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Origami Cube Skeleton

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Overview

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Learn how to fold the elegant Origami Cube Skeleton (also known as cube with concave sides) in this low-intermediate level tutorial. Follow step-by-step instructions from cutting paper with a 1:√2 ratio through pre-creasing, collapsing, and completing the final model. Originally designed by Shuzo Fujimoto with improvements and a locking mechanism (no tape needed) by Jo Nakashima, this tutorial uses 20cm x 20cm copper tissue-foil paper. The video covers the complete process including precise paper preparation, detailed pre-creasing techniques, the collapsing sequence, and finishing touches to create this geometric origami masterpiece based on designs from the books "Twist Origami 2" and "Twist Origami 3."

Syllabus

0:00 The Origami Cube Skeleton
0:26 How to cut 1:sqrt2 ratio
1:47 Pre-creasing
9:27 Collapsing
16:02 Origami Cube Skeleton finished!

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Origami with Jo Nakashima

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