Books like Teach Yourself Origami by John Montroll
In Teach Yourself Origami, master John Montroll guides readers through a collection of close to 50 models, organized by skill level. Beginners can start with simple shapes like a cup, hat, sailboat, crane, frog, and fish, while intermediate folders explore more complex figures such as a pheasant, robin, pig, and octahedron. Advanced practitioners will challenge themselves with intricate designs including a deer, elephant, bee, and waterwheel, advancing from easy to advanced techniques throughout the book.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies
Authors: John Montroll
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