— i * 1 Bit I? Ve ANTASTICAL CREATURES Nf i ad(FAN TASTICAL CREATURESSTERLING INNOVATION, An inp Steng Pushing "156 Avenve ofthe Ameroas ‘Nw Yor, NY 10036 STERLING INNOVATION and the distinctive Sterling Innovation logo are registered trademarks of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. © 2017 by The Book Shop, Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (inclucing electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without prior written permission from the publisher. This book is part of the Fantastical Creatures kit and is not to be sold separately. ISBN: 978-1-4351-6375-1 Distributed in Canada by Sterling Publishing fo Canadian Manda Group, 165 Dufferin Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6K 3H6 For information about custom editions, special sales, and premium and corporate purchases, please contact Sterling Special Sales at 800-805-5489 or specialsales@sterlingpublishing.com. Manufactured in China 24681097531 www sterlingpublishing.com Edited by Masao Donahue Designed by Eleanor Kwei Models designed, diagrammed, and folded by Paul Frasco Photography by Andrew Werner and Paul FrascoContents Introduction Symbols and Basic Folds Vampire Bat Woodland Fairy Vampire Oragon Natchling Razorback Oragon elf Liccle Devil Pegasus Rydra Phoenix About the Author and AcknowledgmentsIntroduction ‘Welcome to the fun and creative world of wetfolding! I hope these designs spark your imagination and artistic spirit, Some of these projects may be a bit challenging, but witha little patience and practice, you will be able to create spectacular showpieces to treasure for along time, | would encourage you to try each model atleast once ‘with a normal sheet of paper before taking the time to paint and fold your project paper. I like to practice anew moilel a least twice before [try wetlolding it —Paul Frasco Werfolding Wetfolding is a technique where a small amount of water is applied to the paper while the model is being folded. “This affects the fibers ofthe paper, allowing itto bend and stretch without tearing, As the paper dries it “remember” its final shape, resulting in more organic and lifelike models that will hold their final shape without the need of wire or glue. Many types of paper can be used for wetfolding as long as they have one key ingredient—sizing. Sizing is like glue that holds the paper fibers together and most “fine art” or “watercolor papers” found in craft stores are made with it. Begin each project by painting the papers according to the supplied instructions. ‘Afier painting, and after allowing enough time for the paper to fully dry or “cure” itis time to start folding. Begin by applying a small amount of water to the paper using a damp paper towel or spray bottle. Once the paper absorbs the water, follow the folding instructions. As the folding progresses, wrap or camp key pieces ofthe sculpture to hold them in place while the paper dries, Once dry, the model will hold its shape for years to come. For best results follow the tips on the Following page. 4 Fantascical Creatures1. Mixing a few dollops of paint with a few drops of water will allow the paint to flow more easily. The paint can be applied to larger areas using a paper towel 2, Do not worry about applying the paint evenly across the whole paper Some inconsistency will give the finished model a natural look and areas can be touched up with paint after folding. 3, Give the paper enough time to cure after each coat of paint. Itwill be «dry when itis no longer sticky to the touch, Speed up the drying process by using a hair dryer. 4. A moist paper towel is recommended when applying water to the paper. Paper towels give the best control over how much water is being applied, but a spray bottle may also be used. 5. Be careful not to apply too much water to the paper. Ifit is too wet, it will fray and come apart. It should be just wet enough to be pliable, If too much water is applied, leave it out to dry for several minutes before continuing. 6."The paper may warp or curl slightly when wet. This perfectly lity knife natural and occursas the paper fibers expand. Use a sharp and ruler to cut the paper square. 