Wet-folding
Wet-folding is an origami technique developed by Akira Yoshizawa that employs water to dampen the paper so that it can be manipulated more easily. This process adds an element of sculpture to origami, which is otherwise purely geometric. Wet-folding is used very often by professional folders for non-geometric origami, such as animals. Wet-folders usually employ thicker paper than what would usually be used for normal origami, to ensure that the paper does not tear.[1]
One of the most prominent users of the wet-folding technique is Éric Joisel, who specialized in origami animals, humans, and legendary creatures. He also created origami masks. Other folders who practice this technique are Robert J. Lang[2] and John Montroll.[citation needed]
The process of wet-folding allows a folder to preserve a curved shape more easily. It also reduces the number of wrinkles substantially. Wet-folding allows for increased rigidity and structure due to a process called
Notes and references
- ^ "Who's Afraid of Wet Folding?". Gilad's Origami Page. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ Robinson, Nick. "Wet Folding". British Origami. Retrieved 16 November 2023.