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Origami Tessellations
Eric Gjerde
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Description for Origami Tessellations
Paperback. Explores geometry and tilings through the art of origami. This book provides the fundamentals of origami tessellations - including techniques to tessellation folding - as well as step-by-step instructions for 25 origami tessellation projects. It is suitable for beginners, intermediate folders, and expert origamists. Num Pages: 128 pages, , colour illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WFTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 406.
Eric Gjerde demonstrates 25 of his favorite tessellations and turns them into projects for newcomers as well as experienced origamists. With step-by-step instructions, illustrated crease patterns, and how-to photos, you'll learn to create these wonderful designs yourself. Eric's first book covers the fundamentals of origami tessellations, provides history, and describes simple beginning techniques with detailed illustrations and photographs. An extensive gallery showcases tessellations folded by the world's leading origami fine artists---inspiring you to experiment, innovate, and eventually create your own unique designs.
Eric Gjerde demonstrates 25 of his favorite tessellations and turns them into projects for newcomers as well as experienced origamists. With step-by-step instructions, illustrated crease patterns, and how-to photos, you'll learn to create these wonderful designs yourself. Eric's first book covers the fundamentals of origami tessellations, provides history, and describes simple beginning techniques with detailed illustrations and photographs. An extensive gallery showcases tessellations folded by the world's leading origami fine artists---inspiring you to experiment, innovate, and eventually create your own unique designs.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
362g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Natick, United States
ISBN
9781568814513
SKU
V9781568814513
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Ref
99-3
About Eric Gjerde
When asked by his parents what he wanted to be when he grew up, five-year-old Eric Gjerde replied, "a paperologist." Throughout his childhood and adolescence he enjoyed paper crafts and origami. After preparing for a technology career, Eric kept looking for an artistic outlet to balance his creative side with his professional life. He returned to his childhood love of ... Read more
Reviews for Origami Tessellations
… It is surprising and challenging to see which variety of ornaments can be generated this way out of one single sheet of paper. The procedures are explained step by step and allow to reproduce these interesting planar ornaments. … The surprising and wonderful results are worth the effort. I really enjoyed this exercise … [the book] can be recommended ... Read more