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More and More 3D Origami

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This book is perfect for anyone interested in beginning to work with modular (aka block or unit) origami, but instead of geometric and arithmatic shapes, real animals and fun models! It's 1 of 3 written in english. It takes dedication, as some of the more elaborate models require hundreds of small triangles, but the finished product is well worth it!! If you like origami as a quick hobby or for children, this is not the book for you. If on the other hand, you love origami as a true and ancient art and are willing treat it as such, this is THE book for you. Now. For the woman in Orlando. Do NOT let her review influence your decision. For a "proffessional shopper" to give such a review is astounding. Honestly. If you buy this book for kids, you will be dissapointed. But if you don't bother to check what kind of book it is or what form of origami it teaches before buying it, you cannot expect to be happy with it. The same is true of any product. So pay attention to what you're buying! Again, not for those who only see origami as a kids craft, only for those who can appreciate the art and history of Origami.

I love this book! I had purchased the original 3d origami years ago but seemed to have lost the book so I decided to purchase this one. Actually I ended up finding it and also purchased the other 3d origami book. Just to let you know, this is not a typical origami. You create a figure,animal or a centerpiece with hundreds of pieces of rectangular paper with the same fold. The average fold would probably be around 400 to 500 pieces. Once you fold all the pieces, then you build the figure or animal, by attaching the folds one by one. The instructions are very thorough and once you create one, then you can create others easily. You will be amazed at how beautiful your creation looks once you are finished. I have created quite a few and I love the way it looks. It is definitely worth your time. But like I said, it takes time. On an average it takes me about 15 to 20 hours to make an animal. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes to sit and relax and like to do something with their hands. I usually sit in front of the tv (about 2 hours a day) and fold while watching tv.

I really like this book. For a 3-D origami beginner, I find this book very helpful. I love all the different items featured in the book as well. The author did a wonderful job of explaining and showing how to do things in detail. Depending on the size of the project, there will be a lot of folding involved. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome like me, make sure you wear your wrist guard while folding because your hands and fingers are sure to swell up like it did mine. I've already made the dragon boat and the lucky ball. All in all, I'm really glad I bought this book. If you're a beginner, this is a good book for you.

I bought this book for my mother, who is currently running rampant with origami and drooling for new ideas. We also bought her the first version, but this one has more creative suggestions.
The overall construction of each piece takes a hot minute to get used to, trying to figure out which way the triangular end should face. Once you get the pattern down, it's pretty simple, just a matter of inserting one piece after the other.
I'd say start with the first book, get the hang of it and then move on to the more complex pieces.
Great book for origami enthusiasts!

It is an excellent book.

Un libro muy bonito y entretenido para hacer figuras en 3D.

Buena compra !!!!

THIS BOOK HAS A LOT OF GOOD INFORMATION BUT IS VERY HARD TO UNDERSTAND UNLESS YOU HAVE DONE ORIGAMI BEFORE. THIS BOOK, TO ME, IS MORE FOR THE ADVANCED, NOT IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER.

I love Origami and I have 3D origami book.
I bouth this one to pay more than $25 to not pay the transport fee but I satisfy at this item.
I like if because I know how to make those. There are more pretty things to make. I like this item=]

I'm sure that the book is filled with fantastic diagrams, but I wouldn't know because I have yet to receive it. It shipped on September 23rd and it is now October 7th and it's yet to arrive. I have ordered several items since then and they all arrived promptly, but this was the only one that I really cared about and it hasn't shown up yet. I'll right a better review and give it a higher rating if it ever arrives, but I really think that 'Express Books' needs to change their name to 'Books that Ship Whenever We Feel Like Sending Them.'

I was offered this as an add-on to my order ... so I didn't see a picture of the cover ... this is VERY elaborate - not one or two sheet oragami (guess I thought all Oragami was 3D :) 50 plus pages of small papers to make these - then spray paint or seal them- they look like something out of the 50's, but not something you'd want to remember!! I had intended this for my nephew but didn't have enough information to realize what it was all about. May I just wasn't familiar with the whole 3D Oragami angle of things.