Another Tijdelijk Arnhems Collectief discovery from Dutch Design Week 2009 came in the form of these fabulous origami-inspired paper vases and tea set by talented designer, Romy Kühne. Thanks to Romy who was sweet enough to respond to my emails, and shared with me a few images of her beautiful, intricately-folded vessels. Check below for more details.
Romy’s tea set whose folded edges are outlined in blue is a material and surface response to the traditional blue-and-white glazed china set, but in paper.
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the various studies of tea cups
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To create a watertight container, Romy applies a hardener such as polyethylene coating often used in the food packaging industry.
the folding process
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the vase and vessel studies
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The series of vases
View Romy’s extensive portfolio here
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Work of Romy Kühne will be part of the show “paperficial” at gallery craft2eu in Hamburg from 10. March to 08. May 2010. Have a look at http://www.craft2eu.com in the exhibition calendar for more information.
Schnuppe von Gwinner
Hello:
I love origami and make flowers. I would love to be able to make a vase like these in the photos – they are lovely – are there instructions anywhere?
Thanks!