
Origami Kit For Dummies
Nick Robinson(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 26. September 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
292 pages
978-0-470-75857-1 (ISBN)
Description
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
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
More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23 cm
Width: 15.9 cm
Thickness: 2 cm
Weight
492 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-75857-1 (9780470758571)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions


Person
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.
Content
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