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    Origami Explosion: Scorpions, Whales, Boxes, and More!
    Origami Explosion: Scorpions, Whales, Boxes, and More!
    Origami Explosion: Scorpions, Whales, Boxes, and More!
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    Origami Explosion: Scorpions, Whales, Boxes, and More!

    By Christopher Harbo

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    From whales and scorpions to boxes and flowers, exciting traditional and original paper folding projects await young origami artists. Organized from easy to challenging, each project includes clear, step by step, photo illustrated instructions that make developing paper folding skills fun. All projects also include creative tips for using and displaying models to impress friends and family.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateDec 21, 2015
    ISBN9781515731207
    Origami Explosion: Scorpions, Whales, Boxes, and More!
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    Christopher Harbo

    Christopher L. Harbo discovered his love of comic books as an adult when he stumbled on a copy of Stan Sakai's comic "Usagi Yojimbo". Today, Christopher's bookshelves are loaded with comics and graphic novels from around the world. When he's not reading, Christopher enjoys practicing origami, watching Japanese anime, and working in his garden.

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      Origami Explosion - Christopher Harbo

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      EXPLOSION OF FUN

      Brace yourself! You’re about to have a blast with the Japanese art of paper folding. This collection of traditional and original origami models is guaranteed to amaze. Showcase a friend’s picture in a folded photo frame that bursts with color. Fold a paper scorpion complete with pincers and a sharp stinger. Create clever boxes to stash your favorite treasures. From herons to flower dishes to finger puppets, an amazing variety of paper projects is at your fingertips. What are you waiting for? Stretch your fingers and let’s start folding. An origami explosion awaits!

      MATERIALS

      Origami is an affordable hobby because it doesn’t require many materials to get started. In fact, you’ll only need a square sheet of paper for most of the models in this book. A few models may require some extra materials, but you can easily find most of these items around the house:

      Paper: While you can fold with just about any paper, authentic origami paper often works best. It is perfectly square, easy to fold, and has a crispness that holds its creases well. You’ll find packets of origami paper with many fun colors, patterns, and sizes at most craft stores.

      Scissors: Sometimes a model needs a snip here or there to pull off a key detail. You won’t need it often, but keep a pair of scissors handy.

      Ruler: Some models use measurements to complete. A ruler will help you measure.

      Paper Trimmer: A good quality paper trimmer will come in handy when

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