Many designers use folding techniques in their work to make three-dimensional forms from two-dimensional sheets of fabric, cardboard, plastic, metal, and many other materials. This unique book explains the key techniques of folding, such as pleated surfaces, curved folding and crumpling. An elegant, practical handbook, it covers over 70 techniques explained by clear step-by-step drawings, crease-pattern drawings, and specially commissioned photography.
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Paul Jackson has been a professional paper folder and paper artist since 1982 and is the author of 30 books on paper arts and crafts. He has taught the techniques of folding on more than 150 university-level design courses in the UK, Germany, Belgium, the US, Canada and Israel. These include courses in Architecture, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Jewellery, Product Design, Packaging, Ceramics, Industrial Design, Fine Art, Basic Design and Interior Design. He has also taught many workshops in museums, arts centers, and festivals and has worked as 'folding consultant' for companies such as Nike and Siemens.
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jackson's book starts gradually, with the most basic of folds. You might think, "Yeah, I made paper fans in kindergarten. Let's move on." Well, you did - but not with the precision that Jackson displays, and not with the purpose behind it. The first of these folds, bordering on trivial, proceed through a graded series of variations. Again, in themselves, each variation might not look like much. Still, it's worthwile to put the time into doing each with the highest level of craftsmanship you can summon. The precision will matter in later exercises. Likewise, the habit of trying variations, of exploring the possibilities broadly and systematically, becomes essential when putting these folds (or any design technique) to use.
As the paper patterns become more complex, so does the more abstract discussion of design. Jackson discussion repetition in one or two dimensions, rotation, and other ways of building simple units into complex assemblies. And, as the designs mecome more complex, the distinction between two- and three-dimesional figures blurs. The first exercises just add creases to a flat sheet. Later, though, the sheets form spirals, boxes, tunnels, and other self-standing figures.
After discussions of linear creases, Jackson moves to more organic kinds of folds - soft curves without straight-line folds, or with very few. Even the random elements introduced by crumpling the paper have their place, especially when combined with more rigid design techiques. Even something as simple as folded paper offers endless possibilities for the artist, architect, or industrial designer. Jackson's book offers a beautiful and practical way to explore some of these possibilities.
-- wiredweird
As the paper patterns become more complex, so does the more abstract discussion of design. Jackson discussion repetition in one or two dimensions, rotation, and other ways of building simple units into complex assemblies. And, as the designs mecome more complex, the distinction between two- and three-dimesional figures blurs. The first exercises just add creases to a flat sheet. Later, though, the sheets form spirals, boxes, tunnels, and other self-standing figures.
After discussions of linear creases, Jackson moves to more organic kinds of folds - soft curves without straight-line folds, or with very few. Even the random elements introduced by crumpling the paper have their place, especially when combined with more rigid design techiques. Even something as simple as folded paper offers endless possibilities for the artist, architect, or industrial designer. Jackson's book offers a beautiful and practical way to explore some of these possibilities.
-- wiredweird
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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The book is loaded with folding ideas the only issue I have with the book is that it does not show you how they get the resultant fold with some of the more difficult exercises.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Spectacular, I received the book earlier than expected, it is truly wonderful, their content is suitable for applications in architecture, graphic and industrial design, product, super recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
exceeded my expectations!
At first I bought out of curiosity and with the intent to try new shapes, but it really opened my mind to interesting utilities that have already been put into practice in just a... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Arq. Gustavo Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I wanted!
Fantastic information in a clear and easily understood format. There is no other book that fills this niche. Thank you so much Paul!
Published 8 days ago by Jennie Nayton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for the "final frontier"
Definitely for advanced paper engineering, not for beginners. But if you've come to an advanced place in folding, this book is great! Read more
Published 12 days ago by Anne van Leur
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice book
comes with a cd. most of the fold techniques are very complicated...I was hoping for some more simplified versions.
But oh well. I did take almost 2 weeks to get here... Read more
But oh well. I did take almost 2 weeks to get here... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Helen M. Harrison
1.0 out of 5 stars
NOT ORIGINAL
YOU CAN FIND ALL OF THE FOLDING EXAMPLES ON YOUTUBE, IT WAS TOTALLY A WASTE OF MONEY FOR ME ...
Published 1 month ago by Melike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very detailed
if you've a penchant for intricate forms and and simple shapes in
paper folding techniques, this is a great way to understand it...
but you need patience (which I have).
paper folding techniques, this is a great way to understand it...
but you need patience (which I have).
Published 1 month ago by designgap
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
I definitely liked this book, it helps you discover a million possibilities behind the principle shown in the book.
I highly recommend it!
I highly recommend it!
Published 1 month ago by Andres Delgado Mesa
3.0 out of 5 stars
fine, not too extremely detail.
fine, not too extremely detail. Wish it to be more technical on the complex design. A little too entry level
Published 2 months ago by GTKKK
4.0 out of 5 stars
really good , but i broke the cd accidentaly when opening the book
good, but i broke the cd accidentaly when opening the book. it should be a hardcover book so that this couldnt happen
Published 3 months ago by pedro alban
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book!
great book. i'm an architect and was looking for new influences...well packaged with interesting examples.
full scale examples are on the included cd.
full scale examples are on the included cd.
Published 4 months ago by Stephen M. Angelo
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