7. For final shaping, use strips of paper towels to wrap the key parts of the project together as it cries. Binder clips, clothespins, or paper clips can also be used to clamp the model together. Once dry, the model will hold its shape.ats have long been the subject of mystery and terror. As nocturnal creatures that live in the darkest places, people fear they have taken on an even greater aura with their amazing ability to navigate in absolute darkness. Create your own colony of vampire bats using a single sheet of project paper, but cover your neck, BACK: Only the front of the paper the model is FRONT: For best results, apply two coats of black paint to make sure no white shows through. Mix a small amount of black paint with « few drops of water to ‘make the paint flow. Wait ten minutes between coats. After it is dry, apply the through. Wait 45 minutes to ensure second coat of black paint. Wait another the paint is sufficiently dry before 15 minutes before starting on the back. folding the paper. Vampire Bat 7 will be visible wh omplete. Applying a small amount of black to your finished model will prevent any white from showing1 Slightly dampen the paper with water. Orient the darker side facedown. Valley fold corner to corner, 4 Valley fold to the pinch mark, and unfold. a, Valley through through both vers, aligning pinch mark e, and unfold. 1 Mountain fold between reference points, and unfold. — la ee 8 Fantastical Creatures 2 Valley fold corner to corner, and unfold. Aen, Valley fold through both layers. mark, and unfold, Lae, weer Mountain fold top Valley fold bottom layer, layer using crease from 9 wrapping around edge. previous step. 5 Fold in half, create pinch mark, and unfold. ibe. Fold, aligning top corner and edge, create pinch lu Valley fold between 12, Pleat fold using creases from previous two steps. reference points.Fold, aligning corners, 3 create pinch mark, and unfold. Repeat s on oppos 1 [5] Squash fold the body, shaping 19 it into a three-dimensional cone, Establish a small inside reverse fold to shape the head. The completed Vampire Bat 1 Fold, aligning corners, create pinch mark, and unfold. Pleat fold twice using pinch marks from previous two steps. 15 o- Valley fold the edges of the Mountain fold the 17 wing. A small portion will be hidden near the head. 18 edges of the wing to begin shaping the model. 20 Mountain fold the tip of the nose. Vampire Bae °Woodland. Fairy be presence of woodland fairies is more often felt than actually seen. Notoriously shy creatures, they dart about the forest floor in search of fresh-blooming flowers. Jou may just spot one out of the corner of your eye. Painting Instructions ) FRONT: For best results, apply a thin coat of yellow paint. Wait ten minutes between coats, After itis dry, apply a second coat of evenly spread green paint. Wait another 15 minutes before starting on the back. 10 Fantastical Creatures BACK: Apply a single coat ‘of yellow paint tothe back, ‘Wait 45 minutes to ensure the paint is sufliciently dry before folding the paper.Orient the paper Slightly dampen the with the green side paper with water. up. Cut the paper in Valley fold, aligning edges, half horizontally. and unfold. Turn over. Only halfa sheet, will be required for this model. < =e Valley fold, aligning Valley fold, aligning bottom edge to crease, and unfold, Turn over. edges, and unfold. 6 Step 5 in progress. . Collapse the corners to the center crease, similar to a Waterbomb Base. 7 ‘Tum over. 8 Repeat steps 4-5. Woodland Fairy 11Expected results, 1 Open and ro 9 squash fold. ll Valley fold, aligning 1 Swivel fold the edge to crease, top flap. B Valley fold the top 4“ the flap on flap to the right. the left side while returning the flap from previous step to its original position. > 1 Mountain fold behind. 1 6 Valley fold the top flap to the left. ® 12 Fantastical Creatures1 Repeat steps 10-17 017 17 = ‘on opposite side. paper underneath, ® o 1 Mountain fold the 2 Valley fold through bottom section both layers. using the existing crease. 21 Unfold the top 9 Turn over. layer, returning flap to its previous position in step 19. +¢@ 293 Valley fold the top 2. Turn over. layer. The inner layers will spread. i aa ? Woodland Fairy 13J Valley fold the top layer, making note of the reference point, 2 Free the hidden corner, 29 Repeat steps 25-28 ‘on opposite side. 31 Valley fold the wing. 14 Fanrastical Creatures a 150% Valley fold the top layer in the opposite direction. Valley fold the top and bottom corners. 