Polyhedron Origami for Beginners (Origami Classroom) [Paperback]

Miyuki Kawamura (Author)

Book Description

Series: Origami Classroom | Publication Date: September 6, 2002

An innovative approach to origami craft, polyhedron origami. introduces you into a new world of many-sided solid figures. This book is a comprehensive collection of polyhedron origami from tetrahedron to icosahedron. Each solid object is formed from simple folded units. Each process is illustrated with clear step-by-step diagrams for beginners. Start with simple works such as titles, bricks, prisms, pyramids, cubes and then follow the advanced courses, which include regular polyhedrons, tetrahedrons, octahedrons, dodecahedrons and so on. A variety of stars, flutter wheels and windmills are also presented as applications. It is not an easy task to make many units, but the joy and gratification are great when the works are completed. They reward the effort.

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About the Author

Miyuki Kawamura is a Kodansha International author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 99 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications Trading (September 6, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4889960856
• ISBN-13: 978-4889960853
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands Down the Best, July 3, 2004

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This review is from: Polyhedron Origami for Beginners (Origami Classroom) (Paperback)

This is hands down the best book about making modular origami polyhedron I have ever encountered (I own about 6 or so books on the topic). The text does an excellent job of presenting three different ways (solid, skeletal, and outline) to make each of the five platonic solids. Towards the end there are also sections about how to make some stellated polyhedron and polygon tiles. Two things make this text wonderful for the beginning folder. Each fold is lucidly diagrammed and includes a well written explanation. The full color text is an added bonus. If you're interested in getting started as a polyhedron folder, this is the best place to begin. Happy folding. :)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great - with some caveats, May 12, 2006

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I'm not really an origami fundamentalist, but I prefer modulars that hold together without glue. Miyuki's models are wonderful, but many of them do require glue. I've overcome my aversion and enjoyed them greatly, but you should be aware of the fact that it takes a little more than simple folding for these!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fab book, December 15, 2009

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I just folded the regular tetrahedron. The instructions were perfectly clear. I've been looking everywhere for clear instructions on how to fold the regular platonic solids, and this book has it, well illustrated, and easy to follow.

BTW, for those looking for things to do with "simple" models, like the regular polyhedra, they make great jewelry, if folded with small pieces of paper. I plan to make them for my favorite mathematicians. My next step is going to be to figure out how to print pascal's triangle on pieces of paper, so that they can be folded into Pascal's triangle/tetrahedral earrings.