Have them name or color the different shapes. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com Lesson Introduction We hope you are enjoying the bases and models we have been presenting in the last few chapters. We are truly excited to present this section and see you progress into more advanced levels of fold- ing. This chapter is dedicated to the Preliminary Base, one of the most important bases in origami. A very large number of models begin with this Base and it is therefore critical to master the Preliminary (sometimes referred to as the Square) Base. There are more than a dozen methods of getting to this Base and here we present one of them. The Preliminary Base is also the first steps to learn the Bird Base, which will be covered in chapter 6. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com ACTIWITY 1 - Fold a Preliminary Base In making the Preliminary Base, neatness really pays off, especially in step 5 (the collapse). Take the time to make your first diagonal neatly. How many diagonals does the square have? 1, If the length of square is a, what is the length of diagonal? 2. What is the perimeter of the triangles? 3. The intersection of the two diagonals and the two "book folds” is a point. How many mini- triangles resulted from this? What is the area of each triangle? Are they all the same? If yes, how? 4, When collapsing the base in step 5, pay close attention to the fact that all the four corners of the square come together. 5. The Preliminary Base has two flaps on one side and two on the other. 809 Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com 2. Foldin olfbottom edge to 1 Folate wowanccorier 4 Fold the top lft comer down tothe top edge, Unfold Turnover so dountothebetomlefecorner, bottom ight eorney, creating 9 second 1 Start with white side ‘ofpager facing up. Fldin yt siagonal crease Turn overt the white the colored sie is facing up ‘eating a agonal tense, semicon, Unfold. Unfold, = 5 One psee or ® the two side 1 and 2) savant a. Se. ON point. \ @ saosin 7 miguaeatins Scere Latta Sl crrentacee” Seo can scoluncrone Rel ee Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com ALTIVITY 2 - Simple Flower 1. This model starts with a white Preliminary Base. Start with the white side up when you make the first diagonal fold in the Base. 2, Make sure when you make the first folds (step 2) that the folds are on the closed side of the flaps. Notice the symmetry of the model. After we put the folds in, has the symmetry changed? 3. While opening the flower in step 6, be aware that the flower starts to get three dimensional around the petals, and you will need to gently squash them symmetrically to make it flat. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com SIMPLE FLOWER reste 4 Foldthe bottom tio’ 5 Toke ust the top layer and Uuptothetop. Unfold.” oid down onthe ceare line made n sep af N\ “ 1 Startwithawhite Preliminary 2 Makesurethe open endofthe 3. Tumthe made over and Base. Referto the Pratiminary Base Bases pointing away from you. ‘gain old the lower side andtartuith thecolored seu. ——-Fldthelower side adgesintothe _edgesinto the center crate. 7. Reinforce yourcresses The Finished Simple Flower! © Gentypush down the owertnerbe camp Backlayerand pressdonn meer thetwoside yer Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com AETIVITY & -Foidastar Basket 1. This model starts with a colored Preliminary Base. See the instructions for the Preliminary Base for reference. 2. Make sure when you make the first folds (step 2) that the folds are on the open side of the flaps. Compare symmetry change with step 3 of the Simple Flower. 3. _Instep 5 and 6, notice how the symmetry of the model changes and step 6 is more symmetrical than step 5. 4. Try making the Star Basket with different sizes and compare the size of the baskets and the stars. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com 1 Seartwith a colored Preliminary Base. 4 Repeat the squash fold ‘onthe other side Tur over Repeat the squash fold on bth sides 5. Toke the top right ayer and folditoverto the lef Turn the ‘model over. Again take the top Fight layer and flditover tothe lett 2. Ofentthe Base sothe open 13 Putyour finger inside ane ofthe folds ted pcinsawayfomjen ad yumdcinsten2 St operingthe ld per sder ore comer Uline the reste on the cored prt ot =< the paper wit the wie folded edge and flatten Ties called a squash fold. ‘i 7 6. Foldthe upperrightedgetothe 7 Feld thebottom tip 8 Stating atthe tip, center crease Repeat by folding the upmaking acrease atthe fold the upperlayer down lupperleftedge tthe center crease. widestpartofthemeds!_arfarasitwilleomfort- “Tum over Again fold theupper ight andunfld. [bly go. Turn over and edge tothe centercrease and repest repeat ‘with the upperleftedge 9 Toke the toprightlayer and fold over to thelete ‘um over Repeat by taking the top right ayer and fold- ingitoverto thelef. 