Origami Toys: That Tumble, Fly and Spin [Paperback]

Paul Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2010

Step-by-step instructions for making more than thirty interactive origami toys that flap, jump, fly, spin, bang, tumble, turn inside out, peck, snap, rock, and talk. Each design presents an exciting combination of interesting design and innocent delight.

Paul Jackson is a professional paper artist and instructor living in Tel Aviv. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. His previous books include The Encyclopedia of Origami and Papercraft; Championship Paper Planes; The Pop-up Book; Origami: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide; and Tricks and Games with Paper.

Interactive origami toys from world-renowned master.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4–6—In this handsomely packaged volume, Jackson offers 29 elegantly simple toys that he has either invented or modified. The models, arranged in random order and rated from "simple" to "advanced" (though none should be beyond the skills of even novice folders), include percussive "instruments," a wriggling fish, dogs, and other creatures with moving heads or lips, a spinning star, two gliders, and even a catapult. Most of the toys are made from one or two sheets of standard origami paper, and all come with hand photos showing how to hold or move them to best effect. The particularly clear step diagrams use standard origami notation, and the directions that accompany them are just as easy to follow. The thick package of square paper attached to the rear cover won't last long once children (and folders who are children at heart) get their hands on this above-average offering.—John Peters, New York Public Library
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Review

Jackson (Origami & Papercraft) is a veteran in the field of paper art. His origami toys, mainly animals, have nodding heads, flapping wings, and other moving parts. The projects here are graded from simple to advanced, have clear line-drawing instructions, and will appeal to children and adults alike. (Library Journal )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith (March 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423605241
• ISBN-13: 978-1423605249
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #467,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars These Designs Are Incredible, January 18, 2012

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This review is from: Origami Toys (Kindle Edition)

This book is great for all ages. I made the Sqwuaking Bird and even my my mum, dad, and piano teacher found it amusing and interesting. It is not confusing at all, it for every model it includes written instructions and a diagram. Jackson has many of his original models in there. If you like origami buy this book.