30 ‘Turn over. , e Valley fold the wing in the opposite direction.3 Repeat steps 31-32 ‘on opposite side. 3 Squeeze the model to add dimension, > a 3 Valley fold and curl the top of the head, adding dimension to the hair. ‘The completed Woodland Fairy Valley fold the wings upward along existing crease. ‘Turn over. 3 Add two mountain folds to form the face, and open the top flaps to begin forming the hair. Woodland Fairy 15Vampire be vampire may be one of the most ancient and storied fantastical creatures with tales of the undead dating back centuries. Modern tales have changed our beliefs of the undead, adding their aversion to light and need to drink blood to their mythos. PRONT: For best results, mix small BACK: he white of the ‘amount of black paint with afew underside of the paper ‘drops of weter to make the paint flow. ‘il be shown in the final dull layer to one sheet model. Be careful not to utes to ensure the paint get spots of black paint ily dry. IFthe coverage is. an the back ofthe paper not even, the finished model can be ~while painting the front. retouched with paint, 16 Fantascical CreaturesSlightly dampen the paper 9 Valley fold edges to crease. 3 Mountain fold in hall. with water. Orient the black side faceup. Valley fold edge to edge. — = 2 4 Valley fold top layer, aligning [Valley fold, aligning crease Inside reverse fold using corner to edge, and unfold. from previous step to ‘creases from step 5. edge, and unfold. | XJ LAY] L_. 7 Inside reverse fold using creases 8 Repeat steps 4-7 on back flap. 9 Valley fold through all layers, from step 4. and unfold. Vampire 1710 Open the model entirely. 1 a a oes t 2 ‘Turn over. Rotate 90 degrees. ee 13 Collapse the model using Repeat step 13 0n ile) Turn over. existing creases. opposite side, 3-32 FS) | 16 Valley fold between corners, 17 Valley fold, aligning 8 we fold, and unfold. ‘edge to crease, 8 Gane edges. oar 18 Fancastical Creatures1 Valley fold along Valley fold, aligning existing crease. edges, completing the second pleat. 2 Valley fold the top layer, 9 Valley fold through all 9, Inside reverse fold and unfold. layers, and unfold using ereases from ¥ previous step. a “Hi 5 Valley fold top layer. Inside reverse fold 7 Repeat steps 22-26 No precise reference. using creases from on opposite side. previous step.Valley fold between 2 Valley fold, aligning Valley fold, aligning reference points. comer to edge. edges, and unfold, 3 Collapse the nose a fold top flap 3 Fold pleat back inward, and using existing creases. 2, sowevars exposing re-collapse the model, giving 32 shape to the eyes. 34 Mountain fold both sides of 35 Valley fold, tucking tip ‘Valley fold, mirroring the face, shaping the cheeks. inside the pocket. the previous step.3 Detailed view to follow. ‘Valley fold through 3 Valley fold, aligning crease to edge, and unfold. two layers, and unfold. = ® Inside reverse fold using fe reverse fold. ‘Valley fold to open creases from previous step. I pes steps 38-41 on the fingers. >> 100% 43 Tum over. Pleat fold the back layer, making the model three dimensional. ° a45 Turn over ‘The completed Vampire with Vampire Dats 22 Fanrastical Creaturesragon e atchling few people know thar dragons will j imprint on the first creature they see afcer hazching, assuming them co be their mother. So if planning to traina dragon as your own, make sure to be present for its birth, or you may one day end up as its meal! ainting Instructions FRONT: For best results, applyan BACK: The back of the even coat of green paint. Only a paper will beleft white. You small portion will be visible in the ‘may choose to add a pattern final model. Final touchups can be toyour dragon egg, Many doneafter the model is folded, birds have speckled eggs. Wait 45 minutes to ensure the This effect can be achieved paint is sufficiently dy. by dipping brush into black paint and flicking excess paint atthe paper, Dragon Hacchling 23Slightly dampen the paper with Valley fold, aligning top Valley fold aligning water. Orient the green side faceup. corner to the pinch mark, top corner to the Fold in halfin each direction, createa and unfold, pinch mark. horizontal pinch mark, and unfold. © Valley fold, aligning top edge Inside reverse fold the sides Step 5 in to the center, and unfold. using existing creases, progress. Valley fold sides to forma 8 Inside reverse fold the corners. 