Monthly Folding Challenge - November 2007

Fishgoth · Senior Member Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 282

From his email, I think Frucco has asked me to pick a subject. I'll keep simple enough...

"Something Fishy"

I've always wanted a huge fish-tank, but never had a large enough flat to house one. Your challenge for this month, should you choose to accept it, is to fold something that I could put in this fish tank. It can be a tropical fish. If you think I deserve a very big fish tank, then you could fold a shark. Or you could fold a shopping trolley or a miniature castle if you want one.

Rules

-Any number of squares or shapes can be used.
-You can design a scene, too.
-You may use glue, if you must
-Paint, glitter, etc, is allowed.
-No cutting.
-You must use your own design. This may be modified from someone else's design.
-The model must NOT have been folded or posted on the internet before November 2007
-Please post a photo, along with the title, paper used, and any comments about the design.

The judge will be Quentin Trollip, who will choose the fishiest design, i.e., the one that he thinks should go in my imaginary fish-tank.

Quentin and myself are barred from winning, but not from entering.

May the best folder win!
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firstfold · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:26 pm Post subject: Sailing, Sailing

As Paul Revere once said, "One if by lamnd, Two if by sea"

I didn't have an Aquarium - so I had to fold one:

The Aquarium glass is one sheet of uncut overhead transparency. The frame is my slip and stick folded from card stock. No cutting or glue !

The boats are folded from one square origami paper each - The water version is foil but did get soggy when it capsized!
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Cupcake · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:03 am Post subject:

Ahh, good to see another challenge. I've already folded a fish and a whale, but I certainly will be trying something new.
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origami_8 · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:56 pm Post subject:

Since your tank is big enough that ships can sail on its top, you obviously need a mermaid.

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Galif · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:13 am Post subject:

Very nice presentation Anna Cool

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firstfold · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:08 am Post subject: Big Fish Little Fish

The big fish is one square.

The little fish with the slider tail is a rectangle.

GULP !
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firstfold · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:11 am Post subject: Frog in a box

I know, a frog on a lillie pad might be more appropriate for the aquarium, but I thinks someone else has already done that!!

The combined Forg box is one uncut rectangle.
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emberjelly · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:11 pm Post subject:

wanna hermit crab for ya fish tank?
Smile

By emberjelly

By emberjelly

from a rectangle. no cuts

Jezz

qtrollip · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:36 pm Post subject:

Ok, what's going on. Why no entries. If we keep it like this, I'll only have 3 people to choose winners from!!! So this way all of them will be on the podium!

Come on, get those entries in for the challenge!!!
Only 1/3 month left!

Cupcake · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:43 am Post subject:

This is how the challenge that I judged ended up, with 4 submissions. I'll get folding though.
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ori-gauthier · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:04 am Post subject:

I folded a shrimp but I haven't camera Evil or Very Mad

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araknoid · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:48 am Post subject:

Jonnycakes · Buddha Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 1312 Location: Ohio, USA

I've gone through a couple ideas, but nothing has clicked. I just haven't been very inspired with this topic-it is not a bad topic, don't get me wrong, but inspiration comes when it comes-you can't force it. A combination of that and a lack of time is probably the culprit behind the sparsity of the entries this month. If what I'm folding now works out, though (which I think it will), I should have an entry.
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Rdude · Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 271

Man. I've been thinking about designing a zebra pleco (a relative of the catfish) for a while, but i haven't goot too far. I need more practice at designing! With university, I just haven't had the time lately Sad

Rdude
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Gadi Vishne · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 4:31 am Post subject:

I thought about a shell of a pearl oyster (with the pearl).
Not sure that I'll get to it before the end of the month. If anyone wants to try it, be my guest.
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