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The Origami Artist’s Bible ASHLEY WOOD Contents INTRODUCTION PAPER TYPES ESSENTIAL ORIGAMI FOLDS ORIGAMI BASES CUTTING YOUR PAPER ORIGAMI TOOLS PROJECTS THE SELECTOR CONTAINERS Gift envelope Folded envelope 1 Folded envelope 2 Star pot Japanese box Circular dish Fuse box Twisted dish Incense burner Hexagonal box NAPKINS Water lily Sail Fan Flame Cockade Swan ANIMALS AND FLOWERS Crane Butterfly Fox Cat Tulip Frog Rooster Rabbit Tortoise Daffodil Corgi Vase of flowers CHILDREN’S ORIGAMI Elephant plane Parrot Banger Pirate’s hat Looping glider Rowing boat Flapping bird Puzzle Barking dog Flying saucer Woodpecker Pinwheel Ghost CHRISTMAS ORIGAMI Bauble Four-piece star Placecard Six-point star Angel Man in the Moon FOLDER’S HEAVEN Pop-up box Snap hexahedron Modular ball Paper mosaic Stretch wall Cube Un-unfoldable box INDEX CREDITS Traditional Origami Bases Introduction Origami transcends gender, culture, and language. It demands no prior learning and no complex equipment; it can be done at any age, by anyone; models can be large or small, useful or ornamental. You can fold a bus ticket or a sheet of gold leaf, but the sole requirement of origami is that you enjoy it. I first began folding in an attempt to interest a class in Hiroshima, using the story of the paper crane (right). The resulting “Origami Club” was incredibly fun and I’ve been folding paper ever since. For me, folding a pattern from memory relieves boredom on journeys and allows me to relax and consider problems. This book is the book I desperately needed in the Origami Club. Up front is a simple set of origami folds, illustrated with clear step-by- step diagrams, and three essential origami “bases” that are the starting point for the project models in the rest of the book. The models are arranged according to theme; some are complex, requiring patience and practice and some are suitable for total beginners. The difficulty rating, which ranges from one-star (for beginners) to five-stars (for advanced artists), will help you to pick a project suitable to your skill level. The bases and folding symbols are reproduced on a Traditional Origami Bases at the back of the book so that you may refer to them while working. Remember, origami is a pleasure not a punishment—there are no Origami Police! Fold for fun, use fabulous papers, and don’t be afraid to alter the designs in this book or invent your own origami models. Ashley Wood A SHORT HISTORY OF ORIGAMI Folding paper became widespread in Japan from the seventh century AD. At around the same time, the Moors brought paper folding to Spain. As Muslims, their designs could not be figurative or emblematic, so origami remained largely a practical craft until the fifteenth century, when cheaper mass-produced paper became available. In 1797, the first paper-folding book was published and the new art form was named Origami from oru (to fold) and kami (paper). In the 1930s, Akira Yoshizawa developed a system of arrows and patterns still used today to describe design instructions. Yoshizawa is seen as the grand master of origami. He created thousands of models in a lifelike, engaging style until his death in 2005. You will find his famous origami instructions on page 14, and on the Traditional Origami Bases at the back of this book. ORIGAMI TODAY In recent times, the origami paper crane (page 71) has become a symbol of peace and is folded millions of times across the world. Engineers have used origami to solve complex problems, therapists have used it to rehabilitate damaged muscles, and many others have used it to meditate, concentrate, decorate, and entertain. In the future, origami will continue to evolve—and yet it will always stay rooted in tradition, a welcome link to the past. The story of Sadako Sasaki “I SHALL WRITE PEACE UPON YOUR WINGS, YOUR HEART AND YOU SHALL FLY AROUND THE WORLD SO THAT CHILDREN WILL NO LONGER HAVE TO DIE THIS WAY” —TRANSLATED HAIKU BY SADAKO SASAKI
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