Origami: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide – Paul Jackson
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Origami: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Originally published by Hamlyn in 1989, Origami: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide is a classic instructional book for anyone interested in the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Author Paul Jackson has a world-wide reputation as a master of origami design and illustration. He has included some amazing models that you won't find published anywhere else.
The book contains detailed, step-by-step instructions for 48 origami designs, taking the reader from basic folding techniques and beginner-friendly models through to more advanced geometric and representational structures. If you don't have it in your library, you should!
Clear instructions and illustrations guide you through each project, making this a useful reference for both newcomers to origami and more experienced folders looking to expand their repertoire.
The 48 models include Paper Dart, Chinese Glider, Multi Box, Swan, Christmas Decoration, Fan, Back-to-Front Serviette, Oblique Letterfold, Flying Eagle, Pistol, Japanese Box, Robot, Santa Claus, Mouse, Bracelet, Weave Patterns, Inflatable Goldfish, Puppy, Crown, Flower, Nose and Moustache, Strawberry, Feeding Birds, Snail, Butterfly Ring, Monkeys, Alphabet, Six-Pointed Star, Fallen Leaves, Flapping Bird, Moustache, Pentagonal Flower, Bookmark, Cubic Box, Bugatti, Boat, Hyperbolic Parabola, 10-Pointed Star, Sprung Frame, Heads, Yacht, Octagonal Flower and Stem, Keys on a Ring, Mouse, Cassette Case, Star Dish, Spectacles and Sleigh
Features:
- 48 origami models
- Step-by-step folding instructions
- Beginner techniques through to advanced designs
- Geometric and representational models
- Hardback with dust-jacket
- A useful reference book for origami enthusiasts and collectors
Whether you are learning origami for the first time or looking for a classic instructional guide, this book offers a varied selection of models and techniques to explore. Preloved, but in excellent condition, complete with dust-jacket.



