The Flapping Bird

by Samuel L. Randlett

Published:: by Magic, INC.
Pages:: 158
Binding:: Spiral-bound
Language:: English
ISBN-13:: 978B000LXQVW0
ISBN-10:: B000LXQVWC

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Skill Level	From simple to intermediate
Clear diagrams?	Yes
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)?	On most of the models
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 a single square - no cuts)?	Some are from non-squares and some have cuts

Overall Impression

This is a compilation of monthly origami newsletters edited by Samuel Randlett and published by Jay Marshall between the years 1968-1976. The models are pretty good - with something for everyone (well, maybe not for super-complex fans).

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There are 73 Origami Designs in The Flapping Bird:

Design	Designer	Page	Details	Photo
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Owl Birds - Strigiformes - Owls	Robert Neale	3	Rectangle - 1X2 Also in Creased Magazine 11 Also in The Origami World of Neal Elias by Dave Venables and Marc Cooman Also in World's Best Origami by Nick Robinson Also in Zoogami by Gay Merrill Gross	Folded from a rectangle of origami paper by Gilad Aharoni
Horrors Toys - Action Models	Robert Neale	5	Square A cute action model of monsters
Moon Nature	John M. Nordquist	6	Square
Angel Imaginary beings - Angels	Neal Elias	9	Square Also in Le Pli 29 Also in Neal Elias - Miscellaneous Folds - I by Dave Venables Also in The Origami World of Neal Elias by Dave Venables and Marc Cooman Also in The Origami of Neal Elias by Dave Venables Also in Angel Origami by Nick Robinson	Folded by Gilad Aharoni
Sixfold ornament Geometric and other shapes	Robert Neale	10	Square 6 units
Salt substitute Geometric and other shapes	Robert Neale	11	Square 6 units
Card Letters and Envelopes	Samuel L. Randlett	12	Square
Valentine box Boxes and Containers	Florence Temko	15	Square With cuts
Heart and arrow Hearts	Neal Elias	17	Rectangle Also in Paper Hearts - QQM 16 Also in The Origami World of Neal Elias by Dave Venables and Marc Cooman	Folded by Marjan Smeijsters
Double valentine Hearts	Betsy Kitch	18	Square 2 connected hearts
Camel Mammals - Camelidae - Camels	George Rhoads	20	Rectangle
Omar Khayyam - Praying man People	Neal Elias	23	Square Also in The Origami World of Neal Elias by Dave Venables and Marc Cooman	Folded by Rui Roda
Embroidered ball Geometric and other shapes	Jack J. Skillman	24	Square 2 units Also in Origami 2 by Robert Harbin Also in Origami Christmas Tree Decorations by Paul Jackson Also in The Magic of Origami by Alice Gray and Kunihiko Kasahara	Folded by Marco Abate
Dragon Imaginary beings - Dragons	Robert Neale	27	Square Also in Le Pli 27 Also in Origami Monsters and Mythical Beings by Jay Ansill Also in Origami Sourcebook by Jay Ansill Also in Origami USA Convention 1983 Also in OrigaMIT 2011 Convention Book Also in Pajarita Especial 1985 - Pliar 85	Folded by Gilad Aharoni
Robin Birds - Passeriformes	Fred Rohm	29	Square
Dachshund Mammals - Canidae - Dogs	Harry Weiss	30	Diamond
Jesus - crucifix Religion and Holidays - Christian Religion	Neal Elias	33	Square
Cross Religion and Holidays - Christian Religion	Neal Elias	35	Square
Cross - standing Religion and Holidays - Christian Religion	Neal Elias	36	Rectangle
Pig Mammals - Suidae - Pigs and Boars	Robert Neale	39	Square
Puss in boots Media and Culture	Fred Rohm	40	Square Also in The Origami World of Neal Elias by Dave Venables and Marc Cooman Also in The World of Fred Rohm 50 by Peter Ford	Folded by Marjan Smeijsters
Strawberry Flora - Fruit and Vegetables	Rae Cooker	44	Square Also in NOA Magazine 185 Also in Action Origami by Rick Beech Also in Das Diagramm 26 Also in Decoration Box by Tomoko Fuse Also in Le Pli 62-63 Also in MFPP 1992 Convention Also in Origami - A Complete Step-by-Step Guide by Paul Jackson and in other sources... A classic	Folded by Gilad Aharoni
George Washington People	Neal Elias	47	Square Also in Neal Elias - Miscellaneous Folds - I by Dave Venables Also in The Origami World of Neal Elias by Dave Venables and Marc Cooman	Folded by Rui Roda
Geisha with sunshade People - Ethnicities	Neal Elias	49	Diamond
