"MORE MORMON ORIGAMI," by Todd Huisken, Cedar Fort, $12.99, 94 pages
In “More Mormon Origami,” paper-folding enthusiasts can tackle 24 additional LDS-themed designs, from armor pieces to temples — both Book of Mormon era and modern day — along with a few from the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Author Todd Huisken's is first book, “Mormon Origami,” features 25 origami patterns from stories found in the Book of Mormon and LDS Church history, along with some modern-day temples.
Huisken has created a new series of patterns to delight origami lovers, both young and old. His easy-to-follow directions have drawings of what each project should look like after every step. There are origami creations for three skill levels.
Whether a love of origami or the need for an interesting lesson visual aid that prompts the paper-folder in the family, there are lots of fun patterns to choose from. A breastplate, Lamanite temple or a shield are just a few folds away.
Also included are instructions for making familiar Utah symbols such as the beehive, a seagull and the state of Utah. Various Mormon temples are featured, including the Concepción Chile Temple, Washington D.C. Temple, Anchorage Alaska Temple and Newport Beach California Temple.
The table of contents groups the patterns into categories while an index indicates which progressive skill level is required to complete each project. An unusual fact or quiz question is found on each page, adding interest and meaning to the individual origami designs.
Although clearly artistic, Huisken’s day job is that of a licensed marriage and family therapist in Fountain Valley, California. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Huisken attended Brigham Young University and The University of San Diego. He and his wife, Jill, are the parents of four children.
Stephanie Abney, eternal optimist, retired school teacher and freelance writer, lives in Mesa, Arizon, with her husband, Jim. They have five children and 18 grandchildren. Email is sabneyfeedback@cox.net and she blogs at stephaniesaysso.blogspot.com.