Origami Magic Mandalas


Book Description

Origami Magic Mandalas continues the Action Origami Series by the Oriland authors and shows you how to fold amazing torus-shaped mandala designs out of simple modules that you can rotate and meditate! For more info, video and images on this book, visit http: //www.oriland.com/store/books/origami_magic_mandalas/main.php The book features three modular action designs - two Magic Mandala Toruses, one with simple locks (160 modules) and the other with advanced locks (128 modules), and the incredibly intricate Celestial Mandala Torus (96 modules) crowning the collection On 72 full color pages, there are about 300 detailed step-by-step colorful vector- and photo-diagrams with written instructions along with 60 photos of examples of completed models that will guide you through folding the 3 original action origami designs. Each chapter presenting a particular design offers recommendations on paper type, colors and size including indication of the sizes of the completed models. Modules of each design are surprisingly easy to fold, while assembling the whole torus can take time and require patience, so, overall, the designs of this book can be assigned to intermediate level of folding. No any glue, just clever paper locks! The fascinating mandala toruses will impress with their simplicity of folding, visual complexity and flexibility of rotation! They produce a mesmerizing effect when revolved, showing balanced visual elements of changing patterns of folds and colors in a harmonious way. We hope you will enjoy this book, creating the amazing Origami Magic Mandalas you can rotate!




Origami Magic Ball Wonders


Book Description

Origami Magic Ball Wonders will show you how to make the Shumakov's popular design, 'Magic Ball' aka 'Dragon's Egg' and a dazzling array of its numerous versions from one-piece to multi-piece spheres as well as marvelous related designs that prominently display the Magic Ball pattern! For more info, images on this book, visit http://www.oriland.com/store/ebooks/origami_magic_ball_wonders/main.php This book is your ultimate guide to the Magic Ball Universe! With the designer's secrets revealed in the book it's never been so easy to make the Magic Ball / Dragon's Egg that possesses the magical feel of transformation with its organic texture and highly flexible shape! Also discover the original design that was created in two versions - one using glue and the other using hidden paper locks, no glue. The book starts with various one-piece Magic Balls and then presents diverse multi-piece Magic Ball designs with an impressive array of versions, including the Spyro Magic Ball, Zebra Magic Ball and Yin-Yang Dragon's Eggs. The modular approach allows you to play with many aspects from color combinations to mixing folding patterns. Inverse forms and intricate Shape Shifters demonstrate some unusual designs like Magic Metaballs! The final part of the book offers related Magic Ball designs: Decorative Stars, including a fun action model - the Rotating Star, the Fir Tree, fantastic Magic Hot Air Balloons and the adorable Mini Foldingburg Castle! Do-It-Yourself - fold these wonderful Magic Ball / Dragon's Egg designs, created by Yuri and Katrin Shumakov! There are 740 detailed step-by-step colorful vector- and photo-diagrams with thorough written instructions and 300+ photos of examples of completed projects that will guide you through folding the 33 original origami designs plus numerous variations and ideas! For every project, there are recommendations on paper type and size including an indication of the size of the completed model. The designs are high-intermediate to complex level of folding and are a good challenge for the novice folder as well as an enjoyable experience for the expert. The book presents a lot of material for your origami inspiration and exploration, opening infinite possibilities to play with the Dragon's Egg / Magic Ball and create various origami forms from practical designs to abstract artworks.Have a creative and fun time with this book, making your own Origami Magic Ball Wonders from Dragon's Egg to Hot Air Balloon! Happy folding!




Origami Starry Revolution


Book Description

Origami Starry Revolution continues the Action Origami Series by the Oriland authors and shows you how to fold astonishing origami designs out of simple modules! Swirl Star Designs, Lotus Star Designs and Ray Star Designs are chains of related models, evolving from stars made out of a few modules through more complex forms to exciting toruses that can be revolved with a mesmerizing effect! Watch these models in action in action in this video http: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=aob4wnZDYl0 The stunning starry toruses will impress with their simplicity of folding, complexity of their look and flexibility of revolutions! Do-It-Yourself - fold these wonderful and fun original designs by Yuri Shumakov. On 82 full color pages, there are 300 detailed step-by-step vector- and photo-diagrams with written instructions along with 100 photos of examples of completed models that will guide you through folding the 10 original origami designs and their variations. Each chapter presenting a particular group of designs offers recommendations on paper type and size including indication of the sizes of the completed models. The designs in this book are simple/intermediate level of folding. Easy to make and totally fun to play with, these designs will wow you and your friends! We hope you will enjoy this book, having a great experience with all the starry designs presented here. Take your part in Origami Starry Revolution! Happy folding! For more details on this book and the model menu, please visit our website at http: //www.oriland.com/store/books/origami_starry_revolution/main.php Action Origami Series: Volume 1: http: //www.amazon.com/dp/1497383994/ Volume 2 (this book): http: //www.amazon.com/dp/1500603619/




Origami Arts and Crafts


Book Description

After readers familiarize themselves with the origami symbols and easily accessible types of paper to use, they will follow illustrated step-by-step instructions to create fun origami arts and crafts such as a bracelet, a piano, a sailboat, and a colorful dodecahedron. A glossary helps readers learn new vocabulary, and a further reading section with books and websites encourages further exploration of the topic.




