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Mathematical Origami: Geometrical Shapes by Paper Folding

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My office generates lots of notices printed on brightly colored paper (usually printed on only one side). This is a great use for scrap paper. I think it is somewhat challenging (highschool level). I completed all but one. (the Decorative Rhombic Dodecahedron).
Americans should note that A4 paper is not the American satandard 8.5" X 11" but it doesn't make any difference for most of the structures. When you get to the Skeletal Cube shave the 8.5 inch dimension to 7.78 inches.

Although not as fascinating as his PAPER CRYSTALS (a stellar work of modular origami), MATHEMATICAL ORIGAMI is a very solid work on the topic. David Mitchell again gives clear instructions in text and diagrams for a very intriguing branch of paperfolding. There are many books on geometric and modular origami, but Mitchell's are more than just "look at this neat design." Instead, they are well thought out and very intelligently written. A must-have for fans of the art.

A concise and well-written book, with clear diagrams and straightforward instructions, suitable for any beginner in the field. Includes the most well-known mathematical representation
of modular origami. Advanced users might prefer a higher-level
book. Includes a list of references for further reading that might be helpful.

Almost all of the text and diagrams are simple and easy to follow. I was unable to make one of the projects. A few of the illustrations lack definition. This book is easier to use than another similar text by Fuse.
I am an origami beginner.

One of the best parts of the cube assemblies in this book is that the face is a single sheet and uncreased, making a very neat appearance on the finished cubes. This cube is my second favorite cube construction - it is easy to fold and easy to assemble. My favorite is a cube folded from a single sheet that pops into shape via a glide movement that is just plain elegant. But back to this book - I have used it so much that the pages are falling out and I am just about ready to buy a new copy. The Columbus Cube stacks always intrigue people, especially when they realize they are not attached, just nested on each other. These models are also easy to scale to smaller and larger paper. The price is a bit high for the number of models presented, but overall worth it, I think.

This book was a wonderful guide that helped me understand the relationship between origami and mathamatics. I highly reccomend it!