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Kawaii Origami Animals

Fold Adorable Paper Cats, Dogs, Bugs and More! (75 Easy-to-Fold Projects!)
By Kamikey
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Have fun folding cute paper models of your favourite animals! Kawaii Origami Animals by Kamikey is a delightful entry in the origami world. This book features 75 kawaii models that are not only unbelievably cute but also exceptionally easy to fold! These models are easy enough... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$3499

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Have fun folding cute paper models of your favourite animals!

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Have fun folding cute paper models of your favourite animals!

Kawaii Origami Animals by Kamikey is a delightful entry in the origami world. This book features 75 kawaii models that are not only unbelievably cute but also exceptionally easy to fold!

These models are easy enough for beginners and are intended for folders of all ages. Kamikey provides readers with lots of creative props and unique backgrounds to enhance the display of their finished models!

The following are just some of the unique origami models you'll enjoy making with this book:

  • Adorably cute animals including several types of dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamstersβ€”plus a chibi owl!
  • Zoo favourites like lions and tigers, pandas with bamboo, and koalas with eucalyptus
  • Dolphins, seals, and penguinsβ€”plus a "Nemo" clownfish folded from a single sheet!
  • Lifelike flowers and butterflies that can be combined to form a decorative wreath!
  • Greeting cards, envelopes, boxes, and accessories to hold candies or to send messages to friends
  • Cute animal dolls like a Butterfly Girl, a Ladybug Boy, and clever cat and rabbit "furries!"
  • Seasonal wall decorations for each month of the year featuring cherry blossoms, dragonflies, and maple leaves

And much more!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9784805319062

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 June 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: with over 1,400 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 482g

Pages: 144

Collections

Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Children’s, Teenage and Educational Crafts & Hobbies Kamikey Non-Fiction

About the Author

Kamikey is a prolific Japanese origami artist who began publishing how-to videos on YouTube in 2015. She has now produced 450 video lessons, and her YouTube channel has 210K subscribers. Initially active as a craft artist specializing in amigurumi, she became engrossed in origami when she became a mother. Leveraging her experience as a crafter, she has created a unique world of origami decorations and gained popularity with videos that are exceptionally easy to follow, even for those with no folding experience. Kamikey's cute style and suggestions for combining decorative elements resonate with women folders in particular. She shares her creative work on Instagram and in magazines. Her books have sold over 300,000 copies in Japan.

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