Origami, Plain And Simple - Softcover

Neale, Robert; Hull, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312105169 ISBN 13: 9780312105167

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin, 1994

Synopsis

The ideal first book in origami...30 projects that will lead the absolute beginner to mastery of the art of folding.

Have you ever had the urge to create a frog out of a plain sheet of paper? How about a sea serpent, an elephant, an angel fish, or even a chess set? With this fun and easy-to-use primer, you can make such origami animals and projects come magically to life. Renowned paperfolder Robert Neale and his coauthor, Thomas Hull, present thirty original models, perfect for absolute beginners as well as more seasoned paperfolders looking for fresh, fun projects.

Each model is explained in simple terms, with supportive step-by-step instructions accompanied by intuitively clear diagrams that show each stage of the process. Projects begin with the basics and slowly progress in difficulty, ranging from simple folds (Frog with a Big Mouth, Owlet and Family, Scottie Dog); action folds (Talking Bird, Funky Swan, Somersaulting Frog); and modular folds (Sunburst, Three Wise Men, Chess Set); to trickier projects (Elephant Minor, Angel Fish, Bald Eagle). The authors also provide basic tips on how to fold as the masters do and make projects that come out looking the way you want them to.

Whether you're just starting out or you're a confirmed origami enthusiast for life, Origami, Plain and Simple will provide a repertoire of folding feats that's sure to entertain and challenge as it teaches the ins and outs of this captivating art.

About this title

About the Author

Robert Neale, the creator of the origami models in this book, started paperfolding in 1958. He is a retired teacher of the psychology of religion, and has served as president of The Friends of the Origami Center of America. He lives in Vermont.

Thomas Hull, the writer and illustrator of the book, is a graduate student in mathematics. He lives in Rhode Island.

From Library Journal

As the title indicates, this is a very simplified introduction to origami techniques, based on original models devised by Robert Neale. The projects are mostly animal figures, and all start with a single square of paper. The step-by-step diagrams are easy to follow, and many of the figures can be done in minutes. The authors' philosophy is just to take your square of paper and do it. Hence, there is only minimal discussion of the paper types and the fine points of folding that are found in other origami books. This is an excellent introduction to the craft for beginners who may not be ready for the complicated folds and geometrics of traditional Japanese origami. Recommended for public libraries.
- Constance Ashmore Fairchild, Univ. of Illinois Lib., Urbana-Champaign
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0312105169
• ISBN 13: 9780312105167
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112