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Tomoko Fuse
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Pages: 98 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0870409786
Pub: Japan Publications Trading Co
Pub date: 1998-06-01
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 59362
Reader Reviews:
A good book, but with some mistakes (2/2 people found this helpful)
This book was my first introduction to making origami boxes and I derived a lot of pleasure from working through it. However, there are errors in the instructions for some boxes, particularly when it comes to explaining how to make nested boxes.
When attempting to make hexagonal boxes of different sizes, I found I was getting boxes that either had holes in the top, or else were domed owing to the centre having too much paper. After some effort (aided by by some basic geometry and trigonometry) I was able to work out a better technique that solved the problem and produced perfect hexagonal boxes.
The photos of completed boxes are beautiful and an inspiration when working, but they are not well annotated. For instance, to produce the effect shown in one of the photos of a triangular box, you need to work with two sheets of paper of different colours held back to back (using a total of six, rather than the normal three, sheets) - this is not mentioned anywhere in the text, you have to work it out for yourself.
The instructions for size adjustments for boxes with four sides seem to be fine (I haven't tried the octagonal boxes yet).
Overall, a good book, but I wouldn't give it to a beginner. My copy is covered in pencil notations where I've made corrections and clarifications.
Fabulous "Fabulous origami boxes" (15/15 people found this helpful)
A great book if you already know a little origami. Bought as a gift for my husband and it has kept him occupied for two months now. The diagrams are clear and easy to follow. The boxes look great and the number of possible permutations by using different coloured paper or variations on the basic boxes is great.
Amazing. Couldn't live without it. (13/13 people found this helpful)
Got this book about 2 months ago and I'm still not done playing with it. The boxes in here will almost upstage anything you put in 'em. Folding them can be very addictive, so beware! :-)
More advanced, yet stylish boxes. (11/11 people found this helpful)
These boxes are definitely more advanced and are not recommended for complete beginners. It seem Fuse never runs out of fresh ideas for creating even more excellent models. If you enjoyed her other boxes books, this is a must have. Just like her other books, this one is well presented and has clearl marked instructions.
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