Quick & Easy Origami Boxes [Paperback]

Tomoko Fuse (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 2000

With clear step-by-step instructions, origami lovers can create decorative boxes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Includes instruction booklet and origami paper.

Product Details

• Paperback: 62 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications Trading; Book and Access edition (September 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 488996052X
• ISBN-13: 978-4889960525
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,427,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great modular origami, September 19, 2002

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Christopher Reed (Mansfield, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quick & Easy Origami Boxes (Paperback)

This book is probably the single reason modular origami continues to gain new fans. Pick up this book, and fold the beginning boxes... In no time, you'll be hooked and want to fold every box, shortly after that you'll want to experiment with different papers/colors/patterns/etc. This book, (while fundamentally simple..the charm of modular...) has a wealth of great boxes. The best part is, when you are done, the boxes can be used as gifts, or gift boxes, and look great for any celebration. I highly recommend this book to all origami fans, but not too people who are only interested in finding difficult models.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and satisfying, December 7, 2007

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Rebecca Menes "Gentle Reader" (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quick & Easy Origami Boxes (Paperback)

Why buy this book instead of one of Tomoko Fuse's full size books?
-- makes a great gift to a new folder,
-- slips into your purse or pocket for folding on the go,
-- these simple boxes are remarkably satisfying.

I already owned a bunch of other Fuse books, and loved them, when I found this little kit. I felt a little silly buying something so simple, but it was so cute. I have not regretted the impulse. I love these boxes. Sometimes I don't want a challenge that will take half an hour, I want immediate gratification -- and this is the book.

The folds are simple enough to work well with 3 inch (75 mm) paper. And if you have fancy paper, these relatively simple boxes will show it to good advantage.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick & Easy is a PERFECT title., October 1, 2007

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D. Bursell "swirlie" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quick & Easy Origami Boxes (Paperback)

Being new to origami boxes, the title caught my attention, and didn't disappoint. The book is only 62 pages, however it teaches as much as most other bigger books do. It is spiral bound, so it lays flat during the folding steps (if you already do origami, you know how important this is). The boxes are very easy, some requiring only 10-12 steps to fully construct. The designs of the boxes are beautiful for being so simple. The folding illustrations are very, very clear and easy to understand. It is also a plus that the book comes with enough paper (60 sheets in 6 bright colors) to make each box.

Of the 15 or so books I have on origami, I would put this in the top 5, as one that I will use over and over again.