Origami for Christmas [Hardcover]

Chiyo Araki (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 1983

A book that combines the ancient art of paper folding with the western tradition of handmade Christmas decorations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 148 pages
• Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc; 1st edition (October 6, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870115286
• ISBN-13: 978-0870115288
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 10.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't Bother, December 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Origami for Christmas (Paperback)

This book had a couple decent ideas for Christmas decorations, but don't be fooled by the "origami" in the title. There were only a few standard origami models that you can find elsewhere just as easily (such as the Crane). Most of the rest of the models in the book were cut and paste types with a couple of folds. Over all, I was very disappointed with this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good for beginners, February 27, 2001

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thirteenbodies - See all my reviews

This review is from: Origami for Christmas (Paperback)

I was a little disappointed with this book. There weren't any new folds--just diagrams for the classic crane, waterbomb, etc. There are some good ideas for putting the various models together to make wreaths, christmas trees, and dioramas, as well as a nativity scene; but if you have a few basic origami books you won't need any of the folds in this one.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Instructions and Decorating Ideas, September 16, 2007

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Dirk Spencer "Origami Enthusiast" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Origami for Christmas (Hardcover)

The very best set of "how-to" instructions for origami folds ever put out with a holiday twist. Each illustration is clear, clean, and easy to understand. Each fold is thoroughly illustrated. You come away with a deeper understanding of overall origami design concepts, too. Plus - the color photos are great inspiration for your own decorating ideas. This book will unlock those other origami books that have great designs, but miss the mark on instruction and/or illustration. Own this book. Give this book.