10 Starting at thei fold the Upper layer down as faras will, comfortably go. Tum over and repeat 11 Stand the model up with the rae bottom point on your desk Pat your a fingers inside te model and gent ‘open while pushing the pint down ‘onthe desk to atten the base Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com LESSON 5: Actin Ss Activity 1: Fold the Waterbomb Base Activity 2: Fold a Waterbomb Activity 3: Fold a Blow Up Bunny Models for this lesson: Waterbomb Base, Waterbomb, and Blow Up Bunny Materials needed: ‘Square Paper Targeted grad Grades: 4,5,6,7 i Teaching Tips and Techniques: WATEREOME BASE Math Concepts: Square, area, bisect, intersection NCTM Standards: 1. Develop understanding of fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a collection, as locations on number tines, and as divisions of vihole numbers and use models, benchmarks, and equivalent forms to judge the size of fractions; 2. Investigate, describe, and reason about the results of subdividing, combining, and transforming shapes; 3. Explore congruence and similarity; 4. Make and test conjectures about geometric properties and relationships and develop logical arguments to justify conclusions. Math Vocabulary: Similar, congruent, symmetry, diagonal, intersect + Define the origami term before you make the fold. + Use descriptive language that is appropriate for the age of the student. + Take cues from your students - are you proceeding too quickly or too slowly. + Introduce models that will challenge but not frustrate the students. + Have students who are more advanced folders act as your assistants, have them help other students with the folding. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com Lesson Introduction ‘The Waterbomb Base derives its name from the Japanese “waterbomb” which, when folded, can be blown up or filled with water and used for play. The folding sequence of the Waterbomb is somewhat similar to the Preliminary Base from Lesson 4. However, the order of the folds is different so the col- lapse yields a triangular shape as opposed to the square shape of the Preliminary Base. They are iden- tical in terms of the number of flaps or layers. In fact, if you turn a Preliminary Base inside out, you will have a Waterbomb Base. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com AETIVITY 1 -Foidawaterbomb Base Neatness and precision really pay off in the Waterbomb Base. The collapse is easiest when all the creases pass through the same point of intersection, thereby providing a precise Waterbomb Base to make the models. 1, If the length of the square is A, what is the area and perimeter of the squares produced by the Book Folds. What is the length of the Book creases? 2. When making the diagonals, try to make all the creases go through the same point. This greatly helps with the collapse. 3. Do you see the similarity between the Waterbomb and Preliminary Bases? The creases are same but reversed in the Waterbomb Base (compared to Preliminary Base). 4. The Waterbomb Base has 4 triangular flaps, 2 on each side. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com WATERBOME BASE resis 1 Start with white side of 2. Foldinhalfin both 3. Piochthe comers pape facing up Foldin hal ection Unfold and tum and collapse using existing ‘iagonallyin both directions ove. ‘reser ‘continued + Untold and turn ove. Fried Waterbomb Base! 3 Collpsein progress, Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com ALTIVITY @ -Foida waterbomb 1. Although sharp precise creasing generally leads to a better result, there is a danger of layers overlapping in this model. Therefore, when bringing the corners of the Waterbomb up in step 1, be sure to leave a little gap (engineers and artists refer to this as a ‘fudge’ factor) in the middle. 2. Write a message in the center of the paper. When you inflate the waterbomb try locating the message by holding it against a light. 2 How does this whole structure hold up and stay inflated? 4, Explore different sized Waterbombs with different paper sizes. See the surface area and volume of the cubes. You can calculate the volume by filling it with water and measuring the volume of water. Surface area can be calculated by marking the visible area and then adding up the area of squares and triangles. Do you see a correlation? Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com WATERBOMB sesso fe ts Ae: 1 Start with the Weterbomb 2 Fold side comersin to center. 4 Fold top loose comers Base, Onthe font layer fld bot ‘down shown. Tompoints uptotop. a O40 e@ 4. Fold ange tabs down andinsrtint the pockst= thaw tlc the papernside Repeat steps eon ther 5 Anange lapssothey are Hold get na inching the locks ‘side. Note: this will ockthe paper soit won't open up separated in 4 directions. ‘and blowinto the opening atthe bot When you blow up the Waterbomb tom, Note:hold the model loosely by Uthelolded edges soyou dont prevent it from infating when you blow Finished Waterbombl Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com ACTIVITY a - Fold a Blow Up Bunny 1. If you have trouble inflating the Bunny, try clapping the ears together and hold by their tips very loosely as you blow. 2. Does the message show up in the Bunny? You can use this model as a nice decoration for festive occasions such as Chinese New Year, spring festivals, and Easter. ex»Ge Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com Ae a 2. Fold side comers