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Designed especially for novices, these guides are appropriate for all ages. Simple, well-illustrated directions show how to fold classic origami models, holiday decorations, party hats, and other popular figures.

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Origami Fun Kit for BeginnersOrigami Fun Kit for Beginners 
by Dover
Everything beginners need to master the age-old art of paperfolding: three how-to books of simple instructions for creating 55 projects, including birds, animals, and other figures; and 96 sheets of primary colored, multicolored, and metallic paper.

Fun with Easy Origami: 32 Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami PaperFun with Easy Origami: 32 Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami Paper 
by Dover
Everything you need to practice the Japanese art of paperfolding: clear instruction booklet for creating a hat, cup, pinwheel, boat, house, fish, and more, and 24 sheets of 7 x 7 paper in 12 colors.


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Beginning OrigamiBeginning 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.

Our Price: $6.95

Chinese Paper Folding for BeginnersChinese Paper Folding for Beginners
by Maying Soong
Clear instructions and simple diagrams for constructing gaily colored party hats, pagoda-shaped bookmarks, toy boats of waterproof paper, and many other projects.


Our Price: $7.95

Easy Dollar Bill OrigamiEasy Dollar Bill Origami
by John Montroll
This easy-to-follow guide consists of 32 models of favorite figures. Numerous diagrams in dark and light green illustrate the two sides of a bill, and finished models are shown in full color.

Our Price: $4.95

Easy OrigamiEasy Origami
by John Montroll
Charming collection of 32 projects (hat, cup, pelican, piano, swan, many more) designed for the novice origami hobbyist. Clearly illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions ensure that even beginning papercrafters will achieve successful results.


Our Price: $3.95

Fun with Bird Origami: 15 Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami PaperFun with Bird Origami: 15 Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami Paper
by Dover
Authentic paper, instructions, and diagrams for creating a swan, flamingo, duck, stork, goose, and other avian creatures. Includes 24 sheets of origami paper.


Our Price: $7.50

Fun with Easy Origami: 32 Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami PaperFun with Easy Origami: 32 Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami Paper
by Dover
Everything you need to practice the Japanese art of paperfolding: clear instruction booklet for creating a hat, cup, pinwheel, boat, house, fish, and more, and 24 sheets of 7 x 7 paper in 12 colors.


Our Price: $9.95

Fun with Origami: 17 Easy-to-Do Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami PaperFun with Origami: 17 Easy-to-Do Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami Paper
by Dover
Instructions, clear diagrams for creating sailboat, penguin, whale, butterfly, flapping bird, more. 17 projects. Includes supply of authentic origami paper in 12 bright colors.


Our Price: $5.95

Fun with Paper Folding and OrigamiFun with Paper Folding and Origami
by William D. Murray, Francis J. Rigney
Easy-to-follow instructions for over 40 different pieces: sailboat, rooster, battleship, pagoda, bird, frog, airplane, many more. Crystal-clear text and over 275 diagrams.


Our Price: $2.50

My First Origami Book -- AnimalsMy First Origami Book -- Animals
by Nick Robinson
This introduction to the pleasures of paperfolding includes 24 pages of colorful origami paper. More than 20 simple but satisfying projects include models of a talking frog, an angel fish, and a hermit crab.

Our Price: $12.99

My First Origami Book -- Things That GoMy First Origami Book -- Things That Go
by Nick Robinson
Origami novices of all ages will be off to a quick start with 17 projects, including a chariot, hang glider, rocket, hot air balloon, and sports car. Includes 24 easy-to-remove pages of colorful origami paper.

Our Price: $12.99

Origami Fun Kit for BeginnersOrigami Fun Kit for Beginners
by Dover
Everything beginners need to master the age-old art of paperfolding: three how-to books of simple instructions for creating 55 projects, including birds, animals, and other figures; and 96 sheets of primary colored, multicolored, and metallic paper.


Our Price: $14.95

Origami for BeginnersOrigami for Beginners
by Vicente Palacios
Explanatory symbols and detailed illustrations for creating 57 models: from simple caps, cubes, and airplanes to such challenging figures as baskets, gyroscopes, and a vampire bat. For beginners as well as experienced paperfolders.

Our Price: $4.95

Super Simple Origami: 32 New DesignsSuper Simple Origami: 32 New Designs
by John Montroll
This 48-page, full-color book for beginners presents 32 new designs by an origami expert. Models range from easy to advanced and include a tent, chess pieces, cruise ship, swan, many others.

Our Price: $4.95

Teach Yourself Origami: Second Revised EditionTeach Yourself Origami: Second Revised Edition
by John Montroll
Nearly 50 original models by an origami master for folders at every level of experience include a pheasant, octahedron, waterwheel, and many other figures. Includes clear instructions and crisp diagrams.

Our Price: $14.95

Wings & Things in OrigamiWings & Things in Origami
by Stephen Weiss
Simple enough for beginners but sophisticated enough for experienced folders, these models really fly! Patterns include a Mach III jet, SST, monoplane, glider, bat, seagull, and even a flying nun.

Our Price: $8.95
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