![[Center Gathering]](FuseKusu/FG/CtrGthPWB.jpg "[Center Gathering]")
No Glue UsedThis modular origami model was constructed entirely without the use of glue or any adhesive. The finished structure holds together securely because of how the units are interlocked by inserting a tab-like part of one unit into a slot or pocket of another.
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Information About This Kusudama
| ID #: | 16 |
| Face Style: | Center Gathering |
| Base Style: | Type-III |
| Designer: | Tomoko Fuse |
| Shape: | Stellated Icosahedron |
| Units: | 30 |
| Diameter: |
4.7 in (12 cm)
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| Design Source: | Floral Origami Globes by Tomoko Fuse (Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd., 2007) >> Click here
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| Paper Type: |
Aitoh Yuzen Chiyogami Washi Origami Paper (YZA-350E)
Yasutomo Origami Paper - Kraft (4343) - Solid Color Craft Paper
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| Sheets Used: | 60 (30 faces; 30 bases) |
| Sheet Size: | Face - 3.9 x 2 in (10 x 5 cm) | | | Base - 3.9 x 2 in (10 x 5 cm) | | | Obtained by cutting up 16 sheets of 15 cm (5 7/8 in) square paper |
| Paper Source: |
Michaels Stores
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| Hanger: | White Fabric Ribbon by Spool'o'Ribbon (Offray) |
| Beads: | 6mm White Glass Beads by Cousin Jewelry Basics
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| Comments: |
Each unit in this model was created by folding a base component and a face component, then joining the face and base together with additional folds.
This technique allows for the use of two different types of paper in each unit, greatly expanding the variety of patterns and color combinations which can be achieved in the finished model.
Beads have been attached by sewing them through the structure with thread and a long or curved needle.
This lovely ornament received a Blue Ribbon in the Papercrafting category at the 2018 Charlotte County Fair in Florida.
This rich-looking kusudama gets its delicate beauty from the use of soft, gold-accented Yuzen Washi paper for the face components. However, it is much less fragile than it appears. The stiffer craft paper used for the base components gives this structure considerable strength..
Note that the hanger loop on this model is adjustable. It may be lengthened or shortened by untying the bottom bow and pulling up or down on the Fabric Ribbon, then retying the bow.
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![[Curls 1]](FuseKusu/FG/TnyThmbs/CurlsBkSl.jpg "[Curls 1]")