This book is an entry-level introduction to the ancient art of paper folding. This book demonstrates the enormous number of ways to use paper folding in order to get beginners started on these beautiful projects, keep them interested and set their creativity alight.
Start Origami begins with a brief history of origami followed by a guide through useful tools and equipment. The reader is given understanding of what it is possible to create using various origami papers.
Shown in simple stages of how to fold and create paper models the projects include; cat, dog, flower, the classic crane with its flapping wings, a frog, a lantern and a star. Increasing in complexity these projects are chosen to build confidence and skill. Each project is shown step by step with clear diagrams and reference to all the basic techniques and instructions. The finished pieces are beautifully photographed.
Mark Bolitho is a world-renowned origami artist. Since 2004 he has worked full time as an origami designer. He has written several origami books and produced many origami models for advertising and design projects. His work has taken him around the world. In 2009 he was honoured to be a special guest at the annual Nippon Origami Association (NOA) Symposium in Japan. He is presently General Secretary of the British Origami Society.