Unit Origami
Subtitle: Multidimensional Transformations
Publisher: Japan Publications
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Tokyo
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780870408526
Subjects: Paper folding, origami; Paper Crafts; Crafts & Hobbies; Crafts / Hobbies; Hobbies/Crafts; Origami; Crafts & Hobbies / Origami
First sentence: In contrast to the traditional origami approach of combining 3 or 6 identical units to form a solid figure, this chapter explains ways of forming regular solid units (for instance, regular tetrahedrons [4 faces] and icosahedrons [20 faces]) by assembling b
Description: Tomoko Fuse is recognized at home and abroad as one of the most original and exciting of all up-and-coming origami talents. In this book, she explains her method for combining folded-paper units in an insertion fashion that results in an endless sequence of multidimensional variations giving new life and freshness to old-fashioned origami classics. Another dynamic departure is the way she employs a single origami work as an axis around which to assemble various other multidimensional parts.

Hours of fascinating fun await the origami devotee who follows her along the path to creating original multidimensional forms that are practically architectural in nature. Ranging from technically simple folds to more demanding ones, the many delightful and varied works in this book are highly stimulating and make wonderful presents for family and friends.