Description
This paper craft kit brings the old art of origami to the table, with every sheet printed and ready to fold into a little gathering of animals. Its cover reads "Make your own origami" and "Six different animals to make", and the bright sheets carry each creature's markings already in place: the spots of a pink stingray, the dotted back of a blue dolphin and the shell pattern of a green turtle, alongside a sunny orange crab and a red and pink bird with wings raised. The kit is 18cm long and 18cm wide and just 0.1cm thick, so it slips flat into a bag or a drawer.
It suits a quiet rainy afternoon, a calm break from screens or a slow half hour at the kitchen table. Because no scissors or glue are required, there is nothing extra to hunt for and no sticky mess to tidy away afterwards: you simply fold, crease and shape. Each finished animal makes a cheerful little figure to line up on a windowsill or a bookshelf, and several together make a playful scene from the sea and the sky. We think it makes a thoughtful small present, and because it lies flat it is easy to take on a long journey or a weekend away.
Everything is made of paper, with the designs printed so the markings fall into place as you work, and an illustrated sheet takes you through the folds step by step to the finished model. Keep the sheets flat and dry until you are ready to begin, and store them away from damp so the paper stays crisp and creases cleanly. Finished pieces are best kept somewhere they will not be squashed, such as a shallow shelf. Slip it alongside a card for a small gift that turns into an afternoon of making.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Paper |
| Length |
18cm |
| Width |
18cm |
| Height |
0.1cm |
| Weight |
0.016KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the origami kit?
The kit is 18cm long and 18cm wide and only 0.1cm thick, so it lies flat and tucks easily into a bag or a drawer.
Do I need scissors or glue to make the animals?
No, no scissors or glue are required. Every animal is made by folding the printed paper alone, so there is nothing else to find.
Which animals can I make with this kit?
The cover reads six different animals to make, and the printed designs include a stingray, a dolphin, a turtle, a crab and a bird.
What is the origami kit made of?
The kit is made of paper, with each sheet printed in bright colours and markings so your finished animal looks the part.
Does it make a good gift?
We think so. It is a light, flat and thoughtful present that turns into a calm and creative afternoon of folding paper animals.
How should I store the origami sheets?
Keep them flat and dry, away from damp, so the paper stays crisp and creases cleanly when you are ready to start folding.