Accordionist

Turned my first folded Joisel dwarf/gnome into an accordionist:

Accordion
Created by Hare (ru)
Elephant hide

Dwarf using a human-sized violin for a cello

Dwarf

Created by Eric Joisel

Folded by Michael Sanders

30 cm x 30 cm square of elephant hide

Source:  Crease Pattern

Originally, I was going to make this dwarf a violinist; however, I misjudged the size of paper And it ended up too large for a violin; but fortunately about the right size for a cello.  Perhaps a human violin used as a cello for a dwarf-sized creature?  The instrument and bow aren't glued to the hands (yet); they're just balanced for the camera shot.

Cello/violin

Designed by Eric Joisel/Alexander Kurth

Folded by Michael Sanders

5 cm x 30 cm tissue foil

Source

This is my third Eric Joisel dwarf (other two were folded several years ago- 2013?). 

Picaruelo's Origami was helpful, to an extent.  Collapsing the crease pattern was challenging for me (moreso than the basic dwarf cp I folded before) and eventually I abandoned trying to follow the CP and just went with what made sense.

This one will be my first musician; and I may try my hand at folding an entire orchestra. I’ve found my motivation on getting back into folding some dwarves.

I spread working on the model out over the course of 3 days, from folding the crease pattern to final shaping last night.

Honoring Eric Joisel

3D "Out of Geometry"

Hat tip:  Dr. Robert Lang

PCOC Boulder

Joisel rat folded by me for Chila Caldera (finally!)

I drove out to PCOC from LA to Boulder last weekend; stayed and visited with my parents in Colorado Springs between folding.  I'll try and gather photos together, soon. 

It was great to see old familiar faces from near and far; and connect with some folders I have not had a chance to meet, yet.

Self-Folded Man

 Self-Made Man

Created by Eric Joisel

Folded by Michael Sanders

80 x 48 cm elephant hide

I first folded this model from CP over 4 years ago, always meaning to do it again out of nice paper.

While figuring out models to teach at the Matsuri workshop a couple of weekends ago, Patricia Grodner brought up the Self-Folded Man. 

Well, since the time that I had folded, Alexander Kurth has since come out with a tutorial.  So while I was in my hotel room at 2 in the AM, having just arrived 2 hours earlier, I decided to look at the video and start folding one.

2-23-2015

A couple of days ago, I went back and finished the model; pretty much did my final shaping on it yesterday.

Martis' 1st Sunday for June

Designed by Alexandr Pak

I'm posting this a week late.

Knowing Ron Fujioka would be present, I came prepared to revisit Alexandr Pak's Kawasaki rose in a pot, out of money.  I hadn't attempted another since the last meeting.  This time, after folding a regular Kawasaki and studying the closing method on the bottom, I was able to figure out the bottom close and locking method for the Pak rose. 

Fujioka has since been folding them successfully, as well.


Andrew described his encounter with Eric Joisel:

I regret never having met Joisel.  I did have a brief email correspondence with him around 2003 or 2004 (I sought his permission to fold and sell his rat on a small scale- a permission he gave). 

Photo from Hisako Tanji's camera (taken by Hank Morris)

More photos here.

Eric Joisel's Violin

Alexandr Kurth once again:

Out of Money

Eric Joisel's dwarf in a box ("Out of Geometry") adapted by Alexandr Pak to a 1991 Russian  ruble banknote:

Source

Check out Peter Whitehouse's process of discovery in folding this whimsical design.

Also blogging:
Mariano- Mi mundo el origami

Self-Made Man Tutorial

I made Eric Joisel's delightful Self-Made Man a few years ago, following the crease pattern.  I haven't folded one since, but keep meaning to, so that I have one out of nice paper.

Alexander Kurth should make the process easier for everyone:

Origami Bass by Alexander Kurth

Wet Shaping Joisel Rat out of Elephant Hide

Last of a series of videos by Alexander Kurth on shaping the Joisel rat:

Shaping for the Joisel Rat

As a follow up to an earlier post:

Joisel Rat Tutorial

Designed by Eric Joisel
Folded by Michael Sanders
From elephant hide (Wyndstone paper), 2004 or 2005

Alexander Kurth has a good tutorial on how to fold the classic, cartoony Joisel rat:

Stay tuned for follow-up tutorials on detailing for those not satisfied with how to shape and sculpt.

I've noticed that a number of people seem to miss poofing out the feet and nose. 

For the tail, I shape it both flat and also rounded with the crimps.

You can check out diagrams hosted at Nick Robinson's website.

Joisel Dwarf Playing Hagiwara Violin

Nice composition by PICARUELO:

Clock Man

I'm pretty sure I saw Gonzalo Benavente post this photo earlier in the thread; or maybe I had seen it on a Flickr page? 

At any rate, he's since posted photos showing his process.

The model is adapted from Eric Joisel's self-made man.

