Exquisite Modular Origami

by Meenakshi Mukerji

This is a step by step how-to book for making modular origami models based on polyhedra. You will be amazed that these stunning models are made out of something as ordinary paper. Author Meenakshi Mukerji is the winner of Origami USA’s 2005 Florence Temko Award. You are bound to love this book if you love origami, polyhedra, symmetry, geometry, and mathematics. Or you will simply love it. The models presented here are proven favorites, the diagrams having been wanted by fans worldwide. Expect hours of enjoyment folding over a dozen models and learn about polyhedra while you enjoy. Remember to visit the author’s popular origami website, Some praise for her previous books in the same subject, Marvelous Modular Origami (2007), Ornamental Exploring 3D Geometric Designs (2009), and Origami Inspirations (2010) is “Meenakshi’s work is both intricate and lovely. She’s greatly respected in the origami world, one of the well-known world leaders in modular origami. Her books offer a nice exposition of the mathematical elements, but you’re not being hit over the head with math lessons. You learn things without even realizing that you have.” —Robert Lang, world’s leading origami artist“A whole book [Origami Inspirations] full of amazingly attractive new modular pieces, highly recommended to all modular folders and those wanting to dabble in this pastime. High standard of diagramming and model novelty applied throughout.”—David Petty, British Origami Society“Mukerji presents yet another colorfully illustrated book, Origami Inspirations, showing in clear diagrams how to make complex three-dimensional figures by folding paper.”—SciTech Book News“Ornamental Origami is a wonderful book for both math and origami lovers alike. The author provides, clear descriptions and beautiful photographs.”—MAA Reviews“Ornamental Origami is essentially a study of polyhedra but in a way that brings out the symmetry in subtle ways. It builds up very complicated results from simple modules so that even a beginner in origami can follow and learn about polyhedral symmetry by assembling them. It should definitely find a place in school teaching or mathematics clubs.”—John Sharp, The London Mathematical Society Newsletter

Genres: Origami, Crafts, Nonfiction, Art

91 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2011

Reviews

[Hitesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s no doubt — this is the best book on creating modular origami! Absolutely loved it. I’ll be folding a few models this coming Sunday. A must-have for anyone who loves folding paper!

[Meran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most of these should be considered difficult but they're very beautiful and attention absorbing.

[Lili · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is no denying it, Meenakshi Mukerji's (and the other artists that contributed their creations) modular designs are exquisite. The designs range from elegant and easy to comprehend to hair-pulling difficult, but luckily the instructions are very clear so if you do try to conquer one of the more complex designs you will be well instructed. It is one of the most frustrating things about following origami instructions that are not clear, you just sit there staring at your paper, eyes shifting back and forth between the paper mess and the instructions, and you are just 'how does that EVEN WORK?!?' With this book, you certainly have a very clear idea of how things work, even if you groan in frustration because it is a seriously complex fold.

I say, give this book a try if you are familiar with modular designs, if not and you want to get into modular origami, I suggest googling the instructions for Sonobe units, there are a ton of variations that really get you in the mindset for modular origami.