Origamipalooza : Dragons, Turtles, Birds, and More!

by Christopher Harbo

Overview

From dragons and turtles to tea cups and birds, exciting traditional and original paper-folding projects await young origami artists. Organized from easy to challenging, each project includes clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions that make learning and developing paper-folding skills fun. All projects also include creative tips for using and displaying models to impress friends and family.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491420249
Publisher:	Capstone Pr Inc
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Origami Paperpalooza
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	670L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Christopher L. Harbo discovered his love of comic books as an adult when he stumbled on a copy of Stan Sakai's comic "Usagi Yojimbo". Today, Christopher's bookshelves are loaded with comics and graphic novels from around the world. When he's not reading, Christopher enjoys practicing origami, watching Japanese anime, and working in his garden.

Table of Contents

A Paper-Folding Palooza 4

Materials 5

Folding Symbols 5

Terms and Techniques 6

Baby Chick 8

Teacup 10

Pig 12

Lazy Susan 14

Table 16

Turtle 18

Flapped Box 21

Polanquin 24

Dragon 28

Read More 32

Internet Sites 32

About the Author 32

Editorial Reviews

Learn the amazing Japanese art of paper folding. This wonderful resource offers a rich array of traditional and original origami pieces. The book is designed to go from easy to more challenging projects. It begins with a brief description of the project, a list of the needed materials, and the folding symbols to look for as you begin your origami adventure. Start with the pig or the chick to learn your basic folding skills before moving on to more challenging pieces like the dragon or turtle. Have fun choosing paper from vibrant solid colors to fun patterns and prints. Each piece is sure to dazzle friends and family. The clear set of instructions will make origami learning easy and the step-by-step photos give a visual guide for your work. Each project also includes a unique tip to assist the artist in how to use or display their creations. The possibilities are endless. Reviewer: Lisette Baez; Ages 8 to 12.

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