Teach Yourself Origami – Review

I picked this book, Teach Yourself Origami, as my intro to origami. I can’t be more pleased so far.

The book takes you through new models as it introduces you to new folds. Each new fold is used in a new model as well as new models incorporating already learned folds. Models get progressively more difficult, but the illustrations are clear and able to be followed with no struggle.

Standard origami notation for folds is used. Models are based on square paper, with differing color sides. I’ve been working through the models with larger size paper and found that works fine for the models so far.

Another positive is the reinforcing of some basic folds or starter folds. These folds are used in more complex origami models.

Rewarding introduction as well because the reader can immediately make something interesting with the earliest models. A handful of models in, the waterbomb base is given, and the walk through was spot on.

On a personal note, I’ve been able to share pictures of houses, boats, and more already. I feel confident to make several of the basic folds after just a short time.

Highly recommend this for beginners. Also, the price makes this an even better value.

What origami books have you chose? Found an online resource you like better?