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Animated Origami Faces
By Joel Stern
Published: 2007 by Dover Publications
Pages:48
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 0486461742
Buy from: Amazon.com
| Skill Level : | From simple to low-intermediate |
|---|---|
| Clear diagrams? | Yes |
| Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? | No |
| Photos of completed models? | Black-and-White photos of all models |
| Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper? | No |
| Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)? | All models are from letter-size rectangles |
Overall Impression
The fun models in this booklet employ two action mechanisms. The first uses pleats to make eyes and mouth open and close, and the second uses reverse-folds to make facial features pop-up. The models are all foldable using simple letter-size copy-paper (to see how to obtain letter-size paper from other sizes, see here). This book will be entertaining for kids, who will enjoy following the instructions and then coming up with their own variations, using ideas and hints given by the author in the end of the book.
The Models
| Model | Photo (click for a larger image) |
|---|---|
Section 1: Models with Mouths and Eyes that Open and Shut |
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| Talking bird |
 Folded by Joel Stern |
| Masked super-hero |
 Folded by Joel Stern |
| Blowfish |
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| Singer |
 Folded by Joel Stern |
| Choir |
 Folded by Joel Stern |
| African mask |
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Section 2: Models with Jaws that Snap and Ears that Pop Out |
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| Elephant |
 Folded by Joel Stern |
| Panda or Bear |
 Folded by Joel Stern |
| Dog |
 Folded by Joel Stern |
| Baboon |
 Folded by Joel Stern |
| Wolf |
The eyes appear when model is held against the light Folded by Joel Stern |
| Monkey |
 Folded by Joel Stern |
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