Find below a list of origami resources I own. Also check my
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Books
- Sozo suru Origami Asobi eno Shotai by Shuzo Fujimoto
- This book includes geometric folds, modular designs, and tesselations. Instructions vary between crease patterns only, diagrams, and diagrams and photographs. I haven't had time to study it thoroughly yet, so rating its excellence will have to wait. In Japanese. Simple to high intermediate.
- Origami for the Connoisseur
by Kunihiko Kasahara and Toshie Takahama (1987) - This is an excellent book, divided into two sections: the first is all about geometric forms, and the second features animals and plants. It's a collection of models by various designers. Simple to high intermediate.
- Origami Sea Life
by John Montroll and Robert J. Lang (1990) - This book not only includes great designs, the authors also rated their difficulty. This is great if you're not sure which models to attempt first. Simple to high intermediate.
- Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami
by John Montroll (1996) - The title itself is quite descriptive in what to expect in this book. I'd probably say the three-headed dragon is my favourite model from this book. Simple to high intermediate.
- Origami Zoo
by Robert J. Lang and Stephen Weiss (1990) - This book not only includes beautiful animal designs, but also a section explaining all "basic" folds needed in the book. Low intermediate to high intermediate.
- Brilliant Origami
by David Brill (1996) - Quite a few models in this book need unconventional paper sizes (i.e. not squares), but the models are simply beautiful. If you like 3D animal designs, you'll especially treasure this book. Low intermediate to high intermediate.
- Origami Insects and Their Kin
by Robert J. Lang (1995) - Robert Lang is well known for his intricate insect designs. Indeed, he published a second book on Origami Insects in 2003. As you'd expect, folding the models is as elaborate as you'd think, but definitely worth the work. High intermediate to complex.
- Origami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art
by Robert J. Lang (2003) - Although the book is worth buying for the diagrams in it by themselves, this work includes much more. It also describes techniques, and gives you an insight into how to create your own designs. Highly recommended for any advanced folder! Intermediate to super complex.
- Works of Satoshi Kamiya 1995-2003 by Satoshi Kamiya(2005)
- If you're in for a challenge, this book is for you. Be prepared for models that need many hours of folding and extreme precision! The book is in both English and Japanese. High intermediate to super complex.
- Advanced Origami by Michael LaFosse (2005)
- This book not only features some beautiful designs, but also a whole section on how to make your own paper. Difficulty still to be rated.
Booklets
- Fun with Origami Decorations by Richard Saunders
- This booklet includes diagrams for eight decoration projects. Simple.
- Furniture by Neil Elias
- Wedge Flexicube by David Brill (2006)
- Seated Cat by Dave Brill (2007)
- My Fundamentals by Kunihiko Kasahara (1999)
- F-14 Tomcat by Michael LaFosse
- British Origami Issue 242
- includes diagrams for Dalai Llama (Rodrigo salazar Jeldres), Ships passing in the night (Herman Van Goubergen), A four-point star with 22.5 degree points (Ralph Jones), 22.5 degree Isosceles Triangle Stellation Module (Ralph Jones), Green Dragon (David Chan)
- British Origami Issue 243
- includes diagrams for Goblin Gargoyle Mask (Rikki Donachie), Strechit (Bob Neale), Magic Tipper (Seiryo Takegawa), Longhorn Crab Beetle (Tim Hunderwood)
- British Origami Issue 244
- includes diagrams for Snowdrop Flower and Stem (Ted Norminton), Bat X (Bruno Ferraz), Star-on-star, with four-points at 15 degrees (Ralph Jones), Rosa (Dibujos V. Palacios), Chick (Kunihiko Kasahara); crease pattern for Dearf (Eric Joisel)
- British Origami Issue 245
- includes diagrams for Baby Elephant (Joseph Wu), Tumbler (Seiryo Takegawa), Bear Cub (John Morgan), Knight (Paul Hanson), L-Cube (Miyuki Kawamura); crease patterns for Vases-Bottles (Eric Joisel)
- British Origami Issue 246
- includes diagrams for Kimono Heart (Paula Versnick), Cat (Eric Joisel), Card Wallet (Ralph Matthews), Clarissa's Star (Carmen Sprung), Xmas Decoration (Fred Rohm)
- British Origami Issue 247
- includes diagrams for Cube Illusions (Mick Guy), BOS Butterfly (Robert Lang), Cat 7 (Edwin Corrie), Decoration (Florence Temko), Elephant (John Morgan)
- British Origami Issue 248
- includes diagrams for Sword (Xander D. Arena), Rat (John Morgan), 1,2,3 Hello Chaplin!! (Shoko Aoyagi), Screecher (Giles), Variation for Tomoko Fuse's "Woven Cuboctahedron" (Ralph Jones)
- British Origami Issue 249
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- British Origami Issue 250
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