Animal Origami for the Enthusiast: Step-by-Step Instructions in Over 900 Diagrams/25 Original Models

by John Montroll

The centuries-old art of origami — Japanese paper folding — produces remarkable paper creations that exhibit extraordinary realism and delicate beauty. Enthusiasts if this wonderful craft will welcome this challenging new collection of paper sculptures designed by John Montroll, renowned origami expert.
Twenty-five intricately detailed paperfolding projects feature strikingly lifelike animals from land, seas, and air: angelfish; seal; walrus; starfish; crane; swan; eagle; owl; snake; turtle; frog; frog with toes; bear; kangaroo; giraffe; fox; elephant; antelope; spider; crab; lobster; tyrannosaurus; brontosaurus; ornament; and star.
Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and hundreds of diagrams explain how to fashion each of these intriguing sculptures. Beginning with symbols and basic folds, patterns progress from the simple angelfish to the complex and fascinating lobster.
Papercrafters who have mastered the basic folds of origami will find hours of enjoyment and personal satisfaction creating this parade of charming paper models. Animal Origami for the Enthusiast will inspire every dedicated origamian, while offering ample opportunity to hone papercrafting skills.

Genres: Origami, Nonfiction, Crafts, Art, Animals

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1985

Reviews

[Nicky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some very very good models in here -- they look very detailed and lifelike. I think I had some problem following the diagrams, though: I've had that with a few of John Montroll's books. Experience helps, and using good paper. Maybe larger paper, too, as I mentioned in another review: there's quite a lot of folding going on. It has some good pages on explanations of folds and bases, though, so it's not entirely throwing one in at the deep end -- working through the designs in order might help.

Not recommended for a beginner, however.

[Dita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love John Montroll animals. They will come up in 3D, natural but still have a cute side. Try the brontosaurus, my favorite.

[読子 Yomiko · Rating 4 out of 5]

My copy of this is my grandfather's, and he was an expert with origami. Have a stack ready, because these are downright challenging. The rewards though, if you can pull them off, are frame or shadow box worthy.

[lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

too hard for me.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite origami animal books by far. The models in this book start off from beginner, and quickly advance to high-intermediate.