The rules of the origami are simple but strict.
An edition of The Ultimate Origami Book: The Complete Step By Step Guide To The Art Of Paper Folding
(1998)
The Ultimate Origami Book
The Complete Step By Step Guide To The Art Of Paper Folding
by John Morin
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The best known of all papercrafts, origami has fascinated adults and children for ages. With the clear step-by-step illustrations and directions in this book, you too can create magnificent three-dimensional figures simply by folding paper!
John Morin guides you through 25 projects, from simple origami hats and boxes to the more challenging Waterbomb, Peace Crane, and Eight-Pointed Star. Once you've mastered the traditional models, you'll learn more advanced folds and techniques as you create modern projects such as the Leaf and the Wave. Along the way, you'll discover the origins and history of this engaging art form and learn about the symbolism behind each of the traditional models in the book.
Whether you're a beginner or an expert paperfolder, The Ultimate Origami Book is a practical guide that offers hours of fun.
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Ultimate Origami Kit: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to the Art of Paper Folding
October 1, 2000, Courage Bks.
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The Ultimate Origami Kit: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide to the Art of Paper Folding
February 1998, Running Press Book Publishers
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The Ultimate Origami Book: The Complete Step By Step Guide To The Art Of Paper Folding
1998, Courage Books
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Book Details
First Sentence
"One of the oldest and most revered Asian art forms, origami is practiced all over the world; its origins, however, are obscure."
Table of Contents
Introduction
Page 5
The History of Origami
Page 6
Origami Basics
Page 8
The Rules of Origami
Page 8
Math in Origami
Page 8
Diagrams
Page 9
Making a Square
Page 10
Some Folding Hints
Page 10
Getting Started
Page 11
Symbols
Page 11
Basic Folds
Page 11
Adjustments to the Paper
Page 12
Combination Folds
Page 13
Common Bases
Page 13
Paper Choices
Page 13
Traditional Models
Page 15
The Helmet
Page 16
The party Hat
Page 18
The Cup
Page 20
The Fox Puppet
Page 22
The Swam
Page 26
The Penguin
Page 29
The Talking Fish
Page 31
The Carp
Page 34
The Fancy Box
Page 36
The Windmill
Page 40
The Butterfly
Page 42
The Waterbomb
Page 44
The Jumping Frog
Page 48
The Sailboat
Page 52
The Box with Lid
Page 56
The Eight-Pointed Star
Page 59
The Four-Pointed Star
Page 62
The Flapping Bird
Page 64
The Peace Crane
Page 66
Modern Models
Page 68
The Leaf
Page 68
The Wave
Page 72
The Candy Dish
Page 74
Resources
Page 78
Glossary
Page 79
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 78), ilustrations (some color) and map.
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Contains instructions and graphic directions for making about 30 origami designs.
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