ADVANCED @)aretelenl More Than Projects for the Serious Folder ye So DIDIER BOURSIN8 A Frerty Book Published by Firefly Books Lid. 2600 Copyright © Dessain & TalraHER 2000 All Nights reserved. No part of this ublication may be reproduced, stored In a removal 5} means. electronic, mechanical, photoc: henwise. wihout the pirior written per Secand printing, 2601 Library of Congress Catalnginggin-Pubifcation Daa Boursin, Didier. Advanced origami : more than 60 fascinating, and challenging projects for the serious folder ¢ Didier Boursin : translated by Ann Woollcombe. mh or (ransmitledd in any form or by any yving., recarcling or ssion of the Publisher Canadian Cataloguing in Publication Dara Boursin, Distier Advanced origami - mere than 60 fascinating and challenging projects for the serious folder Translation of: Le Inve dle lorignent (14a) p. = ill (some cola sem. pliages @ vivre et a jouer. ISBN 1552005274 Simultaneously publisher: France: Dessain et ‘TolaHIER 2000, “Le livre de Torigami : pliages & vivre et 8 jouer’. Summary: 60+ projects to make: a variety 1, Origami. |. Title. ‘TT870.B6813 2000 736.982 C99-932037-5 A a Published in Canacla in 2000 by Firedly BOOKS (LS) Ine, ee ea ES ea ae el Za = 2680: Victoria Park Avenue B 32 willowelale, Onrario Canacia MBH 3K1 (Cover Design: JAG interior Design: Didier Boursin Photo styling: Didier Boursin Photography: Cactus Stuelio Consultant: John Reiei, Toronto Printed in lialy by G. Canale & C. $.p.4 - Borgaro Tse (Turin Acknowledgements I yish to thank all those who, inom near and far, have encouraged me 16 create this bool: my three children, Nina ancl Angelo. who have shared much of their ereativity. and “Tessa for her advice. Setsuko. my partner Friencis and designers, for thei? support and encouragement: L. Canon D. Brill, S. ane M. Bieldle. S. ane! ¥. Momotani, J. Cunlill, 7. Inoue, P. Jackson, 5. Weiss, and K, Kasahara, Fabrice Besse. for his magniticent lightfiled photographs. And all who appreciate my work andl invite ine to show it, ‘You may wnte to me t share your experiences and discoveries: Didier Boursin Boutique Seisuko e! Didier 17, rue Sainte-Crotecela-Bretonnene 75004 Faris,Contents FOLDS AND SYMBOLS 2000. 5 BOXES AND CONTAINERS, on Feet ** a coe 20. container or Coaster ** .. wall Basket * soctangular BOX *.... CARDS. ENVELOPES, WALLETS sessages in a Triangle cc 48 ex Envelope * 50 as Card *** §2 der ree New Years Grectings > . 56 ions **.. card : : Popup Card ~ i ence mark +... 64 AIRPLANES AND HELICOPTERS: Looping **. Ready to Land Globetrotter =, Readly for Takenll + Uranus Arc? Alr Show ", No Stopavers *.. Glider 2+. Helicaprer *, Rotor ** ANIMALS Chatty Fox *... a eevvee 100 Fish and Rabbit +. -. 102 Puppy “4. 104 Talking Beaks * 106 Pag ee cena 108 Bird * 10 Bog". 110 Pecking Hen ** We ‘Swimming Fish + M4 Owl ste U7 Grasshopper ***.. 120 Penguin 123, THE MAGIC FOLDS Magic Card * «2... oe 128 Pinger Puppet *escieecncccenseeceeeeeeee 180 Chick Car +* 130 Pilers **. 132 Hinged Cubes “+... “Tetrahedral Chain **..... Moving Lever *... From Circle 1 Square * Herringbone **.. The Lite Creature that CHIMES * sc 142 APPENDIXThe history o aper folding is probably &S paper iselt, and lixely originated in China Then, several cemuries lav in Japan, origami developed as a ceremonial ant form within the Shinw wach Orig gami so were created! 10 hold serail offerings. Zigzag ian, lly a form af artistic expre sion, nM became a practical an form, Boxes folds adie from white paper held spices anc medicines, and could be usec to wrap small objects such as con bs. fans, and hainsins. AS paper became a more accessible jenry IN napkin fold ing nels, and the art developed a following among 1S an impaniant aspect of ceremonial cin- the ce ie. We know that Leanarce da Vinei usedt folding te stucly geameny anc aeradynamics, Today. children andl aclults the world aver enjoy the ancient art of paper folding. Modem, creators have passed on the waclition and dit with their own fa onal such as arch lecis and engin vers use folding to help m develop new structures. Mathe- maticians use it 16 stuc geometry, teachers it as an educational tool, and oecupational therapists use it for the rehabilitation of hands and fingers. In this book | present my own ancl my" Triends creatinns: boxes 10 use for various: occasions: inviration cards to announce your parties: airplanes that perform with precision decorative animals; and numerous: and spec other folds that will tum to magic in your hands.Folds and Symbols BS cpanel Co we ee os oS 2 valley folel mountain fold You have a mourn fold crease cut ——< —_ Is Inidcaed whenever you see the surnbal‘ole 3 valley ourwai ft ide of the eenver fold side reverse fold Then apen. ‘you have an inside reverse tol. Then open Mae he center fol a valley fold. Make mouniin reverse fold folds cn ever side « cenies folel. Then p the left side “! anousidepreliminary base 6 4 Seeorid crea somal enemas fled sss valley fledbird baseBoxes and ContainersFor folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. Fold the lowersight dot onto the dot on the + Cuta lettersized shect Make a crease in the center of the half sheet Fold the top right comer down as indicated ‘e placing the comer on the botiom edge Fold up one last ume as shown, then untold compleseW. oO 4, Tum over and fold down again matching the dots, Cut along the soli ines and NS 6 a seine Now cx Ihe other nro sides as shown and untold, 1S¢ through all laye:s on Q) Join the three comers fall layers) in e the cemer. Crease, then untold, Crease through all layers up 10 the midpoint matching the dots} then untold The upper tangle is row folded hack and made o-diensona 10 ‘Slip the other pwo points ino the pockets to close ihe box. 12Triangular BOx uliful wrappings are those : If, and the best in small packages. With a little folding, p of paper |Fol 1 5 8 1 folds anc symbols, sec pages 5-9. Glue the flep of an enveloyfe shut, then turn the Using scissors, cut @ thin strip off the end. ‘Then’ envelope over. make a mitline crease about 2 inches long. Crease diagonals on each side to the end of the d, Then crease two vertical folds as shown, crease mace in step 2. . 