October 24th is World Origami Day! Moraine Valley library has plenty of books and e-books teaching the art of paper folding. Explore these titles and more through our databases or stop in the library to checkout a physical copy.
Fantastic Origami Flying Creatures: 24 Amazing Paper Models
Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly realistic paper birds, flying insects, a winged dinosaur, and even an undulating Chinese dragon. The simple folding instructions and photos present 24 challenging and lifelike models from intermediate to complex. The models in the book include a swan with multilayered wings, a crane, two different peacocks, a diving swallow, a detailed dragonfly, a variety of beetles, and many more.
The Art of Mindful Origami
The Art of Mindful Origami extends the concept of mindful, art-therapy coloring using 15 origami projects as tools to develop mindfulness. Increasingly, creative pursuits such as coloring are being used as a way for people to focus and enter a mindful state. Each project begins with a brief description and background to the model, and subsequent pages give instructions for folding the particular model. For difficult exercises, the book details ways of staying focused and calm and using mindfulness to deal with frustration or distraction. After each mode is completed, the reader is walked walked through more exercises for mindfulness and relaxation.
Tomoko Fuse's Origami Boxes
Considered the most famous living origami master, Tomoko Fuse is known for her expertise in modular origami and box-folding. The more than 30 origami projects in this book range from beginner to more advanced and ensure you'll always have a special way to give a gift. The simple flat box, or tato, is an excellent introduction to the art of origami for beginners and allows readers to start small, then build to more intricate pieces like the Hexagonal Box and Octagonal Flower Box (Mukuge). Experiment with different thicknesses, textures, and origami paper designs for a true one-of-a-kind presentation. Origami box folding is a relaxing and satisfying craft for all levels of expertise and, with a little practice and this easy origami book, gift-giving will never be the same."
Party Origami: Paper and Instructions for 14 Party-Themed Folds
Party Origami provides 75 sheets of gorgeous 4-color, double-sided origami papers plus instructions for 14 original projects themed for parties. Take a look at the e-book, grab some origami papers, and follow along to create beautiful decorations for your next get-together!
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