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Origami Insects and Their Kin: Step-By-Step Instructions in Over 1500 Diagrams
Create a swarm of cleverly designed paper insects. Noted origamist presents step-by-step instructions and diagrams for 20 challenging projects: treehopper, spotted ladybug, orb weaver, tarantula, tick, butterfly, grasshopper, dragonfly, praying mantis, scorpion, and more. Helpful sections on symbols and terms and general folding directions. Intermediate to advanced level.
155 pages, Paperback
First published June 20, 1995
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July 27, 2018
This is a pretty solid collection of insect and arachnid models (plus a pill bug) which were quite complex by 90s standards. Not all models are of the same quality, however:
The ant is not particularly hard and is absolutely beautiful. I am also fond of the butterfly, which is not up to par with more recent butterfly designs, but which can be folded reasonably well from small and bad paper. On the other hand both of the spider models are abstracted and not very good looking, and the scorpion is quite a lot of work for an unimpressive result.
Overall the diagrams are very clear and well executed, and most of the models are good. I would recommend this book to people interested in moving into complex origami but who still don't quite feel confident that they are ready to tackle some of the more ambitious stuff which has been diagrammed in the XXI century.
The ant is not particularly hard and is absolutely beautiful. I am also fond of the butterfly, which is not up to par with more recent butterfly designs, but which can be folded reasonably well from small and bad paper. On the other hand both of the spider models are abstracted and not very good looking, and the scorpion is quite a lot of work for an unimpressive result.
Overall the diagrams are very clear and well executed, and most of the models are good. I would recommend this book to people interested in moving into complex origami but who still don't quite feel confident that they are ready to tackle some of the more ambitious stuff which has been diagrammed in the XXI century.
November 28, 2024
This is a collection of simplified designs completed by overly difficult folds. I am not a fan of Robert Lang. Don't get me wrong, there are some decent models in this book. Unfortunately, the folds he uses seem difficult for difficuty's sake and don't lead to beautiful results. Anything by John Montroll will be easier with about the same outcome for beauty or realness as what is found in this book. If you want to fold more beautiful models, go to Origami Insects I by Fumiaki Kawahata.
January 12, 2016
Wowza some very advanced origami.... totally rocking
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