Fantastical Creatures
by Paul Frasco
- Published:
- 2017 by Sterling
- Pages:
- 64
- Binding:
- Kit with book, paper and paint
- Language:
- English
- ISBN-13:
- 9781435163751
- ISBN-10:
- 1435163753
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| Skill Level | Intermediate to complex |
|---|---|
| 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? | No |
| Are the models "Pure" origami (From a single square - no cuts)? | Most are |
Overall Impression
Different from most origami kits out there, this kit is a little more advanced, aimed at encouraging folders to try out the wetfolding technique - using paper thicker than regular origami paper, which is moistened for easier folding and shaping.
The kit includes 50 sheets of special white paper, which is a little thick, a brush, and a set of acrylic paints to color it before folding. Each model in the booklet has full instructions on painting the paper before beginning to fold.
The designs are original and fun to fold, with high-quality diagrams and beautiful photos. I had a lot of fun with this kit.
There are 10 Origami Designs in Fantastical Creatures:
| Design | Designer | Page | Details | Photo |
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| Vampire bat | Paul Frasco | 7 | Square |  Folded from a square of unryu by Gilad Aharoni |
| Woodland fairy | Paul Frasco | 10 | Rectangle - 1X2 |  Wet folded from a rectangle of double-sided mulberry paper by Gilad Aharoni |
| Vampire | Paul Frasco | 16 | Square |  Folded from a square of scrapbooking paper by Gilad Aharoni |
| Dragon hatchling | Paul Frasco | 23 | Square |  Wet folded from a square of Crinkle Red scrapbooking paper by Gilad Aharoni |
| Razorback dragon | Paul Frasco | 28 | Square |  Wet folded from a square of paper provided in the kit by Gilad Aharoni |
| Elf | Paul Frasco | 34 | Square |  Wet folded from a square of Crinkle Blue scrapbooking paper by Gilad Aharoni |
| Little devil | Paul Frasco | 39 | Square Also in Creased Magazine 12 |  Folded by Gilad Aharoni |
| Pegasus | Paul Frasco | 44 | Square |  Wet folded from a square of paper provided in the kit by Gilad Aharoni |
| Hydra | Paul Frasco | 50 | Square |  Wet folded from a square of lizard hide paper by Gilad Aharoni |
| Phoenix | Paul Frasco | 56 | Square |  Folded from a square of Japanese duo foil by Gilad Aharoni |