designed by Ali Bahmani
Paper: pentagons from 15cm (6in) squares
Models: diameter of about 7.5cm (3in)
Here are a couple of different shapings of the Sakura Star. I love how diverse it is.
The model in the top left corner shows the "reverse" of the model, all others the "front".
Paper:
light pink: Pacon squares (rainbow kraft), pentagon from a 12cm square
yellow: Tant, hexagon from a 15cm square
pink gradient: Kami, pentagon from a 15cm square
Models:
light pink: 6cm diameter, 1cm height
yellow: 7.6cm diameter, 1.4cm height
pink gradient: 7.25cm diameter, 1.1cm height
Paper: pentagon from a 15cm square of blue/purple batik paper
Model: diameter of 7.5cm
Ali Bahmani contacted me a couple of days ago and yesterday sent me some of his diagrams. Amazing work!
For the second fold of his Sakura Star I decided to go with a finish more reminiscent of a star. I like how the model can be easily shaped to give it a different feel
Paper: pentagon from a 15cm square of yellow pearlized paper
Model: diameter of 7cm, height of 1.75cm
Ali Bahmani contacted me a couple of days ago and yesterday sent me some of his diagrams. Amazing work!
I decided to fold his Sakura Star. I initially wanted to replicate one of his suggested variations, but while folding saw a daffodil in there. So I decided to tickle it out a little more by shaping the petals a bit more like those of a daffodil.
