Exciting Origami Origami Arts and Crafts EMANUELE AZZITÀ Enslow Publishing 101 W 23rd Street Suite 240 New York NY 10011 USA enslow com
introduction Origami is simply put the art of creating figures people animals flowers and more using just a piece of paper Fantasy and creativity are the key elements in origami design prove your skills unleash your imagination and discover the excitement and fun of creating your own crafts out of paper You can embark on this adventure alone or with your friends and you only need two things joy and creativity In the following pages you’ll find plenty of ideas to create plants and decorations frames bracelets tulips and more for your bedroom classroom or even as a present for someone special The beginning of course won’t be easy that’s why you should start with the simplest projects But with a little bit of practice you’ll be able to create new unique decorations turning simple sheets of paper into original objects This is a great challenge for you and your friends Good luck and may the best origami artist win 4
MATERIALS Origami is a great hobby you can practice anytime and with only a few materials you just need a sheet of paper a book and someplace to work Of course you should pay attention to the quality of the paper To make beautiful long-lasting objects use paper appropriate for your goal We recommend sheets of paper that È Are not too rigid since you’ll have a hard time folding them È Are not too thin since they will tear easily È Are resistant and somewhat rigid so you can create easy crease patterns You can find high-quality paper specifically designed for origami but you don’t need this paper when you’re just beginning At first try using È Magazine paper The pages will be full of colorful photos adding an original and elegant touch to your creations È Construction paper È Metallic foil paper This paper will give you an easy way to outline the edges of your figures È Wrapping paper To make your creations you need to fold the sheets carefully If you need to feel free to use your nails to go over each crease This will make it easier to create lasting defined folds Even though scissors aren’t used in traditional origami they might be useful for some figures Go ahead and use them if you want don’t worry about it 5
