In Origami Animal Sculpture, John Szinger illustrates the attention to detail that is the hallmark of his work. Szinger’s interest in origami began when he started folding paper airplanes as a boy and he began diagramming his own models as a way to share his art with fellow paper folders. Trained as an engineer and software developer, Szinger incorporates alternate geometries, including one-fifth, one-sixth, and polar or rotational-based symmetries, into his work to create gorgeous models that are sure to delight any animal lover.

With actual folds taken from the book adapted with her own paper and style Yuki gives John Szinger’s Origami Animal Sculpture high marks

With actual folds taken from the book adapted with her own paper and style Yuki gives John Szinger’s Origami Animal Sculpture high marks

I would give a 5-star rating on this book!  The models are pleasantly challenging and provide good practice for aspiring folders like myself, who need to work on difficult folding techniques, such as crimp and sink folds.

Have lots of fun paper souvenirs leftover from that last trip?  This fun book gives you some creative ideas to display them!  Use those postcards, street maps, tickets and souvenirs and convert them into pretty art that brings back memories. Travel Origami: 24 Fun and Functional Travel Keepsakes gives you 24 easy-to-fold origami projects along with step-by-step instructions showing you how to fold your paper collections into special items you can wear, carry, hang on your wall, or give away as a special keepsake. My husband always collects maps and brochures of the areas that we travel to.  I’m thinking some of these great ideas could be turned into something fun like a refrigerator magnet!