Origami for the first time

By Soonboke Smith

Book Overview

From making the basic folds and forms to crafting exquisite little flower pots, frames, and pinwheels, this right-from-the-beginning question and answer guide explains everything you need to know about origami. Hundreds of close-up color photos follow each step in the process as pencil holders, miniature chairs and tables, and beautiful traditional cranes emerge from the paper. Find out what tools are needed to get started and the important terms and symbols. Try simple techniques for creating 7 projects, including coasters, paper hearts, a candy cup, and a knife and fork holder. Go beyond the fundamentals and see how to construct 14 exquisite items that require slightly more complex folding and assembling, such as a sailboat, dove, pine tree, and gift boxes. A gallery presents a collection of inspiring sculptural origami pieces by some of the best artists in the field.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806978678
• ISBN13: 9780806978673
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Origami made easy

This book does a great job of introducing the beginner to origami and it's uses. By using clear, concise photographs and instructions the author takes you step by step through each form. The photographs and directions are so easy to follow, you'll be making projects in no time! The author includes great ideas/projects to do with each form including pen holders, coasters, gift boxes, etc. All in all this is the clearest, easiest, book on origami I've ever used. Instead of the frustration I've felt trying to follow other books, this one allowed me to start making origami projects right away!