Didier Boursin

Emphasis more on "easy" than on origami in a purist sense: In many models, paper is cut as well as folded. The projects are well chosen to be attractive and practical. There's an "envelope" (more of a small portfolio really) made from a single sheet of A4 (typing) paper. If scaled up considerably, it could hold something larger than postage stamps! There are folded and cut-out five pointed stars in a galaxy of types. There's a project called "Decorations" which is a venture into proper show more kirigami, a "String of Dolls" (traditional Western paperdolls joined at the hands), a garland of multiple origami octahedrons threaded together (I need to make this for the Christmas tree), some interesting modular geometrical effects from multiple sheets of paper folded identically and assembled. show less

Not as beginner as I needed, or, at least not enough 'very easy' projects. But then, I admit, I don't have the patience to try more than twice for a 'very easy!' Also there's at least one reference note that wasn't proofread (see page 6 should have said see page 5).

Many of these use scissors, and/or rectangular paper, and would not be called origami in my mind. A string of paper dolls does involve folding paper, but it really doesn't belong in this book imo!

I am saving the instructions for show more the clever envelope that actually has a total of five compartments.

Btw, I'm testing by using pages from magazines... good crisp paper, and generally the front of the sheet is different from the back which beginners like me need even for easy models. I bet old Nat'l Geographic, with those brilliant full-page photos, could be used for 'keeper' projects, not just tests. show less

This is one of the very best introductions to origami I have ever seen! It starts with the very simple basics without talking down to the reader/new folder. The author talks about the concepts underlying origami, offering fun challenges to fold illustrating those concepts.

Even experienced paper folders will benefit from this book, if only by seeing the craft through fresh eyes. I'll return this to the library soon, so someone else can enjoy it :)

Twenty-eight designs for origami aircraft ranging from the trivial to the ingenious. Each fold is described clearly.