Origami Mini Library: Bookbinding With Folds Alone

by Katrin Shumakov, Yuri Shumakov

Origami Mini Library will show you how to create your very own origami miniature library with little books, decorative covers, slipcases and open-front bookcases in which to store these mini books! Experience fun bookbinding and bookcase-making with only folds alone - no sewing, no gluing, no special instruments, just your hands and a set of papers!
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Do-It-Yourself - fold these fun and cute models, originally designed by Katrin and Yuri Shumakov. There are 230 detailed step-by-step colorful diagrams with written instructions and photos of examples of completed projects that will guide you through folding the 14 original origami designs. In each article, there are recommendations on paper type and size with indication of the size of the completed model. The designs in this book are mostly simple to intermediate level of folding.
Just imagine the whole miniature library full of little origami books with your poetry, short stories, graphic novels et cetera made by your own hands!
Have a creative and fun time with this book making Origami Mini Library! Happy folding! For more details on this book and the model menu, please visit our website at
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50 pages, Paperback

First published March 10, 2014

Reviews

[Marsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book allows you to make a small library out of paper with simple folds. I was able to figure most of it out myself from the diagrams and instructions even though I don't do origami. My hubby had to help with one fold towards the end of the instructions. The difficulty I have is in keeping the books closed. It is hard to find paper thin enough to close the book. I would recommend wimpy wrapping paper because it comes in so many colors and patterns. The biggest problem is that you have to practice a lot so it doesn't tear on the corners or spine. Origami paper can work, but the problem with it is that it is too small and the books turn out so tiny, you can't do anything with them. The book also has book cover folding instructions and instructions for folding little book shelves to put your myriad of books on. The whole concept is really cute, just a little difficult to carry out. I looked at other books by these authors, and this one seemed like the easiest by far, though their work truly is beautiful. If you love books and have patience for origami, this could be a good craft project.