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Joisel's Rat ranks #138 of 381 in the Origami ranking, behind 6-unit Sonobe Cube, ahead of Yoshizawa's Deer.
Lifelike Joisel animal with expressive wet-folded volume; solid acclaim, less prominent than his signature figures.
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Who is the French master behind the origami rat model?
The origami rat was designed by the late French master Eric Joisel (1950–2010). Joisel was renowned for his highly expressive, sculptural paper-folding techniques that resembled clay modeling.
What folding technique is required for Joisel's Rat?
Joisel's Rat relies heavily on the wet-folding technique to achieve its signature lifelike appearance. By molding dampened paper, folders can create the rat's rounded, three-dimensional contours and organic curves.
What type of paper is best for folding Eric Joisel's rat?
Because the model relies heavily on wet-folding, it requires a robust paper with internal sizing, such as heavy watercolor paper or thick Kraft paper. These papers can survive the moisture needed to hold the lifelike, sculptural shapes Joisel was known for.
How long does it take to fold Joisel's Rat?
Eric Joisel's intricate, sculptural models are incredibly detailed and can take many hours, or even days, to properly shape and finish. The rat is an intermediate to advanced model that requires significant patience, especially during the final sculpting stages.
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