More than 20 original models range from simple to advanced and include a butterfly, praying mantis, grasshopper, hornet, ant, several beetles, and other bugs. Full-color illustrations of finished models, plus detailed instructions with diagrams.
DIVIn the early 1990s, members of the Origami Tanteidan Convention in Japan began a unique competition devoted to insects and other arthropods as, over a period of years, artists attempted to one-up each other, successively adding legs, antennae, wings, and more. Each year, the models became increasingly complex, as origami enthusiasts from around the world joined the fray. Beetles became winged beetles. Winged beetles became winged spotted beetles. And so on.Models went from 30 or 40 steps to hundreds of steps. As a result, origami artists developed a range of design techniques that ultimately changed the entire art of origami folding.Bugs continue today to be a favorite subject for origami artists, and this book both describes the original challenges that stretched the art and also includes 12 original contemporary bugs (including one master-level project) designed by some of the most talented origami artists today from around the world—with detailed step-by-step instructions to make them./div
Color Origami: Botanica offers a new twist on the beloved practice of meditative coloring. This book features instructions and patterned sheets to color and fold into a gorgeous array of origami flowers, butterflies, birds, and other inhabitants of the garden. Pad-bound with removable pages, it contains more then 60 intricately hand-drawn origami papers that are also lightly printed with folding guidelines. Coloring the designs is a creative and soothing experience in itself. Transforming the flat sheet into a sunflower, a grasshopper, or a dove adds an element of magic that makes origami one of the most popular craft practices for people of all ages. The Color Origami collection includes: Color Origami: Botanica - ISBN 9781419722073 Color Origami: Fauna - ISBN 9781419722080
This compilation of 34 original models by origami master John Montroll offers folders illustrated directions for creating a fabulous array of avian creatures. Ranging in difficulty from intermediate to complex, the figures include a hen, chick, and rooster; waterfowl such as a duck, heron, and swan; and other wild and domesticated birds.
With this expert guide from origami expert John Montroll you can learn to fold charming versions of a flock of favorite birds: swan, flamingo, duck, stork, goose, and other popular varieties — over a dozen in all. Easy-to-follow instructions and clearly outlined diagrams show you exactly how to proceed. In addition, the projects are graded according to difficulty. Beginners will find helpful explanations of symbols and basic folds that will enable them to quickly grasp the fundamentals of paperfolding, while experienced folders will find stimulation and enjoyment in a selection of challenging projects.
This book contains 64 full-colour pull-out sheets printed with straightforward folding instructions and charmingly illustrated origami animals to fold. Simply pull out a sheet from the book and turn to the simple, step-by-step instructions to fold one of 11 different origami animals. From birds and butterflies to fish, dinosaurs and whales, you can fold yourself a colourful menagerie of 61 origami creatures. The instructions are easy to follow, and include QR links to folding videos on the Usborne website. Each origami sheet is printed with folding lines and charming animal features to bring your finished model to life. Folding instructions include QR links to origami videos showing how to fold each animal.