6 Fold over the comers. marching pen the envelope by pressing lighily on ihe top and boom as shown, Then the dots. caretully bring the folds together. 7. Crease as indicated, then ‘untold the comers. Fold as indicated (see step 9 or the rest). sen te bottom layer mothe poste so chow The tnished 10 SetGIFT WRAPPING. Youd nFor folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. Yalley fold the upper comers toward the Center, then repeat on the ether side B Open wp soa 4 Crease a square sheet of paper. in hall vertically (1), Then, fold in halt toward the top 2 Q) Toloek ihe upper part mountain fold the flaps ‘and tuck into pockers. ‘On the lower part, fold slong the markedt creases: mountain on the let, valley on the righ © layers, as indicate Repeat sicps 6 and 7 on the right side. 4Q) Asser. Meke four ‘more segments by repeating sieps 1-9. Slide the tab of the fist segment inio the slit of the second. Then fold the tab of the second segment inware, over tbat of the first Segment | 7] 20in all five segments together Then open up each one, and you have a star. ‘Segment 2Star-shaped ch BOx ¥ THE BRIDGE. The compartments of this nifty star-shaped box hold an iment of tasty tidbits. This conversation piece Is guaranteed to tum yourFor folds and symbois, see pages 5-9. paper in hd 2 niet Valley foc the two comers on the matked crease, leaving about a winch space between the dots. 2d, Crease ro hotzonval folds. Repeat steps 1-6 to make a second, identical container. Then fit one container into the other, sliding the comers of one into the upper packe's of the other, FFor a compact disk container, use two sheets, cach 17 x 12 niches.) 6 Open the pocket 10 fom a 18NN CONCERT. Paper folding is like piano playing... vou work with the tips 0 r fingers and create something magical. It doesnt take a virtuoso to Ke this useful container, with a liitle dexterity, even beginners can tackle —and never hit a false noteBox on Feet TO NATURE. Let your imagination take over when you fill a couple of @ boxes, Use flower petals for potpourri, or multicolored grains to rustic touchMini-container or Coaster for nibbling. Now its time to raise your glass and make a toast to a lovely 4 LITTLE ZEST. Everything is ready. Lemon slices for the drinks, peanuts evening. 23For folds and symbols, see pages perme cana 7 eet ed ! 1 ! i 1 Vest wy eel (ee ia ey ' I 1 Vara Ts tee 1 eS ! te 4 Wesel aie alters Wed “ee sleen, 4 eset | ra sipeeae te 3) oe 4 Divide a letersizedtstet of paper into three. MaKe a ch mountain fou, Fold as six, equal parts & shown, Crezse the bottom thie HOLE ener Make another ctease, this one at about ‘sinch below the edge of the previous fold, and unfold completely 3 At the bottom, mountain crease diagonals through cach rectangle. Then rell up, overlapping the 1wo end sections, Form the pentagon of the base by following the folds, (This is a cificult fold, Be patient) _Like this. Then weigh down ‘whole peneil box.Pencil Box — iis eomettical fold's. Weighted down with something solid in the botiom ENCII HOX is a gi for any child who likes to draw oe : 5 SIGN. This model is cl -d to the Japanese artist Shuzo Fujimoto, who isFor folds and symbols. see pages 5-9. Begin with a lettersized sheet of paper (de flap oneshird over, Q_ Crease the diggonals of the Crease in quariets, as indicated > two squares marked (1), and crease the two diagonals of the square marked (2) as indicated. Open up. Fold the right side by folding one 5 Nake the same tolds as n ot onto the other. 2 sep 3, and open up. 4 6 Hilstfold he uso vericas, then fold the sides as inclicated, J Make i Sedllnensional and slide the upper part inside, 26Wall Basket SPICE OF LIFE. This wall fixture fits in anywhere. Use it to hold fresh herbs and spices that brighien your kitchen and add zip to your meals. 29J For folels and symbols, sce pages 5-9. 2 Like this, Fold 1 the cener and wun = nen tum over 7 Using a square sheet, find the center, * and told the tour comers to meet in ‘he middle, Fold the squace ane she twiangle hy matching the cots. Like is then ees TT th he ctor tee ies J Crease as indicated. 