Origami Charming Kusudama


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Origami Charming Kusudama of the Origami D�cor Series by the Oriland creators will show you how to make magic spheres out of paper, called Kusudama, traditional ones and the authors' original designs. Kusudama ('healing sphere' in Japanese) is a decorative paper ball usually made of several modules connected together to form an attractive sphere filled with harmony and beauty. The sphere designs in this book use a common technique for making a kusudama where six modules, each folded from paper in the pure origami style, are glued together to shape a ball. The 6-module kusudama designs possess a certain charm when balancing the folding efforts and the elegance of the result. Some of these designs have a 10-module version in a form of an eye-catching lantern. Do-It-Yourself - fold these charming kusudama models - the Jasmine Sphere, the traditional Kusudama 'Pendant', the Lantern-like Kusudama 'Pendant', the Kusudama 'Roses', the Lantern-like Kusudama 'Roses', the Kusudama 'Star', the Himalayan Poppy Sphere, the Tsuru Tama (or Crane Kusudama), the Lantern-like Tsuru Tama, the Fairy Wings Sphere and the Chinese Dogwood Sphere. Along with kusudama designs, there are also related decorative and floral models - the 2-Module Pendant, the Pendant 'Rose', 4- and 8-Pointed Stars, the Jasmine Flower, the Fairy Wings Flower and the Chinese Dogwood Flower, as well as Stalks and Oval Pointed Leaves for them. 180 detailed step-by-step colorful diagrams with written instructions and 50 photos of examples of completed projects will guide you through folding the 18 origami designs. For every project, there are recommendations on paper type and size including an indication of the size of the completed model. The designs are from simple to intermediate level of folding and are good for the novice and the expert alike. In addition, the authors' article "Magic of Kusudama" introduces the kusudama theme, shedding some light on how they were used in ancient Japan and how kusudama designs keep their charm in the present. A kusudama influences positively the mood of a person who made it or who receives it as a gift or even just looks at it. Kusudama spheres are wonderful decorations able to bring a unique atmosphere into every home. They can be a terrific gift for your friends and family too. Creative, original and beautiful! Have a wonderful and fun time with this book creating these magic spheres out of paper! Happy folding!




Oriland Balloon Ride


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Oriland Balloon Ride will show you how to make fabulous origami hot air balloons of various shapes from the classic "inverted tear drop" balloons to the sophisticated round balloons à la Montgolfier! Begin your origami balloon adventure! Do-It-Yourself - fold these fantastic volumetric designs, created by Yuri and Katrin Shumakov! There are one-piece balloon designs as well as multi-piece balloons, consisting of a balloon envelope and a basket, connected together without any glue, just using clever paper locks. Balloon envelopes differ by shapes, types of locks, quantity of pieces of paper (modular and one-piece) and quantity of sections. There are two types of baskets presented with these origami balloons - the Square Basket and the Round Basket. In the in-depth introduction to the book, the authors are shedding light on Oriland origami balloon designs, its different variations and gives practical advises, so that you will have all the insights to begin your origami balloon fiesta fun! There are 530 detailed step-by-step colorful vector- and photo-diagrams with thorough written instructions and 100+ photos of examples of completed projects that will guide you through folding the 11 original origami designs. For every project, there are recommendations on paper type and size including an indication of the size of the completed model. The designs are intermediate and complex level of folding and are a good challenge for the novice folder as well as an enjoyable experience for the expert. Fold these unique cheerful designs of hot air balloons! They can be a wonderful decoration and a treasured gift for your friends and family. Have a wonderful and fun time with this book creating a whole fleet of fabulous origami hot air balloons! Happy folding! For free downloads of printable balloon patterns and more details on this book, visit our website at http://www.oriland.com/store/books/oriland_balloon_ride/main.php The designs included into this book are: Hot Air Balloon (Modular Envelope, Outside Top Lock), Square Basket, 1-Piece Hot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock), 1-Piece Tubby Balloon (Outside Top Lock), Hot Air Balloon (Modular Envelope, Inside Top Lock), the 1-Piece Hot Air Balloon (Inside Top Lock), 1-Piece Tubby Balloon (Inside Top Lock), Montgolfier Balloon (8-Module Envelope), Round Basket, Montgolfier Balloon (4-Module Envelope), Montgolfier Balloon (1-Piece Envelope).




Modern Kusudama Origami


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Discover kusudama, the paper sphere, formed by modular origami construction techniques. The figures created through modular origami are highly symmetric, because they are made from multiple equivalent units or modules. The method of modular origami offers a great flexibility in shapes you can achieve, while keeping the single unit relatively simple/ Modular origami is a great hobby for those who adore origami and construction sets.This guide presents step-by-step instructions for over 30 elaborate modular origami figures that range difficulty from easy stars to intricate kusudamas. The most of the models in this book are brand new and have never been published to the wide audience.




Origami Creature


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Origami itself was usually being used for praying and blessing, but it gradually develops into different styles in our life. From living to science, origami artists and scientists have led it to another level, which enables it to communicate with people across cultures and countries. Somehow origami has become part of our life.Origami has accompanied me since my childhood. I broadened my mind and made amazing friends with origami. It encourages me to explore possibilities that I never experienced. After years, I started establishing my own style of origami, turning abstract thoughts into papers with a shape.This is a compilation of all my works from 2014-2017, focusing mainly on the animals and fantasies.Some models are my own version of others' classics, some of them are symbols of my country. Origami is now a language across ages and cultures, which groups us together. Here, I share my passion with you and hope you join us and have fun in the lovely world of "paper creatures".This year is the second year of Origami Association of Taiwan. We hold exhibitions on the street and in the museums. We enjoy every moment and priceless memories with each other and with origami. In the end of the book, we will also share those memories with you.




Edward the Little Magic Star and Claire


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Claire is a friendly and happy girl. But she's really scared of the terrible Red Xs Monster! So, on a bright night, while Claire is asleep, a special friend comes to help her overcoming her fear: it's Edward the little magic star. Join them in this amazing adventure in the wonderful Star Kingdom! 72 pages; 33 illustrations