Customer Reviews

The Guide to American Money Folds

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This book has some problems which the author Jodi Fukumoto is not willing to deal with. I contacted the publisher and they forwarded my message do Jodi. That was several weeks ago. I believe she doesn't care about the quality of her illustrations and descriptions. I am not the only one who has had problems following the folding plans, so I know it is not just me. There are some designs that can be done, but if you are looking to fold the rose, forget this book and save your money.

This has a few USA-specific money folds. All the rest are also in the Hawaiian Money Folds book. This book is good if you really want those specific folds.

This is NOT a beginner's book!! The diagrams can be complicated. It will probably take a time or two on some of the projects to get the folds right. If you have a lot of problems with spacial relations, this book will torture you.

I had purchased this book because I'm very into dollar folding, and I have to say that I have enjoyed that purchase. The book is full of unique models that you'll have fun both making and showing off.

All the instructions are, for the most part, fairly clear, and if they aren't, you can simply look at what it should look like in the next step, then try to imitate it. You should keep in mind, though, that some of the folds you'll have to do/make are pretty advanced. I don't recommend this book to people who are just starting origami, or are inexperienced in the art.

This item was sent quickly and was in good condition.One exception there were some duplicate pages that were placed in other chapters. A bit disconcerting but nonetheless a good buy for the money. the directions are much more difficult than I expected.

I bought this book recently, not for all of the projects therein however, only for the rings. There are several projects within this book that seem fun and probably would be, though, you see that I've not yet taken the time. The projects within this book are based around the idea of origami, given that you're using money instead of precut pieces of squared paper, some of what you find in this book is rather difficult. I have never passed the amateur stage with folding paper to create, maybe you'd have an easier time? In this book you'll learn to fold an eagle, a traditional ring, a turtle, a star and starfish, a lucky frog, a butterfly, flowers, angels, teddy bears, a pineapple, a heart ring, four-leafed clovers, a shirt, a high-heel shoe, a Christmas tree, a Rose, the Statue of Liberty, a box and finally a ring box. Some of what you'll find in this book resembles what it is supposed to be much more than others. You'll find that the turtle actually looks like a turtle, whereas the eagle could be any winged object, if that. The projects, as I've eluded, range from more simple tasks to ones that will keep you up for hours ranting and raving, hoping that god will intervene and illuminate what was done so wrongly. heh All in all, you'll have a good time. I've found that the turtle, the lucky frog, the heart ring and ring box, and the rose are the most presentable, though, the teddy bear, more complex, will astound you once you're finished! To anyone who likes origami, I would recommend this book. If you are an amateur such as myself, unless you have a strong will and persevere through tough tasks, I would find something a little more easy to help you get used to what you'll later be tackling. All in all, through happiness and frustration, this is a good book and surely worth what you'll be paying for it. If nothing else, you'll have something fun to do while sitting around at coffee with your friends.

This was one of the funniest books to learn things from... dont get me wrong not all of them are winners but after you get the hang of it some of them are really fun to give away... I once spent an extra hour in a restarant folding dollors for the waite staff and ended up with a free meal out of it so it is a fun little trick to learn.

This is one Awesome book! No, not for beginners; but you should have it because when you get better you'll appreciate it, money is hard to fold any way, excellent diagrams and beautiful photos..
The BEST Angel so far.., folded the eagle, turtle, angel, next is the Christmas tree, with a star no less! Question is " How do you combine the high heels with the Statue of Liberty? ;-)

I've got another book by the same author & they do a great job of showing you the steps. Drawings etc are clear and pretty easy to follow. I tried the high heel & mine didn't look like theirs. I've been folding for quite a while so I'm not a novice; maybe with lots of practice on that one I could get it? The Christmas tree with the star on it came out pretty good as did the heart ring. Will definitely use those & the 4 leaf clover was great too. I haven't tried Lady Liberty yet, she looks cute on the cover but seems pretty hard. All in all I would definitely recommend this book. Not for beginners though.

We love this book but some of the directions are hard to follow. Made some neat gifts for others with money.

A dollar doesn't buy much, and every day it buys less. This little book gives one more use for "a dollar bill". The instructions are easy to understand.