7Serving Dish RFUME OF S ISE, When filling this container, look for al to complement its simple lir id the color of paper you've se hould work well.For folds and symbols, sce pages 5-9. ” tothe 4. Foldthe points 10 * the center 4, Using a square sheet of paper, fold the 1wo opposite corners to the middle, ike this, shen tum Fold the si = over center, allowing points pehind to flip 10 ihe { front. © Seas as noted. rd & ip ne eucomas and ten 7s hangover ? unfolc compietely make the model 3-cimensional baving marked the creases as Indicated, Py ™ Zo — Fece the cond fot undemeai, and phe he 1 open, pull on he Q petone tn comer, Then sp he excoss paper 10 Wee cpposte as as ino te venteal Ss tte bok shown 32 Closeup ae paper (sameicllenFor folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. } 4 Usea rectangular shee: Fold the optett Valley fold the Q Creascintirds, Valley fle | of paper, as shown. Fold “ comer to apoint other side. open up, and toward the back @ inch stip on that is % across, tum over. top, placing | the top and again on the ‘one dot | Sh Then tum over. ‘onto the {| ihe. 6 tke this, hen tum over. 7, Fold invo thirds and tthe Place a pencil or a ballpoint pen sides one into the another. inside the fold, and tum over.Pencil Holder WRAPPED PENCILS. What could be more cheerful than a pencil or wered in bright paper? A simple ballpoint can be tumed into aFor folds ancl symbols, see pages 5-9. Crease the sides ofa leversized 2. Fold ends 1 center: sheet of paper io the center, then open up, Q Flace your thumbs inside inclex fingers on the point 7 Flatten the small sides,TOOTH. Who doesn't like sweets...especially when they fill such a a box? You can create a cover to protect unwrapped chocolates by g the same steps, but using a slightly smaller piece of paper9 Envelopes, WalletsFor folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. 41 Mounrain fold @ 1% inch strp toward the back at the top ot a lenterszed sheet of paper Valley fold a 1 neh stip at the bottom, vcineh u D Valley fold Lueinch strip on each side of the © sheet ; dj Pale the wp of the shicet down toward the Dottom, maiching the dots and tucking into the bottom tlap about haltway ‘winch, LG T \ 1 7 SSS Cicase the righ! sk tower he, leaving ‘about inet at te ett edge as shown, G Repeat step 5, his sme irom ei tot. “The wallet Is ready 10 use, 40AND THIN ris of odds and ends tum up in our pockets at the day. This improv llet could hold a dry cleans ecelpt, 4 shopping list, and a creat card.neal Retold the upper part. 6 Then the lower part Fold the entire model up f Syrering teaseRARE PLEASURE. In this electronic age, it's nice 10 receive or send an old-fashioned letier. With this fold, you can slice in a posi card, or write on the sheet itself before folding itbaennesloo= Q Tumover Valley’ fold botiom edge 10 about winch from the cer Nm eae G Fala ine top doven ar inside the bottom piece. as shown, Then tum upside down, id the bottom exige up to 1¢ mklline crease ifromLANEOLS. Youll find this little pouch handy for holding stamps, bus S, photographs or anything else that fits 45For folds and symbols. see pages 5-9. ! 1 1 1 T 1 t Droid ine upper en comer down to ‘meet the crease as shown. watch the dots. 3 id the right side ‘0 the back (1), and i ‘| Crease an 8% inch square sheet of paper in half, vertically (1) and then crease the center ofthe lower right cuerer (1) Then valey fold in half toward the A, Bisect the indicated angle, freeing the back without fokling it, Ly 7. Crease as shown and untold Refoid first on the sides and then Q)_Like this, then tum over. completely inward, where the diamond shapes are located, Pay close attention to the direction of the folds trmountan, vatey). “{Q. Fald the opposite sides under the middle damond. 44 Finished card witn pocket. then tum over,Card with Pocket SWEET THOUGHTS. Receiving a card with something unexpected inside is a double pleasure. So jot down a few words, then enclose a flower, a picture, oF some other litle surprise. 47REA TERRES J SIONS. An astonishing number of geometric configurations mn the simple triangle. Write a few words before folding, then mail a special friend. Instructions for all three triangles are given here. 49For folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. ising a leliersized sheet of paper. alley fold en the bias to the center Untold the two remaining flaps. 4, Fold the let side over Lolth i aps. fomoet hea se 5 by openng the ‘umn over. night flap, then folding the 1 iwvarcl 7 Refold on the creases.ee CORRESPONDENCE, White a short note on a beautiful sheet of paper, then close it up with a few simple folds. A personalized wax seal provides an elegant touchMountain fold toward the bottom, about a & inch above the previoius fold, P e untold, Make an accordion fold mountain, then came dimensions) | Make creases as indicated. Then fold back the honzonval midine fold (1), and tum the model id 2) or veGR = IGHT SHOW. The folds on this card catch the light and throw off ever-changing shadows. Take pen in hand, then write whatever the moment, or the card, inspires you toCut evo quanersize ase the center line pieces trom a lettersized sheet of paper. (7 © of one quarter, hen fold the two sides inward to the center Teese cee Center and unio. JZ, Crease the diagonals of the central rectangle, Repeal sieps 210 4 with the other quarter sheet. 