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Origami Zoo
By Robert J. Lang and Stephen Weiss
Published: 1990 by St. Martin's Press
Pages: 166
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 0312040156
Buy from: Amazon.com
| Skill Level : | From simple to complex |
|---|---|
| Clear diagrams? | Yes |
| Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? | On some of the models |
| Photos of completed models? | Small photo in B&W for each model |
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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, one is from a triangle |
Overall Impression
This is a fun joint effort of two of today's leading American origami creators.
All kinds of animals are represented here, from simple to very complex models.
The book opens with a detailed guide to the various symbols and procedures used.
Some of the models require the use of paper colored the same on both size, and some use non-square paper, but
there is something for every taste here.
The Models
| Model | Creator | Notes | Photo (click for larger image) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | Robert J. Lang | Simple, with "swimming" action |
 Folded by Nicolas Terry |
| Penguin | Stephen Weiss | Nice | |
| Swan | Stephen Weiss | Nice | |
| Fish | Robert J. Lang | Nice | |
| Gorilla | Stephen Weiss | Stylized, but I like it! |
|
| Scottie | Stephen Weiss | Good | |
| Owl | Stephen Weiss | Very nice | |
| Goose | Stephen Weiss | Simple | |
| Frog | Stephen Weiss | Very nice |
|
| Lion | Robert J. Lang | Very good |
 Folded by Nicolas Terry |
| Duck | Stephen Weiss | Excellent - with color-changed beak and feet |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Sea turtle | Stephen Weiss | Excellent - with color-changed feet |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Roadrunner | Stephen Weiss | Excellent | |
| Collie | Robert J. Lang | Nice | |
| Kangaroo | Stephen Weiss | Nice | |
| Squirrel | Stephen Weiss | Nice |
 Folded by Origami Plaza |
| Skunk | Robert J. Lang | Good |
 Folded by Nicolas Terry |
| Panda | Robert J. Lang | Nice |
|
| Fox | Stephen Weiss | Good |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Irish setter | Stephen Weiss | From letter sized paper - nice |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Alligator | Stephen Weiss | Very nice |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Pegasus | Stephen Weiss | Nice | |
| Camel | Stephen Weiss & Robert Lang | Good |
 Folded by Patrick Bergeot |
| Mouse | Robert J. Lang | Excellent |
 Folded by Nicolas Terry |
| Woolly Mammoth | Stephen Weiss | Excellent | |
| Dog in a doghouse | Stephen Weiss | A great model |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Bear | Stephen Weiss | From a rectangle. Nice |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Golden Eagle | Robert J. Lang | Excellent |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Desert tortoise | Robert J. Lang | Excellent |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Rabbit | Robert J. Lang | Very good |
|
| Giraffe | Stephen Weiss | Nice | |
| Horsefly | Robert J. Lang | Very good | |
| Black widow | Robert J. Lang | Very good - from a triangle | |
| Reindeer | Robert J. Lang | Excellent |
 Folded by Nicolas Terry |
| Butterfly | Robert J. Lang | Excellent |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Praying mantis | Robert J. Lang | Nice. From a rectangle |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
| Crab | Robert J. Lang | Excellent |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
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