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The adept origamist can produce anything from a simple dog or chicken to amazing geometric models and this book shows exactly how. Showcasing techniques from around the world, there are over 25 projects to choose from, all presented with step-by-step instructions. This book will enable anyone to enjoy this amazing and popular craft.
About the author
David Mitchell is a prolific inventor of original paperfolds, action novelties, and manipulative puzzles. He is the author of many books on specialist aspects of origami, such as Origami (Dover Publications), Sticky Note Origami (Sterling), Mathematical Origami (Tarquin), and Complete Origami (Collins & Brown).
Summary
Become an origami expert, with this guide to every basic fold!
Featuring hundreds of specially drawn, step-by-step diagrams; gorgeous photographs; and easy-to-follow instructions from master origamist David Mitchell, this beautiful book lays out the basics of origami folding. It contains projects ranging from very simple pieces that can be achieved with a few basic folds to complex birds with flapping wings. In addition to purely ornamental origami—such as the Japanese crane, Verdi’s vase, and the octahedral pyramid—Mitchell has created games and toys, including basketball hoops and classic paper planes. With more than 20 projects to choose from, all presented in full color, How to Fold Origami will enable anyone to enjoy an amazing and popular craft.
