Origami Odyssey

Origami Odyssey
Author: Peter Engel
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1462915582

Renowned origami artist Peter Engel first astounded origami enthusiasts and the lay person alike with his popular Origami from Angelfish to Zen. Since that book, published in 1989, Engel has gone through a personal change in his philosophy of origami design, honed through decades of elevating what is often viewed as simple paper folding into a fine art. In Origami Odyssey, Engel takes paper crafters on a journey to the edge of paper folding, providing instruction for exquisite and original origami designs, including several that have been shown in galleries and museums throughout the world. Experienced folders will delight in the chance to grow as artists as they master the projects in this book, and new comers to origami will find the author's journey so inspiring that they'll be ready to begin an odyssey of their own. This unique do-it-yourself paper craft book includes: Full-colored photos and step-by-step instructions and diagrams 21 fun-to-do projects like the Green Horned Owl, Gingko Leaf, Stingray and many more! Downloadable instructional video with easy-to-follow tutorials

Origami Odyssey

Origami Odyssey
Author: Peter Engel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2016
Genre: Origami
ISBN:

Renowned origami artist Engel takes us on a journey to the edge of paperfolding, explaining his personal growth as an artist and providing instruction for 21 exquisite and original origami designs, including several that have been shown in galleries and museums throughout the world.

The Complete Book of Origami Polyhedra

The Complete Book of Origami Polyhedra
Author: Tomoko Fuse
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 101
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1462922333

Learn to fold incredible geometric origami models from "The Queen of Modular Origami!" In this book, Tomoko Fuse--Japan's most famous living origami artist--shows you how to create amazing polyhedral models using the techniques of modular origami (where many paper sheets are folded then locked together without glue or tape). Make 64 intriguing modular models, including: Stackable Modules--The perfect starting point for novices, these simple constructions result in stunning three-dimensional forms 3-D Stars--Dazzling decorative starbursts that look great on a Christmas tree, on your mantle--or even in an art gallery Manifold Modulars--"Inception-like" models in which individual modular constructions themselves become modules within a larger piece Cubes and Boxes--Perfect for gift giving--and there is no finer teacher for these than renowned origami box specialist Tomoko Fuse And many more! *Recommended for experienced folders and up*

The Complete Book of Origami

The Complete Book of Origami
Author: Robert J. Lang
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 163
Release: 1988
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486258378

Create nearly 40 striking paper figures with clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams. Features simple to advanced objects: cube, parrot, rabbit, seagull, cuckoo clock, rocket, mouse, elephant, violinist, Viking ship, and many more.

The Odyssey

The Odyssey
Author: Sam Ita
Publisher: Sterling
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781402758676

"After years of battle, Troy has finally fallen-- and Odysseus and his men set sail for home. Odysseus will be returning to reclaim his kingdom and reunite with his family. But this odyssey will be perilous, for the men must face incredible obstacles along the way."--P. [4] of cover.

Paper Crystals

Paper Crystals
Author: Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Honorary Consultant and Senior Clinical Lecturer David Mitchell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2012-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780953477494

Paper Crystals are enchanting sculptures made from simple units folded from ordinary paper which lock firmly together without any need for sticky tape or glue. Paper Crystals are enchanting to look at, fascinating to make, and seem to have the ability to focus harmony and peace wherever they are displayed, making them ideal ornaments for your home or workplace and perfect gifts to share with your friends. Everything you need to know is explained in pictures and words in the clearest detail. This fully revised and much expanded Second Edition is a must for the collection of every origami aficionado but will also appeal to those who are interested in partnership art.

Folding the Universe

Folding the Universe
Author: Peter Engel
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1989
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

An artfully designed and illustrated guide offers an in-depth essay on the history origami and its mathematical, spatial, and creative properties, and instructions for making a kangaroo with joey, a knight on horseback, and other wonders.

Wondrous One Sheet Origami

Wondrous One Sheet Origami
Author: Meenakshi Mukerji
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2019-09-20
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 042955415X

Wondrous One Sheet Origami is a how-to book full of beautiful origami designs covering a wide range of folding levels from simple to high intermediate, with more emphasis on the latter. The book is meant for audiences 12 years of age and above, and children folding at higher than age level. Most of the designs are flat and suitable for mounting on cards or framing as gifts. Features • Richly illustrated full-color book with clear, crisp diagrams following international standard, and an abundance of photographs of finished models • Select designs hand-picked by the author based on social media responses • Most of the designs incorporate color-change, a technique showing both sides of paper for enhanced beauty

Origami Architecture (booklet & downloadable content)

Origami Architecture (booklet & downloadable content)
Author: (Artist) Yee
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2013-10-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1462915698

Build detailed models of your favorite iconic buildings with this easy origami ebook! Master paper crafter and preeminent designer Yee, brings origami folders this extraordinary boxed architectural craft ebook which brings some of the worlds' most recognized architectural feats to life. Yee started folding paper as a child in Hong Kong. He didn't have any toys and so learned to make his own from old newspapers. This origami ebook allows you, the paper folder to make some of his best works. Once assembled, the paper models can be displayed in 3D form on a table or shelf or they can be folded flat for easy storage and carried in a bag or briefcase to show your friends. This origami ebook contains: Detailed step-by-step origami book Over 150 full-color photos 20 sheets of high-quality, pre-cut card stock Since there is no complicated cutting or painting required, the origami models are simple enough to be considered origami-for-kids projects and are a great way for those with no previous paper folding experience to learn origami. Origami Architecture contains downloadable folding papers which gives you all the materials to get you started with assembling the scale models. The facade designs are based on the real architecture of the buildings. The decorative details are colored black to reduce the cutting work, but for those origami enthusiasts who love to cut, the black colored details can be removed, making the paper structures even more stunning. Origami projects include: The Eiffel Tower The White House The Sydney Opera House

My Ideal Bookshelf

My Ideal Bookshelf
Author: Thessaly La Force
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2012-11-13
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0316225002

The books that we choose to keep -- let alone read -- can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.