5 the to sheets ino each other, only far enough to form a cenvral square. J Mountain fold behind, Insert business cards, tucking one side into © messages. or ober the other reminders,Card Holder eae ointment reminders. This little holder can be extremely handy.For folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. Valley (old the unperlelt comer down as A. Crease the edges of the square to the midline fol 5 Pallup one folded sheet and invert the two last folds (petal fod 6 Valley fold in hat 7. Make an inside reverse fold for the head, then pull up the wing right t© the edge, off G Fold the et side in back, ard tunTRADITION. In Japan on New Year's Day. people play an ancient card game called “Songs of One Hundred Poets.” They also send greeting cards, like this one in the shape of a crane...the symbol of peace and good fortune. a SIFor folcis and symbols. see pages 5-9. >] Begin with a letersized sheet of paper, Divide the sheet ito thirds. Creasing as shown, 2D Fold on the diagonal match the dots. Fold the comer up, leaving a % inch strip. Untold completely a Crease iwice as inckcated (1), then refold (2) the let side. G Fol hack the rant side end tum over Asin step 5, rectease the conals as shown. Foid the ri ASinseep 5, eave a inch stp and fold the comers up.For folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. J Open end by 7c fla, as in step 4. tum over. ‘oward the center 4Q crease the cig 'S indicated. Grasp where shown (cxcles) 47] For ease of handling, you may giue he and pull toward the ouside 10 make the box appear sides up t0 the marked creases. 60CADIS SURPRISE. This card looks flat but it hides a box, which appears when you pull on the ends. Use it to hold a message or a calling card. SENET AIL TALES SEIS CU REVERS TIE STD RS RIE TIE TRFor folds and symbols, see pages 59. Mountain = old the ‘op layer, 4] Crease a letersized sheet of paper i leaving a ball verteally, Valley fold in naif 1 inch strip, horizontally Fokd the bottom cciee 107 step “7 Bnng boriom flap up, whike folding ‘as indicated and tuck in. Open and allow flap to flatten. in half ef to righ.+ Crease the ckagonats of a 4 or Sinch ‘D. Gease the mine with valley _Bnng up ihe comers on the square in a mountain fold. fold, then add cimension fas ina = dots indicated, ‘waterbomb hase} A. Thenbrng up the other wo 5 like this, hen unokd comers, as shown, complerel } inside the botom cor ners. ( G Sip the dookenark onto me comer as of a page, G4n, thanks ta the simplicity of its design anc bably the best know #5 consistent performance.jolds and symbols, see pages 5+ 4] Fold te bowom sight comer of Aut of he stupatihe 1op and unfold Crease the top stip In hal, and fol letersized sheet of paper: the square. ‘the square along the diagonals as shown. indicated, i = saaeeaas] ponnnnan = Fold the edges of the strip to the cenier crease, while folding comers as indicated, Fold the points of the ttiangle down to the bottom. G Pol ihe angle bisectoss, as indicated (rabbiv-ear fold). The mode will not fie flat at this, point J nsent te stip t down to the to launch the plane. point, and (old the model nwo. mountain fo . the point in two, 70Schoolboy LEARNING TO FLY, The folding technique for this plane is sophisticated, but should not present any difficulties. The thickness of he Schoolboy's nose makes this plane a good outdoor fiver.Duck Plane — —— This plane first took off in 1907, with its rudder in the back. Its contemporary paper version flies extremely wellFor folds andl symbols, see pages 5-9. rt || er PK | TY | | +] Crease the center of a sheet of lentersized paper lengthwise, Fokd comers to the midline. Q, Valley fold the tiangle up. 2D Valley fo the top point down, 3 Then fold the points to the miclale ‘onto the center line, leaving a along the diagonals shown. (Folds stip as shown, do not meet, except at points.) Lt 5 Mountain fold in halt 6 Fold one side down, dividing the angle in hall 74HAPPY LANDINGS. Onginating in China, this airplane went on io become a favorite in Europe and the rest of the world. Like the real aircraft, the paper model flies gracefully and lands very gently a SSFor folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. Crease the center of a square sheet of paper. Fold comers 10 the midline. 2D. Valey tole the up, as maicated. 4__ Then tum over 5 Foldin nat 7 Repeat with the other wing. Fold up the edges as indicatect both wings) 6 Valley fold one sie and bold Iho launch the plane Pull up the win om under 76Caer ee Pre NO TURBULENCE. This stability, Let your im:folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. Mountain tod in hal 4] Crease the center of a3 x 5 inch square sheet of paper G Fold up one A, Ctease the comer and then fold a flap to the let as indicated, 5, Mountain fold behind View 7 (prot) ease the edges, and fold i hall in the back, To launch the plane hold where shown, 8AIR SHOW, This model begins with a small square of paper. Siretch out your arm when you let ly. Your plane will perform some airborne acrobatics before landing a few yards away———— For folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. Crease the vertical midline of a square shee! of paper (1). then mountain fold @) the top edge horizonvaliy 10 the middle 1D crease comers by folding ter down to the center, then untold, 2, ‘dust creases as indicared then flaten the fell «modified waterbomb hase), A, Bring each se up ssquesh fle Paper is not lying flat in arewing.) 