Pine Cone

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Good evening! This is an origami Pine Cone designed by David Petty (RIP). I decided to put this in the list since (where I live) pine cones are frequent decorations in Christmas occasions. In my place, the townsfolk paint the cones, stick them with mistletoe leaves and berries, and tie them around the house, with wreaths, or use them as a bouquet for a centerpiece of a table. But there's one problem: there are no pine trees in my place, which is tropical. The only good place for pine trees to grow is in Baguio City, a city way up in the mountains.

So, I decided to include this in the list since people who live in tropical areas can make such models without toiling to get some in the temperate regions (but anyone can still make it!). It's a pretty simple model, with a video tutorial done by Origami Nut (http://www.origaminut.com/58/pine-cone) with diagrams at http://www.davidpetty.me.uk/petty_work/pcone1.htm.But, I guess it's still ok to buy some, right? :D

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

-ABonymous-

60-Degree Star

This is designed by Mr. David Petty. Sadly, Mr. Petty died on December 3, 2011. Rest In Peace, you will always be remembered. :(
This star is made from only 6 pieces of square paper.  It also is not very hard to accomplish.
I remember taking this picture….it was SO hot, and I was literally BURNING. Luckily the model did not burst into flames, or all you will be seeing is a pile of ashes with the words “SUPER EPIC FAIL” drawn onto it, just like the Jitterbug.

There are also diagrams in the internet, yet when I visited the website where I got the diagrams recently, the website was destroyed in a way I cannot explain, just like what happened to the website of the Jitterbug.
Wow, this Star and the Jitterbug have a lot in common.
Anyway, here’s a video from Origami Maniacs:
http://origamimaniacs.blogspot.com/2012/09/6-degree-stars-by-nick-robinson.html
A shout-out to Origami Maniacs: Its 60, not 6, and it’s DAVID PETTY who designed it; Mr. NICK ROBINSON just did the diagrams. Wew.
Just making things clear. :D
Once again, RIP David Petty. :’(