Project Origami: Activities for Exploring Mathematics
When it comes to mathematics, paper isn't just for pen and pencil any more! Origami, the art and science of paper folding, can be used to explain concepts and solve problems in mathematics-and not just in the field of geometry. The origami activities collected here also relate to topics in calculus, abstract algebra, discrete mathematics, topology, and more.
Beautiful Quiltagami : New Ideas for Fabric FoldingA book as popular and well-reviewed as "Quiltagami" cries out for a sequel - and here it is, with 19 new and exciting projects that range from animal purses to scrapbook wall hangings. This fun craft combines quilting with origami, and has intrigued needleworkers eager to add new techniques to their repertoire.
Designed for the beginner, this beautifully illustrated step-by-step how-to book gives readers all the instructions needed to create highly decorative boxes in a variety of shapes and sizes out of paper. Sixty-one sheets of one- and two-sided orgami paper complete the illustrated kit. Line-drawings and photographs throughout.
Clear instructions and step-by-step diagrams show advanced paperfolders — and enthusiastic beginners — how to construct origami aircraft that actually fly! 16 planes, among them the Bandit, Shadow, Firestorm, and Cyclone, are all made from square sheets of paper and are fully functional.
Sticky Note Origami: 25 Designs to Make at Your Desk
It's clever, it's creative, and most of all, it's fun: super origami made with those stick-it desk notes found on every desk. These projects make work just a little more entertaining.
