Fabulous Origami Boxes

by Tomoko Fuse

Imagine a box made of paper! Boxes are one of the most popular formats of the age-old papercraft of origami. This delightful book is entirely devoted to the creation of origami boxes-plain or fancy, playful or practical, and elaborate boxes topped with cranes, butterflies, lilies, stars, and more.

FABULOUS ORIGAMI BOXES includes designs for nesting boxes, simple triangle and square boxes and more complex hexagonal and octagonal boxes. Detailed illustrations provide step-by-step instructions on the correct way to crease and fold origami paper. Many of the designs are made of one sheet of paper, but some combine individual units with intriguing results.

Both practical and lovely, these boxes can be used for gift-giving, storing trinkets, or simply for display.

Genres: Origami, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference, Art

98 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1998

Reviews

[Hitesh]

This books is the encyclopedia of making paper boxes, using Origami. Spent part of my Sunday, doing that :-) and the book proved to be time well spent.

[Alba]

Fabolous, I spend my time to do origami !

[Romance Reader]

Still My Favorite!

I had this book as a kid - not going to say how many decades ago. I was looking for an origami book for my kids and came across this one. I can’t believe it’s the same one I had. I spent countless hours making every single one of these boxes. Now I get to do them with my children! The instructions are easy to follow. There are lots of different designs. Looking for an origami box books? This is the one!

[Judy]

I love to make origami boxes. They really are an acquired skill, so be patient and don't worry if your first few efforts aren't up to expectations.

[Jacqueline Snyder]

My favorite origami artist. I have tons of her books and used them daily.

[C.R.]

If you enjoy origami, you'll likely enjoy this crafty little book. It's average overall but still worth a look through.

[Grace Bonifatti]

Fuse-San is in my top 5 origami artist, I love her books, I have followed her work for quite some time now. Almost had a chance to meet her in a origami convention, sadly I couldn't make it. I have folded several of the models presented in this book (I love folding origami boxes!), she is just awesome when it comes to modular origami. This book it's a must for any origami enthusiast or artist.

[Jonathan Davis]

Talk about a page-turner, er, I mean paper-turner. These boxes are amazingly difficult but oh so worth it in the end. You might find yourself (if you're an amateur like me) getting frustrated with these boxes - but keep at! They get easier the more you try.

[Meran]

Very interesting and unusual, beautiful sculpted boxes, even the nesting types, using origami papers. The boxes are so pretty, they'll be kept long after the gifts inside :D

Great photos and the instructions look clear and easy to follow.

[Samantha Cira]

Tomoko Fuse has the best origami boxes. This book is the basis for most of my work.

[Noor]

Her diagrams are really clear, you never get confused.

[Temitope Kolawole]

Good

[springsnotfail]

Fabulous little designs, great diagrams. Really love this book.

[Jegede Mojibola]

Easy to follow and comprehend.