Origami Kit For Dummies

by Nick Robinson

Overview

Includes hundreds of clear diagrams and folding instructions

Create 75 exciting models – from birds and beasts, to flowers and stars

Master the ancient art of origami with this straightforward guide that makes paper folding fun. Inside you'll find step-by-step instructions to help you transform ordinary paper into a wide range of models – from the quick and easy to the finger-twistingly challenging; firm favourites to contemporary works of art. And with 25 sheets of paper in five fun colours to get you started, Origami Kit For Dummies will keep you entertained for hours.

Discover how to:

• Unlock the secrets of paper-folding

• Understand the international language of origami

• Impress your friends with elaborate models

• Create and draw original designs

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119996361
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	02/14/2011
Series:	For Dummies Books
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	292
File size:	26 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Nick Robinson is a professional origami artist and author of several origami books. He has been a member of the British Origami Society for over 20 years.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I: Coming to the Crease: Basic Techniques

Chapter 1: Getting Started in Origami

Chapter 2: Drawing Diagrams and Getting Creative

Part II: Folding On: The Models

Chapter 3: Making Bases and Dividing the Paper

Chapter 4: Starting Simple 

Chapter 5: Making Moderately Tricky Models

Chapter 6: Puzzling Over Geometric Models

Chapter 7: Facing the Challenging Models

Part III: The Part of Tens

Chapter 8: Ten Top Tips 

Chapter 9: Ten Styles of Origami

Chapter 10: Ten Incredible Folders

Index