 Book Review & TipsMy favorite origami cat is this one designed by Chris Alexander. Chris provides detailed instructions in his book Difficult Origami. I discovered the book at my local library. Don't be put off by the book's title. The models in it might be challenging for a first-time folder, but are quite do-able by anyone with a little experience. I especially like this cat because of its curly tail. Besides giving the model a bit of class, the tail also helps it stand nicely. A piece of wire glued in the tail makes the model even more stable. You could use a twist-tie for this. I made the small orange cat out of standard 6-inch paper. I made the black cat from large 13¾-inch paper available in our store. To make the large cat more sturdy, I inserted a piece of thin cardboard into the body. An empty tissue box or cereal box is a good source of cardboard. Difficult Origami also includes instructions for the traditional origami lily, a speedboat, a picture frame, a lop-eared rabbit, a crested bird (shown on the cover), and an inflatable frog. The book includes a Fun Facts section, a glossary, and more. |
