The Complete Book of Origami: A Beginner's Guide to the Most Popular Folded Paper Models

The one origami book you definitely need to get—a guide to all the 85 classic paper models that origami is famous for!

This is a must-have book for origami folders of all ages and skill levels—from novice on up. It provides all the instructions you need to create the classic and most beautiful origami models with simple and inexpensive squares of paper! This jam-packed book shows you how to fold the models everyone loves to make. It is fully illustrated in color with simple and clear step-by-step instructions for every model.

The 85 elegant models in this book include:

• Classic Traditional Models like the stately Crane and crested Samurai Helmet — every paper folder needs to know how to fold these 16 models!

• Colorful Flowers & Plants — including the classic Rose, elegant Iris, and pleated Hydrangea

• Cute Birds, Animals, Fish & Insects — the ever-popular Flapping Bird and Fox Puppet, plus the Carp, Penguin, Parakeet, Peacock and 20 more!

• Origami Toys — like the Transforming Face, the Spinner, and the Sumo Wrestler

• Decorative Paper Boxes — including the Star Box, the Chrysanthemum Dish and 5 other useful and attractive paper containers

• And many more!

This book is the complete bible for beginners and a great reference for more experienced folders. Can you fold them all?

About the Author

Shufunotomo is a leading Japanese publisher of magazines and books on crafts, fine arts, cooking, health, childcare, interior decoration and more.