Origami Treasure Chest

by Keiji Kitamura

This rich collection of paper designs by a Japanese expert will inspire origami lovers of all ages. Here are 86 designs, carefully demonstrated in step-by-step photographs, not drawings. The use of color on every page further simplifies instruction. The patterns can be made singly or combined,
as shown, to make centerpieces, holiday decorations, seasonal cards, decorative containers, even a whimsical fish mobile.

Chapters include:
- playful animals
- graceful birds
- barnyard creatures
- perky flowers
- useful containers, such as baskets, boxes and gift envelopes
- seasonal designs, celebrating both Western and Japanese holidays

Genres: Crafts, Origami

80 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 1991

Reviews

[Thea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my bible as a child. I've been folding from this book's instructions ever since I was six, and have been able to make most of the origami inside since. Among the few that stumped me were Box D (if you know, you know) and the hina dolls. I especially love making the little animals. I've used them as house decorations, party favors, and more. I don't know whether the absence of instructions for a crane is a pro or a con, because you'd think most origami books would feature them. My favorites to make might have to be the foxes, Little Bird F, and the spot-billed ducks, although I'd be hard-pressed to say there was anything I disliked making. Especially impressive to make are the sea otter, the elephant, the spot-billed ducks, the peacock, and the snake.