Crease and Fold
Title | Crease and Fold PDF eBook |
Author | Sok Song |
Publisher | Clarkson Potter |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 0307586510 |
Presents step-by-step illustrated instructions for a range of origami projects, from a skating penguin, to an angel ornament, to a subway map wallet.
Paper
Title | Paper PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Sloman |
Publisher | Black Dog Pub Limited |
Pages | 199 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781906155582 |
Focusing on all aspects of paper manipulation, this title covers a wide range of techniques including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, paper folding, cut-out, pop-up, and installation.
Folding Techniques for Designers
Title | Folding Techniques for Designers PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Jackson |
Publisher | Laurence King Publishing |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2011-05-02 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 1780675186 |
Many designers use folding techniques in their work to make three-dimensional forms from two-dimensional sheets of fabric, cardboard, plastic, metal, and many other materials. This unique book explains the key techniques of folding, such as pleated surfaces, curved folding, and crumpling. It has applications for architects, product designers, and jewelry and fashion designers An elegant, practical handbook, Folding for Designers explains over 70 techniques explained with clear step-by-step drawings, crease pattern drawings, and specially commissioned photography. All crease pattern drawings are available to view and download from the Laurence King website.
Origami Design Secrets
Title | Origami Design Secrets PDF eBook |
Author | Robert J. Lang |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 772 |
Release | 2011-10-05 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 1568814364 |
The magnum opus of one of the world’s leading origami artists, the second edition of Origami Design Secrets reveals the underlying concepts of origami and how to create original origami designs. Containing step-by-step instructions for 26 models, this book is not just an origami cookbook or list of instructions—it introduces the fundamental building blocks of origami, building up to advanced methods such as the combination of uniaxial bases, the circle/river method, and tree theory. With corrections and improved illustrations, this new expanded edition also covers uniaxial box pleating, introduces the new design technique of hex pleating, and describes methods of generalizing polygon packing to arbitrary angles. With coverage spanning the foundations of origami construction and advanced methods using both paper and pencil and custom-built free software, Origami Design Secrets helps readers cultivate the intuition and skills necessary to develop their own designs. It takes them beyond merely following a recipe to crafting a work of art.
Origami Tessellations
Title | Origami Tessellations PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Gjerde |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2008-12-18 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 1000713156 |
Eric Gjerde demonstrates 25 of his favorite tessellations and turns them into projects for newcomers as well as experienced origamists. With step-by-step instructions, illustrated crease patterns, and how-to photos, you'll learn to create these wonderful designs yourself. Eric's first book covers the fundamentals of origami tessellations, provides history, and describes simple beginning techniques with detailed illustrations and photographs. An extensive gallery showcases tessellations folded by the world's leading origami fine artists---inspiring you to experiment, innovate, and eventually create your own unique designs.
Origami Insects
Title | Origami Insects PDF eBook |
Author | Robert J. Lang |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 164 |
Release | 2012-04-24 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 0486132870 |
DIVNoted origamist presents step-by-step instructions and diagrams for 20 challenging projects: treehopper, spotted ladybug, orb weaver, tarantula, butterfly, grasshopper, dragonfly, praying mantis, more. Intermediate to advanced level. /div
Pick Me Up
Title | Pick Me Up PDF eBook |
Author | Adam J. Kurtz |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2016-10-04 |
Genre | Self-Help |
ISBN | 0143109081 |
A quirky, creative companion that offers a pick-me-up on every page On the heels of his internationally successful first book, 1 Page at a Time, graphic designer and illustrator Adam J. Kurtz delivers another intimate and engaging journal for anyone who loves to explore ideas, record thoughts and feelings, and capture those fleeting but amazing moments of everyday life. Unlike a linear journal, this book can be opened up to any page, encouraging and engaging readers time and time again through continued use. Rather than simply complete tasks and turn pages, users are encouraged to leave their mark, and if they land on the same page days or weeks later, they can review, reflect, and revise their previous response. Feeling lonely? Pensive? Peeved? Questioning? This deceptively simple book offers perspective, hope, and a twist of existential metaphor – and is perfect to pick up again and again.