Advanced Origami: an Artist's Guide to Performances in Paper

Advanced Origami provides unparalleled instruction in how to create master-class level paper folding projects. The origami designs are challenging-they require considerable folding experience-but the results are more art than craft-you'll create projects that you can display or give as gifts. Sophisticated origami or paper crafts fans will appreciate the ten unique origami designs included in the book--with complete how-to instructions and photographs. The book also features information on paper selection and preparation, advance techniques such as "wet folding," and making your own paper.;ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; ADVANCES IN ORIGAMI; ORIGAMI AS AN ART FORM; ABOUT MY ORIGAMI DESIGNS; ABOUT THIS BOOK; TECHNIQUES; A REVIEW OF THE BASICS; ADVANCED FOLDS; ABOUT PAPER; PAPER QUALITIES; CHOOSING THE RIGHT PAPER; CUSTOMIZING COMMERCIAL PAPERS; Projects; North American Cardinal; Origamido Butterfly; Koi; Sea Turtle; Squirrel; Toco Toucan; Frog; Ruby Throated Hummingbird; Goldfish; Horseshoe Crab; Cattleya Orchid; Happy Good-luck Bat; Big brown bat, eptesicus fuscus; Praying Mantis; Panther Mask; MAKING YOUR OWN ORIGAMI PAPER; TOOL AND MATERIALS; PULP PREPARATION.