The book collects 19 of Kamiya's origami creations, arranged chronologically by dates of design. There are several prehistoric beasts, some mythical creatures and a few others. All intersting and original. Each model is accompanied with design tips and crease pattern.
Translated from Japanese as "the way, through paperfolding," Origamido is a way of life and of design. More than colorful, folded paper cranes and simple, but charming animals and toys, Origamido is spirited creativity through paper folding.
This book presents an enchanting collection of the world's Origamido, masterworks of origami by some of the finest designers and paper folders living today. --Includes dazzling origami art from 40 international artists --Traces the development of these fascinating designs through fold-out diagrams and drawings
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Tomoko Fuse is mostly known for her beautiful boxes and modular origami. Here she proves that she can create magnificent representational origami as well.
The masks represent various types of the Japanese theater. They are superbly detailed, and each has a unique expression.
Both beginners and veteran folders will love this instructive volume and its clear directions and crisp diagrams. Readers learn the basic folds, one at a time, for 27 simple models (frog, star, piano, penguin), 12 intermediate designs (pig, kangaroo, camel), and 5 advanced models (deer, waterwheel, elephant, bee).
An exciting collection of projects, including a griffin, centaur, sea serpent, wyvern, and 12 animals from the Chinese zodiac: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, snake, monkey, and 6 others.
