An edition of The Origami Handbook: The Classic Art of Paperfolding in Step-by-Step Contemporary Projects (2001)

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The Complete Practical Guide to the Ancient Art of Paperfolding

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An edition of The Origami Handbook: The Classic Art of Paperfolding in Step-by-Step Contemporary Projects (2001)

Origami

The Complete Practical Guide to the Ancient Art of Paperfolding

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  • 12 Want to read
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Origami is an ancient Japanese craft that has grown into a 21st-century art form. In this fabulous book, traditional classics, such as the famous Japanese crane, sit side-by-side with modern pieces designed by one of the world's most respected origamists. Modular pieces and cute creatures alike are included in this all-encompassing collection of paperfolds. Over 80 projects are divided into seven sections: Traditional; Animals, People and Flowers; Toys, Games and Action; Party Tricks; Practical; Decorative; and Modular. Each different stage is photographed and clearly described to ensure the projects are as straightforward as possible. Whether you want to make amazing paper Peace Dove or Masu Box, origami animals or action toys, this acclaimed handbook has something for everyone.

Publish Date
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Language
English
Pages
256

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Subjects

Origami, Paper folding, History of origami, Traditional origami, Decorative origami, Modular origmai, Flower in art, Paper flower, Animals in art, Paper animals, Practical origami, Action origami, Paper people, Paper toys, collection:origami, Technique
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Book Details

First Sentence

"Welcome to this comprehensive volume devoted to the beautiful ancient Japanese art of origami, or, as it may more commonly be known, paperfolding."

Table of Contents

Introduction
Page 6
A History of the Art
Page 8
A gallery of Origami Master pieces
Page 16
Paper, Techniques & Base Folds
Page 24
The Projects
Traditional Classics
Page 44
Animals, People & Flowers
Page 64
Toys, Games & Action Origami
Page 110
Practical Paper Folds
Page 144
Party Tricks
Page 172
Decorative Origami
Page 196
Modular Origami
Page 228
Acknowledgements
Page 252
Index
Page 254

Edition Notes

Includes index and color illustrations.

Published in
New York

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Number of pages
256
Dimensions
11.8 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
Weight
3.6 pounds

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL7991679M
ISBN 10
0754807827
ISBN 13
9780754807827
OCLC/WorldCat
671734101
Library Thing
101091
Goodreads
1253253

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL8196355W

Source records

amazon.com record
Ithaca College Library MARC record
Internet Archive item record

Work Description

This is a guide to origami, an ancient Japanese craft that appears to be experiencing a new lease of life in the 21st century. Traditional classics, such as the crane, are compiled next to modern pieces. The projects are divided into seven sections including traditional and decorative.

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