Creator: John Montroll, Folder: Diana Neuman
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I have been folding origami since I was 6 years old and my step mom showed me how to make a balloon. Over that time I have collected quite a collection of books. One of my first books was a Montroll and I think that since a lot of the models I did in my youth were from Montroll I have adapted to his style, and they are a lot easier for me to fold.
I have added in my list of books what models are contained in some of the books and the links go to pictures of the models. In assoictaion with Amazon.com the links off of the title and book pictures go to Amazon.com and will connect you directly to the specific book. A lot of my pictures are still under construction but at least most of them you can see an outline of a creature. All of the pictures presented here are folded by myself and described in the book they are presented under. I also have a listing of the pictures by type, so it you are looking for a particular creature or want to compare the different folds try here.
I have created my first model from design to diagrams!! click here to see the pages.
My Books Brillant
Origami, David Brill, 1996  |
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| A lot of designs and a lot of different people
designs which you don't find too often. Good running
commentary on the different types of origami and styles. Toys
and Working Models: Emu, Exhibitionist, Book, Walking
Man, Spectacles, Talking Fox, Nut and Bolt |
| Origami
from Angelfish to Zen, Peter Engel, 1989 |
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This is an excellent book and explains some of the
mystery behind creating designs. The first 87 pages have
to do with creators, history, and creations in origami. Models: Angelfish, Butterfly Fish, Discus Fish, Hummingbird, Kangaroo, Giraffe, Penguin, One-Dollar Yacht, One-Dollar Bow Tie, One-Dollar Crab, Eight-Pointed Star, Valentine, Crab, Centipede, Rattlesnake, Octopus, Squid, Scorpion, Alligator, Tiger, Reindeer, Elephant, Knight on Horseback, Butterfly. |
| The
World of Origami, Isao honda, 1965 |
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Contains a very good introduction, a lot of simpler designs, and many multi piece models that form very nice animals. A good start to finish book. |
| The
Complete Origami Course, Paul Jackson,
1989 |
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| Like it sounds it has a very complete introduction to origami. Including a very good description of different kinds of papers there effects and uses. Some of the models at the end look painstaking though (like the sleigh). Many of the models presented are made with several pieces of paper. Several different artists have models in this book. I have taken pictures of the following two models: Paul Jackson's Mouse, and Alfredo Giunta's Snail. |
| The
Encyclopedia of Origami and Papercraft Techniques,
Paul Jackson, 1991 |
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Although the book is not completely about origami is has a wonderful selection of pictures. The front of the book has instruction on how to make basically anything with paper. Includes techniques for origami, paper mache, paper making, paper engineering, pop-ups, and paper sculpture. The second half of the book is all pictures of master models in all these categories. In the origami section includes pictures of Robert Lang's Murex Shell, Alfredo Giunta's Insects, Akira Yoshizawa's Sheep, and Toshikazu Kawasaki's Roses. |
| Origami
for the Connoisseur, Kunihiko Kasahara and
Toshie Takahama, 1987 |
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| This has a lot of wonderful projects and a good sampling of work from various artists including: Froebel, Fuse, Maekawa, Kawasaki, Sonobe, Brill, Haga, Fujimoto, Hosoyo, Matsumoto, Kohji, Fushimi, Montroll, and Engel. Some of the coolest looking projects are: SR-71, 900 unit modular sphere, a Clear Bottle, and a Malay Tapir. |
| Origami
Omnibus, Kunihiko Kasahara, 1988 |