into 3 Fold top loose comers down 1 Startwith the Waterbomb oo Base, On the front ayer fld center. bottom points up toto. rw 4 Fold wiangle abs down andinsert Le ene er eer 5. fold ade sdgetocetrat inside. Turn over to other side. Note: this ‘shown, wreck tps wot ape enetapeeaes 6. tga cata > caseesepnsns é Fried Bow Up Bun theta omer tects 8 Pchehe eat hebse anda UPd together while Blowing into the opening tthe note, Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com LESSON 6: Actin Ss Activity 1: Fold the Bird Base Activity 2: Fold a Flapping Bird Activity 3: Fold a Crane Models for this lesson: Bird Base, Flapping Bird and Crane Materials needed: ‘Square Paper Targeted grad Grades: 5,6,7 i Teaching Tips and Techniques: BIRD EASE Math Concepts: Subset, symmetry, rotation, angle bisector, rhombus NCTM Standards: 1. make and test conjectures about geometric properties and relationships and develop logical arguments to justify conclusions. 2. precisely describe, classify, and understand relationships among types of twvo- and three- dimensional objects using their defining properties 3. understand relationships among the angles, side lengths, perimeters, areas, and volumes of similar objects; 4, develop understanding of fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a collection, as locations on number tines, and as divisions of whole numbers; Math Vocabulary: Triangle, angle, bisect, diagonal, intersect, congruent * Try to choose models that are relevant to the curriculum whenever possible. + Focus on innovation and encourage students to create variations on models. + Especially in higher grades, encourage group activity. Let the students develop projects they can display in school. + Stringing cranes and other models for displaying in school art shows or on holiday trees is a great way to boost team building and collaboration. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com Lesson Introduction Welcome to Lesson 6! Congratulations on reaching this chapter on the Bird Base. In Lesson 4 we learned the Preliminary Base which is the foundation for the Bird Base. When you have mastered the Bird Base, you have graduated to the next level of folding - from simple to intermediate folding. This base is the starting point for folding many different models including stars, animals, flowers, and, of course, birds. The Bird Base is sometimes referred to as the Crane Base because the crane is prob- ably the best known Origami model created from this base. The petal fold that we learn in the making of the Bird Base is also very useful in several models which are considered to be intermediate level. As you can see, the Bird Base starts out with the Preliminary Base. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. wwwwucreased.com ALTIVITY 1 -roidasird Base Neatness and precision are key in this model. It will make the layers line up better and also help with initial collapse of the Preliminary Base. +The first fold is a precrease and also an angle bisector. When making this precrease, make sure you do not overlap the layers/flaps. It might even be helpful to leave a gap between the flaps. This is often referred in origami as fudge factor. + Step 5 is called a petal fold. This is a very important maneuver and is often used in several models. + Explore the symmetry of the models before and after the formation of the petals. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com 1 Starewith a Preliminary Bae (Lesson 4), with the closed comet tthe top. On he ont ayer ony, {od both side edges tothe center lin. Be careful ta make sharp points atthe bottom. 2 Tumoverand repeat ‘nthe other ide ¢o 3 Faldthetop 4 Fold the topdown, ‘dou, aed then Along the existing crease, ‘info Bock tothe Preliminary Base. % 54> 4 55 Openthe top Iyer by bringing the bottom comer up while hang down the ather layers Collapse along existing ceases Tum aver 6 Foldthetop angle down Fished Bird Basel lng the existing creace Repeat step. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com TT lre_=«>®<_ } ACT D TY 2 - Fold a Flapping Bird + Make sure you begin with a properly folded Bird Base with no overlapping layers + When reorienting the layers, make sure there are two flaps on each side. Notice the various triangles forming as all this happens. + Notice the symmetry elements changing as we move the layers around. + The exciting part of this model is the flapping action of the wings. If this proves to be troublesome, make sure you've left a gap (fudge factor) when you folded the Bird Base. You can also try to curl the wings forward or change the angle in step 5. Make sure the wings are pointed up and not down. Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com 9 1 Startwith Bird Base. On the 2. Foldup front lap 3. Pullout inner points toplayer turn the right ap over on existing crease line. and flatten atthe base totheleft On thebacklayertum Repeat on back yet theleft layer over to the right. , vl pf! 44 Formthehesd by portly 5 Fold the font wing down forming a Finished Flapping Bird! Hold the model at the bottom of the neck ‘opening andpulingthetipdown, crease Rom the bas of the wing to point and gently pullon tal tomake the bed Pinch the head lose, that meets the neck, Fold wing on back to fp. rmotch Unfold Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc.All rights reserved. vwnucreased.com ALTIVITY 3 -Foidacrane + This Crane is often called a peace crane and is one of the most folded and widely recognized model in Origami. + While narrowing the bottom portion of the model in step 1, make sure you do not lose your sense of orientation and that the flaps in the bottom are split. This is another angle bisector. + Explore the various types of triangles and other shapes which are being formed at various stages. Which of these triangles are congruent? Explain, Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. www.creased.com Start with aid Base Onthe 2. Onthefrontlayer tui the 3 Foldthe bottom point up along exist topiayerfeld both sdeedgesto _rightYlapovertotheleft On ing crease Repeat onthe back thecenter Repeaton bscklayer the bac ayer tur the left ap ‘vert the ight. CY \Y Z y 4 Onthe front ayer tun the 5 Pulltheinnerpoints outto 65 Form the head by partial per 7 Finishes Crane! Tight flop over tothe left On the ine up as shown and flatten at ing and pling the wp cov. Pinch back ayer turn the left fap over thebaee ‘hehead close totheright Yeu can open the Crane by holding zach win close tothe Yoeine Gane andpaling gent Copyright © 2011 Creased, Inc. All rights reserved. wwwwucreased.com LESSON 7: | Activities Activity 1: Fold a Magazine Cover Box Activity 2: Fold a Spiky Star Models for this lesson: | Magazine Cover Box, Spiky Star | Materials needed: Square paper, rectangular paper Targeted grade levels: | Grades 1 and above RE-USE OF PAPER Teaching Tips and Techniques: + Investigate the patterns inside business envelopes. + Try folding the model several times before the lesson. You should be familiar with all the steps before teaching others. Display or use the folded models in the classroom. Copyright © 2012 Creased, Inc. www.creased.com Lesson Introduction Welcome to Lesson 7! First of all, we would like to thank everyone for being with us for one year. Whether you have mastered all the bases we have covered or not, we are super excited for the upcoming second year where we will cover models for which one may not need to know the traditional bases. This year we will show you how to utilize Origami lessons to enhance other subjects, such as social studies, art, and even physics. We will still cover the math exercises with each of these lessons because the benefits of incorporating Origami in math are numerous. Our first lesson of this second year is about the “re”-use of paper. We all come across so many brochures, flyers, index cards, magazines, giftwrap, and other beautiful printer paper that is usually discarded. In Origami these castaways have the potential to become unique pieces of art. When looking for materials for Origami, why not consider experimenting with some non-traditional ones like napkins, paper bags, and memo cube paper. You can make your own duo paper by taking two interesting pieces of paper and gluing them back to back. Use colorful tissue paper to brighten up a recycled letter. Folding models from found paper is a great way to enrich a class or discussion on recycling by demonstrating how one person’s used piece of paper or magazine can become a useful box, a colorful decoration, or a beautiful flower. Have the students examine different papers and discuss the qualities of paper - thickness, durability, texture, and suitability of folding. Have a "found paper” party or contest in class. Have every child bring in a piece of paper and tell a story about how and where they found it and why it is significant. The Magazine Cover Box in Issue 7 was made from an advertisement in Time Magazine trimmed to a rectangle. The Spiky Star was made from squares cut from pages from Time Magazine. Copyright © 2012 Creased, Inc. wwrw.creased.com ACTIVITY 1 - Fold a Magazine Cover Box Because it can be difficult for some students to see the crease landmarks on printed paper (for example, a magazine cover), you might consider using paper with one unprinted side. Making two of these boxes will al low you to use one for a lid. For an easier fit, don’t fold all the way to the center crease in steps 2 and 4 when making the second box. 1. 2, 6. z What is the area of the new rectangles? Can you prove it mathematically? What is the area of the new rectangles? How do these rectangles relate to those made in step 1? How many rectangles are there now? What is the area of the 8 rectangles? How many rectangles are there now? What is the angle the crease makes with the top and bottom edge of the model? If you are using duo paper, note the color change. Measure the length, width, and depth of the finished box. Can you figure out the volume? Make the box with different sizes of paper. Will the volume increase or decrease with the different sizes of paper? Ce an you make this model with all rectangles? Copyright © 2012 Creased, Inc. www.creased.com 13 Fold top edge down to bottom edge Sand unfo 6 Fold thelong edges over the ui angles crested in steps 1 Fold eftong edge