Outside Reverse Fold in Origami
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There are two kinds of reverse fold, Inside and outside reverse folds. These two folding techniques are very important in origami and you should know the difference between these two.
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Conventionally, if there is an inside reverse fold, there will be a symbol consisting of a mountain fold and a S-shaped arrow. But I prefer to have a S-shaped arrow replaced with a valley-fold at the edge.
Conventionally, if there is an outside reverse fold, there will be a symbol consisting of a valley-fold and two arrows. But I prefer to have two arrows replaced with a valley-fold at the edge. |
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1. For an example, we have a model shown on the left. Here it is a kite base folded in half and we want to apply an outside reverse-fold. |
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2. A typical diagram of outside reverse-fold consists of a valley-fold with two arrows which is shown on the left at (A).
But I think a valley-fold at the edge replacing two arrows is very simple to indicate an outside reverse-fold. |
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3. Now, let's apply the outside reverse-fold.
Make sure that all three crease lines are valley-folded. |
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4. After you completed applying the outside reverse-fold, you will get the one shown on the left. |
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5. In a typical diagram, only two valley-folded symbols are given (shown in (A)) and you should be able to apply the outside reverse-fold to get to the picture shown in (B). |