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

Friday, 10 January 2020 Edit

Category: Arts, Crafts & Sewing,Crafting,Paper & Paper Crafts

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

Review "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"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"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"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"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"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 Read more About the Author Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for decades and is considered a leading authority and master of the art. An avid teacher, LaFosse co-founded the Origamido Studio, a learning center and design studio that produces folded art and commercial designs for a variety of international clients. LaFosse was prominently featured in the recent Peabody Award-winning film, Between the Folds, by Vanessa Gould.Co-founder of the Origamido Studio, Richard L. Alexander is the chief papermaker and is a frequent collaborator with other famous paper artists. He has consulted with apparel, container, toy, and consumer product designers to incorporate folding theory into daily-use objects. Together, Alexander and LaFosse have created dozens of origami exhibitions, and more than seventy books, kits, and videos about paper and paper arts. Read more