This excellent origami book consists of a selection of original models
designed by David Brill, Chairman of the British Origami Society and
one of the most talented origami creators and folders in the United
Kingdom.
Many of the pieces in the book are advanced but they are clearly
diagrammed and will provide plenty of scope for creativity as many of
the forms will be suitable for wet folding. Some can be worked in
ordinary origami paper but many require very large sheets and I
remember one year cutting a 20 inch equilateral triangle of foil for
the Christmas Tree Fairy which in fact produced quite a small figure
about six inches high!
This is therefore not a book for the beginner but it is certainly
one which should be on any origami enthusiast's bookshelf. Models range
from Mr Brill's Ship in a Bottle and the Lidded Box, to the Cigarettes
in a Box and other geometric forms.
Lovely origami book--> It contains an attractive collection of geometric style models such as unusual little boxes, vases and abstract decorations for placing around your home. There is also a collection of items such as chopstick holders and various kinds of stationery and envelopes. There is even a delightful collection of stars and snowflakes which would be wonderful for the festive season in making decorations and cards.
Instructions and diagrams for fashioning such simple objects as a flower, Japanese box, and church as well as more challenging projects such as a squirrel on a log, birds in a nest, a unicorn, and a full-rigged sailing ship. Over 30 entertaining projects for origami fans of all ages and abilities.
The objects are fantastic, but the folding techniques use simple triangles and squares, pyramids and cubes. Master spiral designs, multi-pointed stars, 9-sided gift boxes, and 12-sided gyroscopic whirligigs. More elaborate designs are 8-sided flying saucers, whimsical crows in the grass, gorgeous nested boxes and sculptured gift containers.
