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The guitar was purposely made larger as using the proper proportions looks wrong in paper. Purchase Book

In spite of all of the appendages, this drummer is easier to fold than it looks. Purchase Book

This piece is in the Pureland style of folding, using only simple valley and mountain folds. Purchase Book

Using a book of faces from Picasso's cubist period, an original rough sketch was distilled and then realized through origami. Some biographies indicate Picasso dabbled in origami, making this homage all the more apropos. Purchase Book

Origami pioneer Neil Elias provided the approach upon which this work is based on. It is a simplification of his Andres Segovia (a seated guitarist) so it can be formed from a dollar bill. Purchase Book

Asymmetrical subjects are a special design challenge, usually involving finding a new line of symmetry. The baton and one arm is treated as one appendage, and the head and other arm are treated as an equally long point. Purchase Book

This was inspired by Neal Elias' The Last Waltz. Purchase Book

This clarinetist starts with extra long arms that are interlocked to form the clarinet. Purchase Book

The appendages for the player sprout out from the bass. Purchase Book

Expert harpist Jay Ansill came up with a two-piece harpist for the cover of his "Origami" recording. This model is based on that. Purchase Book

This is a reworking of the Dollar Bill Guitarist, folded from a 2x1 rectangle. Purchase Book

Saxophones are still quite popular instruments, so it was fitting to come up with an origami rendition. Purchase Book

This pianist is loosely based on an old origami model of a rat. The lower jaw was converted to the stool, the upper jaw to the arms and head, the ears to the legs, and the body became the piano. Purchase Book

This work pays homage to the classic Andres Segovia (seated guitarist) design by origami pioneer Neil Elias. Since this model is made from a square (as opposed to a rectangle) a much different approach was needed. Still, this work is built on existing ideas, specifically using the same structure as the previously designed Biplane. The wings of that model are converted to a guitar and the tail becomes the bench. The remaining flaps are formed into the player. Purchase Book

The head on this violinist came about by accident. The look of this cowl shape defined the rest of the series of musicians. Purchase Book

The face on this Dracula is comprised of opposite corners of the starting square. Purchase Book

This Grim Reaper is formed from the classic Frog Base. Purchase Book

Skeleton – Most of the skeletons in origami feature articulated rib cages. The only practical way of avoiding the thickness generated by so many appendages is to use more than one sheet for the structure. This work avoids that problem by using a single appendage for each set of ribs, and using pleats to imply distinct appendages. Although the limbs use box pleating techniques, the ribs do not, so some interesting folds occur at the various junctures. Purchase Book

Formed from a single square, this witch is the cover model for Spooky Origami. Purchase Book

This Baker is much easier to fold than it looks - it starts with the classic Bird Base. Purchase Book

From a single square using only simple valley and mountain folds (Pureland style). Purchase Book

Inspired by the classic Robert Harbin take on this subject Purchase Book

From a single square using only simple valley and mountain folds (Pureland style). Purchase Book

From a single square using only simple valley and mountain folds (Pureland style). Purchase Book

A very asymmetrical folding experience. Purchase Book

Witch From Origami Dress-Up Purchase Book

Angel From Origami Dress-Up Purchase Book

Casualwear (with a Detailed Face from the same sized square attached) From Origami Dress-Up Purchase Book

Cowhand From Origami Dress-Up Purchase Book

Dress (with a Detailed Face from the same sized square attached) From Origami Dress-Up Purchase Book

Formalwear (with a Detailed Face from the same sized square attached) From Origami Dress-Up Purchase Book

Sailor From Origami Dress-Up Purchase Book