Best of
Origami

1984

Origami


Hideaki Sakata - 1984
    Even people who have tried origami and decided they were all thumbs can now succeed.

More Decorative Napkin Folding


Lillian Oppenheimer - 1984
    Twenty-two methods are shown in detailed easy to follow step by step drawings. A perfect addition to a gift basket for the young bride and groom." — Texas Kitchen and Garden and MoreFor a fun way to turn a good meal into a gala occasion, delight your guests with the special touch of an artistically folded napkin. Besides adding eye-appeal to the table, ingeniously folded napkins will enhance the festivities, serve as conversation starters, and intrigue your guests. Decorative folds also serve such practical uses as holding a place card, silverware, party favor, dinner roll, butter dish or a flower.A rich selection of folds is illustrated in clear step-by-step drawings accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions, beginning with simple folds and proceeding to more elaborate and intricate shapes. A photograph of the finished napkin faces each page of instruction. Choose from 22 attractive folds including: Triple Fold; Tricorn; Tiered Lily; Elegant Simplicity; Sunbonnet Sue; Nut Dish; Silver Holder, Gourmet; Turban; Night Light; Double Jabot; Double Vase; and 10 more.Decorative napkin folding provides the creative host or hostess with a challenge readily and elegantly resolved by following the simple instructions and diagrams. With a bit of practice, you'll soon be delighting family and friends with expert folds that add flair to any table setting.

Wings and Things: Origami That Flies


Stephen J. Weiss - 1984
    All designs are made simply by folding squares or rectangles of paper (and even dollar bills!) without cutting, gluing, taping, or weighting.Included are:Manta RayBlackboard BomberAstro TubeFlying BatMach III JetDollar Bills GildersSwooping HawkOrigami KiteFlying NunSSTGliding SwanMaple SeedMonoplaneSeagullDelta JetPenta-FlingerFlying FishArt Deco Wing and many more!Wings & Things is great fun and will challenge and inspire beginning and expert folders alike-perfect for anyone who ever tossed a paper airplane.