Unit Origami: Multidimensional Transformations

by Tomoko Fuse

TOMOKO FUSE is recognized at home and abroad as one of the most original and exciting of all up-and-coming origami talents. In this book, she explains her method for combining folded-paper units in an insertion fashion that results in an endless sequence of multidimensional variations giving new life and freshness to old-fashioned origami classics. Another dynamic departure is the way she employs a single origami work as an axis around which to assemble various other multidimensional parts.

Hours of fascinating fun await the origami devotee who follows her along the path to creating original multidimensional forms that are practically architectural in nature. Ranging from technically simple folds to more demanding ones, the many delightful and varied works in this book are highly stimulating and make wonderful presents for family and friends.

Genres: Origami, Nonfiction, Reference, Art, Crafts

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 1990

Reviews

[Lili · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like to think of Tomoko Fuse as a mad genius when it comes to origami designs. Especially the hard stuff, you know the massive modular origami that requires multiple sheets manipulated into crazy geometric designs.

Unlike some books on modular origami, this does not just toss you in head first to a dodecahedron and expects you to perfect fold that make absolutely no sense. It gently guides you through units ranging from simple to complex, it is very much so a guide.

This book is considered by many to be the classic book on unit origami, and I tend to agree. I have (thanks to a many well stocked library systems) read many books on origami, and there are only a few I thought worthy of my personal collection. Unit Origami is, in my opinion, THE book for making the transition from single unit pieces to multiple unit pieces.

[Waffle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not “finished” with this book, nor will I likely be in my life (even if my current obsession with this type of origami passes). However, I needed to document that I “read” it this year, as after picking it up at random at a library book sale, it has had more impact on my life than any other book this year. Look no further than the hundreds of units I’ve folded and the growing collection of origami pieces strewn across every surface in my room, and handed off to friends at any opportunity. I find it incredibly satisfying even when it’s frustrating, and I sit for long periods problem solving. Tomoko Fuse is a genius and an inspiration.

[Hitesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

You cannot afford to miss Tomoko Fuse's books, if you love folding papers and making things out of them.

[Aubrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm currently folding from this book... Reading it, in my husband's words, would be like reading from a DVD player manual.

[Steven Doran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tomoko! Always on the mark

[Conor · Rating 5 out of 5]

The origami book that hooked me for life on origami. I first checked it out as a kid from the library, and I still pull it out every so often when I get the folding bug. There are so many good projects in here from simple 3-unit tetrahedrons to massively complex polygons. It has something for everyone and scales well with folding ability!

[Jeremy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful origami book. The designs in this book give the reader the building blocks to create more or less anything they want out of simple squares of paper.

[Lê Văn · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Lena Heng · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing instructions on how to make wonderful models :D Tomoko Fuse is definitely an amazing artist.