5: The End of the World: Flying Paper
Hello?
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Is anybody here?
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I don’t know if I’m the only one left�
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I’m thinking about what I’d need at the end of the world. Oh� is it too late?
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I think I need a getaway vehicle � a way to get off of the earth! And since I’m light as a feather now, I’ll try this first:
Folding Triplet Paper Airplane
I like this paper airplane, because I haven’t seen it before. And it is pretty .
Or maybe a kite would be better? I can catch the wind and float around. Check out this amazing film trailer that I just discovered, called …Ì�. The film, by Nitin Sawhney, is an uplifting story of Palestinian youth in Gaza on a quest to shater the Guinness World Record for the most kites ever flown.ÌýThese children are definitely flying high, in more ways than one!
Hey, guess what? There is a kite project in . is an amazing kite maker (and former air force pilot instructor) who shares how to make this traditional Sode Kite. Scott is also the president of . Believe it or not, there isÌýa foundation dedicated to all things kite!
Sode Kite, by Scott Skinner
That gorgeous itajame paper is hand dyed by .
Here’s one more kite project that Scott Skinner worked on, in collaboration with Hand Papermaking Magazine and artist :
Divide Light, by Lesley Dill
Read more about that project .
And since I’m nothing but dust now, I think I’ll make a wish.
Have you seen ? It is a Portland, Oregon original. You write a wish on a piece of paper (it looks like a square of colored tissue paper, but maybe there is some other secret ingredient� ).
Then you light it with a match and watch it fly. We just tried it here at home:
Where there is an end, there is also a beginning! Make a wish �
What is your wish? Any wish?ÌýIn all seriousness, I’m working on a new installation calledÌýThe Wish, and I’m collecting wishes.ÌýPlease share it by e-mailing or leaving me a comment below.Ìý______________________________________________________________________
About theÌý25 Days of Paper: In celebration fo the publication of my new book,ÌýÌý(in stores January 1, 2013) I’m going to be a crazy blogger in December, featuring cool paper products,Ìýprojects, blogs, books, or papers each day. Join in the fun by readingÌýalong! I’ll also post links on myÌý. Enjoy the season!
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