Toilet Paper Origami and Toilet Paper Origami On a Roll are now available in ebook format for those who prefer electronic reading devices—or for those who like both print books and ebooks—depending on the circumstances.

It was a magic moment the first time I saw these books light up my little iPod Touch and realized the potential! While I have several designs memorized, there are more than 60 styles between the two toilet paper origami books. I find it impossible to remember them all when I’m out and about and spontaneously want to fold a toilet paper origami surprise. To be able to pull out my iPhone for the specs of any design would be perfect!

The toilet paper origami print books and ebooks each have their benefits:

• Print Books – The 8.5″ x 11″ printed books feature 9 instructional steps per page which makes it easier for beginners to see where they’re going. These also make great gifts.
• Ebooks – If you exclusively read ebooks, be it on the Kindle, Nook, iPad or iPhone, these are for you! The ebooks feature 1 instructional step per page for easy visibility on any device. The compactness of toilet paper origami books on an iPhone, iPod Touch, or any smart phone, makes a very convenient resource for mobile TP folders. Many housekeepers like to surprise their customers with different folds and this format is discreet, easy to transport and, on a smart phone, always at hand.

While I will continue to keep my printed copies of Toilet Paper Origami and Toilet Paper Origami on a Roll in the book basket in my bathroom, I am enamored with the way these books on my iPhone will make it easy to leave a fancy fold for a friend, a hostess—or anyone—as a random act of fun that is guaranteed to make someone smile!

This book teaches 30 folds and embellishments for styling the end of a toilet paper roll.

Hearts, flowers, fans…butterflies, boats and bunnies…it’s all possible with toilet paper! With little effort, a roll of toilet paper can be transformed into a delightful focal point using the charming, elegant and whimsical designs in this collection.

This companion book to Toilet Paper Origami includes 32 new styles.

Fold…crease…smile! Add joy and memorability to any bathroom with an artfully-folded roll of toilet tissue. Learn to make snow-capped mountains, shooting stars and swimming swans; palm trees, tropical fish and ships at sea; fantastic fans, flowers and foliage; birthday cakes, candles and bows; plus assorted holiday and hospitality motifs.

Wrap a roll in cellophane for a cute birthday gift!

Rambling Rose, the design featured on the cover of  Toilet Paper Origami, was made with Charmin Basic 1-ply. Since 2008, Charmin Basic has changed dramatically, and I no longer like it for the rose or any other origami. I make roses with whatever I have on hand, as long as it’s not too thick, and they turn out beautifully every time.

For my latest book, Toilet Paper Origami on a Roll, I used a much wider variety of products, and, as promised in the introduction, I’ll share them here:

• Bright Green – Bright Green is a 2-ply bath tissue from Safeway’s eco-conscious line of products made from 100% recycled fiber. Excellent at holding a crease, this is my all-around favorite. In southern California, I buy it at Vons. Bright Green was used for the following designs: Simple Elegance, Tulip, Swimming Swan, Lovely Heart, Plume, Cornucopia, Topknot, Water Lily, Fanburst, Candlestick, Pleated Leaf, Reindeer, Shooting Star, and Corsage.

• Scott Extra Soft – This 1-ply bath tissue has an attractive but subtle embossing pattern. It handles well for soft folds or creases. It is lightweight, lovely and luminous. Scott Extra Soft was used for the following styles: Bodacious Bow, Diamond Crest, Palm Tree, Bow Tie, and Tropical Fish.
  

• Cottonelle – This 1-ply wonder has the softness and strength of a 2-ply product and a one-of-a-kind ridge pattern that makes it an ideal choice for many designs. Cottonelle was used for the following folds: Diagonal Tuck, Fontainebleau, Ship Ahoy, and Pumpkin.

• Cottonelle Ultra – This thick, weighty 2-ply paper features plies bonded together by a glue layer. The glue layer gives Cottonelle Ultra a great body that puts it in a league of its own. The embossing is a classy pattern of ridges overlaid with diamonds. Cottonelle Ultra was used for the following: Frill, Fandango, and Inverted Point. (Be sure to try Cottonelle Ultra for the fantastic Fandango. It’s the best!)
  

• Angel Soft – Angel Soft is noteworthy for its embossing pattern of butterflies, dots and swirls.  It is sold in plain white or a pink and green floral pattern called “Pretty Prints”. This 2-ply product is delicate and soft. Angel Soft was used for the following styles: Celebration Cake and Pretty Posy.

Last, but not least, Seventh Generation was used for the Grand Teton and the Pillar Candle, while Charmin Ultra Soft was used for Upsy Daisy.

I enjoy using different brands, and am always on the lookout for something new to try!