Find a workable first step for paper engineering

For me, I keep a small monthly hobby budget. Could you still call this worthwhile if the result was a bit rubbish?

Reply to Paula Rasmussen

Paula Rasmussen, yes, if we enjoyed the time and learnt what to change. I would not pretend a poor result was excellent, though. I need to allow for this: I prefer daytime meetups close to home.

Reply to Almudena Anglada

On “Find a workable first step for paper engineering”, I like the idea, but I cannot promise to turn up. Can I stay in the conversation without saying yes? I cannot ignore the fact that I keep a small monthly hobby budget.

Reply to Paula Rasmussen

That gives me something concrete to consider. With paper engineering, I am keen to learn with others. Yes. Staying curious is enough for now. I would rather have an honest maybe than a yes that makes someone uncomfortable.

Reply to Almudena Anglada

I would also like to learn why a drinking straw looks bent in water. For me, I keep a small monthly hobby budget.

Reply to Paula Rasmussen

That gives us two related aims to compare. I would like to make a cardboard camera obscura without looking at the sun. I prefer daytime meetups close to home.

Reply to Almudena Anglada

Would you want me to bring suggestions from science demonstrations, or would that pull your plan in the wrong direction?

Reply to Paula Rasmussen

I would keep “Find a workable first step for paper engineering” as one small invitation. A different version of a related wish could teach us something without either of us copying the other's whole plan.

Reply to Almudena Anglada

Could the next update include the awkward bits as well as what went well? I would also like to learn why a drinking straw looks bent in water.

Reply to Paula Rasmussen

Paula Rasmussen, yes. I want to keep track of what was workable, what took more effort than expected and what I would leave out next time. The help I would value is a useful beginner resource.