Fun with Origami: 17 Easy-to-Do Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami Paper (Dover Origami Papercraft)

Dover

ISBN 10: 0486266648 / ISBN 13: 9780486266640

Published by Dover Publications, 1991

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Seller Inventory # 0486266648-4-29178935

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fun with Origami: 17 Easy-to-Do Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami Paper (Dover Origami Papercraft)
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486266648
• ISBN 13: 9780486266640
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 5 ounces

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Synopsis

Tap into your creativity and imagination, and turn simple sheets of paper into works of art with this easy origami kit.

Clear instructions and step-by-step diagrams help young and old alike master the ancient Japanese art of paperfolding. Twenty-four 7" x 7" sheets of authentic origami paper in 12 exciting colors are included for creating 17 projects: a sailboat, penguin, jet plane, whale, butterfly, flapping bird, and other figures.
 

• Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Fun with Origami provides clear and concise instructions, with every fold neatly diagrammed, making it easy for beginners to understand and follow along.
• Graded Difficulty Levels: The projects are graded according to difficulty, allowing beginners to start with simpler shapes and gradually progress to more complex designs.
• Variety of Projects: Start with simple shapes such as a sailboat, jet plane, and paper cup, and progress to a bird, whale, fish, and penguin. Veteran origamists can enjoy the challenge of creating a seal, butterfly, flapping hand, and other figures.
• Authentic Origami Paper: Includes 24 sheets of origami paper in 12 assorted colors.
• Enhances Fine Motor Skills: The precise folding techniques required in origami help improve dexterity and fine motor skills, making it a beneficial activity for children and adults.
• Versatile and Creative: Share your origami creations as gifts or use them as party favors, decorations, or conversation pieces.

For centuries, the ancient Japanese folk art of paperfolding — origami — has helped teach patience, accuracy, and concentration. It remains a rewarding and fascinating hobby for young and old alike. Fun with Origami: 17 Easy-to-Do Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami Paper offers beginners a comprehensive introduction to origami, with every fold neatly diagrammed in a clearly written instruction booklet by origami expert Harry C. Helfman.