Fun With Easy Origami

Here is everything a beginner needs to practice the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, including clearly illustrated instructions and a packet of authentic origami paper.

John Montroll's how-to book enables novices to grasp the fundamentals of the art quickly and to successfully complete 32 simple projects-among them, a hat, cup, pin wheel, boat, house, and fish . Also included are directions for more challenging but still easy-to-make subjects such as a pigeon, pelican, and piano.

Accompanying the instructions are 24 sheets of high-quality origami paper. Specially manufactured to resist tears and produce clean lines and crisp folds, the 7" x 7" sheets (2 each of 12 different colors) are perfect for creating a fascinating array of three-dimensional objects that will make intriguing party favors, holiday decorations, and conversation pieces.