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| This is a giant collection of designs. I used to
subscribe to the origami mailing list and this was a much
discussed book, which seemed a critical book collection
must. I was just recently able to find a copy as the
sixth edition was just released. The models are too
numerous to list but I will list some of the animals and
chapter headings. My comments are in parentheses I have
tried not to give too much away while still describing
some of the types of things he covers. But needless to
say I'm in my first couple of hours with this book and
I'm addicted! Chapters: Expressions
Unlimited (Masks), Origami to Make You Think (an
interesting chapter on the geometric puzzles and art of
origami), Fly Crane Fly!, Starting the Animals, Beautiful
Polyhedrons, Viva Origami. |
| The
Complete Book of Origami, Robert Lang,
1988 |
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This book is really fun! It has a great looking
bi-plane which I am looking forward to trying to make and
a bunch of great moving models including the infamous
cuckoo clock. =) My monkey had a little trouble moving
but that could be because until recently I was working
with regular copying paper. Easy: White-Faced Mouse, Duck, Swan, Fish, Cap, Shark,
Kangaroo, Rocket, Seated Lady, Nun, Vulture, Song bird, King Tut. |
| Origami
for the Enthusiast, John Montroll, 1979 |
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Models: Fish, Goldfish, Sea Horse, Whale, Sunfish, Vulture, Ostrich, Toucan, Stork, Goose, Robin, Peacock, Rabbit, Skunk, Mouse, Squirrel, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Mountain Goat, Camel, Pegasus, Moth, Stink Bug, Beetle, Grasshopper. |
| Animal
Origami for the Enthusiast, John Montroll,
1985 |
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| Models: Angelfish, Seal, Walrus, Starfish, Crane (standing), Swan, Eagle, Owl, T-Rex, Brontosaurus, Snake, Turtle, Frog, Frog (with toes), Bear, Kangaroo, Giraffe, Fox, Elephant, Antelope, Spider, Crab, Lobster, Ornament, Star. |
| Prehistoric
Origami, John Montroll, 1989 |
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| Models: Mountain, Egg, Tree, Parasaurolophus, Struthiomimus, Kuehneosaurus, Archaeopteryx, Pterodactylus, Quetzalcoatlus, Rhamphorynchus, Pteranodon, Elasmosaurus, Tanystropheus, Apatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Dimetrodon, Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Hadrosaurus, Iguanodon, Protoceratops, Triceratops, Stegosaurus. |
| Origami
Sea Life, John Montroll and Robert J. Lang,
1990 |
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| Very nice discussion of origami sea life history, and
various techniques of folding paper like wet folding. Models: Tadpole, Tadpole with hind legs, Froglet, Frog, Walrus, Sperm Whale, Humpback Whale, Killer Whale, Dolphin, Giant Clam, Hawk-Wing Conch, Spider Conch, Murex, Chambered Nautilus Shell, Cuttlefish, Seahorse, Carp, Brill, Ocean Sunfish, Triggerfish, Angelfish, Goldfish, Cichlid, Sailfish, Barracuda, Blue Shark, Angler Fish, Blackdevil Angler, Lionfish, Starfish, Sand Dollar, Atlantic Purple Sea Urchin, Bay Barnacle, Horseshoe Crab, Hermit Crab, Blue Crab, Fiddler Crab, American Lobster. |
| Birds
in Origami, John Montroll, 1995 |
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This is a great buy, cost $2.95 in the USA and you
get 15 models! Models: Duck, Swan, Goose, Flamingo, Pelican, Heron, Pheasant, Seagull, Hummingbird, Cardinal, Cormorant, Stork, Eagle, Canary, Parrot. |
| North
American Animals in Origami, John Montroll
with contributions by Fumiaki Kawahata, 1995 |
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This has some great models in it including a raccoon
with a striped tail and a bobcat with whiskers! I
especially enjoy the use of color seperation that some of
the models in this book display. Models: Duck, Swan, Heron, Roadrunner, Saguaro Cactus, Prickly-Pear Cactus, Jack Rabbit, Mouse, Armadillo, Bald Eagle, Bighorn Sheep, Bobcat, Great Horned Owl, Quail, Pheasant, Squirrel, Beaver, Black Bear, Coyote, Bison, Raccoon, Deer, Snowy Owl, Musk Ok, Moose. |
