Origami book

Kusudama Origami

Year: 2014
ISBN: 978-0486499659
Number of models: 40
Number of pages: 128

Discover kusudama, a traditional Japanese paper sphere formed by modular origami construction techniques. Kusudama, meaning 'medicine ball', originally served as holders for incense or potpourri. Today they're used as decorations or gifts. This guide presents origami instructions for over 40 elaborate modular origami figures that range in shape from simple origami stars and origami flowers to kusudamas. There are several dollar bill origami models, which can become a nice handmade money present. Beginning and experienced folders of all ages will appreciate these unusual and eye-catching models.

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Detailed table of contents:




Origami kusudama
Farandola

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: 1:2 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 3x6 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 2

Origami kusudama
Farandola gemma

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 6x6 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 5

Origami kusudama Origami kusudama Origami kusudama
Farandola florida

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 6x6 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 7

Origami kusudama
Farandola granda

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 10

Origami kusudama
Farandola granda easy version

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 12

Origami kusudama
Whirlpool

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: 2:3 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x7.5 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 13

Origami kusudama Origami kusudama
Spaceship

Difficulty:
Number of units: 6, 12 or 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 15

Origami kusudama Origami kusudama
Jade

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 19

Origami kusudama
Sparkling Jade

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 22

Origami kusudama
Shining Jade

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 24

Origami kusudama
Gem

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 9x9 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 25

Origami kusudama
Airy Jade

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: 1:N rectangle, N>1
Recommended paper size: 7xN cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 27

Origami kusudama
Hypnose

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 6x6 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 28

Origami kusudama
Coquette

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 6x6 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 31

Origami kusudama
Sparaxis Flower

Difficulty:
Number of units: 5-8
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 6x6 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 34

Origami kusudama
Sparaxis

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30 or 18
Paper shape: 1:2 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x10 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 37

Origami kusudama Origami kusudama
Bitterroot

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12, 18 or 30
Paper shape: 1:2 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x10 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 42

Origami kusudama
Bitterroot star

Difficulty:
Number of units: 15-7
Paper shape: 1:2 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x10 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 4

Origami kusudama Origami kusudama
Bitterroot variation

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12, 18 or 30
Paper shape: 1:2 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x10 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 47

Origami kusudama Origami kusudama
Mandragora

Difficulty:
Number of units: 18 or 30
Paper shape: 1:2 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x10 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 48

Origami kusudama Origami kusudama
Crocus

Difficulty:
Number of units: 18 or 30
Paper shape: 1:2 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x10 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 50

Origami kusudama
Dollar Crocus

Difficulty:
Number of units: 18 or 30
Paper shape: rectangle
Recommended paper size: US dollar bill

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 53

Origami kusudama
Dollar Sparaxis

Difficulty:
Number of units: 18 or 30
Paper shape: rectangle
Recommended paper size: US dollar bill

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 56

Origami kusudama
Arctica

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: 1:3 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x15 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 59

Origami kusudama
Lilia

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: 1:√2 rectangle
Recommended paper size: A5

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 62

Origami kusudama
Lilia star

Difficulty:
Number of units: 8
Paper shape: 1:√2 rectangle
Recommended paper size: A5

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 65

Origami kusudama
Mandarin

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: 1:2 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x10 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 69

Origami kusudama
Alina

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 74

Origami kusudama
Passiflora Delicata

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 78

Origami kusudama
Passiflora Bicolor

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 82

Origami kusudama
Passiflora rhombica

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 85

Origami kusudama
Passiflora ornata

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 89

Origami kusudama
Spiral cube

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 92

Origami kusudama
Mosaic

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: 2:3 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x7.5 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 94

Origami kusudama
Thunderbolt

Difficulty:
Number of units: 30
Paper shape: 2:3 rectangle
Recommended paper size: 5x7.5 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 97

Origami kusudama
Benjamin

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: rectangle
Recommended paper size: US dollar bill

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 99

Origami kusudama
Precious

Difficulty:
Number of units: 4, 12 or 30
Paper shape: rectangle
Recommended paper size: US dollar bill

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 102

Origami kusudama Origami kusudama
Lucky star

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: 1:X rectangle, 1.15<X<2.3
Recommended paper size: 7xN

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 107

Origami kusudama
Life Inside

Difficulty:
Number of units: 12 or 30
Paper shape: square
Recommended paper size: 7x7 cm

Paper_type:


Page in the book: 111

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