- Paperback: 72 pages
- Publisher: Heian International Publishing Inc.,U.S.; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 May 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0893469998
- ISBN-13: 978-0893469993
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 18.8 x 0.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,306,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Glossy color diagrams, matte 7" duo decorative paper
9 Aug 2011
Format:Paperback
[Full Disclosure: The publisher, Stone Bridge Press, kindly sent me a review copy of this book in July 2011.]
I'm an origami teacher since 1998, an avid collector of origami books and origami paper.
The softcover book measures approx. 7.5" x 7"; the chiyogami paper measures about 7" x 7".
This is an unusual origami book because the first 12 sheets (24 pages) are printed on glossy, clay-coated pages but the remaining 48 sheets (96 pages) of chiyogami are printed on matte paper. The half-inch gutter allows the book to lay flat. Don't be misled by the 120 page count--remember to divide that in half to get the true count of the book = 60 sheets.
I felt the design scale of some patterns overwhelmed the small 7" sheet. There are a variety of floral, animal, geometric, abstract patterns and one the reverse side a good balance of muted pastel and brilliant vivid colors.
Here's what I observed when I tore out one sheet to fold a crane:
1. my sheet was *not* square (minus one star),
2. *not* clay-coated but lightweight (plus one star),
3. feels thinner than plain Japanese kami,
4. 48 different non-repeating design front and back (nice!)
5. perforated edge for easy removal (plus one star)
6. not micro-perforated; leaving a noticeably deckled edge (minus one star),
7. sheet folds well and creases holds a crisp edge (plus one star).
The well-loved origami crane is notoriously difficult for beginners to perfect because of the petal fold. This is a great introduction to learn the origami crane because not only does the text accompany the diagrams, there is some information on live cranes, cranes in art and Sadako Sasaki and nine crane projects. I have a minor quibble that the diagram perfectly show how to fold the neck and tail without using inside-reverse folds but glossed over how to inside-reverse fold the crane's head.
There are instructions how string a thousand cranes and the address where to send the cranes for the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (I didn't know that the cranes must be strung together to be accepted at the Hiroshima International School!).
If you are an origami purist for 90-degree perfect 6" square sheets right out of the package, you may be disappointed by the not-so-square 7" chiyogami sheets. However, this book works nicely for the origami enthusiast who loves to collect inspiring, beautiful paper.
I'm an origami teacher since 1998, an avid collector of origami books and origami paper.
The softcover book measures approx. 7.5" x 7"; the chiyogami paper measures about 7" x 7".
This is an unusual origami book because the first 12 sheets (24 pages) are printed on glossy, clay-coated pages but the remaining 48 sheets (96 pages) of chiyogami are printed on matte paper. The half-inch gutter allows the book to lay flat. Don't be misled by the 120 page count--remember to divide that in half to get the true count of the book = 60 sheets.
I felt the design scale of some patterns overwhelmed the small 7" sheet. There are a variety of floral, animal, geometric, abstract patterns and one the reverse side a good balance of muted pastel and brilliant vivid colors.
Here's what I observed when I tore out one sheet to fold a crane:
1. my sheet was *not* square (minus one star),
2. *not* clay-coated but lightweight (plus one star),
3. feels thinner than plain Japanese kami,
4. 48 different non-repeating design front and back (nice!)
5. perforated edge for easy removal (plus one star)
6. not micro-perforated; leaving a noticeably deckled edge (minus one star),
7. sheet folds well and creases holds a crisp edge (plus one star).
The well-loved origami crane is notoriously difficult for beginners to perfect because of the petal fold. This is a great introduction to learn the origami crane because not only does the text accompany the diagrams, there is some information on live cranes, cranes in art and Sadako Sasaki and nine crane projects. I have a minor quibble that the diagram perfectly show how to fold the neck and tail without using inside-reverse folds but glossed over how to inside-reverse fold the crane's head.
There are instructions how string a thousand cranes and the address where to send the cranes for the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (I didn't know that the cranes must be strung together to be accepted at the Hiroshima International School!).
If you are an origami purist for 90-degree perfect 6" square sheets right out of the package, you may be disappointed by the not-so-square 7" chiyogami sheets. However, this book works nicely for the origami enthusiast who loves to collect inspiring, beautiful paper.
Inspiring and Satisfying
18 Dec 2011
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The story is inspiring, and the papers in the back, to use for folding cranes, are quite beautiful. It took me awhile to 'get it,' but after that I folded a crane a day for two weeks as a kind of meditation. Very satisfying.
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