For the inflatable Swan, by Roman Diaz, visit Origami-Shop.com. On that page you will see a link to download a bonus supplement to Roman’s new book Origami Essence, which looks to be a terrific book. The OE bonus contain diagrams for seven models not included in OE. The Swan starts on Page 21.
This article doesn’t have anything to do with origami. It is an interesting use of paper to create hi-tech batteries with nano-technology.
By dipping an ordinary piece of paper into ink infused with carbon nanotubes and silver nanowires, scientists have been able to create a low-cost battery or supercapacitor that is ultra-lightweight, bendable and very durable. The paper can be crumpled, folded or even soaked in acidic or basic solutions and still will work.
This Sunday, December 13, will be our last PAPER meeting for 2009. We will get together in Seattle at the Beacon Hill Library from 1-4 pm. If you need information or directions to the library, click here. I have two models to teach. One is an inflatable swan by Roman Diaz. The other is my Christmas Star.
Please remember to bring some paper to fold, since we can’t provide group paper anymore. The swan can be folded from 6 inch paper, but for the first time it is easier with larger paper. The star can be folded from 6 or 8 inch paper. Both models show both sides of the paper if you want to bring duo-colored paper.
