For the absolute beginner: more than forty amazing folding projects, including models that evolve from one of four basic origami shapes.
Have you always been intrigued by origami, but often found the diagrams confusing or the models uninspiring? Origami 101 is here to help.
A revolutionary illustration enhancement called Glow Fold makes the diagrams and video steps easy to understand. With the introduction of every folding symbol, you'll find a detailed sidebar explaining what it means and a symbol index bookmark that guides you to these sidebars whenever you need to be reminded. If you need more help, just go directly to companion online video for any model.
Just a few of things you'll learn to create:
Roosting Robin
Flowering Branch
Flying Dragon
Sea Turtle
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Tree Ornament
Tropical Fish
Graceful Swan
With the help of origami enthusiast Benjamin Coleman, you'll learn how this classic craft can be enjoyed by all ages. Amuse yourself and delight your friends with these captivating folded figures!
The glow-fold technique will be a valuable aid to paper folders of all levels who are learning a new model through diagrams. --Vanessa Gould, director of the Peabody Award'οΏ½οΏ½winning documentary Between the Folds