Worlds Best Origami

Join the fold and discover this timeless art form. World's Best Origami is an amazing collection of more than 100 of the most unusual and best-loved origami patterns ever created. Expert origami artist Nick Robinson has collected traditional origami patterns as well as his own pieces and those from some of the greatest origami artists in the world - many in print here for the first time ever. ? More than 100 pieces-the most comprehensive origami book on the market ?Projects rated from beginner to advanced and include everything from boxes, containers, geometrics, and abstracts to figures, birds, animals, and flowers, and more-this unique volume has something for everyone at every skill level ?Each diagram clearly displayed with easy-to-understand instructions ?The only book to include the works of several masters of the craft, including Edwin Corrie and Francesco Guarnieri, as well as the author

An amazing collection of more than 100 of the most unusual and best-loved origami patterns ever created. Expert origami artist Nick Robinson has collected traditional origami patterns as well as his own pieces and those from some of the greatest origami artists in the world - many in print here for the first time ever. Projects range from beginner to advanced and include everything from boxes, containers, geometrics and abstracts to figures, birds, animals and flowers - World's Best Origami has something for everyone at every skill level.

Of course origami is popular, it's irresistible, it's ingenious, it's... so infuriatingly tricky! And the reason for this is that it's so damn small, what with those miniature scraps of paper that you have to fold and fiddle to create something that's barely big enough to be noticed. Until now... THE BIGGEST EVER BOOK OF ORIGAMI changes all that. It's the giant dragon of the paperfolding world, holding at its heart twelve beautiful pull-out templates in intricate designs for instant enormous models. Designed to supersize your origami obsession, this book contains everything you could possibly need to create the mammoths and monsters of the origami oeuvre. There is a manual of full folding instructions, with step-by-step illustrations that suddenly all make sense because they can all fit on the same page. What could be more user friendly? And we haven't even mentioned the giant poster photographs of Japanese art. So, stop fiddling and start folding. If you think the book looks impressive, wait till you see the models!

Make simple and fun paper craft models with this easy origami book! World renowned origami author and expert Florence Temko brings you Origami for Beginners, a her collection of her most simple and user-friendly designs. Experience the thrill of creating delightful origami objects from a single sheet of paper. Develop your creativity. Enhance your dexterity. Origami for Beginners teaches you how to make over forty simple-to-fold origami objects—from jumping mice to adorable kittens to beautiful Christmas ornaments and greeting cards. Origami is an ideal activity for children since paper folding develops dexterity and creativity. Origami is also a craft based on a few fundamental 3D folding techniques, so Origami for Beginners is a useful starting point for fans of all ages and abilities. Although this book is aimed at origami beginners, it contains projects suitable for origami fans of all ages and abilities and is the perfect book for all those who enjoy making things with their hands. This origami book contains: 32 page, full-color book 36 fun origami projects Step-by-step directions Colorful diagrams and pictures Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home—or as a wonderful gift for paper craft lovers. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. None of the projects require paint or glue so just grab some origami paper and start folding right away! Origami projects include: Diamond Base Pirate's Hat Tropical Fish Skyscraper Layered Card Sunburst And many more…

Fold beautiful papercraft butterflies with this easy origami book. Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami artist Michael G. LaFosse is no exception. His original butterfly paper-folding techniques are a dramatic new development in origami—which some have hailed as the most important advance in origami since the first paper cranes appeared centuries ago. Hundreds of LaFosse butterflies have been featured in exhibitions around the world and his iconic designs are now eagerly sought and widely imitated by folding enthusiasts everywhere. Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies presents original paper folding projects from LaFosse's extensive butterfly and moth repertoire, including all his personal favorites. This collection has many rarely-seen origami designs, and several of the models illustrate new technical and design achievements made possible by the ingenious "LaFosse Origami Butterfly Folding System." This exciting new book represents the culmination of a lifetime of designing and perfecting the art of origami butterflies. It contains everything you need to create your own unique collection. This origami book contains 112 page, full-color book 26 original designs Step-by-step instructions Colorful diagrams and pictures Advanced paper folding techniques and tips Streamable or downloadable online videos These elegant forms—each created from a single square sheet of paper without cutting or glue—showcase the versatility of the origami folding system. All are deceptively simple, yet provide a solid foundation for creative flights of fancy in the hands of an experienced folder. Clear step-by-step instructions show you how to make hundreds of different variations by making small adjustments to a few key paper folds! Whether dry-folded from recycled candy wrappers or wet-folded from expensive handmade papers, these designs exemplify the best aspects of the paper folder's art today. Origami butterflies include: A Butterfly for Vanessa Gould The Butterfly for Robert Lang A Butterfly for Eric Joisel A Swallowtail for Guy Kawasaki The Boston Butterfly The Mudarri Luna Moth

Robert J. Lang, one of the worlds foremost origami artists and scientists, presents the never-before-described mathematical and geometric principles that allow anyone to design original origami, something once restricted to an elite few. From the theoretical underpinnings to detailed step-by-step folding sequences, this book takes a modern look at the centuries-old art of origami.

