Floating Origami

Origami is usually enjoyed for the folding itself, but this book offers a bonus: the finished paper figures actually float. Young crafters can send a message across a lake in a paper canoe or let a paper duck bob around in the bath. Using one square of paper per project, readers work through step-by-step instructions to build a range of floating models, among them a lotus blossom.

The book opens with a short introduction to the basic folds and key vocabulary beginners need. Full-color photographs accompany each stage of every project, making the steps easy to follow.