| Mythological
Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami, John
Montroll, 1996 |
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| These are a lot of fun to make and he provides a
brief description of each animal. Although I think the
description of a tiger person is a little depressing. Suits:
Diamond, Heart, Spade, and Club |
| Favorite
Animals in Origami, John Montroll, 1996 |
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Another $3.00 book with some great animals. Some
appear to be refined versions of earlier Montroll
animals. Models: Whale, Seal, Walrus, Squirrel, Mink, Pig, Llama, Deer, Fox, Bull, Lion, Elephant. |
| Fascinating
Origami: 101 Models by Adolfo Cerceda, Vicente
Palacios, 1984 |
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| Cerceda was an argentinian origamist some of his
models are very interesting, and using a completly
different sytle than most of the designs in my book
collection. This book also includes an introduction by
Peter Engle and an interview with Cerceda. Some of the
models below require cuts as well as different paper
shapes. Models: Sitting Ostrich, Penguin 1 2 and 3, Pigeon 1 2 3 and 4, Mask, Duck in Flight, Fish, Bird 1 2 and 3, Rooster 1, Ostrich, Pigeon flapping its wings, Parrot 1 2 and 3, Rabbit 1, Bull 1 and 2, Master Fox, Baseball Player, Heron 1, Vulture, Songbird, Hen 1 and 2, Pheasant, Flamingo, White Heron, Owl, Pig 1 and 2, Elephant 1 and 2, Rhinoceros, Tortoise, Inuit, Seal, Walrus, Printer's Cap, Winged Cap, Mobile, "Exhibitor" Pyramid, Trough, Flower, Bird in Flight 1 and 2, Goose, Shark, Eagle in Flight 1, Guardian Angel, Kneeling Angel, Peacock 1, Sleeping Pigeon, Turtledove, Squirrel, Star 1, Gazelle, Butterfly. Two Squares: Cat, Lion, Stork in Flight, Polar Bear, Rabbit 2, Jaguar. Right Triangle: Heron 2, Eagle in Flight 2, Tropical Bird, Bird 4. Rhombus: Indian Head, Rooster 2, Devil, Clown's Face, Bat, Face w/ Moustache, Face w/ Long Teeth, Vampire Bat. Pentagon: Star 2. A 2 X 3: Sea Turtle, Beaver, Sofa. Dollar bill 3 X 7: Boat w/ Seats, Bow Tie, Picture Frame. A 1 X 2: Pegasus 1 and 2, Elephant 3 and 4, Eagle in Flight 3, Mastiff, Camel, Bulldog, Crab, Skunk, Bullfinger, Arab on Horseback, Old Magician, Flamingo Singer, French Painter, Turtledoves, Peacock 2. |
| The
Art of Origami, Samuel Randlett, 1961 |
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| Although most of the models presented in this book
are fairly simple, it contains the most information about
the history, types, and uses for origami that I have
seen. It also contains some great pictures of origamists
and their creations. Some of the models in the book are
listed below. The book also contains a number of
traditional folds, and several designs by other artists. Animal Models: Knot Bat, Vampire Bat, Polar Bear Cub, Shorthorn Bull, Camel, Dachshund, Trojan Horse, Mouse, Rabbit, Springer Spaniel, Boston Terrier, Duck, Parrot, Pelican, Pheasant, Rooster, Angelfish, Blue Whale, Butterfly, Grasshopper, Moth, Brontosaurus, Cobra, Stegosaurus, Turtle, Sea Turtle. |
| Living
Origami, Takuji Sugimura, 1983 |
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| This a very small and fun book, filled with fun creations including several finger puppets. It is also where I first heard of the idea to cut many squares out of a single square, leaving selected corners attached, and then folding many small models connected. |
| Kusudama:
Ball origami, Makoto Yamguchi, 1990 |
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| This is a pretty good origami ball book, although I have seen better. There are 26 different ball models. |
| Origami Japanese Paper Folding, Asahi Origami
Club, Tokyo Japan. 1959 |
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| This was the first book I learned from. The first thing I learned to make being a balloon. It also has a pretty nice german shepherd dog made from two pieces of paper, and a fox puppet that was fun to pass around in school. |
