One of the benefits of working as part of the editing team on an origami book is that you get to see models before they are in the wild:
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This is my test fold of Peter Bucan-Symons new “Scorpion”, a delicious model with a fun challenging fold sequence.
I folded this from a 60cm square of black/natural duo kraft paper (some of my dwindling stock of Ikea duo – WHY won’t they stock this anymore????).
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The sequence is delicious, and requires a fairly high skill level and good accuracy (else errors compound and conspire to break the model). I have folded many scorpions, few as enjoyable and satisfying as this one – a testament to good design. I particularly like the paper layer management in the tail that lets you fold it without the paper fatigue that ruins other designs.
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This and many other interesting designs are soon to be published in Bucan-Symons “Folding Fantasy Volume 2” – a terrific title to add to your bookshelf, but only if you have some folding skills as there are no “easy” models in this volume.