Fantastic Origami Flying Creatures. Hisao Fukui

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      HOW TO MAKE LIFELIKE ORIGAMI (Using Glue)

       About Using Glue

      One of the keys to making lifelike origami is using glue to affect and set the final form. Despite being challenging to do correctly, the finished product will be more realistic and beautiful, as well as strong and durable—so I recommend that you give it a try!

      Glue can either be added after the folding is complete or applied incrementally as you fold the origami. (I have added indications in the project instructions for when glue can be applied incrementally). Apply the glue (use slightly diluted craft glue) at the indicated points on the back side of the paper. After the folding is done, add more glue to each fold. Spread glue evenly to bind loose flaps together. However, if there’s any sinking or squashing to be done after folding the basic shape, add glue to those parts last (after the sinking or squashing has been accomplished).

      If you accidentally put glue in the wrong place, simply wipe it off. Even if it has dried, poorly placed glue can be softened and wiped away after a few minutes by painting the area with a moistened brush.

      To prepare the glue solution, slightly dilute some craft glue with water. For application, I suggest you use a 10 mm brush. Also prepare a small water container and a piece of cloth to clean and wipe the brush.

      Follow the project steps until the text “Start applying glue” is annotated. I show the Pteranodon (page 90) in this example.

      Slightly spread and open the paper.

      While being mindful of the creases, apply glue to the correct points on the inside of the model.

      Fold back to the previous shape.

      While folding back to the previous shape, apply more glue. Remember to only apply glue where necessary.

      Keep folding back into shape and applying glue until done.

      Follow the instructions and keep folding.

      While proceeding, apply more glue when the opportunities arise.

      Apply glue in tight locations as well, like the back of the head in this case.

      After the folding is done, mold the paper into more natural, realistic positions with your fingers.

      Glue has been applied