Chinese Origami for Children

Author: Hu Yue
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602209930
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
Paper-folding, also called origami, is popular among children all over the world. With this origami book, you can now use origami to celebrate festivals and present well wishes. Inside you'll find 30 simple and fun paper-folding projects including: Chinese zodiac animals such as the dragon, horse, and pig. Festival-related items such as the lion-dance in the lantern-show festival and a necktie for the Father's Day. Objects representing well wishes and greetings such as a peach to wish someone a long life and a calabash or bottle gourd to present a wish. Other objects with Chinese flair such as a folded fan and panda. Illustrations and explanations in this book are clear and the steps are easy to follow. These projects will help you get to know more about Chinese culture. Work together with your children to bring these Chinese-inspired paper projects alive!

Chinese Paper Folding for Beginners

Author: Maying Soong
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486152545
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Clear instructions and simple diagrams for constructing gaily colored party hats, pagoda-shaped bookmarks, toy boats of waterproof paper, and many other projects.

The Chinese Origami

Author: Chen Yuehua
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602200135
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn Chinese paper folding with this easy origami book. This origami paper craft book features zhezhi, the art of paper folding and origami which originated in China more than 1900 years ago and is still practiced today by the Chinese. Chinese Origami: Paper Folding for Year-Round Celebrations introduces many basic techniques and step-by-step instruction for a over 70 origami projects. Origami projects include: flowers animals decorations for festivals plum blossoms a narcissus lantern steamed rice dumplings and much more… This origami book will show you how to fold these objects and understand the traditions of Chinese culture that are deeply rooted in them. Beginners can follow the detailed easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrations, while those who are more advance can learn from the basic techniques to create and customize their own masterpieces. Watch your imagination take shape in clever and inspired forms with the art of Chinese paper folding!

Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami

Author: John Montroll
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486289717
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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

Origami Activities for Kids

Author: Michael G. LaFosse
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920292
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
Turn sheets of paper into exciting 3D flowers, animals and accessories--no previous origami experience necessary! Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great craft activity--it's an exciting way to expand your imagination. Children will have many hours of fun folding the easy origami projects in this book and learning about the surprising art of paper folding. This origami book for kids has been revised and reformatted; geared specifically to 8-12 year olds, it is an introduction to Japanese culture and crafts. With full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and 8 sheets of downloadable origami paper, beginning folders can master the straightforward designs. The 19 origami projects include: Lotus Flower Japanese Fan Chopstick Wrapper Dollar-Bill Dragon Chinese Zodiac Traditional Crane Japanese Daruma Doll And many more… Learning how to fold two-dimensional paper squares into three-dimensional objects is not only fun, but helps develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills by engaging a child's whole brain. Each paper model explores an important aspects of Asian culture--creating an appreciation and awareness of cultural differences in children.

World's Best Origami

Author: Nick Robinson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101464305
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 363

Book Description
Join the fold and discover this timeless art form. World's Best Origami is an amazing collection of more than 100 of the most unusual and best-loved origami patterns ever created. Expert origami artist Nick Robinson has collected traditional origami patterns as well as his own pieces and those from some of the greatest origami artists in the world- many in print here for the first time ever. • More than 100 pieces-the most comprehensive origami book on the market •Projects rated from beginner to advanced and include everything from boxes, containers, geometrics, and abstracts to figures, birds, animals, and flowers, and more-this unique volume has something for everyone at every skill level •Each diagram clearly displayed with easy-to-understand instructions •The only book to include the works of several masters of the craft, including Edwin Corrie and Francesco Guarnieri, as well as the author

Origami on the Go!

Author: Margaret Van Sicklen
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761151052
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 361

Book Description
Provides easy-to-follow instructions for origami projects.

Origami Activities

Author: Michael G. LaFosse
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462905234
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
Fold classic origami projects and learn about Asian culture with this easy origami book. Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great crafts activity--it's an exciting way to expand the imagination. Children will have hours of fun with this beginner origami paper craft book. Renowned origami artist and author Michael LaFosse designed Origami Actives to introduce them to the exciting world of paper folding. What makes this origami book original is that each paper project explores a distinct aspect of East Asian culture and includes an explanation of the cultural context for each project. The designs are very simple and are great for beginning origami folders. They can be considered origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. This origami book contains: 64 page, full-color origami book Easy, step-by-step instructions Origami techniques and folding tips 15 fun and easy designs Cultural background and explanations of projects Once you've folded your own origami, you can use them to create one-of-a-kind origami scenes. Origami projects include: Lotus Flower Japanese Fan Chopstick Wrapper Dollar-Bill Dragon Chinese Zodiac Traditional Crane Japanese Daruma Doll And many more…

Origami Tear Off Pad

Author: Lucy Bowman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781409581956
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
Learn the basics of the ancient Japanese art of origami - creating objects from a single sheet of folded paper. this tear-out pad contains 100 sheets of patterned paper, and a gatefold cover features instructions on how to make four different designs - swans, butterflies, trees and boats.

Easy Origami

Author: John Montroll
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486272982
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Includes illustrated instructions for origami projects that range from simple to challenging.