Origami: The Card Box: 60 Step-By-Step Projects (In a Tin): 1: 60 Step-by-Step Projects (in a Tin Box)

Rick Beech

ISBN 10: 0754825329 ISBN 13: 9780754825326

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2012

Synopsis

This title features 60 step-by-step projects. It is a fabulous collection of more than 60 origami techniques and projects on 52 sturdy, stand-alone cards, contained within a unique presentation tin box. Over 600 practical photographs clearly illustrate how to create each design step-by-step, forming an easy-to-use teach-yourself course in origami skills and techniques. Projects include all the traditional classics: animals and flowers, toys, games and action models, practical origami, party tricks and decorative pieces. From a festive Christmas star and cute nodding dog to a traditional ocean liner, pretty boxes and a fun-filled water bomb, there are projects here to please all ages and abilities. It is divided into six sections - practical folds; decorative folds; animals, people and nature folds; traditional classic folds; toys, games and action folds; and party tricks and techniques. Each section begins with a simple project and progresses to models that will teach further skills and test your ability. Origami is practical, fun and endlessly engaging and the more you learn, the more stimulating, intricate and challenging it will become. This fabulous presentation pack is a fully-comprehensive practical guide to the art of paper-folding, packed full of projects, techniques and useful hints and tips. It contains 50 cards, each presenting a single origami project with clear step-by-step photography and comprehensive instructions. There are fun folds to delight children such as a jumping frog, a barking dog and a slipstreamed glider; there are traditional classics, such as an elegant crane, a swan and a peaceful dove making this a perfect introduction to the wonderful art of origami.

About this title

About the Author

Rick Beech has turned a childhood hobby into a career and since 1990 has been working as an origami expert. In that time Rick has taught hundreds of workshops and has worked in film and television. Through his company, Paper Magic, he provides origami entertainment to a huge client base by performing at dinner parties, award evenings and other corporate functions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0754825329
• ISBN 13: 9780754825326
• Binding: Cards
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 52