9 Rotate 45 degrees leat. Note the hidden folds clockwise. at the top. 24 Fantastical Creatures1 Divide paper into quarters using pinch marks. 13 ‘Turn over. 2, I Collapse using existing creases. Repeat steps 10-11 lu Valley fold edges to 1 farther pinch mark from (on opposite side. previous step, and unfold. L Valley fold, aligning reference points, and unfold. Repeat from opposite side. 1 5 Expected results. 1 Step 16 in progress. Note the center crease. 4 18 sees? D> Qs Oragon Mazchling 2519 Valley fold the top layer, y ° oy Narrow the tail while returning the flap to its previous position. 2 Pleat fold the head and tail, locking the various layers ofthe shell a; Narrow the tail while a1 Valley fold the returning the flap to its top layer previous position. oi Mountain fold the DJ, Repeat steps 19-24 on corners behind and tuck opposite side. inside the model. Turn over. N \ 2. Detailed view to 2 Outside reverse follow. fold the head. f YQ Q 150%ley fold the top flap. 29 Valley fold the top 3 Open the beak and Repeat on opposite side. layer to form the eye. curl downward. Repeat on opposite side. > Ss “70% 31 Pleat fold the shell to 32 Fold the fingers 3 Open the bottom of the shell reveal the fingers. downward, Repeat from the inside, open the side. neck to make it three dimensional, and curl the tail. The completed Dragon Hatchling28 Razorback GQ Dragon patrols the mountain regions looking for easy prey. With bumans encroaching on their natural babitac, razorbacks have reportedly been seen bunting livestock and other berd animals, Jtiivelata masieaeeeOn sd FRONT: Apply an even coat of green paint, To give the appearance of scales, use a paper towel to apply a second coat of green ‘paint by gently tapping the paper. Wait 15 minutes before starting on the back. BACK: Only the front of your sheet wll be visible in the finished model. small amount of the bottom will show through at the ‘seams in your layers. Applying a thin coat of red paint will create ‘great accents. Wai ‘ensure the paint is sufficiently dry before folding the paper. jinutes to Fantastical CreacuresSlightly dampen the paper with water, Orient the green side faceup. Valley fold in both directions, comer tocorner, and unfold, Turn over. pe Bring the three corners down to the bottom using existing creases. Petal fold using creases from previous step. 7 ‘Tum over. Valley fold, edge to edge in both directions, and unfold. Valley fold, aligning edges to center crease, and unfold. 6 Valley fold flap downward. 8 Repeat steps 4-6. 6 Razorback Dragon 29Valley fold, aligning 10 horizontal crease to from previous step. the center line, and unfold. u Step 10 in progress. 1 Valley fold, lowering the flap. | 13 Valley fold, aligning 1 Swivel fold using edges, and unfold. creases from previous step. 1 Repeat steps 8-13 1 ‘Mountain fold on opposite side. model in half. Rotate 90 degrees. 19 am Rotate 90° S 30. Fantastical Creatures vValley fold through both layers, aligning edges, and unfold. a Valley fold top flap, aligning edges of the tail. hb 21 Inside reverse fold the tail, > Inside reverse fold using creases from previous step. tb Inside reverse fold using creases from previous step. hk 20 Repeat step 19 on opposi » Valley fold through both layers, aligning top and bottom edges of the tail, and unfold. we 24 Valley fold the end of the tail. _h-oD) Repeat step 24 on opposite side. t b 2 Open the layer ofthe head. Perspective change. ‘View from above. [ 2 Step 28 in progress. The two center sections stay spread apart as the collapse forms. 3 Valley fold through both layers using the angle of the neck as a reference. i. 32 Fantastical Creat 2 Detailed view to follow. Squeeze the layers together using creases from step 22. 3 Step 28 in progress. When the collapse is nearly complete, the head will flatten. View from the side. 3 Open and squash fold the flap. 43 Valley fold, pivoting the mouth forward, 3 Valley fold the wings downward, aligning the base of the head and the back of the wings. ‘The completed Razorback Dragon Mountain fold the mouth and eyes behind. 3, Pleat fold the wings twice, shaping them. Repeat on opposite side. 150% Razorback Dragon 33he elfis one of the more helpful fantastical creatures one might encounter. Known for their exceptional building skills and penchant for belping out, they may just finish your homework if left out for the night. Watch out though, they are not known for their math skills. inting Instructions BAC i : Apply brown paint tly tothe white paper, ‘of brown paint with a few drops king sure to leave as few of water to make the paint flow white spots as possible. Some Apply the paint evenly. Wait ten wvenness in coverage peal acemneyreir willbe on gitgtartla ¥ arperati tks wioad cota peca Sau Wats Ee pel iatemies sca ince cies Fear auinge cba scaly dy bere ng the paper.Slightly dampen the paper Valley fold, aligning Valley fold, aligning corners with water. Orient the green edges to crease. to center, and unfold. side faceup. Valley fold in half, and untold. a i Inside reverse fold Valley fold Valley fold through Valley fold flaps along using existing creases. top flaps, all layers, and unfold. existing creases. Ks. WX andunfold, A ™ a 130% Open and collapse using Se Valley fold top layer at creases from step 6. Repeat DO caemer change occurs. angle bisectors, and unfold, oon opposite side. f | af 35ll Rabbit-ear fold. 12 Rotate 180 degrees. 13 Spread and pull the 1 Valley fold 38 bottom two flaps flaps along and collapse. The model existing creases. will open. Rote 10° 1 Mountain fold the model in half. 1 Valley fold through 1 Valley fold through all layers, Inside reverse fold the face so itis all layers, and unfold. aligning crease to edge, hidden inside the model during the fold. and unfold, 1 8 Valley fold top I! Inside reverse Valley fold, 2 Note the alignment flap along, fold inner flap. 2 returning of existing creases existing crease. flap to its previous circled in step 22. position. “Then valley fold the leg forward. 36 Fantastical CreaturesRepeat 23 Valley fold the front leg, 2 Mountain 25 Valley fold D step 21 making note of the fold using the ear coctherencleg, reference points to shape the feet. _existingereases. Repeat _ upward. Repeat on Repeat on opposite side. on opposite side. opposite side. Crimp fold the me Valley fold arm Valley fold top layer at s upward, and unfold, gle bisector, creasing only as indicated, and unfold, Rotate 45 degrees. yy Rote 2 Rabbit-ear fold. The arm 30 Rabbit-ear fold again, 3 Valley fold, exposing the will pivot forward. narrowing the ear. face. Repeat steps 27-31 ‘on opposite side. 3d elf 373; Open and squash fold the central flap, forming the belly. 6° ich the arms and BO trounain lathe top of the head to give it a more rounded appearance. ‘The completed Elf 38 Fanrastical Creatures Mountain fold the 3 rear flap so that it stands perpendicular to the face and arms. 4 Open the feet 3 Open and and valley fold curl the ear so they become parallel flaps, shaping them to the ground. to add character and dimension. AMS Curl the tips of the shoes upward, and adjust the nose so it faces forward ¥bese little guys are mischievous liccle fantastical creatures but noc quite as evil as some might assume. Notorious for their practical jokes—that are only funny to them—these little devils appear almost anywhere to cause trouble. Common signs of an infestation are unknown bumps in the night. problems with your car engine and electrical appliances, and things mysteriously falling off the walls. FRONT: For a weathered, BACK: The back side leathery look, first mia small val not show inthe moat of back pant wih afew ‘ finished model Once drops of water make the pant of folded, any visite areas fom. Apply the plat evenly. canbe alnted with ed Wait ten minutes between cats. paint, hiss ofthe Aer itisdy apply the second papers shown as white coat of red pan. Walt another os inthe diagrams 1S mites before stating on thebac Little Devil, 39Slightly dampen the paper with. water. Orient the red side faceup. Valley fold corner to corner, and unfold. Turn over. @ Q Valley fold, aligning edges to center crease, and unfold. Valley fold one flap to the opposite side. 40 Fantastical Creatures Valley fold edge to edge in Bring the three corners both directions, and unfold. down to the bottom using existing creases. Petal fold using creases from Lower flap. Repeat steps 4-6 previous step. on opposite side. \ Ny ie = Za 130% Valley fold the wing upward Repeat steps 7-8 on while returning flap toward opposite side. its previous position in step 6.10™" Ly Ste thecagh both. send snk he comer layers, and unfold. using existing creases. 