Origami Masters Ebook: 20 Folded Models by the World's Leading Artists (Includes Step-By-Step Online Tutorials)

By Nick Robinson

Learn to fold original paper models designed by the world's leading origami masters!

In Origami Masters Kit, origami artist and author Nick Robinson presents 20 delightful designs by master paper folders from around the globe. This book includes full-color instructions, as well as accompanying online video tutorials for each model.

Origami Masters Kit features original designs by the following famous artists:

• Akira Yoshizawa -- The late Japanese origami grand master who was largely responsible for creating and popularizing the art of origami as we know it today
• Michael LaFosse -- An internationally renowned master folder, teacher, paper maker and author who has been designing pieces inspired by nature for over 40 years
• David Brill -- An award-winning British folder who has produced a series of groundbreaking designs that seem to come to life in the closing stages
• Paul Jackson -- A Tel Aviv-based origami instructor, author and longtime artist known for an unorthodox approach to folding and his pleated and tessellated models
• Jun Maekawa -- A Japanese origami artist known for popularizing the use of crease patterns in designing origami models
• Nick Robinson -- A renowned British origami artist and prolific author known for his wide range of models
• Paula Versnick -- A Dutch folder who started designing origami when she couldn't find the model she wanted
• And 10 other world-renowned origami masters!

The 20 original designs include:

• The incredible "Kawasaki Rose" -- an intricate model that established Toshikazu Kawasaki as a world-class origami designer
• The "Triskelion" -- Robert Foord's mesmerizing modular model with a spiral center that resembles the swirl of a blossom
• "Yoshizawa's Baby Rabbit" -- a delightfully simple model from Japan's greatest master that perfectly captures the essence of the subject
• Plus many others -- perfect for giving as gifts or decorating your home and office

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Release date: Sep 15, 2020
• ISBN: 9781462922055

Book preview

ORIGAMI MASTERS

Nick Robinson

CONTENTS

Introduction

Folding Tips

Notes About Origami Paper

A Guide to Origami Folding Symbols

TWO-FOLD SANTA

Paula Versnick

PAULO’S DISH

Nick Robinson

FACES

Thea Anning

LAZY SUSAN

Traditional Design

LOVE BOAT

Francis Ow

RABBIT

Akira Yoshizawa

PENGUIN

John Montroll

SMILING FROG

Román Díaz

SCALLOP

Michael LaFosse

ONE THIRD CUBE

Jun Maekawa

FOX

Kunihiko Kasahara

SIX-POINTED STAR

Francis Ow

MOUSE

Akira Yoshizawa

FORM

Philip Shen

TRISKELION

Robert Foord

STAR TATO

José Meeusen

UNSTABLE

David Brill

PANDA

Ted Megrath

ELEPHANT

Paul Jackson

ROSE

Toshikazu Kawasaki

What Else Can You Do After Completing This Book?

The Artists

INTRODUCTION

The Japanese word origami—composed of ORI, to fold, and KAMI, paper—literally means to fold paper (or folded paper). It alludes to the possibility of using one or more sheets of paper to create a folded paper representation of a given subject. With the art of origami you can reproduce practically anything, whether it belongs to the realm of the abstract or instead involves a form of figurative representation, be it a living form, an inanimate object or a machine: there are no limits to creativity!

This collection—curated by internationally renowned origamist Nick Robinson—presents a selection of twenty impressive models from all over the world, created by some of the most important contemporary origami masters. As with all original works of art, these pieces vary greatly in style and form, as each embodies an original vision of origami and depicts each particular subject as it is interpreted by the individual artist: from the charming Two-Fold Santa to classic animals such as the Smiling Frog and the Penguin, and from organic forms to geometric shapes, each subject is developed based on the very personal interpretation of its creator.

To create these models, it is essential to read the instructions carefully before starting. Do your best to envision the process in advance, step by step. Whenever you approach one of the models in this book for the first time, it is advisable to fold it using regular origami paper: you should use this kit’s special paper only when you are able to fold it to perfection. Indeed, once you have learned the folds of a model, it is fun to experiment, for instance using new types of paper to determine which color, pattern or texture work best. Then, start to fold again from the beginning with your favorite paper. Work slowly and with great precision, starting over with a fresh sheet if you make a mistake. Depending on the skill level and experience of the individual folder, it is normal to find oneself having to perform the same sequence several times before mastering it to the point of making the model really satisfying and expressive. But the effort will be well repaid by the variety and originality of the ideas provided in this book.

Once the model is mastered, you can start looking for faster folding procedures for the models presented here, which are designed for beginners and require several additional steps that an expert folder could ignore.

Once you have a good understanding of the models, it will be fun to experiment. Get creative