The Best Origami Crafts & Hobbies Books 2025

1. Joy of Origami - Paperback

Bringing a fresh twist to the ancient art of paper folding, this book by the author of the "Origami Page-A-Day( Calendar" includes instructions for 50 origami projects and 100 pieces of decorative paper.

A lucky horseshoe fish. A ninja star from outer space. A tie-dyed flapping bird. And 54 more origami models on surprising paper. Here, origami is reinvented. Mixing classically inspired and contemporary patterns, easy and challenging—what is origami but a brainteaser in paper? The Joy of Origami celebrates the art form’s deepest tradition of sharing with a completely fresh and jazzy feel. The models range from birds and beasts to pinwheels and hats; the 100 sheets of paper included in the book are fun, bold, and unexpected. What is the real joy of origami? The “Wow!” that comes after the final fold.

2. The Art And Wonder Of Origami

Book annotation not available for this title. Title: The Art And Wonder Of Origami Author: Kasahara, Kunihiko Publisher: Quayside Pub Group Publication Date: 2005/11/01 Number of Pages: 136 Binding Type: PAPERBACK Library of Congress: bl2006004262

The Art And Wonder Of Origami

3. Origami Sourcebook : Beautiful Projects and Mythical Characters, Step-By-Step

Origami Sourcebook: Beautiful Projects and Mythical Characters, Step by Step Format: Paperback Authors: Jay Ansill ISBN10: 1592530656 Published: 2004-06-01

Origami isn?t just a paper craft, it is a way to decorate the home. This book brings to life the popular Japanese art of origami as home decor. Readers will learn how to create an extraordinary range of useful and beautiful projects including an elegant paper flower arrangements to one-of-a-kind greeting cards and envelopes.Striking photographs and precise illustrations, and easy-to-follow instructions, lure the readers into the pages and entice them with projects they can create with a minimum of time and effort.

4. Birds in Origami, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - With this expert guide from origami expert John Montroll you can learn to fold charming versions of a flock of favorite birds: swan, flamingo, duck, stork, goose, and other popular varieties -- over a dozen in all. Easy-to-follow instructions and clearly outlined diagrams show you exactly how to proceed. In addition, the projects are graded according to difficulty. Beginners will find helpful explanations of symbols and basic folds that will enable them to quickly grasp the fundamentals of paperfolding, while experienced folders will find stimulation and enjoyment in a selection of challenging projects.

Birds in Origami, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

5. Origami to Astonish and Amuse: Over 400 Original Models, Including Such "Classics" as the Chocolate-Covered Ant, the Transvestite Puppet, the Invisible Duck, and Many More!, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - Imagine folding a piece of paper into nail clippers that really work, or a Swiss Army knife that actually opens, or a surfer on a wave that crashes when the surfer is slid forward. These are just a few of the amazing, interactive paper folding projects to be found in Origami to Astonish and Amuse. Featuring hundreds of entertaining models and folding ideas, ranging from amazingly simple to ridiculously complex, this inspiring how to do origami book is a perfect fun arts and crafts book for creating toys and decorations the whole family can enjoy.

Origami to Astonish and Amuse: Over 400 Original Models, Including Such "Classics" as the Chocolate-Covered Ant, the Transvestite Puppet, the Invisible Duck, and Many More!, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

6. Wings & Things in Origami [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. The sky's the limit for papercrafters who want to take the next step with their art. Here are thirty-two origami models that really fly A new spin on an ancient Japanese craft, action origami is simple enough for beginners, yet sophisticated enough to delight experienced folders. Plus, there's no cutting, gluing, or taping required--all you need is paper and a little patience and you're ready for takeoff For centuries--since paper was first invented in China--people have been using their creativity to fold paper into a range of imaginative shapes. Now Stephen Weiss, a world-class origami creator who has exhibited models in England, Tokyo, and New York City, has taken this art form skyward. The clever designs, made by folding squares or rectangles of paper (even dollar bills ), include a Manta Ray, Blackboard Bomber, Mach III Jet, SST, and Flying Nun, plus the more traditional Swooping Hawk, Origami Kite, Gliding Swan, Flying Fish, Seagull, and twenty-two others. Fold them, fly them, gift them, and most of all, have fun with them

Wings & Things in Origami [Paperback - Used]

7. Fascinating Origami: 101 Models by Adolfo Cerceda [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Adolfo Cerceda (1923-79) was a talented Argentinian magician and an exceptionally gifted origamist. Many of his creations - such as the Arab on horseback, baseball player, bullfighter, and flamenco singer - are now origami classics.This book of remarkably original and inventive projects, presented by origami expert Vicente Palacios, provides instructions for constructing over 100 different models attributed to Cerceda. Designed especially for newcomers to the art of paperfolding, they include such traditional figures as a duck in flight, a camel, rabbit, elephant, penguin, cat, jaguar, lion and lioness, butterfly, and polar bear, as well as such unusual subjects as a vampire, kneeling angel, devil, Pegasus, a sofa, and other ingenious creations.Complete folding instructions accompany each project. There are also directions for general folding techniques, a table of folding symbols, a list of origami organisations, and more. A new introduction by origami expert Peter Engel complements a profusely illustrated volume that will delight beginning and veteran paperfolders alike.

Fascinating Origami: 101 Models by Adolfo Cerceda, Used [Paperback]

8. Origami for Parties: Games, Place Settings, Puppets and Planes, Push and Pull Animals [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. This work offers simple, easy to make origami games, place settings, puppets and planes and push and pull animals. From birds that flap their wings, frogs that jump, planes that fly to others that tumble, pop, or change shape.

Origami for Parties: Games, Place Settings, Puppets and Planes, Push and Pull Animals, Used [Paperback]

9. Origami Flowers: Popular Blossoms and Creative Bouquets, Used [Paperback]

This special book tells you how to turn ordinary, square origami paper into pentagons, hexagons and octagons, and then by using radial creases, into intricate flowers with five, six and eight petals or even doubled numbers of folded petals. With this book, you can make colorful, fancy potted flowers and ikebana out of store-bought origami paper by adding stems and leaves as shown. Paper, scissors, and imagination are all you need to decorate your home with blooming flowers of your own.

Origami Flowers : Popular Blossoms and Creative Bouquets, Used [Paperback]

10. Kusudama: Ball Origami, Used [Paperback]

This book shows the novice to the experienced origami practitioner how to create kusudama, a decorative paper ball for festive occasions.

Kusudama: Ball Origami, Used [Paperback]