13 Turn over. L Valley fold the top layer, 1 5 Collapse the aligning edges, and unfold. horns and tail using creases from previous step, 1 6 Valley fold, aligning 1 Valley fold the top layer, 18 the flap using mountain bottom tip to the center. narrowing the horns. folds to narrow the ta Note that the horns are hidden by the tail —- Liccle Devil, 411 Valley fold the wings, By) Valley fold the wing 3 Swivel fold the wing, making making note of the in half. note of the hidden crease. reference points. 2 Repeat steps 19-21 on 2 Rabbit-ear fold, 2 ‘Turn over. opposite side. narrowing the tail. Da» +150% 2 9g ‘Valley fold the bottom 26 Valley fold the top layer. a7 Valley fold the top flap upward. layer downward. 42 Fantastical CreaturesMountain fold, making 2: Pleat fold the horns, 3 Inside reverse fold the note of the hidden folds and mountain fold arms, freeing them. near the arms the legs for added dimension. i Establish mountain folds, shaping 3 Pinch the mouth and feet. Squeeze the sides of the wings and horns. Add ribbing the face to add dimension. The eyes will form to the wings using valley folds. naturally along existing creases near the center of the face. ‘The completed Little DevilPegasus oming to us from the Greeks, the Pegasus is the best known of the flying borses of myth and legend. In addition to its place in Greek lore, the Valkyrie were also believed to ride winged borses from Asgard. Is it possible that this mythical creature was just one of an entiy breed that roamed the Earth centuries ago? If so, they have long since been bunted to extinction. ainting Instructions z PRONE: Apply an even coat of BACK: The back ofthe blue paint. This side vil form paper will remain white and be visi final model. Be careful when appl paint to the f the wings, tai, and mane. Wait in the 45 minutes to ensure the paint is sullicently dry ‘and be sure to wait for it to fully Ary before folding. before folding the paper. 44 Fancastical CreaturesSlightly dampen the paper with water. Valley fold in halfin each Bring the three corners Orient the white side faceup. direction, and unfold. down to the bottom Valley fold in half in each direction, and using existing creases. unfold, Turn over. J Q. : +150% Valley fold top Valley fold top flap to the Inside reverse fold layer, and unfold, center, and unfold. using existing creases. > . C 7 ‘Tum over, 8 Repeat steps 4-6. 9 Valley fold through 1 Open sink fold using all layers, and unfold. existing creases. g Pegasus 451 Expected 12 tee 13 Rabbit-ear fold [4 ees results. layer aligning the top layer. corners, and unfold. Repeat on opposite side. Repeat on opposite side. Rotate 13S, v 15 Satis seni {oe seet P7 hes edge to crease. its previous position. back to step 15. 18 Seem 19 Sens fold the corner. QO Cineieldihe i from steps 15-16. Repeat on opposite side. Pre-crease horizontal ‘mountain fold if necessary. HH 46 Fancastical Creatures21 Valley fold the wing ey Valley fold flap, z Valley fold at a right backward while aligning edge to angle. Note the reference incorporating valley creases crease, and unfold. from the step 22 crease. near the center. Repeat on opposite side. a, Inside reverse fold x Swivel fold, aligning 2% Swivel fold, aligning using existing creases. reference points. reference points. The top ofthe head will rotate downward. a0 2 Expected results. The Inside reverse fold ai Valley fold to model will not lie flat. the hidden corner. narrow the head. X-ray view to follow. zO Pegasus 473 Repeat steps 25-29 to follow. 