The Simple Art of Origami Review & GIVEAWAY

Start folding right away! The Simple Art of Origami by Mari Ono features 24 unique oriental projects and includes 50 pieces of origami paper in 2 sizes. There's a nice range of models to fold both practical and decorative. All models have a level of difficulty from 1 to 5. So far I've folded the tea plate, dish and square and rectangular boxes. My new favorite is the origami dish (shown below). I love the way it looks and it's a clever design. The 12 sheets of 12 inch square paper are a nice treat. The remaining 38 sheets are 6 inch (15 cm) square. All of the paper has an attractive pattern or color on the front. The backs are unadorned. I like the paper's matte finish. There's 1 copy of each pattern or color. The paper is stored in a handy vinyl envelope tucked inside the back cover. The book cover shows the square box model folded with various paper sizes and 5 of the included paper patterns. The complete table of contents is listed below. Cico Books released the 96 page paperback ‏on February 11, 2016. Get your copy below!

C O N T E N T S

Introduction

The History of Japanese Papercrafts

Types of Japanese Paper - Washi

The Basic Techniques for Origami

The Projects

Crane

Decorative Spheres

Color Cube

Decoration Box

Balloon

Samurai Helmet

Cake Box

Iris

Papercutting

Water Lily

Square Box

Rectangular Box

Chopsticks Wrapper

Money Wrapper

Money-gift Envelope

Greeting Card

Flower Box

Fantail Crane

Rabbit

Plate of Cherry Blossom

Dish

Child's Hat

Tea Plate

Tapestry with Hydrangea

Index

Acknowledgements

Supplies and Useful Books and Websites

This is the dish (Maru Utsuwa) I folded from page 84. It isn't difficult to make. The design also works when folded with other sizes of square paper. Flaps are un-tucked.

Shows depth of bowl. Flaps are tucked.

The Simple Art of Origami ISBN-13 ‏: ‎978-1782493457 is available worldwide on Amazon. It's published by CICO Books an imprint of Ryland Peters & Small Ltd. Check out their unique catalog at RPS. RPS has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until September 1, 2021. Canada & USA only. Good luck!

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Easy Origami Fold-a-Day 2019 Calendar Review & GIVEAWAY

I'm a big fan of activity and craft calendars. This is the Easy Origami Fold-a-Day 2019 Calendar. It's an all-in-one 2019 desk calendar and origami kit featuring the origami designs and folding diagrams of Jeff Cole. Everything you need for a years worth of paper folding fun is inside the box. There are illustrated, step-by-step instructions for hundreds of origami models - one for every day of the week. Saturday and Sunday are combined onto a single page. For easy reference the essential origami bases and symbols are on 5 tabbed cards. The origami designs advance in difficulty throughout the year and include a diverse selection of models. The 6" x 6" folding paper comes in a variety of colorful patterns. It has a magazine-like quality though does not tear while being folded. To use simply place the box on your desk or follow the instructions to fold into an easel-style desk calendar. The date is top center and some holidays are shown. Andrews McMeel Publishing released this calendar July 31, 2018. Get your copy below!

Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.6 x 6.7 inches (15.7 x 4.1 x 17 cm).

Back of box.

This is a scan I took of day one Tuesday January 1, 2019. It's a handy cone, can you fold it? Not familiar with the bases and symbols? The Key is included with the calendar.

The Easy Origami Fold-a-Day 2019 Calendar is available at Andrews McMeel Publishing. Check out their unique catalog at Andrew McMeel Publishing. AMP has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until December 17, 2018. Canadian & US addresses only. Good luck!

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Happy Water Review & Origami Cup Challenge

I just finished my first 5L Box of Neurogenesis Happy Water! Found it at Sobeys for $8.99 Canadian. The boxed format is highly portable and very handy for storage. Placed it conveniently on the kitchen counter. Found the spigot/spout easy to use. Enjoyed the clean, fresh taste and that it's good for you. Once empty it went straight into the recycling bin. I recommend. Canadian residents sign up for a free voucher at socialnature.

Need a cup? Take the Origami Cup Challenge! Fold your own origami cup and drink out of it. Tutorial below. I folded mine out of a single 6 inch square. Can you fold it off by heart?

