Dive under the sea with these realistic marine origami models! In Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures, Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly detailed aquatic wildlife, including a giant squid, prehistoric creatures and even a massive blue whale calf! The step-by-step folding instructions and photos in this book present 20 challenging and amazingly lifelike models -- from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of difficulty. The 20 projects in this book include: The Penguin -- A color-change model capturing the awkward and slightly comical appearance of these flightless aquatic birds The Polar Bear -- A menacing hunter who will hungrily stalk the edge of your desk or bookshelf The Goldfish -- This model features elegant lines and clever folding solutions -- and it's difficult to overfeed, to boot! The Crocodile -- A lurking hunter which is ideal for showcasing special papers The Crab -- With all of the legs to define, this model is a challenging one, but with fewer pinch folds than you might expect The Manta Ray -- A graceful and gentle filter feeder whose sweeping wings give you the opportunity to create a truly expressive paper sculpture And many more!

Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly realistic paper birds and flying insects, a winged dinosaur and even an undulating Chinese dragon! The easy-to-follow folding instructions and photos in this book present 24 challenging and amazingly lifelike models--from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of difficulty. The 24 unique models in this book include: The Swan--The multilayered wings and body give this familiar model a major three-dimensional upgrade The Crane--Far from traditional, this crane rests on its built-in platform, and has an optional open wing configuration that can double as a fancy box Peacocks--One with tail feathers stowed neatly behind, and another with its tail fan proudly displayed The Swallow--Its distinctive bifurcated tail is on display in a kinetic diving pose The Crested Kingfisher--The artfully modeled eye of this hunter appears to be on the lookout for its next meal Stink Bug--there's nothing foul about this instantly recognizable shield-shaped insect model Beetles--A Horned Beetle with unfurled wings and a Rhinoceros Beetle with an intimidating spiky head Flying Chinese Dragon--Segmented and supple, this ancient symbol of power and good fortune is poised to pounce The Dragonfly--This incredibly detailed form is the most challenging model here, but the spectacular results are well worth the effort And many more!

In Origami Sea Life, John Montroll and Robert J. Lang have collaborated to produce a truly elegant work. The pages of this book contain some of the most creative origami published to date. Each project is accompanied by a biological sketch of the animal to enhance the visual description. There are 38 models in all ranging from the lowly barnacle to the mighty whale. in between are to be found a cuttlefish, angelfish, lionfish, and fiddler crab, to name but a few of the unusual origami projects presented. Each project is illustrated with step-by-step instructions, utilizing the unique folds which make each of these animals so lifelike. Beginner and expert alike will find hours of creative fun in these pages. Origami Sea Life also includes a summary of the history of origami sea life. Information on types of paper and the technique of wet folding make this book indispensible for all those with an interest in papercraft.

Fish and other sea creatures pose a special challenge to origami designers: Two renowned paperfolders explain how to represent their fins, scales, gills, antennae, and other distinctive characteristics with 24 models ranging from intermediate to very complex. Complete instructions and two-color diagrams illustrate the narwhal and humpback whale as well as the seahorse, starfish, and more.

In Origami Zoo, two of the world's finest paper folders present an exciting collection of original origami animals. Their creatures, ranging from the exotic to the familiar, the elegant to the whimsical, will both inspire the beginner and challenge the most accomplished folder. Choose among the dolphin, penguin, swan, owl, goose, kangaroo, praying mantis, or even the mythical Pegasus or extinct wooly mammoth. Each of these thirty-seven new projects is true origami-folded from a single piece of paper with no cutting or gluing-and is complete with clear step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and a photograph of the finished model. Origami Zoo will challenge and delight anyone with a penchant for creating something wonderful out of (almost) nothing.

From a slithering electric eel to a ferocious barracuda, Duy Nguyen shows you simple paper folding techniques for crafting extraordinary sea creatures. These striking projects, specially designed for Under the Sea Origami, are fun to make using Nguyen's instructions. You don't have to dive under the sea to spot dolphins because these mammals enjoy jumping out of the water. Your origami model will emulate this graceful leaping motion once you create its intricately-folded arched back, fins, and snout. With a long, wide body and whip-like tail, the stingray is a most distinctive-looking fish. It appears to be in mid-flight even though it's nimbly swimming in the water. The hammerhead shark is easily recognized by the shape of its skull. A large tail, made by using mountain and valley folds, rises dramatically to give the hammerhead a great silhouette. The origami blue shark, on the other hand, will attract attention because of its large gaping mouth! To complete the swordfish, you'll need to attach two pieces of folded paper together. Anyone might be frightened by the appearance of a creature that has a swordlike beak and pointy head, unless it was made of paper like this one is! The squid is as fun to create as the swordfish. Its creepy tentacles will take shape after you cut the valley-folded tail into layers. You will find that these unusual origami projects are among the most original ever designed. Book jacket.

Presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for creating the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac and a variety of mythological creatures in origami.