These boats don't just look nice on a shelf--they're made to move! Build your own fleet of Origami Sailboats that actually float and sail in water. These step-by-step instructions offer young crafters all they need to create floating and fully functional paper folded sailboats. All of the models in this how to orgami book catch wind currents, float and retain their shape in water. Believe it or not, these paper boats hold up in water for several hours, or even several days if they're made from freezer paper or wax paper. Whether you're an origami beginner or an experienced folder, Origami Sailboats is a great do-it-yourself arts and crafts activity for children and parents to create original origami toys and decorations.

Collection of floatable origami boats and ships. there are 14 models (4 traditional models and 10 designs of mine) in 48 pages.All models are folded from 1 piece of paper (13 models from square and 1 from rectangle).Paper is widely used in everyday life, one of which is to play, such as playing with a paper boat.We have long known how to fold paper boats, of course the traditional paper boat that has been passed down for generations.In this book, a number of traditional paper boats will be re-introduced and a number of new models will be introduced. Traditional models need to be included, so that people do not forget the existing traditional models, and also as a first step to learn to fold a paper boat, before starting to fold newer models.New models are introduced so that people can fold more diverse models of paper boats.Happy folding!

This easy origami book is perfect for kids or beginners looking to try their hand at paper crafts! Perfect for the beginner. Featuring 50 simple origami designs, Origami Japanese Paper Folding introduces a variety of simple paper craft projects, including: a cat a peacock a giraffe a rabbit As well as other exciting creations, like: a spaceship a jet plane a motorboat a treasure box Origami Japanese Paper Folding uses easy-to-follow illustrations and instructions for each project. At the end of the book, there is also a section on practical applications for your completed origami crafts. Author Florence Sakade is a well-known Origami practitioner and designer of various books on Japan. After making your way through all the beginner origami projects in Origami Japanese Paper Folding, you won't be a novice anymore!

Fold, decorate & play! Learning to fold simple paper models is just the beginning in Origami Games for Kids! Children of all ages can enjoy playing 15 interactive games with their finished origami crafts. The paper models can be used to play 15 simple but highly entertaining games that will keep children engaged for hours, and allow them to collaborate as well as compete. It only takes a minute or two to fold up each game piece, and then you can use them to play the following exciting games: Balancing Act--Who can keep the spinning wing balanced on the pyramid longer? Basket Bombs--Shoot the ball through the hoop using the catapult! Bowl 'Em Over--How many bowling pins can you knock down at one time? Can You Top This?--Build a tower of triangle chips as high as you can! Chip Toss--How many triangle chips can you juggle between two inverted pyramids? Fill 'Er Up--Who can flip the most balls into the box using the dragon's nose? Football--Scoot the football in between the goal posts to score! Frog Olympics--Spring the frog into, over or on top of the box! Ghost Dodgers--Can you slide a triangle chip under the ghost without knocking it over? Leap Frog--Keep the leaping frog leaping as long as possible! Pick Up Chips--Carefully remove the triangle chips one at a time without jostling the adjacent ones! Slay the Dragon--Take turns launching footballs at the dragon on the goal post until he's knocked down! Snap Dragon--Slide a penny under your opponent's dragon without getting "pinched!" Stormy Seas--Who can blow the sailboat from one end of the path to the other in the shortest time? Timber!--Stack as many sheets as possible on top of the "tree" before it falls over! These games will appeal to kids of all ages and personalities. Beyond having fun, origami engages children's minds with the physical world--allowing them to make discoveries and solve problems. Research shows that origami stimulates the logical and creative sides of the brain, so both zones are actively engaged when folding. It also teaches the basics of geometry and has concrete benefits for developing minds. Whether at home, at a birthday party, on vacation, or in the classroom, Origami Games for Kids Kit will provide hours of creative, hands-on fun for everyone! This kit contains: A full-color 48-page origami instruction book 48 sheets of downloadable, double-sided origami paper 15 different paper models used to play 15 exciting games Over 50 colorful, printable stickers to decorate the models

Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.

Fold fun and colorful origami greeting cards with this easy origami book! Origami Greeting Cards bring the traditional beauty of Japanese paper folding to contemporary greeting cards. Regardless of your age or folding ability, creating fanciful or elegant cards if simple and fun. Step-by-step easy-to-follow instructions show you how to fold over 40 origami object, from flowers and trees to clouds and castles. These can be arranged in a variety of pleasing designs to create personalized cards appropriate for any season of occasion. Origami designs include: Wildflower Star Heart Snowflake Thundercloud Rocket And many more…

Enjoy big boat racing on a small scale! Paper Yachts shows you how to create miniature imitations of four classes of the most competitive yachts on the planet—from the larger International America’s Cup craft to the small and nimble Extreme 40s. Captain your own vessel with sixteen water resistant templates that allow you to test your personal watercraft in the tub, down the stream, or in the ocean. Detailed instructions and illustrations help you fold and launch each sailboat, and specially designed courses set you up for some serious match racing or a mixed class regatta. Loaded with gorgeous photos and nautical trivia, Paper Yachts is more than origami, it’s the excitement of sailing at your fingertips. So weigh anchor, cast off, and be an admiral of the sea for a day.

Cooper has the clever idea of making his mom pancakes for her birthday, and his friend the moose offers to help. The moose claims he's the best chef in Alaska, but is he really? Find out if Cooper's mom is happy about the surprise awaiting her in the kitchen!

DIVNoted origamist presents step-by-step instructions and diagrams for 20 challenging projects: treehopper, spotted ladybug, orb weaver, tarantula, butterfly, grasshopper, dragonfly, praying mantis, more. Intermediate to advanced level. /div