VIP Definitions

Paper positioning. When describing folding sequences and moves it is important to ensure that the paper is orientated in the same way as the instructions have been written.
Therefore we will be using the following conventions;

Imagine that you are sat at a table. The nearest edge of the table to you is perfectly straight, and runs horizontally from left to right.
This edge is the "Horizontal Reference"- HR
Directions will use this HR as a base line.

An imaginary line at 90 degrees to HR and parallel to the floor is the Vertical Reference - VR

• Vertical: In a direction perpendicular to HR
• Horizon Edge: The edge that is closest to you and the table's edge if the paper is lying on the table
• Furthest Edge: The edge of the model that is furthest away from you if the paper is lying on the table
• RAT: Right Angle Triangle
• Raw Edge: This is an edge of the original square
• Top Layer: When there are 2 or more layers, this is the layer that is closest to the ceiling. (This layer may, itself, consist of 2 or more layers)
• Left Hand: The left end of HR
• Right Hand: The right end of HR
• Crease: verb, to fold and unfold
• Crease: Noun: The mark left in the paper from a previous creasing
• Fold: To fold the paper into a specified position and/or along a specified line and to leave it there.
• Blintz: Verb/Noun: To fold all 4 corners of a square to the centre point. Named after a traditional Russian pastry
• Turn the paper over: Flip the paper from right to left, pivoting about the VR. Similar to turning a page in a book.
• Rotate: Without picking the paper up, revolve it about its centre point in the direction and angle specified

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