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Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly realistic paper birds and flying insects, a winged dinosaur and even an undulating Chinese dragon!The easy-to-follow folding instructions and photos in this book present 24 challenging and amazingly lifelike models—from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of difficulty.The 24 unique models in this book include: The Swan—The multilayered wings and body give this familiar model a major three-dimensional upgrade The Crane—Far from traditional, this crane rests on its built-in platform, and has an optional open wing configuration that can double as a fancy box Peacocks—One with tail feathers stowed neatly behind, and another with its tail fan proudly displayed The Swallow—Its distinctive bifurcated tail is on display in a kinetic diving pose The Crested Kingfisher—The artfully modeled eye of this hunter appears to be on the lookout for its next meal Stink Bug—there's nothing foul about this instantly recognizable shield-shaped insect model Beetles—A Horned Beetle with unfurled wings and a Rhinoceros Beetle with an intimidating spiky head Flying Chinese Dragon—Segmented and supple, this ancient symbol of power and good fortune is poised to pounce The Dragonfly—This incredibly detailed form is the most challenging model here, but the spectacular results are well worth the effort And many more!

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Dive under the sea with these realistic marine origami models!In Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures, Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly detailed aquatic wildlife, including a giant squid, prehistoric creatures and even a massive blue whale calf!The step-by-step folding instructions and photos in this book present 20 challenging and amazingly lifelike models — from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of difficulty.The 20 projects in this book include: The Penguin — A color-change model capturing the awkward and slightly comical appearance of these flightless aquatic birds The Polar Bear — A menacing hunter who will hungrily stalk the edge of your desk or bookshelf The Goldfish — This model features elegant lines and clever folding solutions — and it's difficult to overfeed, to boot! The Crocodile — A lurking hunter which is ideal for showcasing special papers The Crab — With all of the legs to define, this model is a challenging one, but with fewer pinch folds than you might expect The Manta Ray — A graceful and gentle filter feeder whose sweeping wings give you the opportunity to create a truly expressive paper sculpture And many more!

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