A feather made using the technique Tao Xie
A method for shaping glass based on origami can create delicate and intricate objects that are difficult to make otherwise.
Household glass objects like jars or bottles are typically made by a combination of pressing glass into moulds and glassblowing, while more unique glass objects can also be 3D printed. But these methods are rarely ideal for making intricate and delicate objects: unmoulding them in one piece can be difficult, blowing requires lots of time and a skilled artisan and 3D printing can give…
