Tomoko Fuse's origami boxes

Tomoko Fuse, 1951-

Book - 2018

With this origami-how-to book, learn how to fold unique gift boxes that are as unique as the treasures they hold! Considered the most famous living origami master, Tomoko Fuse is known for her expertise in box-folding and other origami paper craft styles. The simple flat box, or tato, is an excellent introduction to the art of beginner origami and allows readers to "start small," then build to more intricate pieces. Handmade paper boxes are an expression of origami crafts at their very best. Experiment with different thicknesses, textures, and origami paper designs of paper for a true one-of-a-kind presentation.

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Published
Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing [2018]
Language
English
Japanese
Main Author
Tomoko Fuse, 1951- (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
95 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN
9780804850063
  • Simple boxes from square sheets
  • Modular boxes from multiple square sheets
  • Modular boxes from rectangular sheets.
Review by Booklist Review

Fuse, author of several books on origami, is considered a master of the art. Here she focuses on paper gift boxes designed to fit into one's palm and to be as much gift as whatever is placed inside. The designs are meant to be doable using a variety of types of paper, from copy paper to standard origami sheets to thicker sheets that will be stronger. 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 specialtyprinted 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. A terrific guide to learning or practicing origami.--Heidemann, Anne Copyright 2018 Booklist

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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Origami master Fuse's brilliant book is an almost wordless pictorial road map to creating palm-size paper boxes and containers. At first glance, the projects look daunting: the layout combines limited text with a series of step-by-step diagrams, accompanied by photos of the finished products made of paper in a variety of vibrant colors and patterns. Fuse starts with the traditional Matsu box, a simple four-sided square box folded from a single sheet of paper, then follows with instructions for the lid. Each successive box is made with additional folds to form a variety of different shapes-triangles, rectangles, pyramid shapes, and octagonal boxes with extravagant lids made of several paper sizes folded into the shape of elaborate flowers. With clearly drawn instructions and photographed finished projects, the book is an excellent introduction to an ancient art form. (Apr.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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