Teach Yourself Origami (Teach Yourself)

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Summary: Teach Yourself Origami. By Robert Harbin
Review: A classic book (originally of a set of four paper backs number 4 of which is quite difficult to get hold of!). Teach Yourself Origami has an easy to follow guide to folds, and contains some classic folds by a variety of creators. Akira Yashizawa's pidgeon is one of many facourites, along with the sanbow,squirrel,ostrich with rider (clever), Aladins Lamp (genious!) and a great one for the kids the clever sanpan (or the inside out boat). There are also some great classroom favourites: the waterbomb, colour changer and a variety of hats! This is one I would recomend for beginners and more experianced folders alike (and have given it out as a gift to many poeople) This is an absolute must for anyone interested in paperfolding !

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Summary: Familiar Things From A Sheet Of Paper
Review: Step by step - fold by fold, you will see a rabbit take form in your hands. Or it might be a squirrel. A Christmas Tree. Or the ever familiar 'flapping bird'. Dozens of shapes are taugh in this book. So get paper, scissors and your folding finger ready to create some intricate figures.

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Summary: Familiar Things From A Sheet Of Paper
Review: Step by step - fold by fold, you will see a rabbit take form in your hands. Or it might be a squirrel. A Christmas Tree. Or the ever familiar 'flapping bird'. Dozens of shapes are taugh in this book. So get paper, scissors and your folding finger ready to create some intricate figures.

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Summary: Patience is a virtue
Review: This book is "Step 1". I originally began with "the Great Origami book & kit", but ... that book is too advanced for beginners. It does offer, I believe, the best "Step 2" option to follow on your journey to master this ancient art form, but begin with THIS book.
It is more detailed that most origami books and leaves out no steps to the intricate folds you must master to proceed to the next (series of fold). The folds are very difficult for beginners and this book proceeds very slowly going over each and every tiny movement your hands must make. With origami..there can't be ANY mistakes. It is about perfection. If you are a fraction of a millimeter off on a fold, your product will not turn out professionally. I also recommend taking what I joke as "stress breaks" while proceeding. Many times I have become too frustrated, only to walk away from my project and return to see the mistake I made. My second tip is to BREATHE..the paper will not harm you, although at times you feel it's torture. Use this book and follow it up with a great kit like the one I previously mentioned...you will have two steps (a beginner and more advanced kit) for making a litter of cute creations.