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Beginner e-books
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Get Started with Origami by Robin Harbin Robert Harbin's pioneering book provides a comprehensive introduction to this simple and inexpensive, yet creative and absorbing art form.Call Number: Online
ISBN: 1444127535
Publication Date: 2010-08-27
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Origami 101 by Benjamin Coleman Origami 101 provides hours of family fun with step-by-step instructions for 40+ captivating origami figures, illustrated with 400 photos and online video demonstrations.Call Number: Online
ISBN: 1631596551
Publication Date: 2018-08-21
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10-Fold Origami by Peter Engel Make world-class origami art in just 10 steps with this beautiful and friendly origami book. Want to add a little Zen to your life? All you need is something to fold and the desire to express yourself Renowned American origami artist and theorist Peter Engel features a completely original take on a very classic subject in this paper craft book, which features beautiful full-colored illustrations and easy-to-follow diagrams for 26 wide-ranging origami models. A wide variety of finished origami designs, from fun to romantic to functional, awaits you. Origami projects include: 96 page, full-color origami book 26 original origami projects Easy-to-follow directions Helpful diagrams and photographs Paper folding basics and tipsA difficulty rating is assigned to each paper crafts project, so you choose how advanced your next piece will be. For a rewarding craft that calms the spirit and sharpens the mind, look no further than "10-fold Origami." Origami projects include: Pinwheel Sunny Side Up Picture Frame Wedding Ring Goose and Golden EggCall Number: Online
ISBN: 1281928720
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
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LaFosse and Alexander's Essential Book of Origami by Michael G. LaFosse; Richard L. Alexander This comprehensive origami book contains 16 easy lessons--each revealing a different aspect of the paper folding magic that is origami! World-renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander share their wisdom and expertise in this complete introduction to the world of origami paper folding. Beginning origami folders can progress through 16 step-by-step lessons. Each lesson features a project that's been selected to encourage development of origami folding techniques in a highly enjoyable way. Most of the projects are original, never seen before in print. In addition to presenting invaluable information about how to select your origami papers, how to preserve and display your origami creations, and even how to begin selling origami commercially--this origami book also presents the authors' original "philosophy" of the paper folder's art. This indispensible origami book provides an understanding of how to: Understand the folding properties and limitations of various papers "Dance with the Paper" which means folding in the air instead of on a table Design your own original origami models Wet-fold paper money Make duo-sided paper by back-coating Prepare papers with pearlescent and lustrous paints for scintillating effects Pre-paint and wet-fold watercolor paper Understand how the paper's grain impacts fold placement during wet-folding Fold multi-piece modular compositionsCall Number: Online
ISBN: 9781462918874
Publication Date: 2016-10-04
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Pattern e-books
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Traditional Origami by Matthew Gardiner Origami is a Japanese art that's been practiced for hundreds of years. Origami figures, such as paper cranes, windmills, and butterflies, are known throughout the world. Readers learn to make these traditional origami projects and more as they follow sets of simple instructions accompanied by helpful visual aids. Each step in the process is clearly presented to readers, and each finished product is shown to them in colorful detail. Along the way, readers discover fun facts about each piece of traditional origami, learning about Japanese history and culture in a creative way.Call Number: Online
ISBN: 1477755578
Publication Date: 2015-07-15
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Origami Decorations and Flowers by Matthew Gardiner Readers can decorate their homes or classrooms with beautiful paper creations after following these sets of clear, detailed guidelines for making their own origami figures. Step-by-step instructions, along with helpful diagrams, allow readers to create colorful flowers, vases, fans, and many other decorations out of pieces of paper. Each project begins with a clear example of the finished product to act as a reference point for readers. Along the way, they also learn fun facts about a variety of origami techniques.Call Number: Online
ISBN: 1477755519
Publication Date: 2015-07-15
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Origami Note Cards by Florence Temko Make fun and useful homemade note cards with this easy origami ebook. Anyone receiving a note folded up in a mysterious way will get an extra lift of anticipation. Origami Note Cards shows how to fold paper into all kinds of different shapes. Instead of searching for a printed greeting card at a store, you may enjoy spending a few minutes folding a piece of ordinary paper into a very personal origami message. Origami Note Cards is the perfect beginning origami ebook for crafting your own distinctive greeting cards and notes. With just a few folds, you can create unforgettable personalized cards that will let the recipient know how much you care. Perfect for birthdays, thank you notes, Christmas, Valentine's Day and just about any occasion, these beautiful folded origami note cards will make special surprises for your favorite people. You'll even learn how to make blank books just right for sharing, and origami envelopes perfect for mailing your creations. This makes a great origami for kids book and is an easy way learn origami. The folding patterns range from very simple, needing only four or five creases, to more challenging. The origami ebook contains: A full-colored 48-page origami book Clear step-by-stepCall Number: Online
ISBN: 9781462916696
Publication Date: 2014-12-23
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LaFosse and Alexander's Origami Flowers by Michael G. LaFosse; Richard L. Alexander Make beautiful and decorative paper flowers with this easy origami kit. World renowned origami authors and artists Michael G. Lafosse and Richard L. Alexander present this new take on the origami art of flower folding. The flower projects range from simple to challenging. A variety of paper folding techniques are presented, which folders can modify to create their own combinations. These unique and original designs allow you to make greeting cards, gift boxes, bouquets, and stunning jewelry. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home#65533;e"or as a wonderful gift for paper craft lovers. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. All of these projects use the simplest household tools so just unpack the origami paper and start folding right away! This origami kit contains: 96 page, full-color origami booklet Step-by-step directions Colorful diagrams and photographs Paper folding basics and tips A variety of brilliant colors Downloadable 2-1/2 hour instructional DVD Learn origami two of the art forms master folders! Origami projects include:: A striking Rose for Irene with interlocking Calyx Module The gracefully-curled Plumeria and Star Flowers The modular six-piece Day LilyCall Number: Online
ISBN: 1462914306
Publication Date: 2014-08-26
