EZ3D OA Pop Up Grid

EZ3D OA Pop Up Grid

Materials needed:  Grid Template, pencil, scissors.

This isn't a lesson really.  More of a challenge.  Try designing your own OA Pop Up.  Try using shapes, angles, anything you want.  Fold the page in half and then draw the shapes you want to popup.  If you want a shape to pop up, remember to start your cuts from the folded edge and leave a spot at the top of the shape where it can be folded up.  Just look at the previous templates to get an idea. The more you experiment, the better you will become.  You can use graph paper to help you or download the grid template.  Have fun!

Download the PDF template here.                Download the JPG template here.

EZ3D OA PopUps Lesson 11 Circle and Line

EZ3D PopUps OA Lesson 11 Circle and Line

Materials needed: Template and scissors.  (PDF file recommended.)

Time for more fun.  This time we are going to try something different.  The end product will be 3 circles with lines in the center that pop beyond the circles.  This template works with standard copy paper but if you can use 24 or 28 lb paper, that would be even better. Even though this is a new concept, the same procedure is used.  The instructions are on the template.

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Thanks.  Have fun.  More templates coming.

Download the PDF here.             Download the JPF here.

EZ3D OA PopUps Lesson 10 Shapes

EZ3D OA PopUps Lesson 10 Shapes

Materials needed:  Template and scissors  (I recommend the PDF template because of its smaller file size.)

Hello, Everybody!  Something different this time.  Although we have done some angled cutting, we will now try some simple shapes. This practice will come in handy when learning to design your own OA patterns.  The directions are on the template. Remember to cut carefully and crease all the folds firmly.

Have fun with this – another one is on its way!  

Download the PDF here.          Download the JPG here.

EZ3D Popups OA Lesson 9 Step It Up

EZ3D Popups OA Lesson 9 Step It Up

Materials needed: Template and Scissors.  (Hint: PDF file sizes are smaller and easier to download.)

Hi, Everyone!  Back again with a new template.  This one isn't difficult but you will have to do a little extra crease pinching to help it to fold properly. The instructions are on the PDF and JPG files, but if you find you are not successful at this one, please let me know in the comments below and I will prepare a little video to help you better understand the process.

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 Thanks! Have fun!  More templates coming soon!

Grandma Jean

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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.

Download the PDF here.                   Download the JPG here.