5 Mountain foie ports under ‘Adjust the wings. To launch the plane, hold where shownReady to Land FAR AND AWAY. This plane resembles the Dart, but its nose is reinforced by several layers of paper. So it flies exceptionally smoothly, and surprisingly farFor folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. vertical midline on a square sheet then mou Make a valley fold as ind cated, between horizontal creases, Q Valley fold botom eck then valley fold again to second crease, Wen 01d (2) the ingdel in Nal i Q Lke ms. 6 Fala the nsde tangle in nalf 10 Jock (1), thenFor folds and symbols, sce pages 5-9. +] Crease a vertical miciine ona squere sheet of paper. Fo the comers to tie crease, 2s shown, 2D. Mounvain fold the pot down, <_as shown. A, Fold tne stalin poins to the left and tum over. 5 Mountain fold the sides. Match the cots G Tlorm the ailerons, crease the edges (1) by folding one dot onto the other, then ‘old the mode! in hall as shown (2) 7 Fold the wings out on the angle indicated Hold trom undemeath and launch, oOCrease the center of a sheet of 2 Fold the com: to the center Q Mountain fold the mode in hat lettersized paper lengthwise. = agein. andi tum over Fok comers to the micline és A, Fold the comers down as 5 Nouniain fold as indicated, alowing the long pont indicated, Make sure the botom to fip out from the back edge of this ‘al is parallel the base. Adjust the wings. To launch the plane, hold tram underneath, as indicated on eaK 86Uranus ArcAir Show 5 fold comes 10 us direcily from Japan. Iis ani, Won an intemational competition for LANE. Thi (or, Eiki Mon a moti 89For folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. the midline on a square sheet of paper. Kite fold the comers to the midine as srown, D Tum over Mountain fold so tha the top point meets an imaginary Ine crawn through the outside comers. Fold the comets to the center as indicated. 5 Miley tole the point up 6 Fold the sides to the center, rk in a te i back, Fold out the wings. To launch the plane hold where shown, Finished fighter plane. 90,No Stopovers the Japanese origamist Takeshi Inoué, is actually a and it retums ina wide loop. Try catching the plane in the roundFor folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. 4 Crease the center ofa sheet of lettersized paper. Fok comers to the micine. 2D Then tum over Fold the sides io the center, and tree the 7 Fold as incicated, and insert he comers into 5 Mountain fold in hat Q Fale the sides to te center (1, then fold in halt to the tear (2) Q Atihis stage. the mode! fies wel You could bring up the back aieron, by cieasing the diagenal, 4O «then making an Inside reverse fold. 47] launch ine plane, hold where shown, (92 yGlider 2 STANCE FLYER. Try 10 use an A4 sheet, since this fold takes advantage of the per 1 proportions of that page size. (An 8% x 11 sheet will work, though not quite as well.) The plane is heavy enough to be flown outdoors. 93,For folds and symbols, see pages 5.9. a 7 Use a 1 x 10 inch rectangular sheet of paper. Crease, leaving a 1 inch square at the end as shown. ae a 2D. Bing up the two Sdes on the marked cease. @ Sala down 0 ave left, Match ine dots, A. Fold in thirds starting in the center, folding one flap 10 the back, 5 Fok ne ket side o the center, fon the crease, then tum over and again fold the lett side 10 the center. \) Adjust the blades, hold the helicopter where shown, 7 Fold one blacle to the back, ‘and one to the front and let it spin down,Helicopter ae SPIRALING. During stopovers, the French pilot and author Anioine de Saint-Exupéry loved to fold helicopters like this one. Then he vould send them into the air, to the delight of children. This made s based on the author's original fold. 95For folds and symbols, see pages 5-9 4 Use a5 x LOinch sheet of paper, Fold the comers as shown. “ D Crease the ceniet Q Unio the ight side. as ndicated, 5 Unfold the fet side, and refoid ihe right side. (- y eo Fold cach sie in ha Folds continue undler flaps.) Hold the mode in the mite enween your thumb and index finger, ‘Then release it, letting it spiral slowly to the ground. 96Rotor EMER WAY. This twin-blade mode! will fly in either direction, depending on how the first folds were made. Thats why it's called ROTOR. Read forward or backward, the name is the same.+] Guta square out ofa etersized sheet of paper Valley fold the comers of the square 10 the: : center (blintzfold), Fold the strip n nat. ‘D_ Nountain fod she op ane let comers to the center toward the back, Cut out a small angle (1), Fold the stip in half once more. Fold the strip in half again and, insert it into the notch as fer as it will go, Then valley fold the sides 10 the center. Q. Fold the point down, and tum the model over. 5 open one side of each square. [Push ancl pull on the ‘ab, and the snout . G bike this shen tun he model over. | “100°Chatty Fox ND TO HAND. We don't know the precise origin of this delightful fold. Discovered erisian schoolboy, It seems, the fox eventually became an established member of the speriold repertoire 101‘olds and symbols, see pages 5-9. 4 Besin with a waterbomb base, then valley fold the comers to the top. > Fol he op comers down 5 radi 6 BOES 10 ne cere © Tomake the rabbit, bring the points up become tt fe the ish 1€ Pont Up to become part of the ta PAIX 8 center —@ 102 CoeFish and Rabbit € two models are based on one of the oldesi folding constructions, the water bomb. You can use either fold as a candy box or a container for holding little surprises. 103For folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. Body +] Crease the ciagonal ofa square sheet of Then crease the points 10 Fold the inner comers down paper as shown, Then fold the edges t0 tne center. paying clase attention tothe the center, direction of ihe creases. 