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Learn the ancient art of paper folding, make your own marbleized paper and more with the close to 100 different titles in this exciting category.
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| |  Origami on the Edge
by Xander Arena
Ranging in difficulty from intermediate to advanced, 16 unusual models include a sword, hammerhead shark, vampire bat, tank, crocodile, ghost bride, chameleon, polar bear, Komodo dragon, demon, motorcycle, and more.
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 Origami Insects
by Robert J. Lang
Noted origamist presents step-by-step instructions and diagrams for 20 challenging projects: treehopper, spotted ladybug, orb weaver, tarantula, butterfly, grasshopper, dragonfly, praying mantis, more. Intermediate to advanced level.
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| |  Easy-to-Make Pop-Ups
by Joan Irvine, Barbara Reid
Dozens of wonderful ideas for three-dimensional paper fun — from holiday greeting cards with moving parts to a pop-up menagerie. Easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions for more than 30 projects. 299 black-and-white illustrations.
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| Products in Paper Craft, Origami | | |  | 3-D Geometric Origami
by Rona Gurkewitz, Bennett Arnstein
Innovative, challenging book provides instructions, diagrams for creating polyhedra models — from the relatively simple tetrahedron to the mind-boggling truncated hexadecahedron.
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|  | Animal Origami Adventure
by Dover
Everything origami enthusiasts need to create a menagerie of wildlife figures: 3 how-to books of simple instructions for 30 projects, plus 96 sheets of solid, multicolored, and patterned origami paper.
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| |  | Animated Origami Faces
by Joel Stern
Step-by-step instructions show origami enthusiasts at every skill level how to create 12 movable faces! Make human and animal countenances that blink their eyes, snap their jaws, and wiggle their ears.
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| |  | Beginning Origami
by Vicente Palacios
Each of these 85 models features detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams, offering paperfolders of all ages a simple guide to making swans, houses, vases, boats, hats, and other charming figures.
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|  | Birds in Origami
by John Montroll
Create charming versions of a swan, flamingo, duck, stork, goose, and many other popular birds. Approximately 480 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  | Bringing Origami to Life
by John Montroll
25 fascinating creatures keyed according to difficulty — from an easy-to-do duck and swan to a challenging crocodile, kangaroo, and horse with rider. Includes section on wet-folding for creating more permanent models.
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|  | Bugs and Birds in Origami
by John Montroll
Easy instructions for more than 25 projects, including ducks and geese, a cardinal, an anhinga, a pelican, woodpecker, turkey, pigeon, vulture, plus beetles, wasp, spider, and butterfly.
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|  | Chinese Paper Folding for Beginners
by Maying Soong
Clear instructions, simple diagrams for constructing gaily colored party hats, pagoda-shaped bookmark, toy boats of waterproof paper, many other projects.
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|  | Christmas Crafts Fun Kit
by Dover
28 origami projects and 48 sheets of origami paper, 60 paper snowflake patterns, over 100 stained glass paper ornaments, plus Full-Color Decorative Christmas Illustrations CD-ROM, featuring 362 designs.
 WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. CAUTION–Staples contain functional sharp points.
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|  | Christmas Origami
by John Montroll
Simple directions and diagrams for making more than 40 projects — from tree ornaments and a paper train to a Nativity scene and a winter wonderland with Santa and his sleigh. 42 models.
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|  | The Complete Book of Handcrafted Paper
by Marna Burns
Abundantly illustrated guide tells all you need to know about papermaking: pulp sources, how to control molding and drying, sizing, finishing, and more. A satisfying, inexpensive, ecologically sound craft. 57 illustrations.
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| |  | A Constellation of Origami Polyhedra
by John Montroll
Diagrams and simple directions for creating 30 multifaceted marvels, from the simple Triangular Diamond to the magnificent Stella Octangular.
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|  | Cut-and-Make Pop-Up Cards
by Duncan Birmingham
Simple instructions and assembly diagrams for 8 different cards with images that pop up when card is opened: couples dancing, a skateboarder, a man rowing a boat, and lively animals.
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|  | Decorative Origami Boxes
by Rick Beech
These unique boxes are perfect for gift-giving, and they're handmade gifts all by themselves! Choose your own paper, and follow the simple diagrams for a dozen different keepsake treasures.
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|  | Dollar Bill Origami
by John Montroll
Clear instructions, diagrams for creating more than 37 models from paper money. Projects include a boat for beginners, peacocks for those with intermediate-level skills, and an elaborate flower for advanced crafters.
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| |  | Easy Christmas Origami
by John Montroll
Easy-to-follow diagrams and directions make it a snap to create bright origami stars, candy canes, stockings, a simple Santa, little gift boxes, and other holiday decorations. 28 projects.
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