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

A Handbook of Origami

The Complete Practical Guide with Step-by-Step Techniques and Over 80 Exciting Projects

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

A Handbook of Origami

The Complete Practical Guide with Step-by-Step Techniques and Over 80 Exciting Projects

by

  • 12 Want to read
  • 1 Have read

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

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Southwater
Language
English
Pages
264

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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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Origami!
2016, Anness Publishing
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Origami: 80 best-ever projects
2009, Lorenz
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A Handbook of Origami: The Complete Practical Guide with Step-by-Step Techniques and Over 80 Exciting Projects
2004, Southwater
Paperback in English
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Cover of: The Origami Handbook
The Origami Handbook: The Classic Art of Paperfolding in Step-by-step Contemporary Projects
2004, Hermes House
Paperback in English
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Cover of: The Origami Handbook
The Origami Handbook: The Classic Art of Paperfolding in Step-by-Step Contemporary Projects
2002, Hermes House, Hermes house
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Origami: The Complete Practical Guide to the Ancient Art of Paperfolding
2001, Lorenz Books
Hardcover in English
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The Origami Handbook: The Classic Art of Paperfolding in Step-by-Step Contemporary Projects
2001, Hermes House
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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 illustrations.
Previously published under the title: Origami.

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London
Other Titles
Origami

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Format
Paperback
Number of pages
264
Dimensions
8.6 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
Weight
1.2 pounds

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL8924800M
ISBN 10
1842158902
ISBN 13
9781842158906
OCLC/WorldCat
440699328
Library Thing
101091
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584859

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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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