5 Meke the model 6 Tebody is Scimensional by finished. inseriing the tabs fone into the other To lock step 2 in. 3 ate trarihe K De WA Z 4] Use asquare shect of peper Curve the upper comers, andl one-quarter the size of he give the model dimension by boay. Crease the diagonals. fokling the lower tangle n helt A, The head is finished, Balance the nead on the point of the body. The puppy will nod his head at the slightest movement of ai. eaHAPPY POOCH. This little fellow is constructed of two pieces. At the slightest breeze he'll nod his head in contentment 105For folds and symbols, see pages 59. Beak | ‘Then the square underneath, 4 Fold into thiras, along the previously marked diagonal 2D Gease the center square as indicated 6 Push and pull to animate / 4, Repeaton \ ihe other side. 4 Saming wit 2D Untoldwo Retold on 5 Uke mis akite fold sides, existing ise page CN crease, 104, step 2), NY oite fold the allowing edges 10 the paper 0 cenicr. spread at Crease a dlamond shape in the cenver, and 6 Fold ihe wo bring the points together. angles, Hold as shown. 106Talking Beaks BARNYARD CHATTER. These two beaks are fairly easy 10 id. Keep them handy...between the pages of a book, or in ‘our pocket. Theyre always ready for a chat or a laugh. 107For folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. Frog 1 Using a 1 x 2 inch strip 4 Fold the points to the out side, 4 of paver, crease the Crease agaln, toward diagonals, 2 the back 3 Makea waterbomb base. ee 6S Fold in half to the let. Q Tematke the fog jump, place your finger where shown, 5 Valley told to the center. H=s ~ & Mold to the base of the ‘wiangulee point Frog 2 MK t 1 { i 1 i 1 1 i i i I I I ' ' ' I L +] Cease the center of |. Fold the bottom G Foldthe wiongle /, Creese mountain 5 To animate the al x2 meh stip of of the tangles downward folds. and fold in frog, placi paper lengthwise. upas shown, halt, where shown, Fold top comers to and tur over. The lrogs the midline. mouth wil open and shut 108Frogs LEAPING AND LIVELY. The first frog will run through an obstacle course or do long or high jumps. The second one is less athletic, but chattier. It comes to life when you hold i! between thumb and index finger, exerting slight pressure. 109Bor folds and symbols, see pages 59. 2 Valley fold the wings as indicated, and make an inside: reverse fald for the head, \ ‘To make the bird flap its wings, pul its tail in the direction of the arrow while holding the bird at : ine breast, 4 Make a bird base, Crease as shown, 3 and make two inside reverse folds. Dog 71 Crease the diagonal of a square 2. Crease as shown, Putte Fold back the comers. Fold in halt. sheet of paper. at the angle shown, Poin inward by reversing Fold the sides to the crease. ‘mosi of the existing creases. SG Make creases as shown, then Moke an inside reverse’ reverse them to form the nose. 7, Hold the cog atthe pois shown, ancl fold (dotted line), CCtimp fold to form the tal cnily pull his tail 1 make him beck.Bird Dog RACEFUL. This traditional folding is PLAYFUL, The dog is just waiting to lift emong the oldest and best known his nose and start barking. Just hold him garni models. After World War Il, the as shown, genily tweaking his little tail nacle the crane a symbol of+, Slant with the fish base (see steps 1-3 of the lish fold. page 102) Stretch the wo short points to the ourside, while folding the raw edges from the center to the outside edges of the lower hat, 2. Narrow the short points by foiding in, half and allowing, the pager to swivel around, Fala the two short points along the folded edge (1). Crease the two hovizanvals 2, u Narrow the short | ; j points by again folding in halt Z and allowing alittle moxe paper 10, swivel ‘ around. Mountain fold the model in half while foiting the See 4 Mourvain tangles. This aa oy Spepessns bocy) the horizontal oes gexse tom ‘Add valley creases to me : horizons (2c ancl 4) to create tangles as shown. Tum over detail head GP Nounain crease tnfhoxicona. 6 Makea number of accorsion folds on each side 10 form the ‘ail. For the head, makean al inside reverse fold, 4 - ‘\ 6% Nake another GP and another Ge Like this Inside reverse to form the fold beak and. comb. derail een EP inside reverse folds for the feet.Pecking Hen FEED. When theyre not sitting on their eggs, the hens in the coop busily peck at small insects. This model is for experienced folders. 113For folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. ‘D Fold ihe upper eclues in the same way 4 Fold botom edges to he previously creased diagonal. Unio 5 Fold one point down, 6 Bens this point up on the oxher side, and tum 4, Cuton the solid line. Fold the model in half Bring the comers up along the 9 creases macle in Step 1 Q Tenvothe rah 7 Fald ins comer tothe lett 71D. Bthe up this point on te ottier skte, andl tum over Q Fold the long poiry on he left downward, 114Swimming Fish OL OF FISH, By resting on three supporting points, these little swimmers give the that they are moving with the current. This is a good fold for beginners.>] Make @ pleat fete out of ths point, ane tuck i between the two layers. valley fold the triangle from undemeath, folding, down on each side, and bring the tal up. 5 Bring the TP ate he vaerene os iets + ne Cur this: point in +E Fold the “ pas taPLANNING AHEAD. Did you ever wonder how the ow! sleeps without tumbling from his perch? Actually, he's usually resting, ust getting ready to hunt in the moonlight.For folds ancl symbols, see pages 5-9. ‘Fold the left site, then the ria, ‘by matching the dots as shown, 4] Fokl a square sheet of paper in halt clagonaly, Fold one 4, Then fold the side 10 the other side 10 right, the left. 5 Swivel the two points upward, forming a crimp with the indicated folds. 