Complete Origami

by David Mitchell

Published:: 2009 by Firefly Books
Pages:: 160
Binding:: Paperback
Language:: English
ISBN-13:: 9781554074594
ISBN-10:: 1554074592

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

Overall Impression

This is a lovely book, offering a nice mix of traditional and original designs by David Mitchell. with simple techniques Mitchell achieves whimsical representation of his subjects, with fun and interesting folding sequences.

Peppered between the folds are tidbits about the different aspects of origami, design notes and general other information. Also included are notes about the history of origami and a detailed guide to folding symbols and techniques.

The quality of the book is quite high, with beautiful photography and layout. I'd recommend this book to the advanced beginner folder showing an interest in modular constructions.

There are 26 Origami Designs in Complete Origami:

Design	Designer	Page	Details	Photo
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Samurai helmet Clothes - Hats	Traditional	26	Square Also in Chinese Paper Folding for Beginners by Maying Soong Also in NOA Magazine 177 Also in NOA Magazine 188 Also in NOA Magazine 189 Also in Origami 1-2-3 by David Petty Also in Origami in English by Makoto Yamaguchi Also in Origami Magic by Florence Temko and in other sources...	Folded by Gilad Aharoni
Banana boat Vehicles - Boats	David Mitchell	30	Triangle
Cormorant on a rock Birds - Suliformes - Cormorants and Gannets	David Mitchell	34	Square Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell	Folded by Rebecca
Juxtaposition Toys	David Mitchell	40	Square 3 units A puzzle from 2 squares
Piranha Toys - Action Models	David Mitchell	46	Square Nice action fold
Crane Birds - Gruiformes - Cranes	Traditional	52	Square Also in A Thousand Cranes by Florence Temko Also in An Invitation to the Practice of Folding Paper by Michel Lucas Also in Atlas de l'Origami Also in Beginner Origami by Yoshihide Momotani Also in Classic Origami by Paul Jackson Also in Complete Origami by Eric Kenneway	Folded by Gilad Aharoni
Clingons Toys	David Mitchell	58	Square Very nice toys made to balance on each other
Lover's knot Geometric and other shapes	Traditional	62	Square Also in A Tribute to David Lister Also in Creating Origami by J.C. Nolan Also in Creative Life with Creative Origami 3 by Toshie Takahama Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell Also in NOA Magazine 8 Also in NOA Magazine 378 and in other sources...	Folded by JC Nolan
Goldfish Fish - Goldfish	Traditional	68	Square Also in Pliages en Mouvement by Didier Boursin Also in Atlas de l'Origami Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell Also in NOA Magazine 0 1974 Vol. 2 Also in NOA Magazine 18 Also in NOA Magazine 107 and in other sources...	Folded by Peter Saydak
Goldfish Fish - Goldfish	Traditional	72	Square With cuts Also in Origami Yearbook - Summer by Kawai Toyoaki Also in The Joy of Origami by Margaret Van Sicklen Also in Beginning Origami by Vicente Palacios Also in 4 Esquinas Magazine 6 Also in Enjoy Origami in English (Joy of Origami!) by Satoshi Takagi Also in Essential Origami by Steve and Megumi Biddle and in other sources...	Folded by Peter Saydak
Knotfish Fish	David Mitchell	74	Square
Flapping parrot Toys - Action Models	David Mitchell	78	Square Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell Also in MFPP 2009 Convention	Folded by Rebecca
Tato Objects - Wallets	Traditional	84	Square
Give me Sunshine Nature	David Mitchell	90	Square Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell Also in MFPP 2009 Convention Also in Le Pli 113-114 Very nice bas-relief	Folded from a square of origami paper by Gilad Aharoni
Egypt Landmarks	David Mitchell	94	Square Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell With another version from a rectangle	Folded from a square of origami Kraft paper by Gilad Aharoni
Elephant Mammals - Elephantidae - Elephants	David Mitchell	98	Square Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell Also in Origami Alfresco by David Mitchell Simple and nice	Folded by Rui Roda
Shipwreck Vehicles - Boats	David Mitchell	104	Square 4 units Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell Also in Quadrato Magico Magazine 75-076 Very clever. From 3 squares and a triangle	Folded from 3 squares and a triangle of cigar paper by Gilad Aharoni
Coasters Geometric and other shapes	David Mitchell	110	Triangle 4 units Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell	Folded by Rebecca
Artifact Geometric and other shapes	David Mitchell	116	Rectangle 6 units Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell	Folded by Rebecca
Dresden bowl Boxes and Containers	David Mitchell	122	Square Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell	Folded by Rebecca
Lovebird Hearts	David Mitchell	128	Square A bird with a heart
David's star Geometric and other shapes	David Mitchell	132	Rectangle Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell Also in The Paper Magazine 91	Folded by Stephane Gerard
Enigma bowl Boxes and Containers	David Mitchell	138	Square Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell Also in Le Pli 113-114 Also in MFPP 2009 Convention	Folded by Rebecca
Gaia Geometric and other shapes	David Mitchell	144	Square 6 units Also in BOS Convention 1996 Spring Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell	Folded by Rebecca
Windfarm Geometric and other shapes	David Mitchell	150	Square With cuts Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell	Folded by Rebecca
Stargate Geometric and other shapes	David Mitchell	156	Rectangle 45 units Also in How to Fold Origami by David Mitchell	Folded by Francesco Mancini