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Snack Bags vs. Traditional Origami Paper – A Scientific and Practical Comparison

Origami has long been rooted in the use of traditional paper. But at Studio LUF, we began asking a different question: Why should folding be limited to paper? Instead, we chose snack bags as our material of choice, and the reason is clear. Snack bags have entirely different physical properties compared to regular origami paper. Today, let's take a closer look at how these two materials compare from scientific and practical perspectives. Material Properties: How Do Paper and Snack Bags Differ? Traditional origami paper is a lightweight material made from plant-based fibers. It's easy to tear and quickly deteriorates when exposed to water. Snack bags, on the other hand, are composite materials made from plastic and aluminum, offering impressive durability and waterproof capabilities. While origami paper folds softly and creates crisp, clean creases, snack bags are stiff and have a slippery surface, making them harder to manipulate and requiring more force to shape. However, once ...

The Evolution of Origami: From a Traditional Craft to a Future-Driven Technology

Origami: From a Simple Craft to a Tool for Innovation Origami has long been regarded as a playful hobby or an artistic expression, but today, it is much more than that. What was once a form of creative play has now become a critical tool in science, architecture, space exploration, and even environmental sustainability. How did the simple act of folding paper merge with cutting-edge technology? And how far can we push the boundaries of origami? Origami and Science – NASA’s Solar Panel Breakthrough Why Did NASA Turn to Origami? Space is one of the most extreme environments known to humankind. Every spacecraft must carry complex equipment in a confined space while ensuring that these components can expand efficiently once deployed. Traditional engineering solutions had limitations, prompting NASA to explore the principles of origami as a means to solve these challenges. The Miura Fold – A Revolutionary Solar Panel Design In the 1970s, Japanese astrophysicist Koryo Miura developed a groun...