2 [valley fod clown, Stating in me cenier, fold a triangle on each side. (FoKd only the layer underneath)ba Q) Make a pleat fold to form the beak. ‘Make the eyes by inserting your fingertip into the nwo pockets above anc to ether side of the beak. hen sink the side and fold the bottom points inward. we 4] BP moke the ow! stand upright, open the base slightly and curve its wings.For folds and symbols, see pages 59. D Fold ine evo sides upward on the diagonal 2s shown. +] Mountain fold a square in halt dlegonall 5 leach sirp vou wil find another stp, Fol the inside Sitips forward as far as possible to make the antennee. “120,Grasshopper LEAPS AND BOUNDS. Thanks to its strong and flexible hind legs, the grasshopper is an extraordinary jurper. Use thin paper and have fun folding this model. 121For folds and symbols, see pages 59. G Fold ne two other sinps in a reverse told atter prefolding. On the let side, fold the edges loward the center. On the right side, make a, series of pleat folds, 7 Mountain fold the model in halt Con the left side, reverse fold the head and the antennae. Reverse foldl the legs. ¢ 8 the head with another reeset ‘To finish, shape the body making it 3imensional. QP Make a reverse fold at the tips of the legs. 122Penguin (G ALONG. Standing up. this penguin resembles a little man in a tuxedo. He loves Son the ice and jumping feet first into the water. This fold is of medium difficulty.For folds and symbols, see pages 59. 4 5 Bevo Crease the diagonal of a square sheet of paper. ‘Then fold he woedges 2. Fol n hale Fold the to the creese. to ene: oe ‘Then unfold the head (1), ‘and open the sides out (2) A Crease by folding the whole left side as shown. then open completely: refolding, put the creases in ‘mountain and valley folds. 2s shown, a (ia 6 Bein retold.Bring up the point Of the beak and the lewwer triangle, as shown, 8 N ole the rig pois to the left. For the beak valley fold the cornet, For the beak and the: Fight point, open anc make reverse folds (1). Valley fold the right side on cach surface 10 make the wings (2). fon the solid line, ft the base (1), and 1Q* abe the beak smaller by folding halt 10 the nsice, QF ding out the tee, told to the inside on existing creases. Then put the feet fat, Make the penguin 13s 34mensional from the inside, (125,The magic foldsFor folds and symbols, see pages 5-9, ‘Take a heavy sheet of paper, ora sheet of Bristol board, 2% x 5 inches. Mark the midline crease using valley and mountain folds, Make accordion folds on both sides, approximately inch wide as shown * a 1 2D. Teke the card between your thumb and index finger as shown, and exert a slight pressure. The card will fold upon itself as if by magic.eee SS Magic Card ASTONISHING. This amazing fold was introduced to me by a ‘Tenowned magician. With a slight pressure of the fingers, plus great concentration. you can get the card to fold upon itself as if by magic. 129Finger Puppet ~ ‘\ 2. Fold the comers down {Fold onc point 0 Fold the point 10 the insiae, 6G Faldthe sve sides andl the point 10 the Inside 7 Bring op the poi 5 Falc the point to the S inside, and sum the model around, Q The ttisnea Puppet. Chick Carct ed | Fold the sides to the +] Begin with a lettersized sheet of paper Crease Like this. Tum then free the the midline, then fold the sides to the center. over, then ‘ rotate. ZL Open the center as shown, folding the cad in half at the same time. Open, and turn over. 5 Boldin the comers on each side to 1ock ‘The card wil move when you Put the model back into shape (Step 4), open it 130,Finger Puppet TRADITIONAL. The little puppets come alive as soon as they sit on your fingertips. Two hands just dont seem to be enough. Chick Card eg es SPONTANEOUS. This cardi can be sent on various occasions. Wish friends a happy anniversary with il, or use it 0 announce the arrival of a baby. Open the card. The chick is just waiting to sing a cheery message. 131For folcis and symbols, see pages 5-9. Crease the point as shown, then open up. 3 2D Fold in hat, ‘wountain fold the agonal of a square sheet of paper. 4 A, Crease the edges 10 the center, then open completely 6 Crease as indicated Crease as indicated, noing tne mountain folded section. 7 Spread each section out, while allowing the upper parts 10 flatten or squash. Q Fall the edges to the center To meke the pliers move, just open and close the handles. Alf 4O_ Fold the wo points in halt as incicated Crease the inner clamond (shown in step 3).Pliers SAFETY ON THE JOB. If youre working on a project and your child wants to help, what could be nicer than the pvo of you folding a pair of pliers? These paper pliers open and close when you move the handles. 133For folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. Fold the four comers of a square to the center, ancl Cease in thirds in each direction through both layers, as shown, D2. Open completely. shen tum over, Fou ine top ana bottom iangles to the back. Crease as indicated, then tum over. Valley fold the points anal bring ihe sides up as shown. the other, Fit one side into the other. Take vour time and work carefully oO rhe cube Assemble four eubes wih fesuls, useinnsbie ape ora 4O so ariouate necudes contrasting colored. tape, 412. Mantes joe tubes by rotng each 11 Site heporeumn pecs ota Lares 134Hinged Cubes NEW ARRANGEMENTS fo create these two models, you first fold the cubes. Then you assemble in fours, using a little tape. A bit of manipulation, and you can transform any design youve drawn on the surfaces. Assembling the cubes in eights is more difficult, but the resus are quite amazing, The very ambitious folder can assemble twelve cubes.For folds and symhols, see pages 5-9. 