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Teach Yourself Origami
Both beginners and veteran folders will love this instructive volume and its clear directions and crisp diagrams. Readers learn the basic folds, one at a time, for 27 simple models (frog, star, piano, penguin), 12 intermediate designs (pig, kangaroo, camel), and 5 advanced models (deer, waterwheel, elephant, bee).
128 pages, Paperback
Published January 27, 1998
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June 2, 2016
At last, a resource that actually assumes you are new to the craft of origami and need to be shown everything, from the ground up. Montroll understands that there are people out there like me, who have never had a chance to learn even the most basic paper-folding techniques. When I started I could make the classic paper hat, but even that was pretty unattractive in my hands.
Montroll shows you each technique step-by-step and even provides alternate ways of doing the same "preliminary folds" that are the basis of most more complicated structures. He also clarifies the meaning of traditional symbols found in origami books. If like me you're not very crafty, an arrow doesn't tell you much; Montroll explains that one type of arrow means "fold in this direction" while another may mean "fold and unfold", etc. My delight at turning a "house" into a "piano" surprised me...flip, fold, unfold, ooops! Look at that, now!
It helps to have smaller fingers than I do, but don't despair; cut some large-ish squares from found paper such as junk mail (at last! A use for it!) or even dollar-store giftwrap to practice on before investing in special origami papers, which while beautiful don't come cheap where I live. Found papers can be crumpled up and thrown across the room with no remorse if a model doesn't come out, which in itself can be liberating; and if you need to make a model several times to get it right, you don't feel you're wasting expensive supplies.
I've been fascinated with origami since I had a Japanese penpal in the 1970s; with her slim, delicate fingers Akemi was capable of making tiny, truly beautiful objects from paper and often slipped one into the envelope along with her latest letter. I'll never forget the paper "balloons" she enclosed once, each about as big as a dime. I'm still working on that model (which Montroll calls the "water bomb") but with this book's help, I'm sure I'll get it right eventually.
I strongly recommend this book for total newbies who want an easy to use, understandable course.
Montroll shows you each technique step-by-step and even provides alternate ways of doing the same "preliminary folds" that are the basis of most more complicated structures. He also clarifies the meaning of traditional symbols found in origami books. If like me you're not very crafty, an arrow doesn't tell you much; Montroll explains that one type of arrow means "fold in this direction" while another may mean "fold and unfold", etc. My delight at turning a "house" into a "piano" surprised me...flip, fold, unfold, ooops! Look at that, now!
It helps to have smaller fingers than I do, but don't despair; cut some large-ish squares from found paper such as junk mail (at last! A use for it!) or even dollar-store giftwrap to practice on before investing in special origami papers, which while beautiful don't come cheap where I live. Found papers can be crumpled up and thrown across the room with no remorse if a model doesn't come out, which in itself can be liberating; and if you need to make a model several times to get it right, you don't feel you're wasting expensive supplies.
I've been fascinated with origami since I had a Japanese penpal in the 1970s; with her slim, delicate fingers Akemi was capable of making tiny, truly beautiful objects from paper and often slipped one into the envelope along with her latest letter. I'll never forget the paper "balloons" she enclosed once, each about as big as a dime. I'm still working on that model (which Montroll calls the "water bomb") but with this book's help, I'm sure I'll get it right eventually.
I strongly recommend this book for total newbies who want an easy to use, understandable course.
September 8, 2018
ویژگی مهم این کتاب آن است که اریگامی را بصورت سیستماتیک در سه سطح مقدماتی و متوسطه و پیشرفته اموزش داده است. به این صورت که پایه های اریگامی (فرمهای تاشده ای که در اکثر فرمهای اریگامی تکرار میشود) را اموزش داده و تاهای خاص را هم با تازدن شکلهای اریگامی اموزش داده است.
گزینه خیلی خوبی است برای خواموز اریگامی.
گزینه خیلی خوبی است برای خواموز اریگامی.
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February 16, 2022This is a revised 2nd edition.
Divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced
a fun model is the Octahedron, it's kind of a diamond balloon.
Folding needs to be pretty exact tho,
Divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced
a fun model is the Octahedron, it's kind of a diamond balloon.
Folding needs to be pretty exact tho,
May 25, 2009
I picked this book as my intro to origami. I can't be more pleased so far.
The book takes you through new models as it introduces you to new folds. Each new fold is used in a new model as well as new models incorporating already learned folds. Models get progressively more difficult, but the illustrations are clear and able to be followed with no struggle.
Standard origami notation for folds is used. Models are based on square paper, with differing color sides. I've been working through the models with larger size paper and found that works fine for the models so far.
Another positive is the reinforcing of some basic folds or starter folds. These folds are used in more complex origami models.
Rewarding introduction as well because the reader can immediately make something interesting with the earliest models. A handful of models in, the waterbomb base is given, and the walk through was spot on.
On a personal note, I've been able to share pictures of houses, boats, and more already. I feel confident to make several of the basic folds after just a short time.
Highly recommend this for beginners. Also, the price makes this an even better value.
The book takes you through new models as it introduces you to new folds. Each new fold is used in a new model as well as new models incorporating already learned folds. Models get progressively more difficult, but the illustrations are clear and able to be followed with no struggle.
Standard origami notation for folds is used. Models are based on square paper, with differing color sides. I've been working through the models with larger size paper and found that works fine for the models so far.
Another positive is the reinforcing of some basic folds or starter folds. These folds are used in more complex origami models.
Rewarding introduction as well because the reader can immediately make something interesting with the earliest models. A handful of models in, the waterbomb base is given, and the walk through was spot on.
On a personal note, I've been able to share pictures of houses, boats, and more already. I feel confident to make several of the basic folds after just a short time.
Highly recommend this for beginners. Also, the price makes this an even better value.
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