The Art of Origami: An Illustrated Guide to Japanese Paperfolding, with Over 30 Classic Designs - Hardcover

Rick Beech

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9780754827436: The Art of Origami: An Illustrated Guide to Japanese Paperfolding, with Over 30 Classic Designs

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ISBN 10: 0754827437 ISBN 13: 9780754827436

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2013

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This is an illustrated guide to Japanese paperfolding, with over 30 classic designs. It is a fabulous collection of over 40 inspirational origami projects that will stimulate, entertain and delight. It offers a wide variety of classic and modern designs to choose from, including boxes, flowers, people and animals. How to make fantastic folded flowers, birds and other figures, plus practical containers, abstract sculptures and ornaments to enhance your home. It includes helpful professional advice on choosing the appropriate types of paper, and features both basic and more advanced paperfolding techniques. It features a unique gallery section showing a range of beautiful pieces by contemporary origamists. All the projects are fully illustrated with step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow practical instructions. For more than 2000 years, the intricate skill of origami has been a source of interest, enjoyment and intellectual stimulation, and this fascinating art form continues to be a highly popular pastime. This delightful book covers all you need to know to perfect the art of paperfolding. This hardback book has 96 pages and measures: 22.6 x 17.6 x 1cm

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Rick Beech worked as an origami expert for over 20 years. He gave hundreds of workshops and demonstrations worldwide, including on board cruise liners, performing as a corporate entertainer, writing several books on origami and napkin folding, and designing and producing commercial origami art for a diverse range of clients. Through his company, Paper Magic, he provided origami entertainment to a huge client base by performing at dinner parties, award evenings and other corporate functions.

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