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    Origami Papertainment: Samurai, Owls, Ninja Stars, and More!
    Origami Papertainment: Samurai, Owls, Ninja Stars, and More!
    Origami Papertainment: Samurai, Owls, Ninja Stars, and More!
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    Origami Papertainment: Samurai, Owls, Ninja Stars, and More!

    By Christopher Harbo

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    From samurai and owls to ninja stars and dragonflies, 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
    ISBN9781515731191
    Origami Papertainment: Samurai, Owls, Ninja Stars, 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 Papertainment - Christopher Harbo

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      AN ORIGAMI EXTRAVAGANZA

      Never before has paper been so entertaining! This collection of traditional and original origami models promises hours of folding fun. Amaze your friends by turning two sheets of paper into an awesome ninja star. Build a towering pagoda to serve as a backdrop for a sitting samurai. Decorate your dinner table with paper swans filled with crackers or candies. From finches to cornflowers to dragonflies, these stunning paper creations can be enjoyed in dozens of ways. So stretch your fingers and grab some paper. It’s time to start folding!

      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 you want

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