Origami Tanteidan Magazine 209: A Treasure Trove of Origami Designs
The Origami Tanteidan Magazine Issue #209, published on January 25, 2025, by the Japan Origami Academic Society (JOAS) , is a premium bi-monthly publication recognized globally for featuring some of the most advanced and artistically significant origami designs in the world.
: Detailed model listings and reviews for this and other issues can be found on Gilad's Origami Page Subscriptions
- JOAS Official Site: You can sometimes purchase back issues directly from the Japan Origami Academic Society website. They ship internationally.
- Origami Shop: Check reputable online origami stores. They often carry digital downloads or physical back issues of Tanteidan magazines.
- "Origami Tanteidan" Books: Occasionally, JOAS releases compilation books (e.g., Origami Tanteidan Selected Works) that collect the best models from several magazines into one volume. "The Scream" has appeared in some of these compilations.
4. How to work with the diagrams & CPs (once you have the PDF)
Diagrams (traditional folding steps)
- Print only the diagram pages (2–6 pages per model).
- Use a tablet with a foldable stand if you prefer digital.
- Difficulty: usually high-intermediate to complex.
Regular Columns: Contributions from masters like Fuse Tomoko ("Origami and Its Neighbors") and Maekawa Jun ("One Thousand and One Nights of Origami").