- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (Mar 15 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312105169
- ISBN-13: 978-0312105167
- Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 21.6 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 372 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,201,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
From Library Journal
As the title indicates, this is a very simplified introduction to origami techniques, based on original models devised by Robert Neale. The projects are mostly animal figures, and all start with a single square of paper. The step-by-step diagrams are easy to follow, and many of the figures can be done in minutes. The authors' philosophy is just to take your square of paper and do it. Hence, there is only minimal discussion of the paper types and the fine points of folding that are found in other origami books. This is an excellent introduction to the craft for beginners who may not be ready for the complicated folds and geometrics of traditional Japanese origami. Recommended for public libraries.
- Constance Ashmore Fairchild, Univ. of Illinois Lib., Urbana-Champaign
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Constance Ashmore Fairchild, Univ. of Illinois Lib., Urbana-Champaign
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
The ideal first book in origami...30 projects that will lead the absolute beginner to mastery of the art of folding.
Have you ever had the urge to create a frog out of a plain sheet of paper? How about a sea serpent, an elephant, an angel fish, or even a chess set? With this fun and easy-to-use primer, you can make such origami animals and projects come magically to life. Renowned paperfolder Robert Neale and his coauthor, Thomas Hull, present thirty original models, perfect for absolute beginners as well as more seasoned paperfolders looking for fresh, fun projects.
Each model is explained in simple terms, with supportive step-by-step instructions accompanied by intuitively clear diagrams that show each stage of the process. Projects begin with the basics and slowly progress in difficulty, ranging from simple folds (Frog with a Big Mouth, Owlet and Family, Scottie Dog); action folds (Talking Bird, Funky Swan, Somersaulting Frog); and modular folds (Sunburst, Three Wise Men, Chess Set); to trickier projects (Elephant Minor, Angel Fish, Bald Eagle). The authors also provide basic tips on how to fold as the masters do and make projects that come out looking the way you want them to.
Whether you're just starting out or you're a confirmed origami enthusiast for life, Origami, Plain and Simple will provide a repertoire of folding feats that's sure to entertain and challenge as it teaches the ins and outs of this captivating art.
Have you ever had the urge to create a frog out of a plain sheet of paper? How about a sea serpent, an elephant, an angel fish, or even a chess set? With this fun and easy-to-use primer, you can make such origami animals and projects come magically to life. Renowned paperfolder Robert Neale and his coauthor, Thomas Hull, present thirty original models, perfect for absolute beginners as well as more seasoned paperfolders looking for fresh, fun projects.
Each model is explained in simple terms, with supportive step-by-step instructions accompanied by intuitively clear diagrams that show each stage of the process. Projects begin with the basics and slowly progress in difficulty, ranging from simple folds (Frog with a Big Mouth, Owlet and Family, Scottie Dog); action folds (Talking Bird, Funky Swan, Somersaulting Frog); and modular folds (Sunburst, Three Wise Men, Chess Set); to trickier projects (Elephant Minor, Angel Fish, Bald Eagle). The authors also provide basic tips on how to fold as the masters do and make projects that come out looking the way you want them to.
Whether you're just starting out or you're a confirmed origami enthusiast for life, Origami, Plain and Simple will provide a repertoire of folding feats that's sure to entertain and challenge as it teaches the ins and outs of this captivating art.
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This wonderfully simple fold captures an unmistakably "froggy" personality - just two legs and a big mouth! Read the first page
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This wonderfully simple fold captures an unmistakably "froggy" personality - just two legs and a big mouth! Read the first page
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for one thing.,
This review is from: Origami, Plain And Simple (Paperback)
This really is a begginer's book for origami. There isn't any "frog base" or "kite base" business. All steps are in the book and you need no previous knowledge of origami.While this is a good book for beginners, intermediate and advanced talents can appreciate it for one reason; I used this book to create the complete chess set. It really is an impressive one (for origami, especially)! That's all I've used this book for, and I don't think I'd pay for it unless I was a beginner (and even then, I may not). Getting it from the library was an ideal solution for me.
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Make this your first origami book!,
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Make this your first origami book!,
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Good for one thing.,
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This review is from: Origami, Plain And Simple (Paperback)
This really is a begginer's book for origami. There isn't any "frog base" or "kite base" business. All steps are in the book and you need no previous knowledge of origami.While this is a good book for beginners, intermediate and advanced talents can appreciate it for one reason; I used this book to create the complete chess set. It really is an impressive one (for origami, especially)! That's all I've used this book for, and I don't think I'd pay for it unless I was a beginner (and even then, I may not). Getting it from the library was an ideal solution for me. |
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