Pornogami

Master Sugoi

Description

For Master Sugoi, what began as a simple yet effective icebreaker and a means of entertainment and delighting friends has evolved into Pornogami. Now anyone can explore the lighter side of the ancient Japanese art of paper-folding with this easy-to-follow guide.

Sujets

• Sociologie, société et politique
• Popular culture

Informations

• Publié par: Green Candy Press
• Date de parution: 01 novembre 2004
• Nombre de lectures: 3
• EAN13: 9781937866877
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 7 Mo

Extrait

Master Sugoi
Pornogami
A Guide to the Ancient Art of Paper-Folding for Adults
Green Candy Press
Published by Leabhar Inc.,
Toronto, Canada
greencandypress.com
Copyright © Master Sugoi
ISBN 978-1-937866-86-0
Design and illustrations: Ian Phillips
Photography: Ian Phillips and Tom Blanchard
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without express written permission from the Publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages or reproduce illustrations in a review where appropriate credit is given. Nor may any part of this book be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or be transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission from the Publisher.
This book is dedicated to
Peter Gibbons
who helped me fold my first Origami
Dana Ranning
who helped “point” the way
Origami Underground
for inspiration
And Andrew at Green Candy Press
for believing.
Contents A Note to Folders History of Origami Folds Rope Ovum Sperm Mouth Condom Breasts Handcuffs Vagina $ Vagina $ Penis Shorts 3D Penis
A Note to Folders
I wanted this book to be accessible to folders and non-folders, so I have dropped the jargon and traditional symbols for what I feel is a simple approach. I have even included many extra illustrations of folds-in-progress. I have used 2-sided paper here to show contrast so you will know when one side is up and another is down.
If this is the first Origami book someone picks up, it should be “doable.” The new folder may even be inspired to pick up another, more traditional book.
For those who are traditionalists, all of the square-based figures adhere to the strictest rules of Origami, no folds or cuts. When a rectangle is used, I use the dimensions of copy paper. I find it folds as well as expensive Origami papers and is more easily obtained. New folders may use the first steps of the Sperm figure to make a square from regular copy paper.
You may also note that there are 2 versions of the penis in this book. They are similar but of varying levels of difficulty. One is meant to be seen from one side and the 3-D penis is viewable from any angle and is much more challenging. After folding both, you should be able to fold a penis out of any piece of paper.
The Ovum is NOT my own figure but dates back to the earliest history of Origami. I include it here to balance the Sperm. The Sperm, Shorts and Mouth are extremely simple figures I came up with on my own, but their simplicity may also mean there may be another folder out their who has made something similar. The Rope is a figure I was taught when I was about 10. My brother and I used to fold the modules from gum wrappers, making ropes far longer than we were tall. Since the rope is so very simple, it too may be a figure found elsewhere. The zigzag pattern it makes is very similar in shape to the Origami papers found hanging in front of religious temples in Japan. I am unsure though of its actual origin.
—MASTER SUGOI
A History of Origami
Origami (pronounced or-ee-GAH-me) is the Japanese art of paper-folding. “Ori” is the Japanese word for fold and “kami” is the Japanese word for paper. The “k” changes to a “g” when the word is put together. Kami also means “God,” so there is an innate spiritual connection between paper and many Asian religions. At the entry of every temple or shrine, paper prayers and delicately folded streamers can be seen. Origami traces its roots to Korean paper-making and Chinese rudimentary folding around the second century A.D. It was usually taught by example and only appeared in print in 1 797 with the publication of How to Fold 1000 Cranes.
Cranes have long had a special connection to the Japanese people and culture. This not-so-simple figure is a symbol of good fortune and health. It is even folded in groups of 1000 for healing and prayers. It is said a wish can be granted by folding 1000 cranes. Mountains of them can be seen at Hiroshima’s Peace Park, in memory of the children who died in the first nuclear attack. They are both beautiful and haunting.
Paper was very difficult to manufacture, and was developed in Korea by monks to be used for religious writings and Imperial affairs. It was not available for the common man as it was so expensive, made sheet by sheet over several weeks.
There are many schools of thought in Origami. Some are VERY strict, working only with a square, single sheet of paper without the use of scissors or glue. Some allow multiple sheets, the use of minimal cuts, glue or tape and the use of different shaped paper. Personally, I divide my Origami into “high” and “low” forms. The high forms stick to the most strict rules of Origami and lower forms allow for cuts or multiple sheets of paper of various shapes.
There are some Origami groups that will view and dismiss this book as the work of a crass and maybe sick man. I like to think of it as a silly but small portion of my repertoire in Origami and art in general. It must be approached with a sense of humor and a smile. It all started with my friend’s trip to see Chippendales of NYC with her girlfriends and a way to get them noticed, and has grown from there. I am normally a shy man, but in the right environment, these figures can be a great icebreaker, and provide a tip your bartender will never forget.
When I was 6, I entered first grade and we did not have Art. I pestered Mrs. Erickson daily and finally she told me, if I wanted art so bad, why didn’t I teach it? After a trip to the library, I did. Our class folded simple paper whales and that was the beginning of a lifetime love of Origami. I hope this book brings you a smile and a laugh, and if you are new to Origami, maybe it will spark a passion … for this ancient art form.
—MASTER SUGOI
“May the Laughing Buddha make your journey light, sweet and full of joy.”
26 STEPS Rope
If one varies the size from large to small paper, you might be able to make an impressive whip.
Skill level: Beginner
1 Fold a square in half, from side to side.
2 Fold in half again, horizontally.
3 Unfold figure.
4 Fold in half from bottom to top.
5 Unfold.
6 Cut along folds to make 8 pieces.