Author(s): Tomoko Fuse

Sticker & Activity Books

With this origami how-to book, learn how to fold unique gift boxes that are as beautiful as the treasures they hold

Considered the most famous living origami master, Tomoko Fuse is known for her expertise in box-folding and other origami paper craft styles. The simple flat box, or tato, is an excellent introduction to the art of beginner origami and allows readers to "start small," then build to more intricate pieces.

Handmade paper boxes are an expression of origami crafts at their very best. Experiment with different thicknesses, textures, and origami paper designs for a true one-of-a-kind presentation.

Step-by-step instructions and diagrams guide you from start to finish as you create:

• Simple flat boxes--rectangular, triangular, hexagonal and more


• Pyramid-shaped boxes and different ways of finishing them off


• Modular box tops that look amazing


• Window-topped boxes for nesting a special gift


• Box tops with flourishes from flat to spiraled


• Easy liners for boxes of all shapes and sizes


• And a lot more

Origami box folding is a relaxing and satisfying craft for all levels of expertise and--with a little practice and this easy origami book--gift-giving will never be the same.