Origami for Interpreters book cover

Origami for Interpreters

by Roman Diaz

Published:
2006 by L'Atlier du Gresivaudan
Pages:
160
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
Spanish & English
ISBN-13:
9782844240651
ISBN-10:
2844240658

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Skill Level From low-intermediate to complex
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? Yes
Are the models "Pure" origami (From a single square - no cuts)? One model from a rectangle. All the others are from squares.

Overall Impression

From Nicolas Terry's publishing enterprise, comes another top-quality origami book.

Roman Diaz compares origami to a musical composition, where the creator is the "composer", and the folders are the "interpreters", who can, and should, add their own personal touches to the model, beyond the drawn diagrams. The first section of his book contains invaluable information for the interpreters, including tips for selecting the right kind of paper for job, an overview of folding methods, and a lengthy discussion about the final touches that can be applied to a model after completing the last step of a diagram.

Diaz is a Veterinarian by profession, and his love to his patients is evident in each of the creations in this book. His animals are complex and detailed, yet retain a certain liveliness and naturalness about them. My favorites are the tiger and lion heads, and, of course, the cat.

Each model comes with recommendations from the author about his favorite paper type and size for the project.

With excellent content and superb production quality, this book is highly recommended.

There are 25 Origami Designs in Origami for Interpreters:

Design Designer Page Details Photo

Rooster

Birds - Galliformes - Hens and Pheasants

Roman Diaz41Square

Also in Chilean Origami Convention 2006
Also in Le Pli 103
Also in Orison 24/04
Origami Rooster by Roman Diaz. Folded by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Folded by Gilad Aharoni
Penguin hatching

Birds - Sphenisciformes - Penguins

Roman Diaz44Square

Also in AEP convention 2005
Origami Penguin hatching by Roman Diaz on giladorigami.com
Folded by Phillip West
Puppy

Mammals - Canidae - Dogs

Roman Diaz46SquareOrigami Puppy by Roman Diaz. Folded from a square of Kraft origami paper by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Folded from a square of Kraft origami paper by Gilad Aharoni
Peace dove

Birds - Columbiformes - Pigeons

Roman Diaz49Square

Also in BOS Magazine 230
Origami Peace dove by Roman Diaz. Folded by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Folded by Gilad Aharoni
Cat

Mammals - Felidae - Cats

Roman Diaz53$ US Dollar Bill

Also in BOS Magazine 228
Also in OrigamIsrael 2021 8th Convention
Also in Quadrato Magico Magazine 87
Origami Cat by Roman Diaz. Folded by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Folded by Gilad Aharoni
Sperm whale

Mammals - Cetacea - Whales

Roman Diaz57SquareOrigami Sperm whale by Roman Diaz. Folded from a square of Elephant-Hide by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Folded from a square of Elephant-Hide by Gilad Aharoni
Cow's skull

Mammals - Bovidae - Cows and Buffalo

Roman Diaz61Square

Also in BOS Convention 2013 Autumn
Origami Cow's skull by Roman Diaz. Wet-folded from a square of Elephant-Hide by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Wet-folded from a square of Elephant-Hide by Gilad Aharoni
Canada goose

Birds - Anseriformes - Ducks and Geese

Roman Diaz64SquareOrigami Canada goose by Roman Diaz. Folded from a square of origami paper by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Folded from a square of origami paper by Gilad Aharoni
Panda

Mammals - Ursidae - Pandas

Roman Diaz68SquareOrigami Panda by Roman Diaz. Folded from a square of origami paper by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Folded from a square of origami paper by Gilad Aharoni
Sparrow

Birds - Passeriformes

Roman Diaz75Square

Also in Tanteidan 12th convention
Origami Sparrow by Roman Diaz. Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper by Gilad Aharoni
Coyote

Mammals - Canidae - Coyotes, Foxes and Wolves

Roman Diaz81SquareOrigami Coyote by Roman Diaz. Wet-folded from a square of 160gsm Canson art paper by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Wet-folded from a square of 160gsm Canson art paper by Gilad Aharoni
Steer

Mammals - Bovidae - Cows and Buffalo

Roman Diaz85SquareOrigami Steer by Roman Diaz. Wet-folded from a square of 160gsm Canson art paper by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Wet-folded from a square of 160gsm Canson art paper by Gilad Aharoni
Horse

Mammals - Equidae - Horses and Donkeys

Roman Diaz91SquareOrigami Horse by Roman Diaz. Folded from a square of Elephant-Hide by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Folded from a square of Elephant-Hide by Gilad Aharoni
Fox terrier

Mammals - Canidae - Dogs

Roman Diaz97SquareOrigami Fox terrier by Roman Diaz. Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper (painted) by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper (painted) by Gilad Aharoni
Elephant

Mammals - Elephantidae - Elephants

Roman Diaz104SquareOrigami Elephant by Roman Diaz. Wet-folded from a square of card-stock by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Wet-folded from a square of card-stock by Gilad Aharoni
Lion's head

Mammals - Felidae - Lions

Roman Diaz112SquareOrigami Lion's head by Roman Diaz. Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper by Gilad Aharoni
Tiger's head

Mammals - Felidae - Tigers and Leopards

Roman Diaz118SquareOrigami Tiger's head by Roman Diaz. Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper by Gilad Aharoni
Crane

Birds - Gruiformes - Cranes

Roman Diaz123Square

With Daniel Naranjo
Origami Crane by Roman Diaz on giladorigami.com
Folded by Phillip West
Secretary bird

Birds - Falconiformes - Birds of prey

Roman Diaz130SquareOrigami Secretary bird by Roman Diaz on giladorigami.com
Folded by Herman Mariano
Unicorn

Imaginary beings - Unicorns

Roman Diaz138SquareOrigami Unicorn by Roman Diaz. Folded from a square of Trimaco masking paper (painted) by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Folded from a square of Trimaco masking paper (painted) by Gilad Aharoni
Hippocampus

Imaginary beings

Roman Diaz147Square

Also in Pajarita Magazine 94
Origami Hippocampus by Roman Diaz on giladorigami.com
Folded by Phillip West
Elephant - acrobatic

Mammals - Elephantidae - Elephants

Roman Diaz158Square

Also in Origami Essence by Roman Diaz

Crease pattern
Origami Elephant - acrobatic by Roman Diaz on giladorigami.com
Folded by Roman Diaz
Tancho zuru

Birds - Gruiformes - Cranes

Roman Diaz158Square

Crease pattern
Origami Tancho zuru by Roman Diaz on giladorigami.com
Folded by Roman Diaz
Kiwi

Birds - Apterygiformes - Kiwis

Roman Diaz159Square

Also in AEP convention 2006
Also in BOS Magazine 241

Crease pattern
Origami Kiwi by Roman Diaz. Folded by Gilad Aharoni on giladorigami.com
Folded by Gilad Aharoni
Lion - Barcelona

Mammals - Felidae - Lions

Roman Diaz159Square

Crease pattern
Origami Lion - Barcelona by Roman Diaz on giladorigami.com
Folded by Roman Diaz