Origami isn't just for paper

Origami Experience #1

In my Blind Date Hall of Fame, there is an origami snail made from a dollar bill.

Still have this origami snail after three years. 

This was made by "Circus Boy," who besides being an origami guru and massage therapist, wanted to be a fire breather in a circus.

I have nothing more to say.

Origami Experience #2

My friend Julie saw a metal origami crane pendant on Pintrest and thought, "Jill could make me one of those."

And I did. Not without a few bumps, of course. The first crane I made was practically life size, which is not ideal for a pendant. I also knew that PMC (precious metal clay) paper shrinks more than the clay I use regularly use, so it was a bit tricky to gage what the size of the pendant would be after it was fired. 

Origami crane pendant made from PMC paper.

I hope this little crane will bring Julie all of the hope, peace, and happiness it represents as she enters a new chapter in her life: retirement.

Project #5 completed. Now I need to get 5 more done by the end of the month. Better get working!