#kirigamis

[lovewingburb]

woaw togiri

also uncoloured ver bc it lwk looks better

[crazybutgood]

Made a thing inspired by this post as shared by @omgitzlongdennis

[holespoles]

Winter-haired animals made from washi paper

和紙で作る冬毛動物たち

[materialsscienceandengineering]

MIT engineers use kirigami to make ultrastrong, lightweight structures

Produced with techniques borrowed from Japanese paper-cutting, the strong metal lattices are lighter than cork and have customizable mechanical properties.

Cellular solids are materials composed of many cells that have been packed together, such as a honeycomb. The shape of those cells largely determines the material’s mechanical properties, including its stiffness or strength. Bones, for instance, are filled with a natural material that enables them to be lightweight, but stiff and strong. Inspired by bones and other cellular solids found in nature, humans have used the same concept to develop architected materials. By changing the geometry of the unit cells that make up these materials, researchers can customize the material’s mechanical, thermal, or acoustic properties. Architected materials are used in many applications, from shock-absorbing packing foam to heat-regulating radiators.

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[r0bins-repert0ire]

My facial redesigns for Kyoko and Byakuya, attempting to do outfit designs later - Byakuya will be dark academia and Kyoko will be more goth

[gingerbredman1989]

Kirigami Escher Staircase

NightCafe AI

[lostintheuniverseslies]

A Quiet Little Seedling

Chapter 18 Plants

Celosia Fairy Fountain

Watermelon Peperomia

Kirigami Columbine

Snowflake Creeping Phlox

Chapter 1 Plants Chapter 2 Plants Chapter 5 Plants Chapter 7 Plants Chapter 8 Plants Chapter 10 Plants Chapter 11 Plants Chapter 12 Plants Chapter 13 Plants Chapter 14 Plants Chapter 16 Plants Chapter 17 Plants

Next: Chapter 19 Plants

[trantheanh95]

The Art of Kirigami: Paper Cutting Redefine

introduction

Kirigami is an intricate and captivating form of paper art that combines the precision of cutting with the creativity of folding. Unlike its cousin, origami, which solely involves folding, kirigami invites the use of scissors or blades to transform a single sheet of paper into beautiful, delicate designs. Whether you’re crafting greeting cards, decorations, or intricate 3D art, kirigami provides a versatile and meditative way to express your creativity.

What is Kirigami?

Kirigami (切り紙) is a Japanese word that comes from "kiri" (to cut) and "kami" (paper). It’s a variation of origami but incorporates cutting into the process. Traditionally, kirigami is performed with a single sheet of paper, which is folded and cut to create symmetrical designs. The art form is used for a variety of purposes, from simple greeting cards to complex architectural models.

The Origins of Kirigami

Kirigami has its roots in ancient Japan, where paper was an important material for rituals, decoration, and communication. While origami became more globally recognized, kirigami remained a more niche art form. However, its influence can be seen in various cultures around the world. For instance, in Chinese culture, paper cutting is a popular practice for festivals and special occasions, often featuring intricate designs of animals and plants.

Basic Techniques and Materials

Getting started with kirigami is surprisingly simple. Here’s what you’ll need:

Paper: You can use any type of paper, but thinner paper is easier to cut. Beginners might start with printer paper or origami paper, while more advanced artists may use specialized craft paper.

Scissors or X-Acto Knife: Depending on the complexity of the design, you’ll need either a pair of sharp scissors or an X-Acto knife for precision cutting.

Cutting Mat (optional): If you're using a craft knife, having a cutting mat will protect your work surface and give you more control.

Templates (optional): For beginners, using kirigami templates is a great way to practice before creating your own designs.

Basic Kirigami Techniques

Folding: Like origami, kirigami starts with folding the paper. This allows you to create symmetrical cuts and patterns. Simple folds, like in half or diagonally, can already lead to stunning results.

Cutting: After folding, you make precise cuts into the paper. The patterns often involve repetitive shapes like circles, triangles, or waves, and when unfolded, these cuts reveal intricate symmetrical designs.

Unfolding: This is the exciting part—gently unfolding your paper to reveal your design. Kirigami reveals its true beauty when the cuts and folds come together to create a unified piece.

Popular Kirigami ProjectsThere are endless possibilities for what you can create with kirigami. Some popular projects include:

Pop-up Cards: Make your greeting cards extra special by incorporating a pop-up kirigami element. These can range from simple shapes like hearts or stars to complex, multi-layered designs.

Snowflakes: A classic beginner's project, cutting paper snowflakes involves folding a square piece of paper and cutting small shapes along the edges.

Paper Sculptures: Advanced kirigami artists create three-dimensional structures like buildings, bridges, and even landscapes using precise folds and cuts.

Kirigami for Relaxation and Mindfulness

One of the unexpected benefits of kirigami is its potential to enhance mindfulness. The act of carefully folding and cutting paper demands focus, allowing your mind to relax. It’s an excellent hobby for those looking for a meditative and creative outlet. Additionally, the satisfaction of revealing your final design brings a sense of accomplishment and joy.

Tips for Beginners

Start Simple: Begin with basic designs like snowflakes or stars before moving on to more complex projects.

Take Your Time: Precision is key in kirigami. Rushing through cuts can lead to mistakes, so be patient and take your time with each step.

Experiment with Paper Types: As you gain more experience, experiment with different types of paper like tissue paper, cardstock, or even metallic paper for added texture and dimension.

