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One Fold at a Time Origami

38 Easy Models for First-Time Folders
By Paul Jackson
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Super simple origami models from an experienced paper folding instructor! One Fold at a Time Origami by Paul Jackson is perfect for those who are new to the art of paper folding. With 40 years of teaching experience, Jackson understands the challenges often faced by beginners... Read More
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Super simple origami models from an experienced paper folding instructor!

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Super simple origami models from an experienced paper folding instructor!

One Fold at a Time Origami by Paul Jackson is perfect for those who are new to the art of paper folding. With 40 years of teaching experience, Jackson understands the challenges often faced by beginners and has devised an innovative collection of original designs with first-timers in mind. These "pureland" models feature only simple mountain and valley folds. Each step is illustrated in a separate diagram, ensuring the instructions are exceptionally clear for almost guaranteed successful results!

If you've been wanting to try origami but have been discouraged by its perceived difficulty, this is the book for you! The 36 hassle-free models in this book include:

  • Paper Jumping Jacks with built-in springs, ready for the next jump!
  • The Shadow Dog, which reveals its form when held up to the light
  • A stylish paper Baseball Cap that you can actually wear!
  • A cute kaiju Foldzilla ready to create monster mayhem!
  • The mind-bending optical illusion Mirror Collage
  • Unusual models like Sneakers and cute Funny Faces
  • And many more!

These paper models are not only easy—they are incredibly beautiful and playful. You'll have hours of fun folding them and displaying them.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9784805318997

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 June 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: with instructions for 38 origami models, 630 diagrams and 35 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 411g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Paul Jackson has been a professional paper folder and paper craft artist since 1982. He is the author of 30 books on paper arts and crafts and has taught over 100 university-level paper folding courses in the UK, Germany, Belgium, the US, Canada and Israel. These include paper design courses in the fields of Architecture, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Jewelry, Product Design, Packaging, Ceramics, Industrial Design, Fine Art, Basic Design and Interior Design. He gives workshops at museums, arts centers and festivals, and has worked as "folding consultant" for companies like Nike and Siemens.

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