Kusudama Origami [Paperback]

Tomoko Fuse (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 13, 2002

Kusudama is a decorative ball, which is originally used on festive occasions. It is now popular as ornaments and mobiles. Kusudama origami is composed of a variety of units joined together. It is different from ordinary unit origami, because it uses string or glue to put it together. This book illustrates how to make a basic traditional kusudama by adding colorful simple units together. In the same method, the book introduces a basic cube with four square sides and a basic ball that combines six square sides and eight regular triangle sides. Their enchanting applications will be irresistible to you. Also included are such fascinating projects as a hydrangea, a handball of bellflowers, a bouquet of lilies and a sea urchin.

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About the Author

Tomoko Fuse is a Kodansha International author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 110 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications Trading (September 13, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4889960872
• ISBN-13: 978-4889960877
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,196,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Glue and string required -- just so you know!, March 31, 2003

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Agnes Tomorrow (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kusudama Origami (Paperback)

I guess I was spoiled by the wonderful boxes and stars and balls and all, but for some reason I was expecting these to follow her previous practice of assembling without recourse to glue and/or string. These, however, in the fashion of traditional kusudama, do require the inclusion of materials other than paper. I found this a bit disappointing...

That said, the models are, as one has come to expect from Tomoko Fuse, lovely and interesting variations on traditional patterns and amazing innovations, and I recommend this book enthusiastically! If you understand in advance that this is not strictly modular origami like her other books, you'll be spared the modicum of disappointment I felt.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and interesting designs, November 8, 2004

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A. Durrett (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book a couple of weeks ago and can't seem to stop folding...The instructions are easy to follow, provided you know a little bit about origami (just some basic folding techniques, which you can learn online.) The designs are very interesting, though very time consuming. Block out some time to do this! When I finished my first Kusudama piece, I was so pleased at how beautiful it was. I have experimented with lots of different papers and achieved great results, even with papers that were not japanese. My favorite is the bouquet of lilies, which is stunning in bright colors. I definitely recommend this book to those who would like to pick up a new hobby and wow their friends and family with amazing gifts.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, May 2, 2005

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Ben Cook "Ben" (Boston, MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kusudama Origami (Paperback)

The models are very easy for an experienced folder and turn out beautiful. Everybody whom I have shown them to was amazed. The figures are wonderful and are great gifts.