SubstantialApe137

I was folding a crane the other day and i got to thinking about how every time i make one it starts out all tight and neat but by the time i'm halfway through its like my folds just lose their crispiness. is this just me? anyone else notice that some papers seem to hold a fold better than others? i mean i know its supposed to be about the technique and all but some papers honestly feel like they're working against me. i'm using this pretty standard kami right now and it's alright but i remember using some really cheap paper once and it was almost impossible to get a clean fold. anyone tried that new moyori paper? heard its really good for folding

I've been folding for a few years now and I've gotten into the habit of precreasing all my models before I start folding. It saves me a ton of time and helps me avoid mistakes. But I was wondering if this is something that everyone does or if I'm just being weird. I mean, some models are pretty complex and it seems like precreasing would be a must, but maybe I'm just overprepared. Anyone else out there precrease their models or am I just being extra cautious? I'd love to hear about your folding habits and see if I'm the only one who does this.

Been tweaking a Senkawa 117‑p dragon (the one with the twin‑tail tassels) all night. Trying a 3:5 scale on 120×200mm Saito #3 paper, and the valley fold at the tassel base just wonky – pops open when I flatten the rear wing.

What I'm seeing:

• Initial squash fold on the wing matches the diagram, but after the first squash‑push the adjacent valley at the tassel root creates a micro‑crack.
• The 0.6mm pre‑crease I scored with a bone folder is barely visible on the 30gsm paper, so the paper creases rather than bends.
• When I dry‑press the tail for a few seconds the pop recurs.

What I've tried:

1. Double‑scoring the tassel valley (lightly on both sides) – nothing.
2. Using a heavier 48gsm Sato sheet – the pop goes away but the whole model feels stiff.
3. Adjusting the mountain‑fold angle by 2° on the rear wing – still pops at the tassel.

Anyone hit this exact issue? Any tips for reinforcing that valley without ruining the delicate curl on the tails? I'm open to a bit of glue on the inside or swapping the crease‑line orientation, but keep it light. Feedback appreciated – especially if you've kept that fold tight on a 1:1 scale.

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