Tutorial: Origami Cup

Trash Origami Review & Giveaway

My new favorite origami fold is called Ali's Folded Dish. Attractive and practical, the design is solid and easily folded. An 8 1/4" square folds into a 5 x 5 x 2" deep dish that stacks neatly. Brings new meaning to the term "paper plates". The design is from Trash Origami 25 Exciting Paper Models You Can Make with Recycled Trash by Michael G. LaFosse & Richard L. Alexander. Reuse pretty or interesting bits of paper from your recycling bin. I used origami paper. A professional DVD is included. Get your copy below!

CONTENTS

Introduction

Raw Materials

Making Squares

Crowns & Towers Game

Jumping Frogs

Scoopy Ball Game

Flap Cube Cores & Paneled Cubes

Photo Cubes

Modular Chess & Checkerboard Sets

Ali's Folded Dish

Masu Boxes

Star Box Lids

Candy Wrapper Butterflies
Interlocking Flower Petals

Sailboat Envelopes

Flapping Bird Envelopes

Shuttle Darts

Art-Deco Wings

Snack Bag Wallets

Bag Ballot Boxes
Custom-Bound Books

Calendar Wreaths

Curler Unit Balls

Paper Hearts

Crumpled Mushrooms

Pinwheel Envelopes

Dave Brill's Origami Masu

Suggested Uses for Trash Origami

Acknowledgments

Resources

Trash Origami is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Stores and worldwide at Tuttle Publishing. Check out their unique catalog, rooted in Asian culture, language and history at Tuttle Publishing.

Tuttle Publishing has generously offered to giveaway a copy of Trash Origami! One winner will be selected at random. Good luck! Open until August 15, 2015, Canadian and USA addresses only.

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Origami Crane Platter Tutorial

This is the quick and easy to make Origami Crane Platter from All-Purpose Origami by Boutique Sha. It's a handy serving paper or paper towel napkin. I made it using an ordinary paper towel. It can also be made of parchment, wax, tempura serving or hanshi calligraphy papers. There are 4 attractive variations in the book. The 96 page paperback published by Vertical, Inc., of New York contains a whopping 75 useful origami projects. You can't beat it for value. Add a personal touch to the everyday with functional origami. Check out the tutorial and get your copy below!

Table of Contents

PRETTY CONTAINERS

Crane Container

Congratulatory Crane Container

Small Crane Box

Basket A

Basket B

Basket C

Basket D

Candy Box

Pocket Dish A

Pocket Dish B

Winnowing Basket

Decorative Box A

Decorative Box B

Stand A

Stand B

Orisue

Stacked Box

Box with Lid

Coin Purse

Wastepaper Box A

Wastepaper Box B

Chinese Vase

Eight-Point Star Dish

Square Dish A

Square Dish B

FOLD UP SENTIMENTS

Bunny Pouch

Kitty Pouch

Puppy Pouch

Gift Pouch A

Gift Pouch B

Gift Pouch C

Heart Pouch

Crane Pouch A

Crane Pouch B

Shirt Bag

Square Pouch A

Square Pouch B

Sweets Packet

Herb Packet

Pyramid Packet

DRESS UP THE TABLE FOR GUESTS

Good Wishes Platter

Crane Platter A

Crane Platter B

Crane Platter C

Crane Platter D

Coaster A

Teapot Trivet

Coaster B

Teapot Trivet B

Memo Stand A

Memo Stand B

Coaster C

Kissing Cranes Chopsticks Rest

Peacock Chopsticks Rest

Crane Chopsticks Rest

Double Cranes Chopsticks Rest

Puppy Chopsticks Rest

Bird Chopsticks Rest

Lucky Knot Chopsticks Rest

Crane A Chopsticks Envelope

Crane B Chopsticks Envelope

Crane C Chopsticks Envelope

Crane D Chopstick Envelope

Dolls A Chopsticks Envelop

Dolls B Chopsticks Envelope

Helmet Chopsticks Envelope

Carp Banner Chopsticks Envelope

Celebratory Chopsticks Envelope A

Celebratory Chopsticks Envelope B

Celebratory Chopsticks Envelope C

All-Purpose Origami is available worldwide at Penguin Random House. Vertical translates the best contemporary Japanese books. Check out their unique catalog at Vertical Publishing.

Tutorial: Origami Crane Platter (Paper Towel Napkin)