Fabulous Modular Origami: 20 Origami Models with Instructions and Diagrams (Dover Crafts: Origami & Papercrafts) - Softcover

Fuse, Tomoko

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486826937 ISBN 13: 9780486826936

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2018

Synopsis

From the queen of modular origami comes this collection of extraordinary models for folders of all skill levels. Tomoko Fuse's full-color guide shows how to join separately folded modules to create masterpieces of the paperfolding art. The 20 projects range from the simplest, consisting only of two parts, to the most demanding, some of which feature 30 modules.
Illustrated directions accompany each of the figures, which are graded according to difficulty. The selections begin with easier models — including a square coaster, ninja star, and crown — and advance to slightly more complex projects — a flower with a stand, pleated and curled decorations, a crane, cubes, and a morning glory. The most sophisticated challenges include a pumpkin, a mosaic podium, a three-part triangular model, and the tetrahedron-and-octahedron combination called The Barber. Paperfolders' personal choices and combinations of colors will add individual flair to this stunning variety of models.

About this title

About the Author

Tomoko Fuse is a master of Japanese origami. Her many origami books include guides to folding modular polyhedra, tessellations, boxes, and paper toys.

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Fabulous Modular Origami

20 Origami Models with Instructions and Diagrams

By Tomoko Fuse

Dover Publications, Inc.

Copyright © 2017 NuiNui
All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-0-486-82693-6

Contents

BIOGRAPHY, page 10, 
SYMBOLS KEY, page 12, 
Square coaster, page 18, 
Menko card or pillow, page 22, 
Shuriken or ninja star, page 26, 
Crown, page 30, 
Flower with stand, page 36, 
Pleated decoration, page 42, 
Curl decoration, page 48, 
Bright star, page 52, 
Crane, page 58, 
Pumpkin, page 66, 
Cross-shaped star, page 72, 
Gemstone with floral inserts, page 78, 
Cube – Band A, page 84, 
Cube – Band B, page 90, 
Mosaic podium, page 94, 
Three-part triangular model, page 98, 
Tetrahedron and octahedron: the barber, page 106, 
Double boat model, page 112, 
Large star, page 118, 
Morning glory, page 124, 

INTRODUCTION

Among the many joys of making origami, there is one in particular that makes modular origami stand out: its distinctive geometric component. However, this does not necessarily mean that it has t o be difficult. There are plenty of simple and stimulating models that are easy to understand and can be made by anyone.

Modular origami involves joining different modules made with sheets folded separately. What is unusual about it is precisely the fact that it requires two different types of processes, namely folding and assembly.

One intriguing aspect of this type of origami comes from the fact that glue is not normally used to join the modules together. However, if you need to strengthen a model, do not hesitate to glue it.

This book contains a wide range of models, from the easiest, made using only two modules, to those for more expert origami artists that can require up to thirty modules.

I hope this book will help you discover the two different layers of enjoyment modular origami can bring: the inherent pleasure in the creative process involved in making every piece of origami, and the fun of a jigsaw puzzle.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486826937
• ISBN 13: 9780486826936
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128