Origami Fold-by-Fold: Building Skills One Step at a Time from Beginner to Advanced (Dover Crafts: Origami & Papercrafts)

"Origami Fold-by-Fold" teaches you how to fold 35 original origami models. The author started by explaining the different symbols that show where to fold and which direction to go as well as how to do the most common folds. He started the projects with simple models and worked up to the most complex so that you can learn the skills you need as you go along. He had 10 simple projects, 10 intermediate projects, 8 complex projects, and 7 very complex projects. For each step, he had an illustration as well as the symbols, but minimal to no text.On the digital version, each step's illustration was rather small and it was sometimes difficult to see the difference between the symbol for folding forward and folding back. I had trouble following the directions even on the first project. I had to carefully study the picture (rather than the symbols) to catch on to what I was supposed to do since the symbols were not clear in one spot. He then had you go back and repeat several steps (starting with the wrong step) but doing it on the other side. If you have trouble flipping/reversing instructions, this could be challenging. If you are familiar with the folding symbols, I think this would be much simpler to follow. However, this may not actually be the best book for a complete beginner (like me) to start with.I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

I've read several Origami books by John Montroll and he does a good job of illustrating and explaining his directions. This book has 35 animals to make that have various skill levels. It is layed out with thought since you begin with easy and progress to more difficult folding. The color illustrations are great. The timing of this books is perfect for Christmas gifts as well as family fun nights during quarantine. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I love this book it has oragami projects ranging from simple to complex. I did find the system used for the fold directions to be confusing and I little more indepth information for the folds would be helpful. But otherwise fantastic book.I would say it's not written for beginners but geared more towards moderate to advanced origami artists. However, I believe even beginners would love looking at the book for inspiration.I received this book from NetGalley and Dover Publications for an honest review.