Mind Blowing Modular Origami

Modular origami is the latest craze in paper folding! These three-dimensional models are created from a number of small pieces of paper that are easily folded and then cleverly fit together to form a spectacular shape. They range from paper polyhedra to bristling buckyballs that are reminiscent of sea urchins--to ornate flower-like spheres. Each piece of paper is held by the tension of the other papers--demonstrating the remarkable hidden properties of paper, which is at the same time flexible but also strong! Author Byriah Loper has been creating modular origami sculptures for just five years, but in that time, he's pushed the upper limits of the art form with some of the largest, most complex geometric paper constructions ever assembled. While many geo-modular origami artists focus on creating dense floral spheres, Byriah has pioneered the open, linear "wire frame" approach, which results in a very complex-looking model that reveals the interior of its form. He exhibits his sculptures annually at the Origami USA convention in New York, and was recently a featured artist at the "Surface to Structure" exhibition at the Cooper Union gallery in the East Village. A great way to learn origami, the easy-to-follow diagrams and step-by-step instructions in this book show you how to fold the paper components and then assemble them to create 22 incredible models. Each model is a new challenge, and the paper sculptures you create look fantastic on your desk or shelf!

This full-color guide by a modular origami expert presents extraordinary models for folders of all skill levels. Figures include a crown, star, flower, bird, cube, and other models.

This manual features 17 easy-to-master projects involving the Platonic solids: the tetrahedron, hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron. Includes detailed diagrams and photos of all the completed models.

Explore the link between paperfolding and mathematics with this unique, well-illustrated guide to creating a world of multifaceted wonders that draws on elements of crystallography. Detailed instructions, clear diagrams.

Geometric Origami is a sophisticated origami kit for advanced origami artists. Shape up with this mind-blowing origami set that includes patterns inspired by the exquisite artwork of Heinz Strobl’s Snapology Project. Create 15 paper projects using the specially designed strips included in the set: Tetrahedron, Hexahedron, Octahedron, Dodecahedron, Icosahedron, Truncated Tetrahedron, Cuboctahedron, Icosidodecahedron, Rhombic Triacontahedron, Snub Dodecahedron, Zonohedron, and Buckyballs. Don’t worry—there are even a few pronounceable shapes like an Egg and a Geometric Bracelet, plus more surprises. Gain a whole new perspective on geometry and the world of origami. Great fun for the entire family—or for your local geometry professor. Geometric Origami offers the next generation of art and paper crafting for origami enthusiasts.

This paper pack contains 350 sheets of high-quality origami paper printed in 14 different colorful patterns. Modular origami is the art and technique of folding multiple sheets of paper and then combining and interlocking them to create a larger composite geometric model--the results are truly astounding! This origami paper pack includes: 350 sheets of high-quality origami paper A variety of sizes, colors and attractive designs A full-color instructional booklet Instructions for 6 easy origami projects Clear step-by-step instruction Easy-to-follow diagrams The individual modules are folded separately and then assembled to form larger constructions typically by inserting tabs into specially created pockets. Friction and tension between the tabs and pockets hold the models together, so no scissors or glue are required--folders can start right immediately after opening the box! Modular Origami Paper Pack is great for any modular paper folder and for those who want to get started in crafting these eye-catching geometric origami models.

"A kusudama is a traditional Japanese sphere formed by modular origami construction techniques. This guide presents instructions for more than forty elaborate kusudama that range in shape from stars to flowers to pinwheels. Suitable for intermediate-level and experienced folders of all ages"--

Innovative, challenging book provides instructions, diagrams for creating polyhedra models — from the relatively simple tetrahedron to the mind-boggling truncated hexadecahedron.

Discover the intricate world of modular Kusudama paper folding! Kusudama are elaborate geodesic spheres assembled from many small folded pieces of paper. They were originally used to hold incense in Japanese Buddhist temples. Modern Kusudama consist of dozens of colorful papers folded and fitted together to form ornate spherical sculptures. In this exciting new book, master paper folder Byriah Loper presents 30 of his own original and spectacular Kusudama creations, including: Capstone: a spiky sphere resembling a sea urchin Ortygia: an unusual cube-shaped Kusudama Shakespeare: an elaborate model resembling a ball of flowers Trallia: a ball with petal-like projections that looks like a huge chrysanthemum Plus many other incredible models! Assembling Kusudama is an exciting challenge, however Loper's clear diagrams and detailed, step-by-step photos and instructions make the art accessible to anyone even if you have no prior origami paper folding experience. And the astonishing finished pieces are well worth the effort!

Origami artist Joseph Hwang presents thirty original modular designs for the intermediate to high level folder. Each model is constructed from thirty squares each and require no cuts or glue. Step-by-step diagrams teach the folder how to fold and assemble the first three units of each model.