The Ultimate Guide To Origami: Simple Patterns And Instructions For Beginners:

For centuries, cultures have come up with creative ways to artistically approach, adopt, and adapt papercraft. While many of these practices, including Korean Hanji, can be individually tracked to specific countries of origin, most—including paper–mâché, a French-sounding craft that was actually conceived in ancient China—boast colorful histories that span cultures, countries, and even continents. One popular practice that has left a particularly extensive paper trail across the globe is origami, the art of paper folding. With this origami book, learn how to create original animals, birds, followers...From the Simplest to the Most Advanced! (Like the Green Dragon, the Last Origami of this Book, and the Most Difficult!) Step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and photographs of the finished projects will show you how to make origami that is both decorative and interactive. Discover the art of paper folding with The Origami Book. Featuring classic and original origami models, complete with detailed diagrams and written instructions for every step, it's the fastest way for you to start creating eye-catching paper sculptures. If you're new to origami, the iconic yet approachable designs in this book are a great way to hone your skills—and have a blast doing it. This origami book includes: Classic and contemporary—Try your hand at recognizable models, like Crane and Sailboat, as well as original designs, like Cobra and Teapot. Tips and techniques—Pay attention to tips that help you select the right paper, work through tough steps, and add your own creative twist. Symbol glossary—Find a comprehensive guide to standard origami symbols, as well as helpful info on how to read origami diagrams Buy this book now.For centuries, cultures have come up with creative ways to artistically approach, adopt, and adapt papercraft. While many of these practices, including Korean Hanji, can be individually tracked to specific countries of origin, most—including paper–mâché, a French-soun