Fabulous Origami Boxes

This book was my first introduction to making origami boxes and I derived a lot of pleasure from working through it. However, there are errors in the instructions for some boxes, particularly when it comes to explaining how to make nested boxes.

When attempting to make hexagonal boxes of different sizes, I found I was getting boxes that either had holes in the top, or else were domed owing to the centre having too much paper. After some effort (aided by by some basic geometry and trigonometry) I was able to work out a better technique that solved the problem and produced perfect hexagonal boxes.

The photos of completed boxes are beautiful and an inspiration when working, but they are not well annotated. For instance, to produce the effect show more shown in one of the photos of a triangular box, you need to work with two sheets of paper of different colours held back to back (using a total of six, rather than the normal three, sheets) - this is not mentioned anywhere in the text, you have to work it out for yourself.

The instructions for size adjustments for boxes with four sides seem to be fine (I haven't tried the octagonal boxes yet).

Overall, a good book, but I wouldn't give it to a beginner. My copy is covered in pencil notations where I've made corrections and clarifications. show less

Models are SO easy to follow. After a couple practice sessions, you'll be cranking fabulous looking origami boxes left and right! Just make sure you use thick/stiff paper. The thin stuff is only good for practicing.