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cause I have yet to find an answer. I have no problem with a full closed sink on a practice piece of paper. If I can open the paper, a closed sink is no problem at all. However, to perform a closed sink on a model that is being created, well that is another story. Lang describes a technique of creat...

Perhaps I am unable to convey my point. Absolutely, the models you mentioned are very much 3D, but they gain their depth from folding.

I simply think tissue foil allows a folder to mold the shape rather than fold it – and this doesn’t seem like origami to me.

Okay, okay. My apologies. It was the extra drink I had that night which pushed me over the edge to post such a message. However, I still am glad that I was able to vent a bit after seeing some “d20â€

I second that recommendation -- don't start with Lang. Start with the library, and pick up any book that deals with basic folds, e.g., bird, waterbomb, frog, etc. Don't be offended by trying 'beginner" stuff, if you don't your failure to appreciate the art will be imminent. After learning the basic ...

After seeing so many recent design styles I am starting to wonder when does Origami become molding instead of folding? Personally I put a lot of credence in a design which requires little “fiddlingâ€