{"product_id":"tomoko-fuses-origami-boxes-beautiful-paper-gift-boxes-from-japans-leading-origami-master-origami-book-with-30-projects","title":"Tomoko Fuse's Origami Boxes: Beautiful Paper Gift Boxes from Japan's Leading Origami Master (Origami Book with 30 Projects)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Written by an acknowledged expert of boxes and other three-dimensional origami.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fuse's \u003ci\u003eFabulous Origami Boxes\u003c\/i\u003e (Japan Publications Trading 1998) shows a Bookscan sell through of 21,300. Her books are now OP \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A highly usable form of origami \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Allows readers to \"start small\" with simple flat boxes and build to more elaborate pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Author featured on the PBS Nova episode \"The Origami Revolution\" (February 2017) https: \/\/youtu.be\/vYS2H4t-Ih0 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Author feature as one of the 25 artists in Meher McArthur's \u003ci\u003eNew Expressions in Origami Art\u003c\/i\u003e (Tuttle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Fuse, author of several books on origami, is considered a master of the art. (...) After a guide that shows the origami symbols and basic folds, the more than three-dozen projects are divided into three categories: simple boxes made using square sheets, modular boxes made using multiple square sheets, and modular boxes made using rectangular sheets. Even the most basic of the projects is impressive, and as Fuse points out, simpler designs are perfectly suited to show off specialty printed paper. The instructions are presented in a numbered sequence of visual symbols with occasional text accompanying, and each project lists the standard-size sheet for it. \n\u003cb\u003eA terrific guide to learning or practicing origami.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Tuttle has published an amazing lineup of origami books and kits but they've outdone even themselves with this one...Beautifully designed, the instructions include clearly-understandable visual diagrams for each project.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eRetailing Insight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Origami master Fuse's brilliant book is an almost wordless pictorial road map to creating palm-size paper boxes and containers. With clearly drawn instructions and photographed finished projects, the book is an excellent introduction to an ancient art form.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Critique: Simply stated, \n\u003ci\u003eTomoko Fuse's Origami Boxes\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal introduction into the Japanese art form and craft of making origami boxes. Profusely illustrated and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, \n\u003ci\u003eTomoko Fuse's Origami Boxes\u003c\/i\u003e is very highly recommended for personal and academic library do-it-yourself craft collections. (...) gift-giving will never be the same.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"When I first saw this beautiful book I was intrigued! The pictures are gorgeous and inspiring...[it] has a couple of boxes that are good for beginners, and many that are for more experienced folders, which means it's a book that can grow with you and challenge your skills.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eCastle View Academy\u003c\/i\u003e blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTomoko Fuse\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the world's leading origami artists, teachers and authors. She specializes in paper boxes and other geometric, three-dimensional designs. She discovered the art of paper folding at the age of seven and has since become known as the \"Queen of Unit Origami.\" Her work has been exhibited around the world, including \n\u003ci\u003eParis Origami\u003c\/i\u003e (Carrousel du Louvre, 1998), \n\u003ci\u003eOn Paper\u003c\/i\u003e (Crafts Council London, 2002) and her solo show \n\u003ci\u003eYorokobi\u003c\/i\u003e (Bauhaus Dessau, 2004). She has written over 65 books and in addition to teaching, folding and writing, she collaborated with designer Denis Guidone at \n\u003ci\u003eMilan Design Week 2018\u003c\/i\u003e and was a featured artist in the Nova episode titled \"The Origami Revolution\" (February, 2017). Read about her work in \n\u003ci\u003eTomoko Fuse's Origami Art: Works by a Modern Master\u003c\/i\u003e (Tuttle Publishing, 2020).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotional Headline\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"If you're interested in origami, you really can't go wrong with any of the many books by Fuse. I love this one in particular because not only does it teach a unique craft, but the result is eco-friendly packaging for all the gifts you'll be crafting up for friends and family. Double score!\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/i\u003e, Best Craft Books List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e**Named a \"Best Craft Book\" by \u003ci\u003eBook Riot** \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWith this origami folding book, learn how to create original gift boxes that are as beautiful as the treasures they hold!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConsidered the most famous living origami master, Tomoko Fuse is known for her expertise in modular origami and box-folding. The more than 30 origami projects in this book range from beginner to more advanced, and ensure you'll always have a special way to give a gift. The simple flat box, or \n\u003ci\u003etato\u003c\/i\u003e, is an excellent introduction to the art of origami for beginners and allows readers to \"start small,\" then build to more intricate pieces like the Hexagonal Box and Octagonal Flower Box ( \n\u003ci\u003eMukuge\u003c\/i\u003e). \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHandmade paper boxes are an expression of origami crafts at their very best. Experiment with different thicknesses, textures, and origami paper designs for a true one-of-a-kind presentation. The projects are divided into 3 sections: Simple Boxes from Square Sheets, Modular Boxes from Multiple Square Sheets and Modular Boxes from Rectangular Sheets. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step instructions and diagrams guide you from start to finish as you create: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Simple flat boxes--rectangular, triangular, hexagonal and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pyramid-shaped boxes and different ways of finishing them off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Modular box tops that look amazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Window-topped boxes for nesting a special gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Box tops with flourishes from flat to spiraled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Easy liners for boxes of all shapes and sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And a lot more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eOrigami box folding is a relaxing and satisfying craft for all levels of expertise and--with a little practice and this easy origami book--gift-giving will never be the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/02\/2018 (EAN 9780804850063, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Nonfiction Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780804850063, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/15\/2018 pg. 9 (EAN 9780804850063, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fuse, Tomoko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2018-04-10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Origami|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Papercrafts|Games \u0026amp; Activities \/ Puzzles|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Toymaking \/ General|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Crafts for Children\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Origami|Box making\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.0 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804850063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780804850063\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52861503406361,"sku":"SP-9780804850063","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780804850063_spiral.png?v=1784529208","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/tomoko-fuses-origami-boxes-beautiful-paper-gift-boxes-from-japans-leading-origami-master-origami-book-with-30-projects","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}