I have a mathematics degree. Although I do not use the complex theories in every day life that often, it fascinates me to see how those complexities are applied into technology we enjoy today. Yes, those nifty gadgets you enjoy use complex mathematical codes.
I do not want to pretend to know these things because I really don’t know a lot. So, I venture into simpler things.
Lately, I have been enjoying origami. Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. It is actually a fusion of geometry and art. I wanted to learn how to create as star using origami paper and what I had in my stash was a square origami paper. However, creating the star required me to have a pentagon paper. I thought about using a protractor to create 72-degree angles at the center to create my pentagon but I do not own a protractor. It turns out I can always Google and find out. Using angle bisectors and other geometric theorem, some smart people were able to apply geometry to origami. Why didn’t I think of that?
Oh, I just followed the instructions to come up with this one:
I find the geometry and symmetry in origami fascinating.
What I am interested in is creating my own origami designs. I think I need a refresher course in geometry. There are geometry lessons available on the Internet. Some students think that having an online tutor is a nice choice to geometry help online. I will look into that option. A good tutor would be able to explain those concepts well.
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You are so creative talaga!! The first one is perfect for the holidays. pwede pang Christmas tree topper!
Since I already finished decorating, baka next year! Agahan ko ang pagggawa ng origami. hehe
Wow! nice creations! It’s being able to apply your being a genius in art and in paper. I would want to teach this to my eldest son because he likes both Math and Arts. 🙂
I am far from being a genius. I hope your son enjoys origami like I do. 😀
Oh these are cool! Do you have a step-by-step instructions to do this origami? Do share! Am interested. 🙂 This Christmas, I learned how to make paper snowflakes. We decorated our office with those. It was fun! 😀
Paper snowflakes look fun to make. I will search how. 😀 I also sent you email where you can find the instructions.
wow! sobrang pasensya mo naman to make those.. I like the star origami
Was that star easy to do? My preschoolers still have a week to make more Christmas crafts, do you think they could create the star without much trouble?
Sent you an email where i found the instructions. Oh, I am sure your preschoolers can follow the instructions.
Amazing brain you have! I’m always in awe with mathematicians like you. Imagine, you only don’t have the brains for numbers only but creating art as well. Fascinating! 🙂
Oh… I only followed instructions. Nothing mathematical with what I did.
Geeks rock! Hehe. I love that how star origami turned out. You can totally use those as Christmas tree ornaments or other decor. 🙂
That’s a great stuff. That quote killed me hahaha! Ouch. I guess I’m guilty. That’s what I’ll still say if I’m in school attending a math class LOL!
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i love your star origami, the paper design, the pleats…it really is fascinating
i love origami, but the one you are making are more complicated!
It is amazing how everything comes together and you’ll realize na madali lang pala. 😀
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Cute designs. I agree with the the one said by Einstein. Sometimes, there are pretending to know all the things but when you asked them to explain it, they are just hitting around the bush.
Less talk, less mistake…
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