Monday, July 25, 2016

Zen Origami Kit Review & Giveaway

Zen Origami: 20 Modular Forms for Meditation and Calm by Maria Sinayskaya – Paperback released April 15, 2016 from Race Point Publishing. Kit includes a 128 page book and whopping 400 sheets of origami paper. Modular origami is the technique of folding 2 or more pieces of paper identically and then assembling them into a single unit. I start with the first project a Square Coaster requiring 4 sheets of paper to make. It's a design I haven't come across before and I find it both attractive and practical. I move on to the Giant Star (8 sheets) and Two-Faced Flower (6 sheets) with striking results. Having successfully completed the 3 warm-up designs my confidence has grown and I'm ready to tackle my first Fasett Sonobe. I begin with the 6-unit cube assembly and am delighted to be able to fold it. I am enjoying this book, the instructions are very clear and the designs sound. I like the paper too. There are 400 sheets measuring 3" x 3", mostly patterns with solid color reverses, all have matte finishes. It's nice to see some new patterns. A terrific modular origami kit.  Get your copy below! 

Introduction
Basic Instructions and Symbols
Paper Tips and Folding Tricks

Square Coaster
Giant Star
Two-Faced Flower

Fasett Sonobe
Lorence Sonobe
Florence Sonobe
Gemstone Sonobe
Este Sonobe
Esterre Sonobe
Isolde Sonobe
Selene Sonobe
Curly Sonobe
Imperial Rose Sonobe
Lotus Crown  Sonobe

Sky Star Kusudama
Skella Alpha Kusudama
Skella Beta Kusudama
Skella Gamma Kusudama
Rocca Kusudama
Fiorella Kusudama

About the Author

Two-Faced Origami Flower
Zen Origami is available worldwide at Race Point Publishing. Check out their unique catalog at Race Point Publishing. Race Point Publishing is a division of the Quarto Publishing Group USA. Quarto has generously offered to giveaway a copy of Zen Origami! One winner will be selected at random. Open until August 8, 2016. Canadian and USA addresses only. Good luck!

48 comments:

  1. Sign me up, mindy_delisi@hotmail.com

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  2. I like the book, "Home Remedies."

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  3. Another book I would like would be: Christmas Paper Play
    Play, Make, Decorate!
    Author: Lydia Crook

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  4. I would like to give my kids the Quarto I Love Dogs! Activity Book. Thanks for the chance!

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  5. We are going to be traveling a lot so would enjoy the The Route 66 Encyclopedia, thanks!

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  6. I would also like to read RHS HALF HOUR ALLOTMENT

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  7. They have many attractive books for sale in their collection. I'd alsolike to ahve thier ARTrageous book for children.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  8. I would like Nourishing Noodles by Chris Anca to help me get more use for my spiralizer. I also like the colouring books.
    MPaula

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  9. I like the Amazing Barn Finds book.

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  10. I would love to have The Art of Paper Weaving.

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  11. I would give the 101 Ways to Amaze & Entertain to my sons class. It would come in handy for rain days when they don't go outside.

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  12. I think I would like something different like The World Atlas of Birds.

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  13. I love to Garden so I would like the Grow Native Bringing Natural Beauty to Your Garden
    Author: Lynn M. Steiner
    j1man1r66@etex.net

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  14. I would also love New Wild Garden by Ian Hodgson.

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  15. We are a family of dog lovers, so I would love to have "Off The Leash Doggy Doodles" by Rupert Fawcett for my artistic offspring :)

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  16. 'Origami Master Class Flowers' would be another great book that I would love to add to my collection. Thank you for the chance to win this one! :)

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  17. could a crocodile play basket ball sounds nice.

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  18. Atlas of Adventures! for our homeschool. Our family would love it

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  19. I am also interested in the ARTrageous book

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  20. I'd love to try the Color By Numbers - Nature

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  21. Another i like is the Color By Numbers - Mindfulness

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  22. I'd love to read History's Greatest Lies

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  23. I'd like to give the book Portable Color Me Calm by Lacy Mucklow.

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  24. Low carb Diabetes Book. I was diagnosed with early diabetes.

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  25. 100 Amazing Paper Animal Snowflakes would be my choice! akronne17@gmail.com

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  26. one that I would love is.. The Great Wings Book

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  27. Portable Color me Calm

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  28. I could use calm in my life.
    gandn74@ymail.com

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  29. https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781592337293/The-Low-Carb-Diabetes-Solution-Cookbook.html?direct=1

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  30. Fingerprint Princesses and Fairies would be a fun book.

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  31. The Color Me Calm book looks awesome! I'd love to get that one!

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  32. Draw with Me, Dad! would be a fun book to have in our little library!

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  33. I would like to have Making Books with Kids by Esther K. Smith for me and my son.

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  34. I would like to have The Flavorful Kitchen Cookbook.

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  35. I would love to get the Clapton - The Ultimate Illustrated History. It would make a great gift for my hubby. Thanks for a great giveaway!
    trishden948(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. Would match my Chakra candle set.

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  37. I would like the book Pop Up Cards.

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  38. I like a Fine Romance by Susan Branch
    sewfabrics at outlook.com

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  39. I like Doodling for Bookworms or Norishing Noodles.

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  40. The City Atlas combines my love of geography and travel with bright and interesting visuals to stir the imagination for my boys!

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  41. I really want the Tattoo Colouring Book :)

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  42. I would like the 1,001 Low-Carb Recipes.

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  43. When given the selection of booksin that to choose from, the one that stood out most was the one titled "Extreme Origami". As these could offer a countless of ways to raise money at fundraisers! Best of Luck!
    Transforming Dollar Bills into Priceless Works of Art

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  44. I would love to give how to draw birds and butterflies, my niece is quite a drawer and this would make a great gift

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  45. I'd love to receive the book 'How to Draw Almost Everything'

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  46. I would love to have the Gothic for the Steam Age book.

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