Western Pond Turtle (front)

Western Pond turtle(front)s
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

It was my first timw making this model, so it took me about 10 hours. Most of that time was spent tdoing the precreasing for the shell, which required me to divide the paper up into 78ths. For the extra careful observer, you may notice that I changed the back feet from the original model. This is because I didn't realize until the very end that the back feet wouold be the color of the opposite side of the paper. This modification gives the entire one color, and slightly more of a web-like look for the back feet. I hope Mr. Lang can forgive me 8-O.

Western Pond Turtle (back)

Western Pond turtle(back)s
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

This model was designed by Robert J. Lang, and folded by myself. I stared with about a 15" square piece of paper and the model itself is about 5" long.

mouse diagram1

mouse diagram1
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

I drew up these diagrams for the "Cartoon Mouse Model" a while ago. Recently, however, others have expressed an intrest in folding the model. You may print these diagrams, recopy them, do whatever you like... All I ask is that in some way, credit is given to me. Happy Folding! -Mario Gallucci

-P.S. I know its been quite a while since my last entry. Things have been busy and I've been devoting quite a bit of time to chess. I will be going to Japan for a year starting this summer, however, and I'm sure the posts will become more frequent then.

mouse diagram2

mouse diagram2
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

The rest of the diagram

Kabuto Mushi by ORIGAMIKID

Kabuto Mushi
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

An origami version of the Kabuto Mushi. This model was designed by Robert J. Lang, and folded by me. Diagrams can be found in the book "Origami Insects and their Kin".


... personally, I think the pink color makes him (or her) a bit cuter.

Kabuto Mushi

Kabuto Mushi
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

A back view of the cute little guy.

Kabuto Mushi

Also known as the Japanese Samurai Helmet Beetle to us Americans. Young Japanese kids keep these things as pets and then have them fight. Don't be fooled, they're not small.

Wizard by ORIGAMIKID

Wizard by ORIGAMIKID
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

a nice little wizard. Am I on a cartoon kick?

Cartoon Stag by ORIGAMIKID

Cartoon Stag by ORIGAMIKID
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

While I was revising the fox, I happened upon this model. I dont think it is particularly useful, and it really isn't an actual creature, but it looks very surreal. So I thought I'd post it, just to see what you guys think.

Cartoon Fox by ORIGAMIKID

Cartoon Fox by ORIGAMIKID
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

A rough start at a cartoon fox model. Input is more than welcome. Right now I think the body is a little too short and the ears are a little too small.

Petit Gris

Le Petite Gris
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

I folded this model a while ago, but I recently found and it and decided to photograph it. I did not design this one, I have to give credit to Lionel Albertino on this one. The diagrams can be found in "Insectes Origami Collection Tome I".

Big and Little Cartoon Mouse

Big and Little Cartoon Mouse
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

Both models next to each other.

Pink Mouse by ORIGAMIKID

Pink Mouse by ORIGAMIKID
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

I also made her a cute little mouse using pink paper with white on one side. This makes a charming little mouse with a pink nose, pink ears, and pink tail. I put the quarter in there to give you a sense of scale.

Big Mouse by ORIGAMIKID

Big Mouse by ORIGAMIKID
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

I got my first commission yesterday! I had some of my models out for display during a city-wide "studio tour". The tour happens once a year and all the artists in Greensboro open their doors to the public. My dad is a sculptor in Greensboro, so he let me set up a small display at his shop. Anyway, a lady came in and thought that my Cartoon Mouse was just too cute. But, she said she wanted it to be more cat-proof than just out of thin paper. So I made her one about twice as big out of Canson Art Paper, and wet-folded it. For those of you who don't know what wet-folding is, its when you use much thicker paper and get it soggy with water, adn fold it wet. Then when you're almost done, you put it under a heat gun and it dries hard. It's an interesting technique that lends more permanancy to a model, but is about 10 times more frustrating. I was able to get some shots of it before I had to give it to her and *lucky you can check them out right here!

Gecko by ORIGAMIKID

Gecko by ORIGAMIKID
Originally uploaded by OrigamiKid.

After having a horrible time at making a Beaver (which turned out more like a Godzilla-Mosquito), One of my friends suggested making the Geico Gecko. I didn't get it looking just like it, but I think I captured some of the cartooniness. I'm also pretty proud of the tail which is about 2.5 the length of the body. I even had two extra points towards the end of the tail that I though about using in some way, but eventually just ended up tucking them into the folds. I know Robert Lang would have something to say about not maximizing my points and being the most efficient with my folds, but eh... whattaya gunna do? Check out some of Robert Langs Origami at

http://www.langorigami.com/

...he's the man.