Origami: Easy-to-Make Paper Creations

40 fun and practical origami projects. From the simplicity of the Chinese Lucky Star to the utility of the Practical Purse to the abstract design of the Gyroscope, this book includes paperfolding projects to delight everyone, from the absolute beginner to the advanced paperfolder.Each project is accompanied by clear, step by step instructions, along with a diagram, making it easy to follow the directions. Each project is paired with a color photograph of the finished model.Also features a section that shows the basic folds at the heart of any origami project, as well as how to read the symbols used in origami diagrams. Also, a detailed history of the art of paperfolding and advice on purchasing paper for origami.