Mythological creatures and the Chinese zodiac in origami cover

Mythological creatures and the Chinese zodiac in origami

by John Montroll

Paperfolders, rejoice! This exciting new collection of unusual models features an array of legendary beasts, including a griffin, sea serpent, wyvern, and a dozen animals from the Chinese zodiac: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, snake, monkey, and six others — each created from a single sheet of paper. Origamists at all levels of proficiency will enjoy this book, since the models range in difficulty from simple to complex. Written by an expert who is the author of many popular books on the art of paperfolding, it features crisp instructions and easy-to-follow two-color diagrams that make these unicorns, centaurs, dragons, and other creatures a pleasure to fold.

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