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• Thermal Paper
POS Paper
• Thermal Paper Rolls
• Printer Ribbons
• Plotter Paper
• Engineering Paper
• Thermal Fax Paper
• Epson Printer Ribbons
• Okidata Ribbons
• Colored Thermal Paper

The art of paper folding, or origami as is it called, allows one to create three dimensional objects from a flat piece of paper. The intricate folds add depth and texture to the designs even as they create the shape of the object being reproduced. This art form originated in Japan and has both traditional and modern techniques.

In the traditional form, each creation is made of a single sheet of paper, although the paper may be of any size or proportion. Not cutting is allowed in traditional origami, but a variety of folding techniques can create amazing three dimensional shapes. Animals are common subjects of origami as are various paper boxes and baskets, though mostly ornamental in nature.

Modern origami has been adapted to allow multiple sheets and even cuts. If one searches for patterns on the internet, one can even find predrawn origami sheets that contain feather patterns and other features of the finished bird or animal. These are a favorite of children because the preprinted lines show where each fold is to be made and make the process easier.

There is even a modern variation of origami that encompasses designs meant for use on dollar bills. The rectangular form of the dollar lends itself to traditional origami styles although only those designs which can be made from the elongated rectangle. Generally, these are animal forms with similarly elongated bodies such as a stingray, an alligator, or a snake.

The actual folding process of origami can be quite relaxing, it takes a fair amount of concentration so it has the effect of taking one’s mind off of other issues for a while. Many find the practice to be habit forming and find themselves hoarding bits of rectangular paper all day long. When they get gas, they press the button for a receipt and use the length of receipt paper cut off from the little thermal paper roll inside the machine to make miniature cranes or dragons. They use ATM receipt paper for origami horses and so on. Instead of crumpling these pieces of receipt paper, they carefully smooth them and keep them preserved in their wallets alongside their dollar bills, so they will retain their integrity for use as origami paper.

Modern origami artists make not only the traditional Japanese figures, but also such modern constructs as the Eiffel Tower, the Snowman, and Santa Claus. Despite the straight line folds and edges that are used to make these figures, modern origami renders the object with remarkable resemblance to the original subject. This is somewhat in contrast to more traditional forms which seem to capture the character of the animal being sculpted rather than all the detail of its physical being.

Both modern and traditional origami techniques allow remarkable miniature paper sculptures. There are simple and difficult designs available for both novice practitioners and experts in the craft. If you see someone carefully saving their receipt paper, or leaving their dinner tip in the form of tiny alligator shaped dollar bills, you’ll know that they have become yet another origami addict.