Explore geometry and tilings through the art of origami! The simple beauty of repeating geometric patterns - used in art and architecture for centuries - is introduced to the world of folding paper in this first book of its kind to be published. This book provides the fundamentals of origami tessellations - including techniques unique to tessellation folding - as well as step-by-step instructions for 25 origami tessellation projects. This book can be enjoyed by beginners, intermediate folders, and expert origamists.

When asked by his parents what he wanted to be when he grew up, five-year-old Eric Gjerde replied, "a paperologist." Throughout his childhood and adolescence he enjoyed paper crafts and origami. After preparing for a technology career, Eric kept looking for an artistic outlet to balance his creative side with his professional life. He returned to his childhood love of paper and discovered a deeper appreciation for the beauty of origami by exploring and researching new areas of folding--including the geometric art of origami tessellations. He currently balances dual careers as a technology professional and as an artist in Minneapolis.

Overview, Techniques, Precreasing, Square Grid, Triangle Grid, Pleat Intersections, 120-Degree Pleat Intersection, 120-Degree Inverted Pleat Intersection, 90-Degree Pleat Intersection, 60-Degree Pleat Intersection, Rabbit-Ear Triangle Sink, Twists, Triangle Twist, Square Twist, Hexagon Twist, Rhombus Twist, Open-Back Triangle Twist, Open-Back Square Twist, Open-Back Hexagon Twist, Beginner Projects Five-and-Four, Spread Hexagons, Tiled Hexagons, Star Puff, Pinwheel, Open-Back Hexagon Twist, Basket Weave, Water Bomb, Square Weave, intermediate Projects Château-Chinon, Rhombus Weave, Star Twist, Roman Church Floor Tiling, Daisy Chains, Double Triangle Sawtooth, Stacked Triangles, Bird Base, Propellerheads, advanced Projects, Arabesque Flourish, Field of Stars, Negative Space Stars, 3.4.6.4; Aztec Twist, Arms of Shiva