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Divertitevi con L'Origami

Divertitevi con L'Origami

By Alfredo Giunta

Published: 1992 by il Castello
Pages: 104
Binding: Paperback
Language: Italian

Skill Level : From simple to high intermediate
Clear diagrams? Yes - hand drawn
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 square - no cuts)? A few are from rectangles,
few are multi-piece
Overall Impression

I find similarities between Giunta's work and the work of Akira Yoshizawa.
Both capture the essence of their subjects with uncomplicated folds, which you
still have to fold well in order to get a satisfying result.

There are lots of subjects covered in this book. From animals to humans, plants to vehicles, holiday folds and more. Something for everyone.

The Models
Model Notes Photo (Click for a larger image)
Houses Several cute and simple 2D house designs  
Mountain With a snowy peak  
Dwarf's / Santa Claus hat    
2 Candles 2 candles from 1 square  
2 Candles 2 more candles from 1 square  
Gnome Cute  
Baby Nice  
Profiles Several human profile variations  
Face with mustache Very nice  
Hitler Good resemblance  
Giuseppe Verdi bust 2 pieces for head and bust. Nice  
Arabian shoes Nice  
Arrow in heart Good  
Tell's arrow Arrow in apple - very nice  
Heart ring Good  
Heart box Good  
Tent Nice  
Basket Nice  
Modular star    
Rocking horse From a rectangle - very nice
Christmas tree Modular - with a star for the top  
Angel Simple and nice  
Folded by Deb Pun Discoe
Bull's head Good
Rose From 2 squares  
Leaf Nice  
Lily Nice  
Lily pad    
Mushroom - 1    
Mushroom - 2    
2 Mushrooms 2 mushrooms from 1 square  
Mushroom 3D mushroom  
Butterfly Very nice  
Grasshopper Simple  
Cricket Simple  
Snail From a rectangle  
Rabbit Nice
Folded by Rui Roda
Fox Nice  
Penguin Nice  
Clam Nice  
Starfish From a rectangle - good  
Frog A nice variation of the traditional frog  
Elephant Cute  
Monkey Nice  
Koala Very good
Panda 2 piece - very nice
Boat From a rectangle - Good  
Toy airplane    
Jet Nice  
Plane Very good  
Truck From a rectangle - Very nice