1 I 1 aoa I 1 | | 4 Mountain foidl a large rectarigular sheet of paper (wit a threet-one ratio io thite, as indlicaved. th Divide each of the three parts with four vertical creases. Join the marked dots (starting atthe left creating diagonal valley folds. Pay close attention to the spacing, Sere KEK ES eSeses NO eseset SESESEEKP RPK S| fee DSasaqe <<< A OP NI-P +] KISS Pace RSRSKERISKES zy 1 1 1 4 cut of the surplus paper. as incicated by Q The closed chain tums upon itself 8 t insert one enc ino the ether, was QZ 9 inintely 136Tetrahedral Chain INFINITY, Because this project demands meticulous attention to so many details, it is best suited for highly experienced folders. Once finished the chain will tum upon itself smoothly like the gears of a well-oiled machine. 137For folds and symbols, see pages 59. Moving Lever D Valley fold the comers, leaving the same space inthe center 26 in step 1 1s ei <> /) fold up the tower /] | yn wy 4. Valley fold the points one 5 Fold in hat, pinch the base firiy. and place the last time. respecting the lever on the table. In a few seconds, the ever Will initial spacing. Slatt 10 tise. Pinch it 10 make Ic move again, Circle to Square 1 Stait by toiding a bird base, Draw @ square on this side. To B Anew figure appears. Draw a circle, fold down the ‘Combine the two figures, ‘ole top layer. and turn the ‘one point toward the top. model ov wey NeMoving Lever UPWARDLY MOBILE. Who would believe that a folded paper square could become a lever that gractually tises. (You, Of course, after a pinch or two.) From Circle to Square ILLUSIO! This model is really nothing more than a bird base. on which you have drawn a circle on one side and a square on the other. Fold the points toward the bottom and the circle and the square combine to confuse you completely 139140HerringboneFor folds and symbols, see pages 5-9. 4 Ona square sheet of paper. make D Fold the pain’ tothe center on Rollup by folding on the a preliminary base and crease a the crease, Repeat behind, crease. Repeat behind, agonal, Repeat behind. 4, Fold one iayer from the let to 5 Fold the sides to the center 6 Bring one laver from lett 19 Tight. Repeat behind. Repeat behind, right: Repeat behind, 7 Curette points inven He piece Sikes pretinary mini Q)_ When you pll;he wo pints you cut of by pressing on the base benween the pains, back and fon the litle creature middle climbs up arxl reappears through the hole at the top. 142The Little Creature that Climbs REAPPEARING ACT. This amazing fold comes to us from England by way of Mauritius and France. Watch this clever Creature disappear, then continue on its path and reappear through the hole at the topAppendix Before you begin, read through Ihe section on Folds and Symbols (pages 5-9), which explains the essen- tial folds and symbols tised throughout this book How to Fold Each step of folding is represented by an arrow or by dots that are paired up, To avoid errors. make sure you understand the difference benween “folding” the paper anc “creasing” the fold. in the first instance, you keep the ‘old. in the second, you fold as indicated hy the double arrow and then unfold: you leave the crease for the next step. If necessary, refer ‘0 the next Step 10 help you understand the one you are working on. Which Paper 10 Use Practice folding using the suggested paper size, and begin by choosing simple mode's using ordina Paper. Get 1o know your paper by folding and handling it. Is its texture silky or grainy? Is its surface shit or matte? How transparent Is 11? Use your tingenips to get an idea of its thickness, How well does it ho its creases? You may want to know where the paper comes from, The best type of pape: work well should weigh no more than about 4 ounces. Origami paper, or PopSet oF Kralt, How to Cut Your Paper Paper that comes in large sheets should be cut in squares. USE an Xacio knife, Scissors, or a guillotin style cutter. You can easily cut squares from 8% x 11 paper, Just draw a right angle first. Levels of Difficulty ‘The table Of contenis codes the level of difficulty for each model: one ster for the easiest folds, three f the most dlificuit Always feel free to follow your imagination, adcing a personal touch to the original. 1441SBN 1 Wilh | il NN 3045875957 Malmé Stadsbibl a Ore SR We aU ee i amos ee EO MM col ena eur Cae eure ele oe cme Tennent cs Reus STOR Cem ae ecu Roe IRS cas Cee eM eur Rae eum ute non oy Pee Meme cle acu ean ig BTEC inured rend emt Meena Umer Lac Ro by folders from Europe and Japan. Over 60 designs aro Peco Pu Ce Me eee neem nee ou eee ono nag ole Coun One origami. An introductory section explaining the basic folding techniques and terminology is followed by five sections: Bice Reon Urey Sere a =a omy SUSE U a esc) SIS) OVE iene Advanced Origami is an exceptional collection that rewards paper folders at all levels. Boursin excels in designing and finding the best of origami: practical, durable Seen Tue aera Cuenca ue Meroe DIDIER BOURSIN lives in Paris and has published several escent @ A Firerry BOOK