Origami Butterflies Kit: Kit Includes 2 Origami Books, 12 Fun Projects, 98 Origami Papers and Instructional DVD: Great for Both Kids and Adults - Softcover

LaFosse, Michael G.; Alexander, Richard L.; Mudarri, Greg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080484027X ISBN 13: 9780804840279

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Make colorful and fun origami butterflies with this easy origami kit.

Anyone would look twice at a flower with one of these paper butterflies perched on it! This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of common and exotic butterflies from around the world.

All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami paper in the kit already has printed patterns, so no paint or glue is required, just unpack and start folding right away!

The origami kit contains:

• 2 full-colored, 32-page booklets
• Clear step-by-step instructions
• Easy-to-follow diagrams
• A butterfly design system and tips
• 12 simple origami butterfly projects
• 98 sheets of durable, authentic origami folding paper
• A variety of different colors and patterns

Origami Butterflies Kit provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal butterfly house in no time!

Origami projects include:

• Fritillary
• Swallowtail
• Zebra Longwing
• And many more...

About this title

About the Author

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

Richard L. Alexander is a pioneer in video origami instruction and has designed several origami commercial and fine art exhibitions.

Greg Mudarri is an instructor, papermaker and graphic designer at Origamido Studio.

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

"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

"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

About this edition

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 080484027X
• ISBN 13: 9780804840279
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1