20086 Valley fold the tip of Crimp fold the head. BD trenose 34 ka a y 3 Valley fold wing 3 Swivel fold the top layer, along its hinge. and fold behind the wing, Dy, 32 Open the nose and valley fold. 3 Mountain fold to shape the ‘ears, They will not lie fat. Repeat on the opposite side. 38 Pleat fold the wing twice. 48 Fancastical Creatures3 Repeat steps 36-38 Inside reverse fold the Al Inside reverse fold the con opposite side. hidden corner. hidden corner. Pinch the model together and mountain AF, Seite ndnctiecsn fold to create front and back legs. Repeat shape the model. con opposite side.Nydra be hydra is a particularly fearsome creature and should only be confronted by the very brave or very foolish. Ghe first tales of the bydra emerged during ancient times, and only in the tales of Hercules is the bydra ever successfully defeated. Painting Instructions FRONT: Apply an even BACK: Only a small portion ‘coat of red paint. Wait ‘ofthe back side will show 45 minutes to ensurethe ‘on the finished model. Once paints aunty ey de ya wera Tele dig the pape. Depaated with red This iearaspe tine “f as white inthe diagrans 50 Fantastical CreaturesSlightly dampen the paper with Fold, create pinch mark Valley fold, aligning edge to water. Orient the white side faceup. at the quarter mark, pinch mark, and unfold. Valley fold in half in each direction, and unfold. and unfold. Repeat steps 2-3 on remaining Valley fold in halfin each Valley fold, aligning corners three sides, Turn over. direction, and unfold. to existing creases, and unfold. Turn over. Collapse the corner Repeat step 7 on remaining 9 Detailed view to follow. along existing creases. three comers. Rydra 511 O Open and squash fold. 13 Valley fold the top flap downward, I Repeat steps 10-15 ‘on two outer flaps. ll Valley fold the top layer Petal fold the top layer. to the center, and unfold. 12 1 Valley fold top flap. Repeat 5 Valley fold the top steps 10-14 on the flap flap upward. underneath. a> “0 Petal fold using 1 Valley fold, aligning edges to 1 existing creases center, and unfold.i) ie using existing ‘Valley fold, aligning edges 21 Petal fold the top layer. creases, similar toa to center, and unfold. 19 Base. 4 a Free the trapped Turn over. Repeat steps 20-21, paper on both sides. 23 24 oes 5 Valley fold the top flap. 26 Valley fold the flap. Zz Valley fold the top flap, aligning corner to crease, and unfold. 6 ++Spread squash fold using existing creases. ¢ ‘Mountain fold in half, Rotate 90 degrees 31: clockwise. F Rotate? Return flap te previous position, ee 54 Fantastical Creatures 29 ‘Turn over, 2 39 Valley fold the top flap, aligning edge to crease, and unfold. =i. To 3, Outside reverse fold using existing creases from step 32. BO resort 33 Valley fold through all layers, aligning reference points, and unfold. Make note of the hidden fold. 3 Outside reverse fold using existing creases from step 33.3 Repeat steps 32-36 on 3 8 Valley fold the exterior 3 Valley fold the tail, remaining two flaps. flap to reveal the legs. and unfold. Rotate 180 degrees. Repeat on opposite side. aos Inside reverse fold 4 Inside reverse fold using 42 Outside reverse using existing creases. existing creases. Make fold the horn on note of the hidden crease. all three heads. S oO 4 Shape the hydra by curling ‘The completed Hydra the tail, necks, and beaks.he majestic phoenix is best known for its spectacular ability to be reborn from its own fiery ashes. Ghey bave been said to have fantastical bealing properties that can be used by bumans, but sadly none have ever been known to be successfully held in captivity for study. BACK: Apply a single coat of yellow paint tothe back. Wait 3 imimutes to ensure the paints sulficently dy before folding the paper. FRONT: For best results, apply a thin coat of yellow paint. Wait ten minutes between coats, After itis dry, apply a second coat of evenly spread red paint, This two-coat approach will giv the final model arich lame color. Wait another 15 minutes before starting on the back. 56 Fantastical CreaturesSlightly dampen the paper with s Valley fold in hall. Valley fold the top layer, water. Orient the yellow side faceup. aligning corners to the center. Valley fole in half, and unfold. 