Tomoko Fuse, a popular and widely-respected member of the world origami community, now turns her talents to a new, fun and practical side of paper folding creating fashion accessories and home decorations with origami. In Origami Rings & Wreaths, Fuse provides instructions for 28 different projects including both jewelry (brooches and earrings) and decorative pieces like wall hangings. Fuse shows how the choice of paper and color can produce a wide variety of items, for example by using red and green papers, the crafter can make festive wreaths perfect for the holidays. And, as in her many previous books, Fuses instructions are clear and straightforward easy enough for even beginners to follow.

With step-by-step diagrams, detailed instructions and over 70 photographs in vibrant full-color, internationally-renowned origamist and author Tomoko Fuse offers an innovative approach to origami based on assembling separate, multi-dimensional shapes into one structure. Some of the shapes, like pyramids or four-sided boxes, are simple to master, even for a beginner. Others are quite complex and require much more experience and proficiency. Fuse uses a system to indicate the level of difficulty for each project with one, two or three stars, so the reader knows from the start, how challenging a project is likely to be.

The image of the crane holds a very precious place in the hearts of Japanese people. Often used to express feelings of joy at times of celebration, the crane has become the most popular and beloved origami figure. Throughout history, it has been inextricably entwined with Japanese tradition and lore, from a legend promising that anyone who folds one thousand cranes will be granted a wish for long life or recovery from illness, to its role as a modern-day symbol of peace in recognition of a young Hiroshima victim. With beautiful color photos and clear, easy-to-follow instructions, Crane Origami shows readers how to make 64 unusual and practical folded-paper creations including: Chopstick holders and rests, Boxes and gift wrappings, Lamp shades, Mobiles, Wreaths and other wall decorations, Garlands. Ten of the designs are for connecting cranes cascades of multiple cranes made from cutting a single sheet of paper and date back to the Edo period .

With step-by-step diagrams, detailed instructions and vibrant color photos, internationally-renowned origamist and author Tomoko Fuse offers an innovative approach to origami based on assembling separate, multi-dimensional shapes into a single spherical structure. Each step is illustrated clearly with diagrams that will enable anyone with even the most rudimentary skills to create over 100 intricate and fascinating shapes. Fuse also uses brilliantly colored and traditional Japanese floral papers that add to the beauty and elegance of the work.

Preface Origami is a traditional art of folding square paper into various figures. It is a wonder that a variety of products are created from only a sheet of paper. The paper changes forms as it is folded, and the process is very exciting. It is a great joy when the model is completed. Introduced in this book are basic, simple and familiar 80 models. Each method is illustrated step by step. Follow the instructions carefully and you can easily master paper folding. Origami stimulates and enriches imagination and it also helps develop creativity.

Like his counterpart in the U.S., prominent origami artist and scientist Robert J. Lang, Jun Maekawa approaches origami from the perspective of mathematical and geometric principles. In Genuine Origami, Maekawa takes readers, step-by-step, through the fundamentals of his method, beginning with the basics and guiding them through simple figures (a mouse, an elephant, Santa Claus) all the way up to such highly sophisticated models as his signature creations, the devil and the peacock. The 43 different models are grouped into five sections, including one chapter on the ABCs, three which present projects in order of increasing difficulty (Simple, Intermediate and Complex), and one called Varieties of Origami, which reveals how to use different kinds of papers and techniques. In addition to the folding instructions and diagrams, Maekawa explains the mathematical theory behind each project. An intriguing blend of art and science, Genuine Origami will allow newcomers to discover the pleasures of folding at the same time that it enables beginners and experts alike to learn clever, surprising and elegant sequences to produce exceptional results.

The biggest ever book of Origami changes all that. It's the giant dragon of the paperfolding world, holding at its heart twelve beautiful pull-out templates in intricate designs for instant enormous models. Designed to supersize your origami obsession, this book contains everything you could possibly need to create the mammoths and monsters of the origami oeuvre. There is a manual of full folding instructions, with step-by-step illustrations that suddenly all make sense because they can all fit on the same page. What could be more user friendly? And we haven't even mentioned the giant poster photographs of Japanese art. So, stop fiddling and start folding. If you think the book looks impressive, wait till you see the models!

An innovative approach to origami craft, polyhedron origami introduces you into a new world of many-sided solid figure. The book is a comprehensive collection of polyhedron origami from tetrahedron to icosahedron. Each solid object is formed from simple folded units. Each process is illustrated with clear diagrams step-by-step for beginners. Start with simple works such as titles, bricks, prisms, pyramids, cubus and then follow the advanced courses, which include regular polyhedrons, tetrahedrons, octahedrons, dodecahedrons and on. A variety of stars, flutter wheels an windmills are also presented as applications. It is not an easy task to make many units, but the joy and gratification are great when the works are completed. They reward the effort.

With an innovative and exciting approach to paper craft, ROSES, ORIGAMI & MATH stretches this ancient art to the limits. Designed for the classroom, this book uses advanced paper folding theory to reveal fundamental mathematical problems. ROSES, ORIGAMI & MATH is divided into three sections with increasing degrees of difficulty: The first chapter focuses on blocks and is designed to help the reader understand symmetry. Once mastered, solving the mathematical questions of origami should be easier. From the simple blocks, cherry blossoms, small houses, churches, and even a Greek temple can be created. The second chapter goes on to explain techniques such as twist folding and stereoscopic twist folding that are used for making roses and are the basis for flat folding and crystal folding. Finally, in the third chapter Kawasaki introduces the mathematics of origami. He explains it as an element of geometry that most readers learned in junior high school. Each section has exercises to help the reader better understand the mathematics of origami.

The third book in this series offers readers a whole new array of delightful designs. Building on the traditional folded papercraft, this innovative approach to origami combines smaller projects into complex, three-dimensional structures. Each project in the book is illustrated with photographs and instructions that are so easy-to-follow that even a child can do it. The 64 shapes include flowers, flower vases, a variety of animals, birds and sea creatures, dolls, building and boats, and much, much more.