The Complete Book of Origami: Step-by-Step Instructions in Over 1000 Diagrams/37 Original Models (Dover Crafts: Origami Papercrafts)

Lang, Robert J.

ISBN 10: 0486258378 / ISBN 13: 9780486258379

Published by Dover Publications, 1989

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Synopsis:

Get ready for hours of immersive paper-folding fun with this ultimate origami guide! Robert J. Lang, an origami master, presents 37 stunning and easy-to-follow models in this incredibly well-illustrated guide that will keep you captivated from start to finish.
 

Discover hours of fun with this comprehensive origami book by veteran origami artist Robert J. Lang. With over 1,000 detailed drawings and a photograph of the finished model accompanying each step-by-step direction, you'll find 37 captivating models to create, whether you're an experienced paper folder or just starting out. This book has everything, from a kangaroo, nun, rocket, or bust of King Tut, to a dragonfly, dinosaur, winged Pegasus, or cicada. You'll even learn to create action folds with moving parts, such as flapping birds, rowing ships, and fiddling violinists.

The author also includes:
 

• An Introduction to the History of Origami
• Helpful hints on tools and materials
• A key to the folding symbols

The Complete Book of Origami offers hours of enjoyment and personal satisfaction for the beginner and delicately crafted challenges for the expert. Projects are arranged in order of difficulty, from simple to complex, and include:

• Introductory folds to teach beginners how to fold a duck, fish, swan, cap, shark, kangaroo, rocket, vulture, and others
• Advanced folds for a gerbil, dragonfly, bald eagle, grasshopper, Dimetrodon, deer, and winged Pegasus 
• Three-dimensional fold models of a cube, rabbit, elephant, parrot, tarantula, cicada, and more 
• Action folds featuring moving parts that form a flapping wing seagull, monkey, Viking rowing ship, fiddling violinist, bassist, pianist, and cuckoo clock for the expert paper folder.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Complete Book of Origami: Step-by-Step ...
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition