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The Usborne Book of Origami (How to Make) introduces readers to the fundamentals of origami, covering what the craft is, the best paper types, diagram symbols, and how to transform a rectangle into a square. It also offers a page on tackling more difficult folds. The book features 16 clearly illustrated models: quick boxes, party hats, flutter butterflies, space spinners, vikings boats, snapping dragons, big bang toys, fearsome fangs, jumping frogs, bombs away/waterbombs, finger puppets, jewelry, flapping birds, star boxes, lilies, and stacking trees. Geared toward children six and older, it serves as a practical, engaging guide to beginner origami.
First publish date: November 1991
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies
Authors: Kate Needham
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