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Star by Shuzo Fujimoto

full Flickr photoset here: Star by Shuzo Fujimoto

I saw this crease pattern in Fujimoto’s 1976 book, “Twist Origami” (at least that’s where I think it was!)

I tried to recreate it as best I could- I can’t guarantee it’s 100% accurate, or even close, but it folds up properly into a logarithmic star pattern very similar to ones I have come up with recently. I saw his sketch and instantly recognized what it was- I have been trying to fold this pattern myself for quite a few months now, without any success.

It’s wonderful to know that someone solved this problem 30 years ago! It really makes me want to read his books; I hope someday they get translated and republished. I know that I’ll be one of the first to make a pre-order for several copies.

There’s a sectional portion of the crease pattern to download; I’d suggest using this as a trial fold, as it’s a little easier to manipulate. The second document is the full crease pattern, which should print out properly on US 8.5×11 sized paper, or most likely on A4 as well. (let me know if it doesn’t work for you, and I’ll make updates if needed.)

Fujimoto Star, sectional CP

Fujimoto Star, full CP

I have not licensed these under a CC license, as the design is not mine to license; I honestly don’t know what the legal status of this is. However, ethically I think what I’m doing is acceptable, so I’m going ahead with this- if you disagree I’m certainly open to talking about it, as I try to figure out how I can further people’s knowledge of Fujimoto’s amazing designs and brilliant work without stomping all over his rights.

UPDATE: sorry kids, no more diagrams. various people pointed out to me how wrong this is, in various levels of polite language. while I may not agree with some of you, I also have no interest in making you angry, so I’m removing them.

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2 Responses to “Star by Shuzo Fujimoto”

1. Origami Tessellations » Star by Shuzo Fujimoto Says:
   February 16th, 2006 at 10:19 pm

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2. jeroen Dorrestein Says:
   March 2nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm

   Hello best of Erics…
   I bought your book lately and I am enjoying it so much its amazing…
   Thank you for your creativity and insight.
   Right now I stumbled upon this Fujimoto Star, I love it, I am trying with the information that is here. I even tried to draw a CP myself, but I am doing something wrong. Can you maybe help me by sending me your CP.
   Thank you anyway.
   Jeroen from the Netherlands

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