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Origami de Christmas-2
Published: 2001 by NOA Books
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Language: Japanese
ISBN: 4931297099
Buy from: Amazon.jp
| Skill Level : | From simple to high-intermediate |
|---|---|
| Clear diagrams? | Yes |
| Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? | Yes |
| Photos of completed models? | Beautiful color photographs |
| Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper? | No |
| Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)? | Most are |
Overall Impression
The Nippon Origami Association did a great job with this fun collection of Christmas and holiday themed origami models. I enjoy most the different takes on using the red and white sides of the paper to fold the semblance of Santa Claus. For lovers of modular models, there are some nice wreaths and stars to enjoy, and the complete set of alphabet can be useful for every occasion.
The Models
| Model | Creator | Notes | Photo (click for a larger image) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Claus | Matsuno Yukihiko | Very nice |
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| Window for advent calendar | Nashimoto Ryuko | ||
| Star | Sato Keiko | Nice | |
| Star | Eiji Tsuchito | Nice | |
| Praying Angel | Niwa Taiko | Nice |
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| Holly | Yamanashi Akiko | Nice. From 3 squares | |
| Socks | Eiji Tsuchito | Christmas Stockings | |
| Bell | Niwa Taiko | Simple | |
| Ribbon | Sato Keiko | Very nice | |
| Candle | Niwa Taiko | Simple | |
| Christmas tree | Francis Ow | From a rectangle |
 Folded by gailprentice |
| Santa Claus and sled | Sanae Sakai | Very nice. Also published in Origami - The Complete Guide to the Art of Paperfolding |
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| Reindeer | Niwa Taiko | Simple | |
| Santa Claus head | Takekawa Seiryo | Simple |
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| Christmas wreath | Noriko Nagata | Nice. From 8 squares | |
| Candle | Noriko Nagata | ||
| Bell | Noriko Nagata | ||
| Wreath of leaves | Yamanashi Akiko | Very nice. From 15 squares | |
| Christmas tree | Enomoto Nobuyoshi | From 10 squares | |
| Ornament | Traditional | The traditional 2-piece Shuriken (Ninja star). From rectangles | |
| Christmas wreath | Imatani Yuriko | Nice. From 8 squares | |
| Candle | Enomoto Nobuyoshi | Very nice color change on the body | |
| Christmas tree | E. D. Sullivan | From 2 squares. Nice | |
| Fir tree | Niwa Taiko | From 4 squares | |
| Santa Claus | Ishibashi Minako | Very nice |
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| Santa and dwarf hat | Taichiro Hasegawa | Nice | |
| Mickey cap | Takenao Handa | Nice | |
| Crown | Inoue Tomoko | From 8 squares | |
| Mustache | Yamanashi Akiko | Sticks into the nose | |
| Star badge | Yamanashi Akiko | Nice | |
| Moving heart | David Petty | From a rectangle, with a beating action | |
| Santa Claus | Katsushi Nosho | With a sack. Very nice. Also published in Encyclopedia of Origami for Children and Adults |
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| Rose | Yamanashi Akiko | Excellent | |
| Basket | Aldo Putignano | From 2 parts | |
| Heart card | Francis Ow | From a rectangle. Nice | |
| Rabbit envelope | Hisako Iso | Cute | |
| House-shaped box | Yamanashi Akiko | From 2 squares. Nice | |
| Candy box | Masatsugu Tsutsumi | From 2 squares. Nice | |
| Panorama cube | Kunihiko Kasahara | From 18 squares | |
| Apple and knife | Nashimoto Ryuko | Nice. From 4 squares for the apple, and one for the knife | |
| Mini car | Nakazawa Nobuko | From 6 squares | |
| Strawberry | Rae Cooker | Very nice |
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| Bear doll | Katsushi Nosho | From 2 squares | |
| Magic star | Robert Neale | Excellent. From 8 squares |
 Folded by Rui Roda |
| Miffy | Kawachi Naoko | A rabbit children's book character. Very nice. From 3 squares | |
| Love wings | Francis Ow | Heart with wings. Excellent | |
| Alphabet | Katsushi Nosho | A complete set of alphabet. Very nice |
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