Joisel Dwarf Tutorial Help

I saw this posted at the Origami Forum:  Detailing tutorial on Joisel's dwarf, by Alexander Kurth.

Stay tuned for a part 3 from Allex.


Dwarf Orchestra:

Previous related post.


*UPDATE*  2/19/2014 08:36

Eric Joisel's models of dogs

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The above photo was taken by Dee Lynch from a Zaragosa origami exhibit in Spain, featuring the works of Vincent Floderer and the late great Eric Joisel.

Joisel is quite renown for his masks and human figures.  I don't think his canine models get quite enough of the attention that they deserve...

Source?

 I believe I "stole" the following photos years over a decade ago from the late great Sebastien Curvers:

Home Decor with Origami

I got this about 6 or 7 years ago from Bed, Bath, & Beyond:

It's a collapsible photo holder.  I thought it'd be a nice way to carry and showcase some flat dollar folds.

And one extra photo, with one extra dwarf:

5-17-2013

I tried to get frilled sleeves, but it just looks like layers of paper (on the new Joisel dwarf).

Joisel Dwarf

5-15-2013 My first Joisel dwarf

 This has been on my "to fold" list for some time; well, I finally quit procrastinating and tackled it.  12" x 12" square of wyndstone paper.  Not a bad turn out for my first attempt.  At least I'm okay with it.

I look forward to playing around with different faces and hats (yes, I plan on folding and practicing some more on this model).  Hmmm....he looks a bit lonely without any musical instrument...


A bit of my process:

5-15-2013 Shaping in progress

MCed/wetted and tied up

hollow

bottom view

Not happy with the face; I think I'll tinker on this one a bit more

Posted by Eric Joisel on French forum

A couple of comments at the Origami Forum by Adam and Ysou offers a translation of the French text (Also appears and translated into English in Tanteidan Convention book 13):

1) In Box pleating, people often try to use grids that can be divided by 8, because it’s easy to create them. The grid I used before was 24x24 ( first: 3, then:8 ). However, the arms were a bit short and the corners that created the facial details ( A-B-C-D ) – only three of them – were not sufficient. In order to solve these problems, this model uses a 28x28 grid. It is easier to create this grid by measuring than by folding…

2) After having folded EVERY crease as indicated in step 1, the collapsing process begins: Fold along the creases in the gray-shaded part.

3) The collapsing process continues: Collapse along the rest of the creases in order to get to the shape as shown in step 4. Using clamps might make things easier…

4) When you are this far, partially unfold the model in order to free the small rhombus ( **diamond shaped part ** ) as shown in step 5.

5) Once these diamond shaped parts have been freed, one can fully flatten the model, in order to get the result as shown in step 6.

6) Fold the arms and the facial details as far away as possible. Crimp ( or inside reverse fold ) to fold the feet ( as shown on the right leg ), after having folded the white triangle inside ( as indicated on the left leg ).

7) Hat: Inside reverse folds. Garment: Pleat the large corner. Hands: First, pre crease along AB. Then, create 3 inside reverse folds to form each finger.

8 ) The result:

9) Wrists: Use crimp folds ( or double inside reverse folds ). The garment: Do the same.

10) Here’s the result. Unfold the flaps at ABC and DEF, so that you can close the back. Feet: Swivel fold.

11) Closing the back: The flaps DEF have been put into the pocket formed by flaps ABC.  Take advantage to do a lapel. (correct ?)
Ankle: Swivel fold.

12) The finished model. The corners A-B-C-D can be used to form the eyes, nose, mouth and beard. Alternatively, you could make a nose, mustache, and beard if you pull at corners C and D.

Further help:
Dwarf help at Origami Forum
Origami Dwarf Reference Point (video)
O Gnomo de Eric Joisel Passo a Passo
Dwarf folding sequence (photo-steps)
Dwarf base photo-steps (companion video tutorial)
Detail shaping (video)
CP for Joisel Instruments 
A number of CP variations and instruments 
Thorin Oakenstaff 
Joisel’s Bandonéon
masterwork of musician and jazz orchestra

Eric Joisel (11/15/1956 - 10/10/2010)

His friends and family have lost a loved one. The origami community has lost a master and pioneer. The world has lost a true artiste. His work deserves to be marveled at in every museum as art- definitely not "kid's craft". His sculpted origami work truly elevated the field of paperfolding into a respectable medium for artistic expression.

I always hoped to meet him one day at a convention; the chance to do so in this world has now passed.

My limited contact with him consisted of him granting me permission to sell his cartoon rat- one of my favorite folds. All of Joisel's models have charm and humor. They are enchanting and exquisite...like wooden sculptures and clay statues, not folded paper. To look upon Joisel's origami masterpieces is to be humbled by awe and beauty.

This is the legacy he leaves behind- a gift to the world.

Also blogging:
Nick Robinson