Origami for Beginners
Subtitle: The Creative World of Paperfolding
By: Florence Temko.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Tuttle Pub.
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780804833134
Subjects: Origami.
Description: World renowned origami author and expert Florence Temko brings you *Origami for Beginners*, a her collection of her most simple and user-friendly designs. Experience the thrill of creating delightful origami objects from a single sheet of paper. Develop your creativity. Enhance your dexterity. Origami for Beginners teaches you how to make over forty simple-to-fold origami objects—from jumping mice to adorable kittens to beautiful Christmas ornaments and greeting cards.

Origami is an ideal activity for children since paper folding develops dexterity and creativity. Origami is also a craft based on a few fundamental 3D folding techniques, so *Origami for Beginners* is a useful starting point for fans of all ages and abilities. Although this book is aimed at origami beginners, it contains projects suitable for origami fans of all ages and abilities and is the perfect book for all those who enjoy making things with their hands.
Notes: Includes color illustrations.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Practical information; title: Diamond base; title: Squawker toy; title: Shark; title: Pirate's hat; title: Pilgrim's bonnet; title: Robot; title: Tropical fish; title: Skyscraper; title: Christmas star; title: Star earrings; title: Gift wrap decoration; title: Blintz base; title: Quicky gift envelope; title: Layered card; title: Last-minute greeting card; title: Kite base; title: Pine tree; title: Trick mouse; title: Fantastic flyer airplane; title: Gift box; title: Covered box; title: Easter basket; title: Earrings; title: Icicles; title: Sunburst; title: Cat; title: Standing cat; title: Cat family; title: Space rocket; title: Napkin ring or photo holder; title: Car; title: Boat; title: Sailboat basket; title: Elephant; title: Furniture units 1: Basic unit, chair, side table or footstool; title: Furniture units 2: Bench, sofa, bed, dining table