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On Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:18:22 -0800, "Dimitri" > wrote:

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>I hope I can describe the simple technique.
>
>Take the wrapper and about 1" in fold at an angle so the long flap comes
>down at a 90 degree angle, where the almost like the first fold of a paper
>airplane. Take the tail and do it again and you'll have a pyramid at the top
>of the paper. A third fold and then a fourth fold in the same manner will
>leave a perfect square, tuck the long end under the first fold and you're
>done.
>
>Adding machine tape (paper) makes perfect practice paper.
>
>Dimitri


ooooh, that's too much work! Fold into 3rds with ends tucked under, then crease
stiffly lengthwise to form an inverted V shape. Oh Ko! a hashi rest. I wondered
if someone was going to mention the folded paper thing. Thanks.