Lang, one of the worlds foremost origami artists and scientists, presents the never-before-described mathematical and geometric principles that allow anyone to design original origami, something once restricted to an elite few. From the theoretical underpinnings to detailed step-by-step folding sequences, this book takes a modern look at the centuries-old art of origami.

    With this book, you can make colorful, fancy potted flowers and ikebana out of store-bought origami paper by adding stems and leaves as shown. Paper, scissors, and imagination are all you need to decorate your home with blooming flowers of your own.

    The detailed instructions are all laid out in generously sized full-color illustrations. Practice the folds: the kite, valley, mountain, squash, inside and outside reverse, and four others, to use as a base. Big bright diagrams guide children through the 14 projects, like the lobster that has quite a realistic-looking shell; eight legged grasshopper; gecko with claws and long tail; winged dragonfly; plus a scary scorpion, komodo dragon, mosquito, praying mantis, and wasp.

    Perfect for the beginner, or for the advanced student looking to expand their repertoire, the "Origami Animals" includes everything needed to get started in folding. The kit contains: A 64-page book with complete instructions and clear, step-by-step diagrams for 45 different projects98 6.75 x 6.75-inch sheets of folding paper in eight different colors, and gold foil

    This book covers everything from tea bag folding to making your own tea bag paper designs using rubber stamps and paper punches.

    They will be challenged again as they figure out how to put together the puzzle pieces to finish each origami project. As kids successfully finish projects such as the octahedron puzzle and the frame puzzle, they will gain the confidence to tackle more difficult origami projects.

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