Dollar time!
0Thursday, June 6 by Amanda D.
This book by Won Park also came with some (lots!) of practice currency which makes the folding process a lot easier.
My first attempt was with the penguin. Here is a halfway folded view...
...and the final product.
Next up is a bit more challenging model. The camera model folds up into a box like a rectangular masu box, but has a few tweaks on the outside to make it look like a camera. One large tweak where the extra length of a dollar bill comes in handy is the lens. The circular shape comes from tucking two flaps into one another and then rounding out the connecting without the flaps coming undone (that's the tricky part!).
As the diagrams demand a bit more precision and sharply creased folds I wasn't sure how well I would be able to recreate the model, but I was pleasantly surprised with the end result.
I was fairly impressed with the detail of this model, while retaining a very fresh simplicity. It has two buttons and a flash that add just the right amount of character.
Even though the practice currency isn't a perfect replica in terms of size ratio (which is very difficult to achieve I have found), the crispness and convenience well outweigh that flaw.
So if you're looking for a new direction in origami, or a fun distraction, I highly suggest dollar bill origami. There are many simple, as well as complex, folds available with a cursory search online, or wherever you finds your diagrams. Have fun!
Category animals, dollar, instructions, origami, paper
