The possibilities of folding a paper is infinite. Origami is an art of folding a piece of paper into a sculpture without gluing, taping and cutting the paper. Origami is very therapeutic, the art is a mix of math, science, focus, meditation and spatial thinking.

Origami goes global with 33 models by designers from more than 15 countries, including Australia, Hungary, Bolivia, China, India, and more. Figures range from simple to moderately difficult and include a frog, ocean liner, penguin, hot air balloon, dragon, and kangaroo. Notes on each model include comments on individual styles and methods of paperfolding.

Provides instructions for making twenty animals of varying levels of difficulty in origami, including a chicken, a hippo, a dragon, and a frog.

Learn origami basics from the experts at Taro's Origami Studio in Brooklyn, New York, where dedicated professionals teach and promote the ancient art of origami. In this book, Taro Yaguchi, founder of Taro's Origami Studio, shares his unique Kyu System, wherein the successful mastery of basic folds and bases is rewarded with passage through the different color-coded levels often associated with mastery in the field of martial arts. This book contains 12 models that clearly illustrate specific key folds and base forms that provide a foundation for the development of origami skills. 365 pieces of beautifully designed origami papers are provided to create models in three different sizes-perfect for use as ornaments, jewelry, and just for fun.

Includes illustrated instructions for origami projects that range from simple to challenging.

This how-to-guide--complete with clearly illustrated folding diagrams and simple directions--makes it easy to add a personal touch to your holidays with handmade ornaments and other decorations. In no time at all you'll be trimming a Christmas tree with bright origami stars, candy canes, and other traditional ornaments, and decorating rooms with paper stockings, colorful Santas, and little gift boxes. Ideal for children but equally appropriate for beginning paperfolders of all ages, this excellent introduction to origami takes you step-by-step through twenty-eight festive projects.

Don't just fold and look at your origami work - wear it! Using papers in a dazzling array of colours and wonderful patterns, textures, and finishes, and with traditional folding skills and simple jewellery-making techniques, you'll learn to fashion pendants, pins, earrings and other exquisite accessories. Categorised by season and with a special section devoted to Japanese motifs, these imaginative projects will have you folding all year long.

These beautiful Japanese papers will inspire you to create dozens of origami masterpieces. With instructions included for folding a crane and a masu box (a square box for measuring rice), you'll be hooked on this popular hobby in no time. In addition to more than 250 sheets of colorful papers in 16 traditional patterns, there are black-and-white patterned papers to color and fold. Book includes: - More than 250 sheets of beautiful origami paper in 16 traditional Japanese patterns - Basic folding instructions, hints, and illustrated instructions for folding a crane and a masu box

2 each of silver, gold, burnt orange, tangerine, sapphire, spring and forest green, magenta, and violet.

This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful and traditional Japanese Washi Patterns. These paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 designs unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the papers. This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Instructions for 6 easy origami projects