Favorite Animals in Origami

by John Montroll

Lovers of the ancient Japanese art of paper folding will welcome this delightful collection of animal origami projects. Noted origami expert John Montroll provides more than 300 black-and-white diagrams and step-by-step instructions for creating 12 familiar animals. Graded according to difficulty, the projects include charming versions of a cat, deer, elephant, seal, walrus, mink, bear, and five other creatures. Clear, easy-to-follow explanations of symbols and basic folds help paper folding enthusiasts successfully complete each project.

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