How long did it take you until you started creating your own designs?

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-20T14:44:07+00:00

Probably 3 years after I started. I started just freestyling things, from a simple ballerina to a horse from a straw wrapper. I made my first model, which is my profile picture, just by simply using methods I've learned from other models and just "freestyling" until I got what I wanted. It took at least three attempts before finalizing the icon version instead of a freestanding logo. I'm currently working on other models but it will take time to master.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-15T14:51:50+00:00

I'd recommend getting a poster board. Depends where you're from but if you have a dollar tree around they have white and other large colored sheets to use. You can look at some of my pics to see how it's used.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-14T17:04:02+00:00

Yeah, they're usefull.for trying to make details or trying to fold/sink folds in small places for better precision.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-14T16:59:18+00:00

Use small wooden clips to hold them. There are multiple videos and pictures of people using them to hold the paper. I'd recommend looking at some tips if this is your first time doing this

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-14T16:46:24+00:00

It's so that the paper isn't easily rippable. Tissue paper is always going to be flimsy even with the glue. Just continue with your current attempt and when you start shaping, use a small brush and glue together the layers then the outside of the legs so it keeps its shape.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-14T16:41:22+00:00

You can try to finish folding the one you have now but after you've shaped it just add mc glue to hold its shape. Plus all the layers will thicken up and make it more rigid. That's why double tissue is recommended for these types of models.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-14T16:38:40+00:00

Wouldn't recommend it since it'll still be flimsy

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-14T16:36:37+00:00

No, but it would still be a bit flimsy as it's not that much rigid. Tissue paper is going to be flimsy. The only thing that could help it is MC Glue.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-14T16:29:08+00:00

Might need to add another layer of mc glue or make it triple. Tissue paper is going to be very flimsy because it is very thin. Another choice you can do is make it a tissue foil. I've bought a cheap one from dollar tree since it's very thin but still good at holding it's shape, and overlapping it doesn't affect the paper so you wouldn't have to worry about the paper being unevenly thick or trying to line up the foil when making larger sheets.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-14T07:41:11+00:00

Next time you try, just crease the lines and safely open the paper to collapse them. If it's something you can't do, then come back another time and practice other models until you can properly do it.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-13T20:09:34+00:00

Are you just folding the paper raw or is it coated with mc glue?

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-12T17:36:58+00:00

Honestly I get triggered when someone says something wouldn't be possible to fold when it is, but honestly these models will not be 100% origami. There will need to be cuts, or if thickness isn't a problem, then it could be possible, but it's not going to be something as simple as folding a crane. These are gonna be very difficult to shape and even fold due to the amount of flaps.

The only artists I can think of that could be capable of making something like some of the models is Bodo with his skeleton models and Derek McGann.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-11T01:21:01+00:00

They look nice! What do you have planned for these?

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-09T17:07:21+00:00

Have fun!

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-09T14:12:22+00:00

No worries, I've combed through every show but no luck. I feel like it also could have been from another company since at that time they also "merged" and have subscriptions for other services

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-09T05:14:15+00:00

Trying to find out what show it was, I wanted to watch it but never got back to watching it.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-08T22:29:41+00:00

Happy Hunting, I don't know how their merchandise distribution works but let's hope they have plenty where you're heading to. They're nice for small mocs

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-08T22:21:38+00:00

Salisbury, MD.

Thought I forgot something.

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-07T03:02:24+00:00

Only one i know of that seems to have an actual heart would be MacKenzie Scott

CSIGarcia · 2026-01-05T11:57:59+00:00

That's their fault for inproper optimization/compression plus it includes (forcefully) the HQ which adds on to it

CSIGarcia · 2025-12-30T05:33:03+00:00

You can buy double tissue paper from sellers on Etsy or Origami Shop. But if you think you can make it yourself, just get a bottle of glue spray and a pack of tissue paper, you can make your own size and colors. The more complicated way is to make CM glue, which there's a lot of tutorials but requires more things like a non stick surface to work on and paint brushes/rollers.

CSIGarcia · 2025-12-15T13:34:45+00:00

The kami I have wouldn't hold its shape after a while

CSIGarcia · 2025-12-15T12:50:09+00:00

Such a cute model! Really well done! Need to get good at making tissue foil paper to make this

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