Origami for Interpreters
by Roman Diaz
- Published:
- 2006 by L'Atlier du Gresivaudan
- Pages:
- 160
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Language:
- Spanish & English
- ISBN-13:
- 9782844240651
- ISBN-10:
- 2844240658
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Skill Level | From low-intermediate to complex |
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Clear diagrams? | Yes |
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? | Yes |
Photos of completed models? | Yes |
Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper? | Yes |
Are the models "Pure" origami (From a single square - no cuts)? | One model from a rectangle. All the others are from squares. |
Overall Impression
From Nicolas Terry's publishing enterprise, comes another top-quality origami book.
Roman Diaz compares origami to a musical composition, where the creator is the "composer", and the folders are the "interpreters", who can, and should, add their own personal touches to the model, beyond the drawn diagrams. The first section of his book contains invaluable information for the interpreters, including tips for selecting the right kind of paper for job, an overview of folding methods, and a lengthy discussion about the final touches that can be applied to a model after completing the last step of a diagram.
Diaz is a Veterinarian by profession, and his love to his patients is evident in each of the creations in this book. His animals are complex and detailed, yet retain a certain liveliness and naturalness about them. My favorites are the tiger and lion heads, and, of course, the cat.
Each model comes with recommendations from the author about his favorite paper type and size for the project.
With excellent content and superb production quality, this book is highly recommended.
There are 25 Origami Designs in Origami for Interpreters:
Design | Designer | Page | Details | Photo |
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Rooster | Roman Diaz | 41 | Square Also in Chilean Origami Convention 2006 Also in Le Pli 103 Also in Orison 24/04 | Folded by Gilad Aharoni |
Penguin hatching | Roman Diaz | 44 | Square Also in AEP convention 2005 | Folded by Phillip West |
Puppy | Roman Diaz | 46 | Square | Folded from a square of Kraft origami paper by Gilad Aharoni |
Peace dove | Roman Diaz | 49 | Square Also in BOS Magazine 230 | Folded by Gilad Aharoni |
Cat | Roman Diaz | 53 | $ US Dollar Bill Also in BOS Magazine 228 Also in OrigamIsrael 2021 8th Convention Also in Quadrato Magico Magazine 87 | Folded by Gilad Aharoni |
Sperm whale | Roman Diaz | 57 | Square | Folded from a square of Elephant-Hide by Gilad Aharoni |
Cow's skull | Roman Diaz | 61 | Square Also in BOS Convention 2013 Autumn | Wet-folded from a square of Elephant-Hide by Gilad Aharoni |
Canada goose | Roman Diaz | 64 | Square | Folded from a square of origami paper by Gilad Aharoni |
Panda | Roman Diaz | 68 | Square | Folded from a square of origami paper by Gilad Aharoni |
Sparrow | Roman Diaz | 75 | Square Also in Tanteidan 12th convention | Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper by Gilad Aharoni |
Coyote | Roman Diaz | 81 | Square | Wet-folded from a square of 160gsm Canson art paper by Gilad Aharoni |
Steer | Roman Diaz | 85 | Square | Wet-folded from a square of 160gsm Canson art paper by Gilad Aharoni |
Horse | Roman Diaz | 91 | Square | Folded from a square of Elephant-Hide by Gilad Aharoni |
Fox terrier | Roman Diaz | 97 | Square | Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper (painted) by Gilad Aharoni |
Elephant | Roman Diaz | 104 | Square | Wet-folded from a square of card-stock by Gilad Aharoni |
Lion's head | Roman Diaz | 112 | Square | Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper by Gilad Aharoni |
Tiger's head | Roman Diaz | 118 | Square | Wet-folded from a square of double-sided mulberry paper by Gilad Aharoni |
Crane | Roman Diaz | 123 | Square With Daniel Naranjo | Folded by Phillip West |
Secretary bird | Roman Diaz | 130 | Square | Folded by Herman Mariano |
Unicorn | Roman Diaz | 138 | Square | Folded from a square of Trimaco masking paper (painted) by Gilad Aharoni |
Hippocampus | Roman Diaz | 147 | Square Also in Pajarita Magazine 94 | Folded by Phillip West |
Elephant - acrobatic | Roman Diaz | 158 | Square Also in Origami Essence by Roman Diaz Crease pattern | Folded by Roman Diaz |
Tancho zuru | Roman Diaz | 158 | Square Crease pattern | Folded by Roman Diaz |
Kiwi | Roman Diaz | 159 | Square Also in AEP convention 2006 Also in BOS Magazine 241 Crease pattern | Folded by Gilad Aharoni |
Lion - Barcelona | Roman Diaz | 159 | Square Crease pattern | Folded by Roman Diaz |