Origami Made Simple - by Russell Wood (Paperback)

About the Book

"If you're new to origami, the iconic yet approachable designs in this book are a great way to hone your skills ... Start with straightforward models that take 10 steps or fewer and work your way up to more complex creations. No matter the level of difficulty, every model is diagrammed for ease of use, with tricky folds highlighted and broken down into multiple steps"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

Spark a lifetime of creativity with a few sheets of paper!

Discover the art of paper folding with Origami Made Simple. Featuring 40 classic and original origami models, complete with detailed diagrams and written instructions for every step, it's the fastest way for you to start creating eye-catching paper sculptures.

If you're new to origami, the iconic yet approachable designs in this book are a great way to hone your skills-and have a blast doing it. Start with straightforward models that take 10 steps or less and work your way up to more complex creations. No matter the level of difficulty, every model is diagrammed for ease of use, with tricky folds highlighted and broken down into multiple steps.

This origami book includes:

• Classic and contemporary-Try your hand at recognizable models, like Crane and Sailboat, as well as original designs, like Cobra and Teapot.
• Tips and techniques-Pay attention to tips that help you select the right paper, work through tough steps, and add your own creative twist.
• Symbol glossary-Find a comprehensive guide to standard origami symbols, as well as helpful info on how to read origami diagrams.

Fold up some fun with Origami Made Simple!

Review Quotes

"Not only does Russell's book include many timeless traditional models, it goes beyond this and also delivers a range of his own new simple, original designs. The penguin is set to become a new classic in my view." --Paul Hanson, author of Origami Ninjas and other Paper Sorcery (sorceryoforigami.co.uk)

"This book would make an ideal first encounter with origami. There is a nice gradual increase in difficulty and a wide variety of models, with clear instructions for every step." --Robin Glynn, origami designer and YouTuber

"This is a nicely laid out book, with clear instructions that are easy to follow. I'd be happy to give this to any beginner. It has a great choice of simple models with some playful original folds!" --Larry Hart, origami creator (origamiworkshop.co.uk)

About the Author

Russell Wood has been doing origami for more than 30 years. He's on the Council of the British Origami Society and a member of OrigamiUSA. His origami tutorials, musings, and more can be found on his website, OrigamiExpressions.com.