So a couple of days ago I asked if a flat frame, I created, had been created before. I shared a picture of the model and a CP. Sy Chen answered back, mentioning and asking a couple of things. I'm breaking down his message and responding it bit by bit.
Thanks Sy Chen for your message, it's always a pleasure to read your thoughts. "Most of the frames I saw or designed are 3D like. 2D versions usually are made to cover or hold only 4 corners . Can you tell us more about your locking/folding sequence?" I'm attaching here a picture of the model in its last step, I hope that's enough to reveal how I'm doing it: https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13626384_1378584115490896_8420303690801770133_n.jpg?oh=f8beecc8bab77daa85160da81d6f2469&oe=57EBFDE6 "I did try reproducing your frame from crease pattern yesterday. I do have some suggestions. Can you extend your method to any rectangle? Document and compare all possible mechanisms of corner locking. I did come up with one good secured variation with different crease pattern." Yes, I can fold "my" model with any rectangle and make the mouldings as thick as wish them to be. What are your suggestions? : ) "Your 2D design also reminds me of my old unpublished work- Windowed Envelope. My goal was to fold any customized envelope containing a window from single rectangle. You can see plenty of those commercial windowed envelopes daily. My finished design is just like a frame with an off-center window." I'd love to see it! Would you show me a picture of a fold of the model? And guys (fellow members of the list) please let me know if someone else had already created "my" flat frame. OK? Cheers! Gerardo gerardo(a)neorigami.com
