Origami Ocean Friends


Book Description

Take a trip to the sea with these 35 ocean-based origami projects from bestselling author Mari Ono. Includes 50 sheets of origami paper. Take a trip to the sea with these 35 ocean-based origami projects from bestselling author Mari Ono. Taking inspiration from the BBC's Blue Planet series, Mari Ono has put together an awesome collection of ocean dwellers and seaside creatures. Split into four sections, start with Along the Coastline, where you’ll find a seagull, pelican, and polar bear to practice your folds on. Next comes In the Rock Pool, with a crab, starfish, and sea anemone to make, followed by Around the Reef, which is packed with tropical fish. Finally, In the Deep has a turtle, ray, squid, and more to try. Every project comes with simple step-by-step instructions and clear photographs, as well as helpful arrows showing you where to fold. Each design has also been given a skill rating, so start with an easy one and once you’ve mastered that, move on to something a bit more challenging. Fifty specially designed pieces of origami paper are included with the book, meaning you can start folding right away.




Origami Sea Life


Book Description

In Origami Sea Life, John Montroll and Robert J. Lang have collaborated to produce a truly elegant work. The pages of this book contain some of the most creative origami published to date. Each project is accompanied by a biological sketch of the animal to enhance the visual description. There are 38 models in all ranging from the lowly barnacle to the mighty whale. in between are to be found a cuttlefish, angelfish, lionfish, and fiddler crab, to name but a few of the unusual origami projects presented. Each project is illustrated with step-by-step instructions, utilizing the unique folds which make each of these animals so lifelike. Beginner and expert alike will find hours of creative fun in these pages. Origami Sea Life also includes a summary of the history of origami sea life. Information on types of paper and the technique of wet folding make this book indispensible for all those with an interest in papercraft.




Origami Animals in the Wild


Book Description

Make your own animal origami models with this book and printed papers. Explore the best nature has to offer, with 250 sheets of specially designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 wonderful animal paper projects, from a cheeky monkey to a sneaky snake and even a lovely lion. These friendly animals can be used as lovely gifts to give to friends or as delightful decorations to leave throughout the house! Origami is also known to help encourage connectedness, awareness, and improved physical and emotional health. Not only that, the feelings of joy and satisfaction gained from completing a model will bring inner peace and balance, and what could be better to bring those emotions in than a little animal friend?




More Origami for Children


Book Description

With 35 creative paper projects for kids to make, More Origami for Children is guaranteed to inject a whole heap of fun into playtime. Stuck for something fun to do on a rainy day or worried about how to keep entertained on a long car journey? Don't panic, because you have in your hands one of the best boredom-busting books on the planet! Packed with 35 of the finest paper projects this side of Tokyo, More Origami for Children shows how to take a simple piece of paper and turn it into something so much more exciting, like a finger puppet, a robot, pretty flowers, a gift box for all sorts of treats and treasures, and even a sumo wrestler. The projects range from very easy to more challenging-the tulip or the rabbit are great for teaching little hands the basics, while aspiring origami addicts will love the squirrel, windmill, snowflake, and even a snowman! You really will be amazed at what you can create with just a few simple folds. The best thing about the book is that it comes with 60 pieces of paper, meaning you can start folding straight away. And you really can make models anywhere: at home, in the park, on holiday, with your friends at school, or on a train... how cool does that sound?!




Easy Ocean Origami


Book Description

Fold an ocean full of sea stars, whales, turtles, and more! Simple instructions and step-by-step images make origami easy while fun facts throughout share more information about the real-life versions of your fancy folded friends. Additional materials explore even more about ocean biomes. Fold your way to fun with a world of origami.




Origami Magic


Book Description

While the best magicians are said to never reveal their secrets, magic-themed origami is accessible to any reader who wants to amaze friends and family with both sleights of hand and cleverly folded paper. Including an introduction to simple origami folds and terms, this book includes step-by-step instructions for a magic wand, magic cup, water balloon, and more. Full-color photographs accompany each step and showcase the finished product of each project. Each craft is labeled easy, medium, or hard, making this book a great addition to the library of both new and experienced origamists.




Origami Fish and Other Sea Creatures Ebook


Book Description

Everything you need to fold a school of 60 origami fish! Origami Fish and Other Sea Creatures Kit presents this collection of 20 delightfully fishy designs by some of the world's most famous origami artists including Robert Lang, John Montroll, Marc Kirschenbaum, Steven Palmer, Rob Snyder, Viviane Berty and many others. The book's diagrams and instructions accompanied with the step-by-step videos are detailed enough for even origami beginners to have the guidance needed to create a virtual aquarium full of beautiful paper fish. This origami kit includes everything you need to get started: A full-color 64-page origami book with step-by-step instructions 20 enjoyable aquatic origami projects 60 two-sided sheets of colorful patterned origami papers available for free download Step-by-Step online video folding instructions for each model Give as gifts to family and friends, or decorate your home or office with these 20 original designs, including: The versatile "Multiform Fish," which allows you to create a variety of fish based on one model by adjusting variables as you fold The 3-D "Bubblefish" and "Puffer Fish," which assume their rounded forms when you inflate their bodies in the final step The playful "Clownfish," with its distinctive stripes The action-model "Swimming Fish," which can swish from side to side when you shift its tail between your fingers The unusual "Manta Ray," with its realistically graceful form And many other beautiful fish!




Origami Animal Friends


Book Description

Open your dream pet store with this 35 fun paper-based projects. Open your dream pet store with these 35 fun paper-based projects. All animal lovers are going to go wild for the 35 amazing activities in Origami Animal Friends. With just a few pieces of paper you can create all your favorite pets, including cute cats, dogs, rabbits, and horses alongside creepy crawlies, fish, frogs, birds, and lots more. The clear step-by-step instructions are so simple to follow that means anyone can have a go, no matter if you are a first-time folder or origami expert. Best of all, Origami Animal Friends comes with a pack containing 50 specially designed pieces of origami paper, so you can start making your first cute creature right away.




Origami Pets


Book Description

Create all the pets you have ever wanted with these wonderful projects. Enjoy 250 sheets of specially designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 wonderful animal paper projects, from a delightful dachshund to a cuddly hamster, and even a perfect Persian cat. These friendly animals can be used as lovely gifts to give to friends or as unique decorations to leave throughout the house! Origami is also known to help encourage connectedness, awareness and improved physical and emotional health. Not only that, what could possibly bring you more inner peace than a selection of cute and cuddly pets?




Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures


Book Description

Dive under the sea with these realistic marine origami models! In Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures, Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly detailed aquatic wildlife, including a giant squid, prehistoric creatures and even a massive blue whale calf! The step-by-step folding instructions and photos in this book present 20 challenging and amazingly lifelike models -- from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of difficulty. The 20 projects in this book include: The Penguin -- A color-change model capturing the awkward and slightly comical appearance of these flightless aquatic birds The Polar Bear -- A menacing hunter who will hungrily stalk the edge of your desk or bookshelf The Goldfish -- This model features elegant lines and clever folding solutions -- and it's difficult to overfeed, to boot! The Crocodile -- A lurking hunter which is ideal for showcasing special papers The Crab -- With all of the legs to define, this model is a challenging one, but with fewer pinch folds than you might expect The Manta Ray -- A graceful and gentle filter feeder whose sweeping wings give you the opportunity to create a truly expressive paper sculpture And many more!