Conclusion:

Kirigami is more than just cutting paper—it's about transforming a simple sheet into a work of art. Whether you're looking to create something decorative, practical, or simply explore a new hobby, kirigami offers endless opportunities to innovate and create. Give it a try, and you may find yourself immersed in the meditative beauty of this ancient craft.

[danmeigirl]

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[lovewingburb]

how the fuck do artists draw people kissing this is the most difficult thing i’ve ever drawn in my life

close up on makoto bc i couldn’t stop laughjnf when i drew him imagine the two bad bitches ur in love with start kissing in front of you i would never recover

[mecheyethe3rd]

【切り絵】夕闇の向日葵 - 燕山

"This image has zero effects whatsoever. It’s a print (carved image), colored with transparent plastics, lit with a variety of lights, and photographed with a phone"

[weonlyneedfour]

Cannon Bill

One of the first superpowered crimefighters, this silent bruiser made his debut in 1930s Manhattan, providing free knuckle dentistry to Pinkerton agents, terrorists and gangsters. Once a troubled young chemist, William Ken Scott developed a formula intended to fix up improperly-healed spinal injuries he had accumulated over the course of an abusive childhood and adolescence, until a mysterious lab accident allowed him to create a chemical compound that permanently granted him superhuman strength and durability. A chance encounter with a lifelong friend wound up inspiring him to use his newfound abilities to fight crime and protect others, and for years, William and his friend, a street smart cabbie always ready for action, protected the streets together, eluding criminals and law enforcement alike as an invincible duo.

Until a fateful night in 1939, when William finally tracked down the master criminal, Father Hatchet, to a hideout at Seventh Avenue, and walked through corpses and viscera to find Hatchet and his gang murdered at the hands of his new lieutenant, the cadaverous giant Frere Jacques. Cannon Bill fought desperately to lead Jacques away from further victims into an unoccupied building, and in the end, his enhanced durability only gave him a few extra minutes of torture. He was thrown off an 8th-floor apartment and rescued by his friend, who raced through the streets as fast as he could, desperate to find anything in their lab that could revive his friend's pulse. William did not survive that night, and in death, whether because of the formula or something Jacques did to him, his body crumbled into a strange black powder.

A year later, when the Camelot Circle of America was formed and Cannon Bill was invited to join, there were few who knew him close enough to tell a different man had taken up the mantle.

In the decades that followed, his friend never quite got over his death, never accepted the sheer injustice that had befallen his companion, never stopped trying to make up for it, only breaking retirement over the decades to stop Frere Jacques whenever he resurfaced. When the Earth was struck by a cataclysm in the 1980s, and Cannon Bill spotted a man he'd seen die and crumble to dust in his arms walking down the street, he gave chase without looking back, and eventually found himself in a strange, broken world, a desert wasteland where he treaded upon a black powder he'd only seen once before, and faced monstrous fascimiles of people he'd met before. A world covered in cremation ashes, all that once remained of his beloved partner.

Maybe it was a trick to lure him into his demise, or something worse than death. Maybe his partner didn't die at all, and got drafted into some kind of eternal war he couldn't escape from. Maybe this is where his partner wound up after he died, and all Bill can do is find whatever remains of a ghost. Maybe the things he's facing really are his old teammates, and when he dies, he'll join the march of the mechanical undead as well.

Maybe, shmaybe, that kind of smart-guy thinking was never Bill's forte. If he got in, he can get out. If his partner isn't dead, he'll find him. And if he is dead and this is the afterlife, then he'll get him out of here either way, and screw it, he'll get those other chumps out as well, because this ain't no place to spend eternity in. Either way, Bill knows the only way out is the same way out of everything: it's going through the storm and keeping your head up till the bell rings.

And if you can't do it alone, well, that's where you find someone smarter than you to point the way.

Cannon Bill was never a one-person job after all.

"Don't sweat it, I can get to them. Just tell me where they are."

[materialsscienceandengineering]

North Carolina State University researchers have developed a kirigami-inspired mechanical computer that uses a complex structure of rigid, interconnected polymer cubes to store, retrieve and erase data without relying on electronic components. The system also includes a reversible feature that allows users to control when data editing is permitted and when data should be locked in place. Mechanical computers are computers that operate using mechanical components rather than electronic ones. Historically, these mechanical components have been things like levers or gears. However, mechanical computers can also be made using structures that are multistable, meaning they have more than one stable state -- think of anything that can be folded into more than one stable position. "We were interested in doing a couple things here," says Jie Yin, co-corresponding author of a paper on the work and an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State. "First, we were interested in developing a stable, mechanical system for storing data.

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[mannosephosphate]

Kureha# 12 - Matsuri

It's been way too long! But no, I am not dead yet. And if I'm not dead yet, the projects don't stop. Please stay tuned for some brand new toys in the attic!

[purpleyin]

Pack 1/10 for 1001 origami suns in an effort to #SaveShadowAndBone & #SixOfCrowsSpinoff + there's a lil cheatsheet for instructions as my memory is bad, congrats if anyone else can actually read it too 😂

Any guesses how long it'll take to make the first 100? ☀️⏳💛

If you want join in the fight to save the shows, go check out @savethegrishaverse 💪

[davidumemoto]

TREEHOUSES Schematics available -> LINK IN BIO New DIY cut & fold project . This set is a simplified adaptation of the the « Tiny Houses » set. They hold together with only a few dots of glue instead of slots, which makes the models much easier to cut and assemble . #kirigami #origami #diy #papercraft #cutandfold #cardstock #paperart https://www.instagram.com/p/ConKBQluxBI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=