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Bugs and Birds in Origami

By John Montroll

Published: 2001 by Dover
Pages: 120
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 0486417735

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Skill Level : From intermediate to complex
Clear diagrams? Yes
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? Yes
Photos of completed models? No
Is there indication to the model size resulting
from size of starting paper? 		No
Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)? Yes
Overall Impression

While not one of Montroll's best books, there are some interesting models here. 20 birds and 8 insects are featured. I feel that the completed birds are nice as a starting form, but should be worked on a little more to give a more "lively" feel to them. The insects are somewhat "cartoonish", but that is because we've been spoiled by other origami designers, who create much more realistic insects. Montroll's insects, however, like most of his models, are not as complex as others', and are more enjoyable to fold.



The Models
Model Photo (Click for a larger image)
Goose
Folded by Eileen Tan
Cardinal
Folded by Eileen Tan
Crow
Folded by Eileen Tan
Snipe
Folded by Eileen Tan
Ibis
Folded by Eileen Tan
Flamingo
Folded by Eileen Tan
Ostrich
Folded by Eileen Tan
Pheasant
Folded by Eileen Tan
Quetzal
Folded by Eileen Tan
Pelican
Turkey
Folded by Eileen Tan
Woodpecker
Folded by Eileen Tan
Goose with wings out-stretched
Folded by Eileen Tan
Pigeon
Folded by Eileen Tan
Hummingbird
Folded by Eileen Tan
Vulture
Folded by Eileen Tan
Robin
Folded by Eileen Tan
Crane
Folded by Eileen Tan
Parrot
On the right
Stork
Folded by Eileen Tan
Scavenger beetle
On the right
Ladybug
Folded by Eileen Tan
Fly
Spider
Wasp
Folded by Eileen Tan
Long-horned beetle
Earwig
On the left
Butterfly
Folded by Eileen Tan