There are twelve very impressive and complicated looking wireframe models to fold here.Įach one has a set of very easy to follow instructions showing how to fold the individual units and then assemble one of the shapes. This is especially impressive considering his age. Lang and Daniel Kwan developed new wireframe designs and techniques.įrom what I’ve seen Byriah Loper has probably designed the most wireframe models and he’s definitely the master of this kind of origami. Over the next decade or so many other designers such as Robert J. I’ve tried to fold this model before but I can never get the fifth tetrahedra woven in correctly. This type of origami is relatively new beginning in 1993 with Tom Hull’s five-intersecting tetrahedra. Saturn Cube, Designed and Folded by Byriah LoperĪfter these 7 introductory models you get to the main section of the book, the wireframe models. This is a pretty neat model that only uses 4 sheets of paper. Image source: Ĭurled Sphere, Designed and Folded by Byriah Loper This next design isn’t a kusudama exactly but it’s not quite like the wireframe models later and it’s a very cool design. Image source: īorealis Kusudama, Designed and Folded by Byriah Loper This next kusudama is definitely one of the most interesting kusudama designs I’ve seen. Image source: Įxcelsior Kusudama, Designed and Folded by Byriah Loper I really like the spiral star sort of design all over this one. Vortex Kusudama, Designed and Folded by Byriah LoperĮxcalibur Kusudama, Designed and Folded by Byriah Loper Triakis Kusudama, Designed and Folded by Byriah Loper In this section you’ll find diagrams to fold the following models: Image source: Then you’ll have a better understanding of the geometry before moving into the much more complex wireframe models. I’m assuming the intention here is for you to learn about the different shapes and then figure out the assembly yourself. There are a few diagrams showing how to assemble the units but you only see the first few steps and have to figure out the rest on your own. The diagrams are very detailed showing how to fold the individual units. ![]() You’ll find instructions showing how to fold 7 different kusudamas. The author recommends starting with these models to familiarize yourself with the different 3-dimensional shapes you’ll be folding later. The first set of models in Mind-Blowing Modular Origami are a fairly easy to fold collection of kusudamas. The last little section of the intro to this book is about the different kinds of platonic solids you’re going to be folding. If you don’t already know al this though you’re probably going to have a very difficult time with the rest of the book. The next few pages detail all your basic symbols, folds and bases. There are photos but you can’t rely on these completely, especially for the later models. The later models in this book are especially complex and you need a basic understanding of how the wireframes weave together. You definitely want to read this section first, even if some of it goes over your head at first. The Tips and Techniques section goes into detail about what to expect when attempting to fold these interlocking modular models. This is followed by a materials and tips and techniques sections. ![]() The book opens with a bit of a history of modular origami as well as Byriah Loper’s personal history with origami. Overall this feels like quite a high-end book. The pages are nice and thick and the entire book is in full colour which creates a very beautiful presentation. It’s nice and big with a cover size of 8.5×11 inches and 96 pages long. ![]() Mind-Blowing Modular Origami is a very nice looking book. I’m still not sure how he could have possibly designed his models but thanks to the book Mind-Blowing Modular Origami you too can fold many of these incredible creations. I always had no idea how someone could design or fold amazing models like these. I’ve always been a huge fan of Byriah Loper’s “mind-blowing” interlocking modular origami models. ![]() Disclaimer: Tuttle Publishing provided a free copy of this book for this review.
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