Magnificent Origami Mandalas

"Mandala-like Modulars are the focal point of this book. The designs' beautiful repetitive geometric pat- terns are eye-catching, and all you need is the right paper to fold. Although the target audience is folders with at least moderate experience, it is a great start- ing point for origami novices who like to stand for a challenge and be rewarded with magnificent results.

Each design is presented with easy-to-follow, hand- drawn diagrams by the author himself. The instruc- tions show the model’s progress step by step.

Instructions for 32 models are included; all are original works by Matthew Green, a rising star in the modular field of origami. Matthew focuses in this book on mandala-like models, and all are based on octagonal structures, made from eight units each.

The book is divided into four chapters, according to the starting point for the models. Each chapter is devoted to a different base and amazes the read- er with the many possibilities it supplies.

The diagrams by the author are clear and concise, and with masterful shad- ing Matthew manages to create photo-like clarity that will suit both the novice's and the beginner's needs.

One step forward! With some pieces of advice and tips, Matthew unveils some secrets from his design process and allows the folder to dwell in the field of creation. Following the basic idea of a base to start with and the ease with which you can maneuver the flaps will help the folder to create his own variations or completely new designs—both are welcomed by the author!"

-Ilan Garibi