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An essential reference for paperfolding enthusiasts
The art of paperfolding has been one of my interests for many years and one I enjoy sharing with my students.This book is a great reference, first of all because the illustrations are very clear and easy to follow. The projects range from simple to somewhat advanced, but none are too difficult to make once you understand the basic folds.My students are always particularly fascinated by the figures that "do things" such as the "Chinese Balloon," which you can blow up and toss around, the "Bird with Flapping Wings," which really seems to fly, and the "Snapping Alligator," which, well, you guessed it. Other paperfolds from this book that never cease to amuse children as well as adults are the "Money Fold Bow Tie," and "Jumping Frog." If you are not sufficiently amazed with your finished paperfold as it is, the author gives additional options and uses for each. Paperfolding is beautiful, magical and tons of fun.This book is a must have if you enjoy the art as much as I do.

useful for beginners
Very useful book, especially for beginners. Unlike some of the Japanese origami books, this assumes no prior cultural knowledge, so you can knock off some easy projects quickly, and do some quite complicated ones later. Recommended!

Fun & Easy to learn
This book is amazing! It has many interesting projects to do. Unlike other origami books, this book teaches you easy methods of folding. It doesn't take long for you to become a master at origami and you'll have fun too.Invest in this book soon and you won't regret it. ... Read more

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My 2nd favorite book on canesand stick making
It's not quite as good as Stick Making, a Complete Course.There are no pictures of the various trees used, but he gives a good description about how and where to get good stick material.Read more

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Best beginner book and I've seen a lot.
Twelve years ago, I bought this book.I have since bought at least 15-20 different origami books.Hideaki Sakata's is the best book for beginners by far.
Just did them all
I have to say, this is probably the best book on the market for the beginner.It takes the reader from the most simple instructions to the more elaborate designs within a slim 66 pages of brightly colored and very clear photos.The folds are never in doubt, as they can be in books that depend more heavily on line drawings and simple sketches alone.Considering its very reasonable price, it's a steal.The models cover a wide range of objects:flowers, fish, birds, animals, furniture, architecture, boxes, and ornaments.
Top Beginners Origami Book
I personally found this one of the best beginner's origami book.It does not skimp on the "origami portion of designs" using square paper for all the designs and maybe scissors for two diagrams.The instructions are very clear and they are great for any beginner for learning how to make diagrams and interpret the directions for other diagrams.Most of the models are traditional but all in all, in my opinion, it is the best book for beginners. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Carving    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Origami    6. Paper Crafts    7. Paper folding, origami   

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My dad bought this book for me when I was 9 years old, and I was hooked on making paper airplanes for years--and so was he! This delightful book, first published in 1967, and Read more

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A childhood door to Wonder
My dad had this book at home and since we were living on the top floor I had endless opportunities to experiment and litter the neighbourhood with planes made from this book's design. An evergreen favourite is Sakoda's Origami Supersonic Jet. An Inspirational Book
In a world of hi-technology, electronics, computers and robotics, it's amazing such a book is still in print. This book has been a great inspiration for me through the years as it has thought me alot, not only about folding paper airplanes. It teaches us all that though we may havesuper-computers today, it's the creativity that matters afterall, becausethe best idea could possibly be the simplest.

The Most Varied and Entertaining Paper Airplane book
This was my firt paper airplane book and I have since bought quite a few.It is my favorite and I still refrence it for new ideas.Its designs are more varied than books with designs by just one author.The writtenportion is also very clever.It makes me hope for another InternationsPaper Airplane Contest. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Airplanes    2. Carving    3. Games / Gamebooks / Crosswords    4. General    5. Great International Paper Airp    6. Models    7. Paper airplanes    8. Paper crafts    9. Papercrafts - Paper Models    10. Games / General   

Subjects:  1. Bars (Drinking establishments)    2. Bars (Drinking establishments) in art    3. Caricatures and cartoons    4. Carving    5. Crafts & Hobbies    6. Crafts / Hobbies    7. Hobbies/Crafts    8. Patterns    9. Wood-carved figurines    10. Wood-carving    11. Art techniques & materials    12. Carving & carvings    13. Handicrafts    14. Hobbies, Quizzes & Games   

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Origami in the Classroom, Book I:Activites for Autumn Thro
The first in a series of two books designed for classroom utilization.The book has a series of projects that have been adapted to American events and holidays.The first book includes projects for Columbus Day, Halloween, Christmas, and for variety some party baskets.The book is unique in that it states the appropriate grade level; lower, middle, and upper as well as the required time for completing each project.The written instructions are easy to follow.This book would be appropriate for children seven years and older. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Carving    2. Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. General    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Paper Crafts    7. Paper sculpture    8. Paper work    9. Papercrafts    10. Paper engineering, paper models    11. Paper folding, origami   

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A Fish Carver's Look at Bob Berry's Book
This is the second edition of a very good primer on fish carving by one of the world's best fish carvers. All of the necessary techniques to produce a convincingly life-like fish carving are illustrated. The paint schedules are easy to follow and the addition of the colour section on step by step trout painting is excellent. The book contains a number of projects that build on each other. It is profusely illustrated and the instructions are easy to follow. An Introduction that is not for beginners.
I found Bob Berry's book informative, however, it assumes that the reader has had some experience or previous knowledge of carving and painting techniques.

