The Complete Origami Course introduces the exciting art of paperfolding: the tradition of making birds, flowers, decorative boxes, jewelry (and even practical objects like cassette cases) from paper, without the help of glue, staples or scissors.

This book is designed to make learning origami easy. First the basics are explained: what paper to use, how to fold correctly and how to follow the diagrams.

Then, chapter by chapter, a new origami fold is revealed. After each fold is described with simple diagrams, there are models you can make to practice that particular fold. Instructions for making the models are given with clear step-by-step diagrams and captions, and each model is individually photographed in color to capture its simple beauty.

More than fifty models are featured. Contributed by origami enthusiasts from all over the world, nearly all are published here for the first time. Ideal both for beginners eager to master this intriguing pastime and fully committted enthusiasts, The Complete Origami Course is both an original guide to the basic techniques and an exciting source of new ideas and inspiration.