Origami Treasure Chest
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Book Overview
This rich collection of paper designs by a Japanese expert will inspire origami lovers of all ages. Here are 86 designs, carefully demonstrated in step-by-step photographs, not drawings. The use of color on every page further simplifies instruction. The patterns can be made singly or combined, as shown, to make centerpieces, holiday decorations, seasonal cards, decorative containers, even a whimsical fish mobile. Chapters include:
- playful animals
- graceful birds
- barnyard creatures
- perky flowers
- useful containers, such as baskets, boxes and gift envelopes
- seasonal designs, celebrating both Western and Japanese holidays
- playful animals
- graceful birds
- barnyard creatures
- perky flowers
- useful containers, such as baskets, boxes and gift envelopes
- seasonal designs, celebrating both Western and Japanese holidays
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0870408682
ISBN13:9780870408687
Release Date:April 1991
Publisher:Japan Publications Trading
Length:80 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 9.9" x 8.2"
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Crafts Crafts & Hobbies Crafts & Hobbies Origami Papercrafts, Stamping & StencilingCustomer Reviews
3 ratings
Origami Treasure Chest
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Origami Treasure Chest is a real treasure. It contains easy to follow instructions and diagrams with illustrations of the finished origami models. It contains a variety of models with some variations for some of the models. The models are simple to intermediate. I recommend this book to origamists who want some easy models to create.
my favorite origami book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I do origami as a hobby, using the results for presents for friends and family. This has been my favorite origami books since I first discovered it. The instructions are very good; I have usually been able to understand them during my first attempt at a design. If you're just beginning origami, with no previous experience, there is an explanation of the folding symbols on the back of the front cover. However, there are no detailed beginners explanations, so, unless you feel up to it, you may not want to get this book if you have never done origami before. If you do have a little experience, this is a very good book. Some of the designs are more simple than others, and even the simple designs look good. I am always annoyed at "easy origami" books that are easy, but have horrible looking designs. This is not the case with this book, and, in fact, I have created some beautiful origami mobiles using only designs found in this book. There may not be as much variety in this book as you might find in other origami books, but you can be reasonably certain that you'll be able to fold all the designs found in this book. I have yet to encounter an origami book that I have gotten as much use out of as this one.
A wonderful addition to your Treasure Chest
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a wonderful book. I first saw it at the library and knew that I wanted to purchase it. What caught my attention was that the origami pictures inside were actual colored photographs--not drawn pictures. It definitely helps alot more when you see the actual photographs. It makes folding origami much easier!I am not exactly very good at folding origami and the things I tried came out wonderful. This origami book is different from others I've seen because it teaches you how to fold useful things besides the typical animals. You can learn how to fold special envelopes, boxes with handles, wreaths, and decorations. I definitely recommend you to get this book. It is excellent!
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