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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.
Quick
& Easy Origami Boxes
Written by the world renowned origami box artist Tomoko Fuse. A
book for the beginner with clear step-by-step instructions to make
those wonderful decorative origami boxes. A highly rated book by
origami fans. |
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Origami
Page-A-Day Calendar 2008
A table top calendar with pages to be used for origami. One per day
with instructions. The degree of difficulty gradually increase over
the course of the year to match the rate of practice and progress.
Hundreds of varying objects to make. By the end of the year, you'll
be an expert. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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