4 ‘Turn over. Valley fold top layer 6 Valley fold top layer in half. in half, Ri, Valley fold, lowering Valley fold top Valley fold through all the flap. layer, establishing layers, creasing firmly. a second pleat. 150% Phoenix 5710 Open and squash fold 1 Petal fold, Pre-crease 1 Unfold to step 9. ‘Then as necessary. repeat steps 9-12.0n opposite side. Ss . a 13 Unfold the bottom pleats. L A Unfold the top flaps. 1 5 Mountain fold horizontally in Rotate 90 degrees clockwise. half, and collapse remaining paper using existing creases. | = © Rate so? ne 1 6 Step 15 in progress. 17 (Open and squash fold. 1 Petal fold. Pre-crease as necessary. Ti. [er it 58 Fantastical Creatures19 Valley fold two layers yy Sink fold the top edge 5 Step 20 collapse to the right. Repeat while folding the flap over. in progress. steps 17-19 on rear flap. » Be 135% "9 Sink fold the top edge Valley fold the top layer, 24 ‘Untold the top layer. while folding the flap over. aligning edges to center. , 135% f a WD Sink fold using existing creases. 26 Step 25 in progress. Repeat steps 23-26 on rear flap. & |Valley fold the top layer, Inside reverse fold Repeat steps 28-29 on p layer pe aligning bottom corners the corners, rearflaps. Turn over. to the center. QO S 26-23) ‘Valley fold two layers Valley fold the leg while Valley fold the top layer. cs y leg 33 y p lay to the lefi. closing the flap. Valley fold the top layer 3, 5 Valley fold twice, 3 Inside reverse fold to the right. Repeat steps the legs. Turn over. 31-34 on opposite side.37 Valley fold the top 3 8 Valley fold the top layer, 39 Valley fold the underside layer, beginning to aligning edge to crease. layer, aligning to the edge shape the wing. of the wing. Valley fold the top Al Unfold both wing flaps. Valley fold to reveal the layer, aligning to the color change. Then pleat edge underneath. 4 using existing creases. 43 Step 42 in progress. Repeat step 42 on Unfold the flap to reveal adjacent flap the lower flap. ® rtInside reverse fold the 4 Valley fold the top layer 4 Repeat steps 37-47 on opposite hidden comer. using the existing crease. side. Then mountain fold the ‘model in half. Rotate 90 degrees. hy ! 4 Outside reverse 50 Open slightly and free 5 Valley fold the fold the top layer. the trapped paper. wings upward. | @ 5 Open and firee the trapped paper to reveal the color change. Repeat on opposite side. 5 ‘Mountain fold the flap inside the tai. Repeat on opposite side. 62 Fantastical Creatures5. 4. Curl and lower the wings. ‘The completed Phoenix ‘Then curl the claws and ‘open the mouth,About the Author Paul Frasco is an American origami designer focused on representational and animal designs. He was heavily influenced by the modern design techniques of Robert Lang and the sculptural techniques of Eric Joisel. His origami work has been featured in public spaces, museums, and galleries throughout the New York area. In 2012, using a single sheet of 18" x 18” paper, he folded a Dragon Whelp for installation at Stony Brook University. The final model stood an impressive five feet tall. His designs are known for melding mixed media and art techniques to the preparation of the paper used for folding. This has yielded a signature style that is often mistaken for sculpture or papier miché. Acknowledgments Towea great deal to a great many people who have supported me in this publishing adventure. Many in the origami and art community have contributed to the origami designs, the diagrams, the photography, and have mentored meas I have grown as.an artist. Thank you to my family and friends for the support during the long nights and weekends, jill Wendortf for outdoor model photography, Ryan Dong for picking up the diagramming slack when I fell behind, Talo Kawasaki for putting me on the right track with the woodland fairy, Sok Song for giving me my start in diagramming, Sam Ita for untold Illustrator technical assists, and Max Steiner for the lasercut acrylic that can make anything look good. Additional thanks to the other artists Thave long admired and who have always been supportive—Peter, Michael, Robert, Gay, John, Tom, and more than I could ever name—and to the whole crew of test folders who helped me bring complex and artful origami to you in a kit that we hope will be both challenging and rewarding. 64 Fantastical Creatures