Review by Booklist Review
In her second origami book (the first being, naturally, Origami for the First Time, 2003), Smith takes liberties with the centuries-old art form, artistic licenses with which some purists might argue. First is the reliance on the glue stick to adhere, affix, and otherwise attach flower petals and stems. Second is the lack of insistence on using specially prepared origami papers (illustrations shown seem to even advocate using paper U.S. monies as a base). The thirtysomething floral patterns run the gamut from realistic to imaginary; cyclamens could readily fool the eye, while orange twinkles are clearly cleverly folded paper imitating nature. Instructions, too, sometimes demand a second or third read, even though all explanations are captured in sequential color photographs. Yet for those wishing to experiment, flowers that never wilt might just be a good alternative to the real thing. Metric conversion chart appended. --Barbara Jacobs Copyright 2005 Booklist
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Review by Library Journal Review
Origami flowers are utterly charming and unlike any other artificial flowers. Smith (Origami for the First Time) draws on her Korean heritage for these lovely ones made from patterned and shaded colored origami papers. Each garden flower project includes step-by-step instructions for the necessary folds to form the blossom and lists additional materials-e.g., floral wire, stamens-needed for completion. The finished products are photographed as part of floral arrangements in wreaths and containers. An excellent book for all general crafts collections. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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