Frequently Asked Questions
Origami Paper
You can also print your own origami paper completely FREE on the Printables page! :-) Another option is to cut your own paper. I recommend Staples Pastel A4 paper. The colors are gorgeous, and the paper is pretty high quality. However, the down side to copy paper is that it may be too thick for some projects. Cutting your own paper is also time consuming, but some people find it therapeutic. :-)
The measurements of the paper depend on the project. Generally, for smaller projects, I use 3" squares, and for larger projects, I use 6" squares. I personally like 3" squares the best. It fits in my hand well and is easy to maneuver. If you are a beginner, 6" squares are a good size to start with. For these reasons, the Printables page only offers paper in these dimensions.
The paper cutter that I use is the Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer, 15 Sheet Capacity. It does the job pretty well (better than a personal paper trimmer [approx. $15 US], but not as well as an industrial paper trimmer [which can cost hundreds of dollars]). If you plan on cutting a lot of paper, make sure you invest in a good one! In the end, it really depends on how much, how thick, and how often you're cutting paper.
Technically, any project that requires a square sheet of paper that is approximately 3" x 3" can be folded from Post-it® notes. Just take notice of where the sticky part lies! Repeated folding and unfolding of the sticky parts will cause tearing and unnecessary wrinkling. With that in mind, if you have a good idea of where you want the sticky part to go, then Post-it® notes are a great alternative to origami paper! Read more about what I have to say on Post-it.com!
Purchase (or make!) a box that is larger than the project you are trying to package (at least a 1" - 1.5" gap between each side of the box is recommended). Then, surround the project with tissue paper or crinkle paper shred. You can also make your own paper shred by feeding colorful paper or old newspapers/magazines into a paper shredder! Another option is to tape or glue the project into a shadow box. Mason jars are a good choice, too. |
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YouTube Videos
I edit my videos with Windows Movie Maker, which came free with my PC. Newer videos are filmed with a consumer video camera: Canon HF R400. Older videos: Probably a Canon S95, or some cheap webcam, ha! Occasionally, audio may be recorded with a Yeti Blue Microphone. More often than not, I use the built-in mic from the Canon HF R400. I also own a lavalier mic (Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone). I hope to upgrade my equipment in the future.
Most of my photos are taken with a Canon S95. Occasionally, I'll whip out the DSLR (Canon Rebel T3i), but not very often. It's super bulky, and sometimes it's not worth the extra effort (full disclosure, haha). The Canon S95 works just as well. If I'm really lazy, I'll use the iPhone camera, hehe. ;-)
I try to publish a new video every week, but I might skip a week from time to time if things get too busy.
Nope! I do this for fun and out of love for origami and crafts. I am employed full-time with a hospital in NYC, and am also active in the music community. Linking & Replicating Videos
Yes! Link away, but please give credit, and be sure to link the original YouTube video (via embedding). If you're unsure how to do that, follow these instructions from Google Support. Copying the video, and re-uploading the video onto another platform, or under a different YouTube username, is not okay. Doing so will get you a copyright strike (with, or without warning). The video will be deleted by YouTube, and you will risk having your account closed and/or suspended!
At the time, no. Sorry! :-( But maybe in the future.
No, please do not do that! Videos take a very long time to plan, film and edit! Doing so will get you a copyright strike (with or without warning). The video will be deleted by YouTube, and you will risk having your account closed and/or suspended. Misc |
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I participated in one crafts fair back in April 2014. I might do more in the future, but it's challenging due to time constraints.
Sure, I would LOVE TO!! Collaborations are always fun. Contact me and we can discuss!
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