Origami and paper engineering Books

Book SynopsisORIGAMI KIT - Unleash your creativity with the 'Shrimpin' Ain't Easy' Origami Kit! Perfect for origami enthusiasts of all skill levels, this delightful kit guides you through the art of folding intricate and adorable shrimp. With detailed step-by-step instructions and high-quality origami paper, you'll master the delicate art of shrimp origami in no time.  'Shrimpin' Ain't Easy,' but it's definitely fun!     INCLUDES - This kit includes 75 double-sided sheets of high-quality origami paper, offering vibrant colors and patterns to bring your shrimp creations to life. Detailed, step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams make it easy to learn and master the art of shrimp origami. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced folder, this kit provides endless fun and relaxation.     HIGH QUALITY - Each sheet boasts vibrant colors and intricate patterns that bring your shrimp creations to life. The h

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Book SynopsisA lucky horseshoe fish.  A ninja star from outer space. A tie-dyed flapping bird. And 54 more origami models on surprising paper. Here, origami is reinvented. Mixing classically inspired and contemporary patterns, easy and challenging—what is origami but a brainteaser in paper? The Joy of Origami celebrates the art form’s deepest tradition of sharing with a completely fresh and jazzy feel. The models range from birds and beasts to pinwheels and hats; the 100 sheets of paper included in the book are fun, bold, and unexpected. What is the real joy of origami? The “Wow!” that comes after the final fold.  

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Book SynopsisDiscover the intricate world of modular Kusudama paper folding! Kusudama are elaborate geodesic spheres assembled from many small folded pieces of paper. They were originally used to hold incense in Japanese Buddhist temples. Modern Kusudama consist of dozens of colorful papers folded and fitted together to form ornate spherical sculptures. In this exciting new book, master paper folder Byriah Loper presents 30 of his own original and spectacular Kusudama creations, including:Capstone: a spiky sphere resembling a sea urchinOrtygia: an unusual cube-shaped KusudamaShakespeare: an elaborate model resembling a ball of flowersTrallia: a ball with petal-like projections that looks like a huge chrysanthemumPlus many other incredible models!Assembling Kusudama is an exciting challenge, however Loper's clear diagrams and detailed, step-by-step photos and instructions make the art accessible to anyone even if you have no prior origami paper folding experience. And the astonishing finished piec

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Book SynopsisMake beautiful papercraft models with this engaging origami paper pack. These Japanese Washi Patterns are elegant, colourful and unique.

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Book SynopsisThis paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with colorful, radial color burst designs. These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique designs printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. This paper pack is ideal for anyone setting out to fold 1,000 paper cranes, and these small sheets also work well for modular origami models. This origami paper pack includes:1,000 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 unique designs4 x 4 inch (10 cm) squaresInstructions for folding and stringing paper cranesDouble-sided color (design on one side and coordinating solid color on the reverse) An ancient Japanese legend says that anyone who folds 1,000 paper cranes will be granted a wish, while others claim a strand of them promises happiness and eternal luck. Cranes are a symbol o

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Book SynopsisColorful Froebel stars can be used as ornaments, table decorations, candle holders, and more.Trade ReviewJuly 2015 Fröbel star rating: *** I zoomed in on this title because it celebrates the work of Friedrich Fröbel. Fröbel was a 19th century German educationalist and papercraft guru. He brainstormed the concept of kindergarten. He - wait-for it - re-introduced the craft of origami to Japanese schoolchildren. And his papercraft legacy lives on in the celestial contribution of his famous 3-D woven stars – a trad Christmas decoration – and in his folded paper shapes. (The big idea is that paper folding teaches creativity, logical thinking, and improves motor co-ordination.) Back to the review. This is a reprint of German edition. Armin Täubner is a prolific papercraft author, whose delightful Floragami, I have reviewed on this blog. The book begins with a collection of folded modular shapes - kind of the origami equivalent of paper snowflakes. Slight permutations, no two alike. Lots of geek appeal. The “moves” are indicated with step-by-step folding diagrams + text. A winning idea is to fold the shapes in translucent paper to make window decorations. After the basic folded shapes are shown, the author moves on to 3-D constructions. This section is not for origami purists because – shock horror – glue is involved. The resulting spheres are very attractive – and are “cheats” kusudama. The gluing enables an openwork appearance, which is extremely appealing. As you would expect, the Fröbel star section kick-starts with detailed, illustrated how-tos on how to weave the eponymous stars out of strips of paper. The steps are pretty clear – but, if you are like me – you may zone out when things get to about step 28 (and I like learning from books). My suggestion: check out a You Tube video and use it in conjunction with the book. And always bear in mind that the paper weaving steps are repetitive – so there are fewer folding operations than the number of steps. Super-symmetry. Everything is done in quad! When you master the star, you will be very proud of yourself, and you will have added a life-long papercraft skill – and party trick- to your repertoire. The Fröbel star projects are mostly slight permutations – but, hey - you would not be reading this book if you were not a papercraft geek. The comet is a fun idea. Most of the variations involve trimming the tails in some way, or varying the colours of the paper folding strips. A bit obvious. So – this title is a pleasant tribute to the papercraft innovations of Friedrich Fröbel. It is suitable for entry level to intermediate papercrafters. * The Papercraft Post Blog *

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Book SynopsisDo you love making your own greeting cards and crafting colourful notes? Enjoy decorating paper with doodles, washi tape and stickers? Then the Hello Origami Kit is just for you! This fun and easy origami collection will show you how to fold 20 adorable designs that double as your own stationery! Use the included origami paper to fold fun shapes, such as flowers, ice cream cones and cupcakes, then embellish with included washi tape strips and stickers. Use origami techniques to create festive gift tags, bookmarks, and more. With a few simple folds, you can create one-of-a-kind papercrafts that are sure to brighten anyone's day!

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