Includes instructions for creating origami animals, mythical creatures, man and machine, holiday origami, and irregular origami.

This collection of projects by the "father of modern origami" contains detailed instructions for 60 of the master's original works. Master origami artist Akira Yoshizawa was a true innovator who played a seminal role in the rebirth of origami in the modern world. He served as a bridge between past and present—between the ancient traditional craft and the development of origami as a modern practice—in terms of inventing new techniques and in preserving the traditional Japanese forms. In fact, the notational system of diagrams widely used today to indicate how models are folded was largely invented by him. Above all, Yoshizawa was responsible for elevating origami to the status of an art form. This beautiful origami book is the first comprehensive survey of the extraordinary work of Akira Yoshizawa. In addition to 60 models from his private collection, it features over 1,000 original drawings by the artist, and English translations of his writings in Japanese on origami, all of which are published here for the very first time. Origami projects include: The Koinobori and the Helmet Butterflies of Every Kind Fairy Tale Crowns and Caps The Lion Mask The Tengu Masks and many more! Akira Yoshizawa also contains an explanation of the Master's personal philosophy of origami by Yoshizawa's widow, Kiyo Yoshizawa and an insightful introduction from Robert Lang, a leading artist and exponent of origami art in the West.

Make fun and functional origami out of your spare paper with this easy origami book. Don't dump your wastepaper into the garbage—it's time to fold! World renowned origami artists and award-winning authors Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander show you the way with Trash Origami. This origami book presents unique and fun projects from their Origamido Studio and from some of the world's best paper designers, including Nick Robinson, Herman Van Goubergen, and Rona Gurkewitz. The origami models are presented for the reader who may have little or no previous folding experience, making it a great origami-for-kids book and an effective way to learn origami. However, experienced paper folders will also be intrigued by the novel nature of the folds and the unusual materials involved. The origami designs are made from old calendar pages, candy wrappers, envelopes, newspaper, postcards, paper grocery bags and more. The downloadable video tutorial will make the folding process clearer and aid folders of all skill levels. Also provided is a guide to everyday materials that have the most folding potential leaving readers inspired to design and display their very own "trash" origami. This origami book features: Full-color, 95 page instructional book 25 unique origami projects Projects from top paper folding designers Clear, step-by-step directions Paper folding techniques and tips Accompanying downloadable instructional video Get ready to look at the contents of your wastebaskets and recycling bins with a different sensibility. You'll never need to buy expensive origami paper again! Origami projects include: Photo Cubes Candy Wrapper Butterflies Interlocking Flower Petals Custom-Bound Books And many more…

The wait is over! This book brings one of man's best technological achievements - fighter jets - to the origami world and further supports the ancient art of paper folding. Art imitates life, but for this book, paper imitates the beauty, versatility, and potentially destructive power of man's flying aircraft. This book is designed for both the origami purist as well as aircraft model hobbyist, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instuctions illustrated for both beginners and experienced folders alike. Original design for three different paper base sizes include: (a width half sheet of 8.5 x 11) 1:2.6, 3:1, adn 3.5:1. Some of these fighter jet models include the F-14, F-15, F-16, F-18, F-22, MIG-29, SU-27, Typhoon, Rafale C, and Gripen are some of the best fighters from around the world. There is even a model stand design fo rthe display of your origami aircraft to complete and showcase your work. With interest, you can design unit colors and markings of your favorite country's fighter squadron with the use of a computer, printer, and self-adhesive labeling sheet. These fighter models demonstrate the ancient craftmanship of origami combined with figures of the modern world of flying machines. Hobbyists will enjoy the artistry and younger children will discover an amazing and challenging craft that helps teach patience, persistence, and creativity.

Some buildings take years or even centuries to construct! But the buildings in this book take much less time. This title teaches paper architects how to fold origami versions of some of the world’s most famous structures, as well as teaching them facts and history about each building. Tips and tricks sidebars help readers hone their paper folding skills!

For many, the fun of origami projects is in the folding. However, the crafts in this book provide tons of fun even after they’re complete—they float! Use an origami canoe to carry a message to the middle of a lake, or play with a paper duck in the bathtub. Readers follow a series of steps to transform a square of paper into many cool floating origami creations, including a lotus flower. An introductory section highlights the basic folds and terms readers need to know and full-color photographs add further guidance to each step.

Create 37 figures with clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams. Simple to advanced objects include rocket, mouse, elephant, violinist, Viking ship, and many more.

Whether you're looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend, crafts are a great way to pass the time. They also provide an opportunity to learn how to draw meaning from technical texts. The activities in this book push readers to read for comprehension, use information gained from the text and illustrations to follow step-by-step directions, determine relationships among steps in a technical process, and build the skills they need to fold amazing origami creations.