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Origami Butterflies Kit

12 Easy-to-Fold Butterfly Models

Michael G. LaFosse Richard L. Alexander Greg Mudarri

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English
Tuttle
01 May 2018
Kids and grown-ups alike share a fascination with the delicate beauty and changing nature of butterflies and moths.

Origami Butterflies is a unique collection of twelve origami projects from world-renowned origami artist Michael G. LaFosse. This kit includes 98 sheets of special folding paper in eight different colour combinations designed to match the photography in the book. Along with folding paper and directions, Origami Butterflies teaches you how to make hundreds of different butterfly and moth variations simply by making minor changes to a few key folds!

This kit includes:

* 41 projects for hours of origami fun * two 32-page illustrated books with easy-to-follow instructions * 98 sheets of 6 x 6 inch folding paper * clear and easy-to-follow instructions for creating 30 projects * step-by-step diagrams that make folding as easy as 1-2-3.

Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for decades, and is internationally regarded as a leading authority and master of the art.

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Imprint:   Tuttle
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 159mm,  Width: 311mm, 
ISBN:   9780804849319
ISBN 10:   0804849315
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Other merchandise
Publisher's Status:   Active

Origami Master Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for over 40 years, and is considered a leading authority and master of the art. An avid teacher, LaFosse cofounded the Origamido Studio, a learning center and design studio dedicated to the art of origami, and the only place in the world specializing in hand papermaking for the origami artist. Author of many books and videotapes relating to paperfolding and hand papermaking, LaFosse produces fine paper art and commercial designs for a variety of international clients. He was prominently featured in the recent Peabody Award-winning documentary, Between the Folds. Richard L. Alexander cofounded the Origamido Studio, where he is the chief papermaker. As a designer his specialties have included biology (systems ecology) and landscape architecture. Together, Alexander and LaFosse have created dozens of origami exhibitions, and more than seventy books, kits, and videos about paper and paper arts. Greg Mudarri was an instructor, papermaker and graphic designer at Origamido Studio.

Reviews for Origami Butterflies Kit: 12 Easy-to-Fold Butterfly Models

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 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 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 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 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 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


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