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Henry's Favorite Los Gatos Library Folding, Origami, Paper Craft Books

Who knew our friendly librarian was crafty!?

 

1. How to make a towel monkey: and other cruise ship favorites, Carol Mulanax

Step by step instruction on how to make 8 towel animals, like they make on cruise ships, by folding towels. 15 color pictures of the finished animals. Detailed instructions are in pictures and text. (amazon)

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2. Fabulous origami boxes, Tomoko Fuse

Illustrations and photographs provide instructions for creating over thirty-five different kinds of origami boxes; includes directions for making nesting boxes, triangle boxes, and boxes with cranes, butterflies, lilies, and stars on top.

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3. Napkin origami: 25 creative and fun ideas for napkin folding, Brian Sawyer

Why fold a napkin into an ordinary square when it can become a swan, bread holder, or pirate’s ship? Like magic, these amazing origami projects turn humble paper or fabric napkins into restaurant-worthy centerpieces that transform the table. (amazon)

4. Toilet paper origami: delight your guests with fancy folds and simple surface embellishments, Linda Wright

Hearts, flowers, and fans - butterflies, boats, and bunnies - it's all possible with toilet paper! With little effort, a roll of toilet paper can be transformed into a delightful focal point using the charming, elegant, and whimsical designs in this collection.

5. Trash origami: 21 paper folding art projects reusing everyday materials, Michael G. Lafosse and Richard L. Alexander

Don't dump your wastepaper into the garbage—it's time to fold! Famed origami artists and award-winning authors Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander show you the way with Trash Origami. (amazon)

6. Origamido: the art of folded paper, Michael G. Lafosse

Translated from Japanese as "the way, through paperfolding," Origamido is a way of life and of design. More than colorful, folded paper cranes and simple, but charming animals and toys, Origamido is spirited creativity through paper folding. (amazon)

7. The buck book: All Sorts of Things to do with a Dollar Bill-Besides Spend It, Anne Akers Johnson

Klutz-clear instructions for folding seven dollar bill creations, from the all-time favorite Dollar Bill Ring to the Amazing Pachyderm. (amazon)  

8. Origami rockets: spinners, zoomers, floaters, and more, Lew Rozelle

They float, they fly, they zoom, they spin, and they even land on their feet. From a few basic designs, this book shows how to create over fifty unique rockets. (amazon)

9. Paper in three dimensions: origami, pop-ups, sculpture, baskets, boxes, and more, Diane V. Maurer-Mathison

From richly textured handmade paper to elegant pop-ups, Paper in Three Dimensions brings paper crafting to new levels. (amazon)

10. Ductigami: the art of the tape, Joe Wilson

In this instructive, entertaining and downright funny how-to book, Joe Wilson shows how to rip, cut and fold ordinary duct tape to make 18 amazing projects. (amazon)

 

 
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