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Fabulous Origami Boxes |
Author: Tomoko Fuse
Published: 1998-07-13 |
List price: $17.00
Our price: $11.56
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As of: December 03rd, 2008 04:05:53 PM
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Customer comments on this selection.
 Another wonderful book of boxes from Tomoko
Tomoko's books of modular origami are always wonderful and challenging and this book is no exception. We have an array of new models, including many with origami figures on top, hexagon and octagonal boxes made with one sheet per two sides, new trays, etc. Definitely an array of models well worth owning if you enjoy making boxes. I would not recommend this box book as a first purchase however, I personally tend to use the models in her other books, Origami Boxes and Joyful Origami Boxes more often as they tend to be more flexible in terms of the varying types and designs of papers you can use with them, and would suggest purchasing those first as having more universal appeal and use overall. But if you enjoy making boxes, you will definitely want this one to complete your library.
Not for the uninitiated
If you've read Tokoko Fuse's other box book, simply titled "Origami Boxes", you'll probably do all right with this book. I consider myself an origami hobbyist, something I do for fun when I'm home from work. After my first experience with her book, I was excited to try this book. However, "Origami Boxes" has far superior diagrams, making it much easier for those not used to 3D/modular. This uses the standard origami notations, but her final notes for assembly are extremly limited, making a certain leap of faith necessary.
That being said, "Origami Boxes" forces you to make certain leaps of its own to make certain boxes she shows in her pictures. This book allows for more complex boxes with more complete variations.
So overall: Not for beginners or people with little 3D experience. Good for intermediate to advanced folders. Still highly enjoyable, just a bit challenging!
 Origami
I knew this origami boxes from tomoko's fuse site. The schemes were compiled in a very useful and great book - this one!
It's worth buying :)
 A bit short, and a few very similar designs. but otherwise good
The Book is a fairly good introduction into creative boxes but I felt the book was a bit short and had not many different box variations
Tomoko Fuse = Endless Ideas
The author's name alone is what drew me to this book. Tomoko Fuse has come up with so many different variations of origami boxes that it absolutely amazes me! Not only does she design the actual box, but the adornments she designs that are integrated into the box tops are very creative. If you only build one box from this book, build the "Lamp Shaped Bowl w/Knobbed Lid". It is ornate, easy to make, has a unique shape, and is actually very sturdy. If you like origami boxes, BUY THIS BOOK!
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