Origami Butterflies Mini Kit: Fold Up A Flutter of Gorgoues Paper Wings!: Fold Up a Flutter of Gorgeous Paper Wings!: Kit with Origami Book, 6 Fun Projects, 32 Origami Papers and Instructional DVD - Softcover

Michael G. LaFosse; L. Alexander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 4805312785 ISBN 13: 9784805312780

Publisher: Tuttle Shokai Inc, 2013

Synopsis

"Michael LaFosse is an acknowledged master of the paper-folding arts, but his origami butterflies have won him special acclaim. Hundreds of LaFosse's winged creations are featured in exhibitions around the world, and his iconic butterfly designs are admired by origami enthusiasts everywhere. In this collection, LaFosse presents six exclusive, all-new butterfly designs specifically created with the paper crafts novice in mind. This fun and instructive origami kit will kickstart your creativity with: 6 gorgeous butterfly designs, including 'A Butterfly for George Morkiami' and 'A Butterfly for Reiko' A 32-page booklet, featuring full-color, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow origami diagrams 40 brilliant, full-color, 5-inch folding papers An instructional DVD with more than an hour of video lessons taught by LaFosse himself Whether you're a beginner or a more seasoned origami practioner, you will learn to hone your folding skills and achieve consistent results while creating your own stunning collection of paper butterfly models."

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Review

"The combination of butterflies, origami and Michael LaFosse cannot be anything but magical. I guarantee that this book will enchant you." --Guy Kawasaki, author of Enchantment and former Chief Evangelist at Apple

"You cannot go wrong with any book by these authors, much less with this delightful collection of origami butterflies!" --Origami Spirit

"LaFosse and Alexander have built up an enviable reputation for producing top quality origami products, carefully and expertly crafted for folders of all levels. Their work is an inspiration." --Nick Robinson, author of Origami Kit For Dummies and World's Best Origami

"These pages present a kaleidoscope of colorful origami butterflies. The authors uphold the philosophy of Akira Yoshizawa sensei, who opened LaFosse's eyes to origami's endless possibilities, which you can now also explore." --Dave Brill, former President of the British Origami Society, and author of Brilliant Origami

"LaFosse and Alexander have observed and passionately captured the essence of the butterfly with their exceptional designs. These magnificent butterflies undergo their metamorphosis in the authors' hands." --Reiko Nishioka, Director of Education at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

"Noted origami experts LaFosse and Alexander focus on folded-paper butterflies in this elegant how-to guide. After presenting the basic architecture for an origami butterfly, the authors provide a number of variations, most named after well-known origami enthusiasts. Fully illustrated step-by-step directions for each butterfly are included, and five hours of video instruction are provided on the enclosed DVDs."-- Library Journal

"This compact kit contains the instructions and paper to make a kaleidoscope of butterflies! Origami master Michael LaFosse leads you clearly through the folding sequences of each butterfly. You cannot go wrong, book or DVD." --Handmade by Deb blog

"All of the folds are very easy for kids, so the whole family can have fun making these fun Origami Butterflies." --Mom Does it All blog

Book Description

Fold beautiful papercraft butterflies with this easy origami kit.

Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Michael LaFosse is an acknowledged master of the paper-folding arts, but his origami butterflies have won him special acclaim. Hundreds of LaFosse's winged creations are featured in exhibitions around the world, and his iconic butterfly designs are admired by origami enthusiasts and paper crafters everywhere. in Origami butterflies Mini Kit, LaFosse presents six exclusive, all-new butterfly designs specifically created with the paper crafts novice in mind.

This collection has rarely-seen origami designs, and several of the models illustrate new technical and design achievements made possible by the ingenious "LaFosse Origami butterfly Folding System." This exciting new oriagmi kit with accompanying DVD represents the culmination of a lifetime of designing and perfecting the art of origami butterflies. it contains everything you need to create your own unique collection.

This origami book contains

• 32 page, full color book
• 6 original designs
• Step-by-step instructions
• Colorful diagrams and pictures
• 40, 5-inch origami paper sheets
• Accompanying DVD

These elegant forms—each created from a single square sheet of paper without cutting or glue—showcase the versatility of the origami folding system. All are deceptively simple, yet provide a solid foundation for creative flights of fancy in the hands of an experienced folder. Clear step-by-step instructions show you how to make literally hundreds of different variations by making small adjustments to a few key paper folds! Whether dry-folded from recycled candy wrappers or wet-folded from expensive handmade papers, these designs exemplify the best aspects of the paper folder's art today.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tuttle Shokai Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 4805312785
• ISBN 13: 9784805312780
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32