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.

The ancient art of paper folding--origami--is made accessible in this project guide for beginners who want to create beautiful projects and set their creativity alight. It begins with a brief history of origami and is followed by a guide to useful tools and equipment. Shown in simple stages of how to fold and create paper models, the projects include a cat, a dog, a flower, a classic crane with its flapping wings, a frog, a lantern, and a star. Each project is shown step by step with clear diagrams and instructions on all of the techniques. The complexity increases with each project, to grow with the crafter's confidence and skill level.