Origami in Action : Paper Toys That Fly, Flap, Gobble, and Inflate - Softcover

Lang, Robert J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312156189 ISBN 13: 9780312156183

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin, 1997

Synopsis

Origami in Action presents thirty-nine action paper folded models that are as animated as they are exquisite. Birds flap their wings, guitarists strum, and Tyrannosaurus Rexes roar.

Step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and photographs of the finished projects will show you how to make origami that are both decorative and interactive.

Projects include:
--Flapping Butterfly
--Blow-up Bunny
--Barking Wolf
--Talking Dragon
--Wagging-Tail Doggie
--Boardsailor
--Swimming Manatee
--Indian Paddling a Canoe

From simple creations to advanced works of art, Origami in Action will show you how to create unique and original origami toys and decorations.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Every project in this book can really move! Origami in Action presents 39 action origami models that are as animated as they are exquisite. Each project is complete with clear step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and a photograph of the finished model. Included are such traditional favorites as the cootie catcher and the waterbomb, as well as some modern novelties - a strumming guitar player and a toothy Tyrannosaurus Rex.

About the Author:

Robert J. Lang is one of the most respected origami designers in the world. He is the author of The Complete Book of Origami and Origami Zoo (written with Steven Weiss). He lives in Altadena, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0312156189
• ISBN 13: 9780312156183
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 160