Mastering the Art of Origami by Rick Beech

Mastering the Art of Origami by Rick Beech

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An illustrated guide to Japanese creative paper folding, with over 30 designs shown in more than 500 colour photographs. This work includes advice on choosing appropriate paper, and features both basic and advanced paper folding techniques. It also features a gallery section with some of the most famous pieces by contemporary origamists.

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Mastering the Art of Origami by Rick Beech

For over 2,000 years origami, the intricate skill of paper folding, has been a source of interest, enjoyment and intellectual stimulation for both adults and children, and this fascinating art form continues to be one of the most popular pastimes. This delightful book begins with an inspirational gallery showing some of the most famous pieces devised by origamists. The instructional section opens by exploring the wide variety of materials available to make your origami truly original. Then all the basic techniques you need to get started and take you to an advanced level are demonstrated with clear photographic steps and comprehensive instructions. The project section follows, and begins with quite basic items before progressing to models that require a great deal of concentration: so this practical book encourages the reader to gain confidence in this ancient art form by building skills gradually over a step-by-step teaching course. Contained in the project section, favourite classic subjects include the dove, the crane, the rabbit, the elephant, the swan, the butterfly, the shell, the kimono, the lily, the peacock, and the tulip, as well as people, the box, the cup and the crown. With colourful, inspirational photography of each model and a whole host of origami pieces to suit every level of ability, this is an essential book for anyone who is keen to perfect the art of paper folding.
Rick Beech has turned a childhood hobby into a career and since 1990 has been working as an origami expert. In that time Rick has taught hundreds of workshops and has worked in film and television. Through his company, Paper Magic, he provides origami entertainment to a huge client base by performing at dinner parties, award evenings and other corporate functions. His contributions toward a Yellow Pages commercial in 1997 ensured that the animation company involved won a Golden Rose of Montreux award. Rick can be contacted for workshops and commissions via email at ricknbeech@aol.com
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ISBN 13 9781844764259
ISBN 10 1844764257
Title Mastering the Art of Origami
Author Rick Beech
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Anness Publishing
Year published 2007-01-01
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.