Origami Art

Author: Michael G. Lafosse
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462904947
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Fold advanced origami projects with this beautiful origami book. From the Origamido Studio, world-renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander introduce a unique collection of origami paper craft projects. Origami Art features folding instructions for complex 3D origami models. These featured origami projects will amaze and astound paper folders with their intricate and lifelike qualities. Also featured in this origami book are articles on paper selection and preparation for each project, advanced techniques, such as "wetfolding" and compound origami plant design and construction. LaFosse and Alexander embrace every aspect of this fascinating art form and present it brilliantly for advanced paper folders and the artist in us all. While knowledge of some basic folds is needed, the clear, expert instructions allow readers to learn origami at a very high level, without requiring a great deal of previous origami knowledge or experience. This origami book contains: 144 pages of full-color Advanced origami folding techniques and tips Clear, step-by-step instructions 15 signature origami projects If you're eager to dive into a premium collection of challenging origami designs, then this exciting paper folding guide is for you! LaFosse's expert instructions will step you through the creation of origami masterpieces that are beautiful to behold and make wonderful gifts. Origami art projects include: American Alligator Pond Turtles Monk Seal Malaysian Birdwing Butterfly Munich Orchid And much more…

Origami Paper Airplanes

Author: Didier Boursin
Publisher: Firefly Publishing
ISBN: 9781552096260
Category : Handicraft
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Origami projects creating paper airplanes.

Trash Origami

Author: Michael G. LaFosse
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462904971
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 101

Book Description
Make fun and functional origami out of your spare paper with this easy origami book. Don't dump your wastepaper into the garbage--it's time to fold! World-renowned origami artists and award-winning authors Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander show you the way with Trash Origami. This origami book presents unique and fun projects from their Origamido Studio and from some of the world's best paper designers, including Nick Robinson, Herman Van Goubergen, and Rona Gurkewitz. The origami models are presented for the reader who may have little or no previous folding experience, making it a great origami-for-kids book and an effective way to learn origami. However, experienced paper folders will also be intrigued by the novel nature of the folds and the unusual materials involved. The origami designs are made from old calendar pages, candy wrappers, envelopes, newspaper, postcards, paper grocery bags and more. The downloadable video tutorial will make the folding process clearer and aid folders of all skill levels. Also provided is a guide to everyday materials that have the most folding potential leaving readers inspired to design and display their very own "trash" origami. This origami book features: Full-color, 95-page instructional book 25 unique origami projects Projects from top paper folding designers Clear, step-by-step directions Paper folding techniques and tips Accompanying downloadable or streamable instructional video Get ready to look at the contents of your wastebaskets and recycling bins with a different sensibility. You'll never need to buy expensive origami paper again! Origami projects include: Photo Cubes Candy Wrapper Butterflies Interlocking Flower Petals Custom-Bound Books And many more…

Origamido

Author: Michael G. LaFosse
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Origami
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
This book showcases the finest examples of origami art from around the world. Several diagrams are included that reveal the secrets behind some of the masters' most famous pieces.

Kids' Paper Airplane Book

Author: Ken Blackburn
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 9780761104780
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
Provides information on the principles of aerodynamics, suggestions for designing airplanes, and instructions for folding paper planes and doing stunts and playing games with them.

How to Make Origami Airplanes That Fly

Author: Gery Hsu
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486129969
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
Create 12 different models that actually fly: space shuttle, futuristic shuttle, flying wing, delta-wing jet, fighter plane, interceptor, double tail fighter, dart plane, fighter plane with engines, futuristic fighter, and two jets.

Advanced Origami

Author: Michael G. LaFosse
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462905501
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 486

Book Description
Take your paper folding to an advanced level with this user-friendly origami book. From shimmering hummingbirds to magnificent bats, from a stunning panther mask to graceful sea turtles, Michael G. LaFosse's complex and beautiful origami projects are well known around the world. Focusing on models from nature, Advanced Origami provides unparalleled instruction on how to create master-class level 3D origami paper folding projects. The origami designs are challenging--they require some folding experience--but the results are more origami art than craft. Paper folders will create projects that can be displayed or given as gifts. Sophisticated origami or paper crafts fans will appreciate the unique origami designs along with complete detailed instructions and easy-to-follow color photos and diagrams. Advanced Origami also features information on paper selection and preparation, advanced techniques such as "wet folding" and making your own paper. This origami book contains: 128 page, full-color book 15 original and challenging projects Step-by-step instructions Colorful diagrams and photographs Advanced techniques and tips In recent years origami has evolved beyond simple folding and creasing into a true art form akin to sculpture. For those seeking to learn origami at such a level, Advanced Origami provides all the essential information and techniques. Soon you will be able to design and fold your own origami sculptures! Origami projects include: North American Cardinal Koi Fish Origamido Butterfly Pond Frog And many more…

Keepers of Tradition

Author: Maggie Holtzberg
Publisher: Univ of Massachusetts Press
ISBN: 9781558496408
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
Throughout Massachusetts, artists carry on and revitalise deeply rooted traditions that take many expressive forms - from Native American basketry to Yankee wooden boats, Armenian lace, Chinese seals, and Irish music and dance. This illustrated volume celebrates and shares the work of a wide array of these living artists.

Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies

Author: Michael G. LaFosse
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 9784805312261
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Fold beautiful papercraft butterflies with this easy origami book. Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami artist Michael G. LaFosse is no exception. His original butterfly paper-folding techniques are a dramatic new development in origami—which some have hailed as the most important advance in origami since the first paper cranes appeared centuries ago. Hundreds of LaFosse butterflies have been featured in exhibitions around the world and his iconic designs are now eagerly sought and widely imitated by folding enthusiasts everywhere. Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies presents original paper folding projects from LaFosse's extensive butterfly and moth repertoire, including all his personal favorites. This collection has many 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 book 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 112 page, full-color book 26 original designs Step-by-step instructions Colorful diagrams and pictures Advanced paper folding techniques and tips Accompanying DVD video tutorials Videos are also streamable or downloadable online 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 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. Origami butterflies include: A Butterfly for Vanessa Gould The Butterfly for Robert Lang A Butterfly for Eric Joisel A Swallowtail for Guy Kawasaki The Boston Butterfly The Mudarri Luna Moth

Modern Paper Airplanes

Author: Tri Dang
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
This book has a collection of the 10 best paper planes originally designed by Tri Dang, a person who is running a famous paper airplane YouTube channel TriKdanG. Each plane has been carefully selected by his fans, true paper plane lovers. There are 10 practice sheets with free logo designs.This book will show you how to make paper airplanes that can loop and turn, fly straight and fast, return nicely on your hands, float in the air, and flap its wings like an eagle. Each paper plane in this book is folded using a clean sheet of 8.5 in. x 11 in. (letter size) paper with no cuts, tears, or tape.If you want to make perfect paper airplanes, have a ruler and pencil handy.