|
|
Origami
The most striking aspect of origami is the incredible
range of objects that can be made or replicated by simply folding
a square piece of paper. The goal being to capture the essence of
the object.
When exactly the art of folding paper, now known as origami, began
is still open to debate. Although paper, like most things, came
from China to Japan, but apparently there is no known reference
to folding paper as an art form or as folk art in China. Origami
is thought to have originated in Japan as long as over a 1000 years
ago and as recent as the 18th century. It is thought to have began
as the formal folding of important documents and certificates as
a protocol and as paper became more common and accessible to the
masses evolved into a folk art. Origami is now a popular pastime
among all ages world wide. On the other end of the scale it is a
serious art form with acknowledged masters with works displayed
in museums.
|
Easy
Origami
By John Montroll. A collection of 32 projects for novice origami hobbyists,
clearly illustrated with easy-to-follow instructions that even beginning
papercrafters can follow with successful results. Subjects range from
a simple hat, cup and pinwheel to the more challenging figures of
a penguin and a piano. |
|
Fabulous
Origami Boxes
From the renowned origami master Tomoko Fuse, a book entirely devoted
to the creation of origami boxes, plain or fancy, playful or practical,
and elaborate boxes topped with cranes, butterflies, lilies, stars,
and more. |
|
Origami
Fun Kit for Beginners
A complete origami kit with 3 instruction booklets and 96 authentic
folding paper. Easy way for beginners to get acquainted with this
fun hobby. |
 |
Origami
Zoo: An Amazing Collection of Folded Paper Animals
Fold and create a dolphin, penguin, swan, owl, goose, kangaroo,
praying mantis, or even the mythical Pegasus or extinct wooly mammoth.
Each of these thirty-seven new projects is folded from a single piece
of paper with no cutting or gluing-and is complete with clear step-by-step
diagrams, instructions, and a photograph of the finished model. |
|
| The website OrigamiUSA
has a wealth of all things connected to origami, especially resources
and is a must to visit. The founders are connected directly to people
who first introduced origami to the U.S. in the 1940's.
Here is a link to a photo gallery of amazing winning origami entries
made by children!
The annual OrigamiUSA contest, Origami
By Children Winners for 2007. |
| Another wonderful origami website full of resources is Joseph
Wu Origami. Be sure to check out photos of incredible high end
origami by the masters. |
|
