EZ3D Pop Ups Origamic Architecture Lesson 8

EZ3D Pop Ups Origamic Architecture Lesson 8

Materials needed:  template and scissors

In the previous lesson, we combined vertical with angled cuts and created a chair-like shape.  This time we will shift the angled cuts to the center and the straight cuts to the outside.  The angles are the same but the outcome will be completely different.  All three shapes will pop up and forward but the central triangular shape will pop forward the most. 

No matter which direction you cut, the folds must usually be horizontal for the pop up to work properly.  Remember to cut as carefully as you can and to make a crisp crease when you create your folds.  Have fun!  Another template is on its way.

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EZ3D Pop Ups Origamic Architecture Lesson 7

EZ3D Pop Ups Origamic Architecture Lesson 7 

Materials needed:  template and scissors

In lesson 7, we will make another chair-like shape but with angled sides.  In our previous triangle lesson, we learned that we can make angled cuts as well as vertical.  Now we are going to combine vertical with angled cuts.  No matter which direction you cut, the folds must usually be horizontal for the pop up to work properly.  Remember to cut as carefully as you can and to make a crisp crease when you create your folds.  Have fun!  Another template is on its way.

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EZ3D Pop Ups Lesson 6 Chair Shape

EZ3D Pop Ups Origamic Architecture Lesson 6 

Materials needed:  template and scissors

In lesson 6, we will make a flap within a flap and then pop it out.  It kind of looks like an overstuffed armchair. All the instructions are found on the PDF or JPG file. Remember to cut carefully and make crisp creases. Good luck and please come back and let me know how it turns out.

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EZ3D Pop Ups Lesson 5 Triangles

EZ3D Pop Ups Lesson 5 Triangles

Welcome to EZ3D Pop Ups  Origamic Architecture Lesson 5
Materials needed:  template and scissors

This time we are going to cut flaps that are triangular in shape.  We will have to cut on an angle but all the folding will be horizontal.  In both OA and regular pop-ups, as long as the connecting areas are folded horizontally, most shapes can be cut. (There does come a time when you can no longer use scissors and will have to use a craft knife. But not yet.)  The instructions are on the PDF.  Make sure you don't fold the narrow strips.  Have triangular fun!

See you next time!

Grandma Jean

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EZ3D Pop Ups Lesson 4

EZ3D Pop Ups Lesson 4  (5 Boxes Up and Down)

Welcome to Lesson 4!  

I hope you have already downloaded and practiced the previous templates.The instructions for this lesson are basically the same as the others and are found on the template itself.

Cut as straight as you can and make sure you end the cuts at the right spot.  When you are folding a flap that has one side longer than the other, make sure the fold is horizontal with the short end.  Happy Cutting!  Another template is on its way.

Materials needed:  Template and scissors.

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