NL-S Approved Book
Fish Carving: an introduction by Bob Berry is the best fish-carving book I have ever read.Read more

Subjects:  1. Carving    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Fishes in art    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Technique    7. Wood-carving    8. Woodwork Arts And Crafts    9. Carving & carvings    10. Nature in art, still life, landscapes & seascapes   

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Fun to carve
I am a beginner and I found this book fun. Each year I carve a different one for my daughters. They are just the right size for a shelf or to hang on the tree. I found it very easy to follow.

Best approach to Santa carving I have ever seen!
I have been carving Santas for some time now and have seen most books on the subject.I am really impressed with the unique technique employed in the book.This is great for beginners because it lays out a methodical approach to carving.Best of all, you don't need a bandsaw to make a cutout....just a block of wood and a few basic carving knives.This book is excellent because it uses plenty of photographs to teach--you could learn just by looking at the pictures.I enjoy this book because it made me realize how rewarding it is to start with a block of wood and a knife and end up with a great carving rather than cut out a rough shape with the bandsaw and then carve.This is the book to buy if you want to learn to carve or learn a more efficient carving method.Pay no attention to the few who rate it low.I can't fathom how they can rate it low......they need to realize that this is an art and it takes patience and focus to learn.They must have been carving with the wrong end of the knife.

A must for beginning and intermediate Santa carvers.
This is an excellent book and I am thoroughly enjoying each of the projects.Usually carving books don't give good painting details, but this one does.Also, most of the books I have used in the past tend to have all the projects look much the same.I'm amazed at the individuality of each of the 15 projects.Read more

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Carving    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Patterns    7. Santa Claus    8. Wood-carved figurines    9. Wood-carving    10. Woodwork - General    11. Art techniques & materials    12. Crafts & Hobbies / Woodwork    13. Handicrafts    14. Hobbies, Quizzes & Games    15. Sculpture    16. Woodworking   

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Have To Have Book
I recently attended an NRA sponsored class in woodcarving and checkering. This book goes beyond what I learned, which is exactly what I was looking for. If you are interested in carving gunstocks, this is a must have book.

Great Book!
This is an outstanding book for anyone interested in carving gunstocks, or actually any type of relief carving.The author takes you through the entire process in a logical sequence, with well written explanations, andgreat photos.There are carving exercises that teach you the basics, andthen advanced carving exercises where you will actually complete beautifulcarvings.Included in the book are several great patterns that the authorhas generously granted anyone permission to use, even commercially.Ihighly recommend this book! ... Read more

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Great intro to fine woodworking and carving furniture!
Ron takes you through every step in idiot-proof detail assuring sucess to anyone capable of following instructions and mildly skilled with tools. This book along with his two others, Making a Pie Crust Tea Table and Making a Chippendale Chair are a must for anyone serious about making 18th Century furniture reproductions. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. American - Native American    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Carving    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Indian masks    7. Indian wood-carving    8. Northwest, Pacific    9. Sculpture    10. Wood-carving    11. Decorative arts & crafts   

Subjects:  1. Carving    2. Collectors and collecting    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Equipment and supplies    6. Fish decoys    7. Fishing Sports    8. Folk Arts    9. Hobbies/Crafts    10. Spear fishing    11. Woodwork - Decoys    12. Decorative arts & crafts    13. Fishing, angling    14. Handicrafts    15. Oriental art   

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Bad photography
The pictures are just terrible, hard to tell where he carved because of the glare on the wood. You have to try to follow the instructions by reading the captions under each picture. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Carving    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Painting    6. Sculpture    7. Woodwork Arts And Crafts    8. Aquatic creatures    9. Art techniques & materials    10. Painting & paintings    11. Sculpture & other three-dimensional art forms   

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In a word: OUTSTANDING!
Cecil Calnimptewa, Ronald Honyouti, Loren Phillips, Dennis Tewa and Wilmer Kaye ... they're all in this book, plus 22 other top Hopi carvers. Need I say more!Author/photographer Teiwes begins by tracing the life, historyand religion of the Hopi and brings the reader to the doorstep of 1991 (thepublication date).24 color photos serve as the central focus of the book,but the final 63 pages which profile the 27 carvers is what really"makes" it.My copy is in paperback. I assume the hardbackforemat is the same. Pick up a copy; you'll thoroughly enjoy it!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Arizona    3. Art    4. Carving    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Dolls    7. Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies    8. Hopi art    9. Hopi wood-carving    10. Kachinas    11. Toymaking - General    12. Wood-carving   

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Carving decoys, the templates are the key.
When learning to carve decoys, the difficulty in acheiving a satisfactory result seems to lie in the form and character of the template. Often the materials and methods seem to get a healthy share of attention, leaving theactual figure of the duck up in the air so to speak. Read more

Subjects:  1. Carving    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Decoys (Hunting)    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Wood-carving    7. Woodwork - General    8. Crafts & Hobbies / Woodwork    9. Fishing, angling    10. Technique    11. Woodworking   

Subjects:  1. Anatomy    2. Birds    3. Birds in art    4. Carving    5. Crafts & Hobbies    6. Crafts / Hobbies    7. General    8. Hobbies/Crafts    9. Sculpture    10. Wood-carving   

Subjects:  1. Animals in art    2. Carving    3. Carving (Decorative arts)    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Soap sculpture    8. Carving & carvings    9. Handicrafts    10. North America