Marvelous Modular Origami (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: cupboard fold, modular origami, reverse fold corners, Enhanced Sonobes, Cosmos Ball, Daisy Dodecahedron (more...)

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A must-have for any modular origami polyhedra enthusiast. --Rona Gurkewitz, co-author of Multimodular Origami Polyhedra

In this colorful book, you'll find wonderful original origami modular creations. Meenakshi's clear instructions and helpful hints will have you zipping through these modules as well as improvising your own. --Rachel Katz, co-author of FUN FOLDS: Language Learning Through Paper Folding

The models are paper folding in its purest form. They range from simple Sonobe to Floral and Geometrical constructions. All are eye-catching, satisfying to fold, and the finished constructions are pleasing to behold. Also included are short sections on the mathematics behind the shapes and optimum colour choices. A K Peters should be congratulated on picking a paper folding winner. --David Petty, author of Origami A-B-C

Product Description

This richly illustrated book provides step-by-step instructions for the construction of over 30 different modular origami structures. The author describes basic folding techniques required to construct the modules that are used as building blocks to construct complex ornamental models. The diagrams are clear, crisp, and easy to follow, and are accompanied by inspiring color photographs. Additional tips encourage the reader to design their own original creations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 92 pages
• Publisher: A K Peters (April 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568813163
• ISBN-13: 978-1568813165
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #100,132 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mad for modulars!, June 7, 2007

By	Kathryn S. March - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Meenakshi's web-site has been a hot spot for those of us who are hooked on making these intracate decorative balls for years and her new book does not disappoint! Very clear diagrams, helpful directions, multiple ways of forming the units to make different flowers appear, and the vast majority are not recycled from other books. For the bored begginer in origami on up!

Warning! This is an addictive hobby. Fortunately tiny sheets of square paper are inexpensive.......

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, November 9, 2007

By	S. Basu (Los Gatos, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Meenakshi has done a great job of explaining in a step-by-step manner how to create many simple to not-so-simple figures in Origami. Being a complete beginner, it has greatly helped me. I am sure the more advanced users will get much more from this book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book contains some of the best and most functional origami patterns ever developed, March 17, 2008

By	Charles Ashbacher "([e-mail])" (Marion, Iowa United States([e-mail])) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

In so many ways, origami is the perfect activity for young children. Using only simple movements that even young ones can master at a high enough level, students can create beautiful things. The pot is made even sweeter by the fact that the cost of the raw materials is so low. By practicing first using printer paper, the students can hone their skills before moving on to the development of the finished product.
This book contains some of the best and most functional origami patterns ever developed. The end results are spectacular and the directions are very easy to follow. I am on good terms with the education department at Mount Mercy College and will be showing them this book when classes start this fall.

Published in Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission.