Provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for making folded-paper versions of animals from the coasts, the desert, the mountains, the woodlands, and the far North, including a roadrunner, a bobcat, a raccoon, and a moose

Clear, complete directions for learning the basic folds, plus illustrations and diagrams for creating models of 30 different animals — all graded according to difficulty. Begin with a sailboat or starfish, go on to a duck or goose, and finish with such challenges as a penguin or elephant. Dollar bills not required.

Over 1,200 clear and easy-to-follow diagrams guide paper folders step-by-step in the creation of 24 African animals: lion, elephant, crocodile, gorilla, rhinoceros, gazelle, flamingo, and more. Projects range from simple to complex, making this collection ideal for both beginners and advanced origamists. 1,230 black-and-white illustrations.

From the simple Triangular Diamond and the Tower to the more advanced Cuboctahedron and the magnificent Stella Octangular, 30 multifaceted marvels will not only challenge devotees of the ancient Japanese art of paperfolding but will also appeal to students and others interested in math and geometry.

Step-by-step instructions and 970 clear diagrams show beginning and experienced paperfolders how to create 27 amazing polyhedra from one sheet of paper. Graded according to difficulty, the projects range from a simple cube, tetrahedron and octahedron to a challenging rhombic dodecahedron, sunken icosahedron, and an antidiamond with pentagonal base.

"From the internationally renowned origami master comes this wild collection of more than 20 jungle and forest animals. Models include an aardvark, panda, giraffe, rhinoceros, moose, and zebra, ranging in complexity from fairly easy to advanced. This guide's handsome, full-color format will appeal to a wide range of paperfolders"--

Diagrams and instructions for constructing over 120 models: party hat, flapping bird, matador, Japanese lady, many more. For all levels.

Presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for creating the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac and a variety of mythological creatures in origami.

Step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams show paper folders at all levels of expertise how to fashion 37 origami models from dollar bills. Beginners will enjoy making a boat and a butterfly. Windmills and peacocks will suit intermediate-level hobbyists. An alligator and bison should prove no problem for advanced paper folders.

In Origami Sea Life, John Montroll and Robert J. Lang have collaborated to produce a truly elegant work. The pages of this book contain some of the most creative origami published to date. Each project is accompanied by a biological sketch of the animal to enhance the visual description. There are 38 models in all ranging from the lowly barnacle to the mighty whale. in between are to be found a cuttlefish, angelfish, lionfish, and fiddler crab, to name but a few of the unusual origami projects presented. Each project is illustrated with step-by-step instructions, utilizing the unique folds which make each of these animals so lifelike. Beginner and expert alike will find hours of creative fun in these pages. Origami Sea Life also includes a summary of the history of origami sea life. Information on types of paper and the technique of wet folding make this book indispensible for all those with an interest in papercraft.