This comprehensive and just plain fun and informative book on from beginning origami folds to those that are intricate and for the expert is broken down into 10 chapters as follows:
Chapter 1 Origami Basics
Chapter 2 Birds
Chapter 3 Animals
Chapter 4 Flowers
Chapter 5 People
Chapter 6 Containers
Chapter 7 Geometric
Chapter 8 Modular
Chapter 9 Practical
Chapter 10 Fun
Index of Models
“Origami is the act of creative paperfolding,” states author Nick Robinson. “It’s always tempting to leap into a new hobby and try the most challenging or exciting project you can find. Often, however, that route leads to frustration, and, in the case of origami, lots of wadded up pieces of paper. it’s far better to begin with the basics and practice them as much as you can before moving on to the more difficult models.”
So starts “World’s Best Origami.” This book is unusual in that is goes a slow step by step in training the beginner on the intricate and basic folds of origami art. And then it infuses great beauty into the different patterns and models are you progress. I loved the instructions, and felt the basics were easy enough for parents to try with their children, as this is an art form for both adults and kids alike.
Did you know?
- There are 10 specific papers you can use for origami – and thousands of other creative ones!
- Origami uses a core set of 15 symbols universally recognized.
- Vampyra is a design by Paul Hanson for all of you Twilight fans – check it out with your Tweens!
- Check out The Crying Baby – it looks just like a six month old craying! What a great design for a baby shower!
For all of you science buffs, try DNA STRAND! It is unbelievably realistic!
For Kids – The pinwheel is awesome (18 steps)
This volume contains over 100 of the best models that origami has to offer. Nick Robinson, at work on origami for over 30 years, is a member of the British Origami Society and former editor of its magazine. He has written over 30 books and has been commissioned for many commercial and charitable works. More than just a delicious coffee table book, Robinson’s passion proves fruitful as he offers up a delightful book for young and old, amateur and long standing origami experts!
World’s Best Origami
Ratings are based on a 5-star scale
Overall: 4
Review by Broad “A” – Ava
We received a copy of this title for our book review. All opinions are our own.
4
This could probably keep me entertained for hours.
missdeb1@earthlink.net
This could probably keep me entertained for hours.
missdeb1@earthlink.net