The art of Origami delights both young and old alike. So what better gift for the whole family to enjoy than a how-to book that will teach you the A to Z of folding paper? One lucky Contest Corner reader will win a copy of World’s Best Origami by Nick Robinson, so read on!
About World’s Best Origami:
Remember folding paper into a hand-held fortune teller, paper airplane or secret note square? Whether a fortune teller novice or a seasoned paper-folding expert, the new book World’s Best Origami (ISBN: 9781615640539, Alpha Books, November 2010, $19.95) challenges readers with more than 100 of the most unique and best-loved origami patterns ever created.
Professional origami artist, Nick Robinson, guides readers through the process of folding paper. Projects are rated from beginner to advanced and include everything from the traditional swan and poppy box to truly amazing pieces such as a geodetic tower and a jet plane! Each diagram is clearly displayed with easy-to-understand folding instructions for a perfect outcome every time.
About the Author:
Nick Robinson (London, England, UK) is a professional origami artist and author who has been folding paper for 30 years. A member of the British Origami Society who edits its magazine and maintains its website, Nick has written over 30 books on origami, as well as numerous articles, and done several commercial and charitable origami commissions involving origami and paper art over the last 20 years. Nick has created several hundred original designs and teaches origami in schools, arts centers, and many other venues.
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One lucky Contest Corner reader will win a copy of World’s Best Origami by Nick Robinson! Here’s how to enter:
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Hi! I remember doing origami when I was really little…just the crane, and a simple star thing. Couldn’t remember how to do it now if I tried. Would love to do this with my boys.
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Yes, I’ve done a nice amount of origami folding. It is especially enjoyable when my grandkids come and with a little bit of paper, we get some folding magic. They love any of the moving origami. The best one I can do is the bird with flapping wings.
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Yes. I’ve folded before, with paper and fabric. I have a son (or two) who I’ve been meaning to introduce to the art. We’d love a book in our homeschooling library!
It’s been a long time since I’ve done any origami, but I’d love to have a good guide to work with and try it again.
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at one time, i knew how to make a paper crane but i have no idea how it’s done now!
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have tried before, so much fun!
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I have done origami with my daughter at a class at our library. Now that she is a little older, I would love to do more complex figures. She is much more crafty than I am, so she can lead me!
I made lots of origami when I a child with my siblings, we even made a puppet show out of origami animals.
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I have not tried origami before. My DIL made beautiful birds for her wedding. I would love to win because I’d like to learn origami.
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I’ve tried origami about four times. One was for a paper shoe project for which I made origami sakura blossoms. The next time, my friends and I made a giant origami crane at an anime convention (named him Bob). And the last time, I made a few cranes from leftover paper.
I’ve tried origami before. I wasnt able to make a crane, but I did do some sort of flower before. I think that I have more patience to appreciate the steps now.
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I folded my own Valentine box once in fourth grade. Does that count?
My kids loved Origami. We went to presentations at the local library
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yes, I have learned a few Origami techniques back in….yes, elementary school, but not ever since
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Yes, I’ve folded origami before, a long time ago.
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I have tried Origami many times and have been somewhat successful. As long as the designs are simple, I do okay. If they were more complex, I would definitely need step by step instructions or I would be sure to mess up.
Thanks for the great giveaway. Origami is a hobby I have always wanted to enjoy on a regular basis and this is an opportunity to start!
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I’ve done some origami before – my best friend is really good at it and she’s taught a bit.
I have never tried to do origami but I have always wanted someone to show me how
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Yes, I have made some basic pieces and it was a lot of fun. I would like to learn more
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