Resources
Despite the best efforts of the author to make this book as complete as possible it is not feasible to cover every aspect of a subject as large and diverse as origami in this single volume. I have provided a basic introduction to the main techniques and styles so that, if you have read this book from the start to here, and faithfully folded your way through all the designs, you will have a good understanding of what origami is about, its main themes and the ideas that inform good origami design.
If you are hooked and want to learn more, the best way is to contact and talk to other paperfolders, they are a remarkably varied and interesting bunch of people. One easy way to get in contact with other paperfolders and find out more about origami is to join the origami internet mailing list at http://lists.digitalorigami.com/mailman/listinfo/origami. This is by far the best origami list on the internet but even so, remember to take people’s opinions with a pinch of salt. Not everyone who posts to the list will know as much as you already do. Some people, though, will know a great deal more.
The second easy way to learn more about origami is through the website of the British Origami Society at http://www.britishorigami.info/ If you are really keen you can even join the society, read the bimonthly magazine, attend conventions and buy tons of paper and origami books.
For further information on Chinese origami tradition and Yuen Bao, mentioned here, read Chinese Origami by David Mitchell, Barnes and Noble ISBN 978-1-43511-222-3.
For further information on designing custom bases, mentioned here, see Origami Design Secrets by Robert Lang, A K Peters Ltd, ISBN 978-1-56881-436-0
Paper Suppliers:
Muji - www.muji.co.uk
Paperchase - www.paperchase.co.uk
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