Introduction In 2023, I received several dozen models folded by Shuzo Fujimoto’s hand from Roberto Morassi. So far, I have shown some of those models at origami conventions, but I want to make them available to a wider audience. In this post, I am publishing pictures of all those models. Some of them were new designs that I had not seen anywhere else, and which I had to assign new CFW numbers. Others I could match to models easily found in Fujimoto’s books. At least two helped me confirm ...| Origami by Michał Kosmulski
Last weekend I attended the annual convention of the Polish Origami Society. It took place in Grotniki, a small village near Łódź, Poland. The youth hostel where we met is surrounded by a forest and we had lots of space not only for folding but also for a bonfire and other fun activities. The special guest was Oriol Esteve who brought not only his models but also a great mood and lots of fun.| Origami by Michał Kosmulski
Shuzo Fujimoto, Ian Harrison, Tomoko Fuse, and David Brill in Japan, December 8th 2003. Photographer unknown, picture courtesy of David Brill. July 28th, 2025, will be the tenth anniversary of the death of Shuzo Fujimoto. This influential origami creator was a pioneer of geometric origami who introduced many techniques crucial for the development of origami tessellations, corrugations, and 3D objects. Some of his designs such as variants of the Hydrangea continue to be folded frequently. Othe...| Origami by Michał Kosmulski
Tant Avenue street sign in Canning Town, London Apparently, my favorite origami paper, Tant, has a street named after it in London (Canning Town district). I noticed it on a map during a recent trip and of course had to pay a visit.| Origami by Michał Kosmulski
Last weekend (prolonged to four days), I attended the yearly German origami convention in Erkner near Berlin. The image shows my model display. Due to limited space, I focused on a small number of larger pieces, almost all of them tessellations. I gave three official workshops: Geometric Vase 1.1, Fujimoto’s Pentagonal Box CFW 219, and Lux Aeterna as well as some more during free folding.| Origami by Michał Kosmulski
On April 11-13, 2025, I had the pleasure of taking part in the first Origami Group Eindhoven Origami Weekend, as the special guest.| Origami by Michał Kosmulski
While at the Origami Group Eindhoven Origami Weekend, on April 12th, 2025 I gave a talk titled “My ongoing adventure with Shuzo Fujimoto’s origami” which depicts my journey from first learning about Fujimoto to conducting research into his life and organizing an event to honor his 100th birth anniversary. Courtesy of the OGE Weekend’s organizers, the recording is now available for everyone to enjoy.| Origami by Michał Kosmulski
I just received my copy of The Paper issue 147 (Spring 2025) which features my article titled “Preserving the legacy of famous paperfolders — and yours”. It is based in part on the discussion I initiated at CfC 2024 and mentions various stories of how the origami legacies of various famous creators were preserved, or restored. I also discuss how you, as a creator, can help others manage your creations for the case of your death or incapacitation. The article is available to subscribers ...| Origami by Michał Kosmulski
Among the many folding materials I have reviewed, some are edible. In this experiment I performed in 2022, I folded a traditional paper boat from a slice of ham.| Origami by Michał Kosmulski
Angel wings (Polish: faworki) are a dish traditionally prepared in Poland during Carnival. They are made from special dough, rolled very thin, cut into stripes with a slit, and threaded through the slit. This threading can in itself be considered a form of very simple origami (on a specially-shaped sheet, and using a single cut). Given how strong the dough holds despite its thinness, I wanted to test how well it would be suited for regular folding. If you’re interested in recreating this ex...| Origami by Michał Kosmulski
