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I use these folding for tips at resturants and the waitresses LOVE them.

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I would classify this book as intermediate. Rank beginners need to learn the basics of folding terminology and diagrams from beginner books before they move on to intermediate books which assume this knowledge. However–this book does, as do most intermediate books, present a refresher of what the terminology and diagrams mean (on pages 12-15). After reading the instructions and the fundamentals my 10 year old nephew, who is new to origami, was able to make his chosen 3 projects from this book perfectly.

Living “Island Style” means to relax, no worry. And that is what you need to do to follow the directions in this gem of a book. I lived in Hawaii for 3 years with my USMC husband; these designs bring back fond memories of that lovely place.

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1. The designs are all accurate – which has not been the case for all the books I’ve purchased.

2. She gives detailed folding instructions. I know some have complained about this, but really if you’ve never read an orgiami design before it will take a little for you to understand how to follow them. This is true for ANY book. Origami instructions have a standard notation which she explains quite well in the introduction of the book – don’t skip this if you’ve never folded before. Other books don’t have as detailed instructions.

3. The designs are color coded which makes them very easy to follow.

4. the spiral binding makes it easy to lay the book down while following the design (more important feature than you may think).

5. She shows accurate, clear, large pictures of the completed design.

She provides a little history of origami and a very nice introduction for beginners. She even provides folds for envelopes for the design. I have never seen this done before and was very pleased and impressed.

If you are a beginner folder it is a little struggle to learn how to fold. There are many resources on the web if you are having trouble. In truth, despite some of the other reviews here, I often recommend this book for the novice folder. It takes you through some easier designs and some more complicated designs. It gives you a chance to work your way up.

I started with “The Buck Book” and moved to this one. Although the buck book has some nice designs (and I’d recommend it), this book has some very unique designs that make great gifts.

I wonder if any of the reviewers, that had a negative impression of this book, have seen any of the other origami books out there. By comparison this is a great book that I recommend to anyone interested in money folding.