Airedale Media and Culture	Harry Weiss	50	Square A dog from comics
Twist Geometric and other shapes	Robert Neale	53	Square 2 intertwined snakes
Tryst (color changed Twist) Geometric and other shapes	Robert Neale	54	Square
Indian sign Geometric and other shapes	Robert Neale	56	Square Woven look decoration
Michaelangelo's Pieta Religion and Holidays - Christian Religion	Neal Elias	59	Square Also in The Origami World of Neal Elias by Dave Venables and Marc Cooman	Folded by Rui Roda
Nun - Sister of charity Religion and Holidays - Christian Religion - Nuns	Harry Weiss	61	Square With cuts
Tropical fish Fish	George Rhoads	62	Square
Envelope Letters and Envelopes	Traditional	65	Square
Bull mask Mammals - Bovidae - Cows and Buffalo	Samuel L. Randlett	68	Square
Bow tie Clothes - Clothing Accessories	Neal Elias	71	$ US Dollar Bill
Purse Objects - Wallets	Samuel L. Randlett	72	Square
Pinwheel Geometric and other shapes	Robert Neale	74	Square
Witch - Welsh People - Occupations - Witches and Wizards	Robert Harbin	77	Square Also in Origami 2 by Robert Harbin	Folded by Gilad Aharoni
Bow tie Clothes - Clothing Accessories	Neal Elias	80	$ US Dollar Bill
Fanged mask Imaginary beings - Vampires	George Rhoads	83	Square
Dog - nodding Toys - Action Models	John Smith	84	Square 2 units Also in BOS Convention 2012 Spring Also in BOS Magazine 257 Also in Origami 2 by Robert Harbin Also in Origami Journal (Russian) 1 1996 Jan-Mar Also in Simple Origami as Featured in The New Countesthorpe Herald - BOS booklet 75 by Penny Groom Also in The Origami World of Neal Elias by Dave Venables and Marc Cooman and in other sources...	Folded by Marco Abate
Bookmark Bookmarks	Jessie Seto	86	Square
Stag Mammals - Cervidae - Deer and Moose	Fred Rohm	89	Square With cuts
Binary star Geometric and other shapes	Samuel L. Randlett	91	Square
Each one eat one Geometric and other shapes	Susan Randlett	92	Square 4 units Simple 4 piece coaster
Jesus Religion and Holidays - Christian Religion	Eric Kenneway	95	Square
Saar star Geometric and other shapes	Endla Saar	97	Square
Purse Objects - Wallets	Jessie Seto	98	Square
Bird - flapping Toys - Action Models	Arthur C. Smith	101	Square
Flapping bird Toys - Action Models	John Smith	103	Square
Lark Birds - Passeriformes	Carol St. John	104	Square
Vice versa Toys	Robert Neale	107	Square Harlequin ornament
Swans Birds - Anseriformes - Swans	Charles W. Hirschfield	110	Square
Rabbit Mammals - Lagomorpha - Rabbits and Bunnies	William Malloy	112	Square
Goldfish - veil tail Fish - Goldfish	Samuel L. Randlett	115	Diamond
Flag Symbols - Flags	Jessie Seto	116	Rectangle - 1X2
Sailboat Vehicles - Boats	Robert Neale	119	$ US Dollar Bill
Tubble Objects - Furniture	Robert Harbin	120	Square
Dish Boxes and Containers	John M. Nordquist	122	$ US Dollar Bill
Chinese water lily Geometric and other shapes	Ed Sullivan	125	Square With cuts
Cube Geometric and other shapes	Ho Tsak-man	128	Square 2 units
Dilly basket Geometric and other shapes	Betsy Kitch	131	Square
Spiral bud Flora - Flowers	Ed Sullivan	133	Square
Japanese house Buildings	Ed Sullivan	134	Square
Star plaque Geometric and other shapes	Lewis Simon	137	Hexagon
Goldfish Fish - Goldfish	Traditional	139	Square Also in Pliages en Mouvement by Didier Boursin Also in Atlas de l'Origami Also in Complete Origami by David Mitchell 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
Fangs - slip in Clothes - Clothing Accessories	Eric Kenneway	140	Rectangle - 1X4
Lamb Mammals - Bovidae - Sheep, Goats and Bovides	George Rhoads	143	Rectangle - 1X2
Puppies Mammals - Canidae - Dogs	George Rhoads	145	Square
Button Geometric and other shapes	Susan Randlett	148	Square
Harlequin dish Boxes and Containers	Thelma Randlett	151	Square
XYZ Geometric and other shapes	Ed Sullivan	153	Square 6 units Also in Origami USA Convention 1982 Also in PCOC 2015 - All Roads Lead to Boulder Also in Planar Modular Origami by David Petty	Folded by Rui Roda
Bat Mammals - Chiroptera - Bats	David Morgen	154	Square
Omega star Geometric and other shapes	Philip Shen	155	Square 6 units Also in Le Pli 33 Also in Origami for Christmas - 26 Festive Models - BOS booklet 80 Also in Origami USA Convention 1982 Also in PCOC 2015 - All Roads Lead to Boulder Also in Planar Modular Origami by David Petty	Folded by Rui Roda