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  • 1 - Examples and Basic Folds

  • from Part I - Geometric Constructions
  • Thomas C. Hull
  • Book:
    Origametry
    Published online:
    06 October 2020
    Print publication:
    08 October 2020, pp 11-30

  • Summary

    The idea of using origami to perform geometric constructions (as opposed to the classic tools of straightedge and compass) is introduced.Origami construction methods are presented for folding an equilateral triangle, dividing a line segment into n equal pieces, trisecting angles, and folding a regular heptagon.The basic origami operations are also presented and proved to be the complete list of basic construction moves that can be made in origami by folding one straight crease at a time.Historical remarks are also included.