over toright long edge andunfeld 4 Fold wp edge down to center crease Fold bottom edge tocenter crease 7. Gently pallup thelong sides ofthe ‘ede! Reinforce the corner and bottom ‘creases to shape the bos 2. Foldleftong edge into the center ‘reave and unfold. Repeat with theight long edge, '5_Atall a comnes fold the bottom age tolieon the nearest vertical cease, Finished Magazine Cover Box! Copyright © 2012 Creased, Inc. wwrw.creased.com - ACTIVITY 2 - Fold a Spiky Star This model is an example of modular Origami - a model made of more than one piece of paper. You can use all one color of paper or mix up paper colors. Use this model as a group activity with students each folding a unit to make one star. Have students figure out how many units each must make to create the desired number of completed Stars. You can cut squares to any size. Younger students should start with 6-inch squares. 1. Identify the squares and the rectangles. How many of each is there? 2, Do you remember the name of this base? It’s the Blintz base from Lesson 2. 3. Explore the symmetry of the model. What shape is this? You will need to make 13 - 16 identical units. The more units you assemble, the more stable the model will be. You can use a little glue as you put the units together, being careful to keep the center circular. Or put a little invisible tape on the back to help hold the Star’s shape. You definitely must use glue or tape if you wish to hang the Star. Copyright © 2012 Creased, Inc. www.creased.com _--MODULAR SPIKY STAR. 1 Stating with white side up flint 2. Feld each comer point into and unfold Foldin half the other way and the center pad. “6. foutinhale, Make 13-16 units 3. Fold theuppee ight ‘edge in tothe center crease. 4 Tunover, Repeaton the let 5. Faldbbottom sp up as shown, Turn ove. | f AsseMLY Insert tab of cond unitnto pockets of fest unit, Continue Inserting tbs into pockets Repeating ation \\, Finished spiky Stat Copyright © 2012 Creased, Inc. wwww.creased.com | Activities | Activity 1: Fold a Traditional Purse | Activity 2: Fold a Traditional Simple Penguin Models for this lesson: Traditional Purse, Traditional Simple Penguin Materials needed: | Square paper, rectangular paper | Targeted grade levels: Grades 1, 2, 3 (Penguin only),4 and 5th Copyright © 2012 Creased, Inc. www.creased.com | Teaching Tips and Techniqu = TRADITIONAL PURSE AND PENGUIN * Discuss white versus color side (when using duo paper) and the relationship to following diagrams. + Remind students to check the model at each step with the diagram to make sure it looks like the picture in the next step. «Emphasize the neatness and precision rather than the speed of folding. +Encourage practice by giving out more and, if appropriate, smaller sheets of paper | to construct families of the models. Lesson Introduction We have very exciting news - Mae Dean Erb is our new co-editor. Mae Dean and | have worked closely together for the past several years and look forward to sharing out teaching experiences with you. We thank Rachel Katz for her valuable role in helping to develop the Teachers’ Corner. ‘This month we feature two traditional models - the Simple Penguin and the Purse. The Simple Penguin model creates opportunities for teaching grouping, counting sides and vertices, and comparing and ordering in early grades. ‘The Purse is suited for students in 4th grade and older. The model uses letter-sized paper and works best if one side of the paper is either colored or has a pattern. Baa Copyright © 2012 Creased, Inc. wwrw.creased.com ALTIVITY 1 -Fotda traditional Purse Rectangular duo colored paper works best for this model. Students can make their own duo paper by simply coloring one side of copy paper. A more ambitious project would be to have students glue tissue or other decorative paper (even a single layer of a decorative napkin works) to a plain rectangular sheet to create a unique duo paper for folding. 1. This step is often referred to as a book fold. Since the paper is a rectangle, two types of book folds are possible. Come up with a clever way to remember the different orientations. 2. In step 3, make sure you are making the little pleat fold on the closed side of the paper. 3. In step 5, the folds are often referred to as house roof or airplane folds. See if you can imagine why they would be called this. What other shapes do you see? Emphasize creative thinking at all stages of folding these models. 4, Note the symmetry of the model and how it stays bilaterally symmetrical at every stage. 5. When the bottom flaps are folded up, what is the resulting shape? 6. In step 9 leave a little gap when folding the pointed tip to the bottom of the triangle shape in the model. This prevents the paper from ripping when you put the flaps up. What shape is the perimeter of the purse? Experiment with different rectangular shapes and see if there is a need to add some folds to form the purse, Discuss how the change in the size of the rectangle changes the finished Purse. Copyright © 2012 Creased, Inc. www.creased.com {aside edge. Unfold. 1 Start wit ettersized paper with the

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