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ReviewsNoted 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|9784805312780|, 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 , "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, "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 a, " ""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 ", "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 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, "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, "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, "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, "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, "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, "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 a, You cannot go wrong with any book by these authors, much less with this delightful collection of origami butterflies! -- Origami Spirit , 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, 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 , "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, "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, "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 , "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, "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, "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 P, "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 , 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 , "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, "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, "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 P
Table Of ContentIntroduction A Butterfly for George Morikami A Butterfly for Sharon A Butterfly for Mara A Butterfly for Beth A Butterfly for Reiko A Butterfly for Vancouver and One for Elsa
SynopsisFold beautiful paper butterflies with this easy origami kit. Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami Butterflies Mini Kit , presents six exclusive, all-new butterfly designs specially created with the paper crafts novice in mind. It contains everything you need to create a unique collection. This origami book contains: 32 page, full-color book 6 original designs Step-by-step instructions Colorful diagrams and pictures 40, 5x5 inch origami papers Instructional DVD All videos are 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. All media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website., This collection of all-new origami butterfly designs is by world-renowned origami artist, Michael G. LaFosse. This kit comes complete with 40 full-color folding sheets that you can use to begin folding brilliant paper butterflies right away. The 32-page booklet provides clear, step-by-step instructions showing how to fold each of the six gorgeous models that are exclusive to this kit. In addition, a video DVD shows you how to make all of the butterflies. Everything needed to create your own stunning collection of paper butterfly models in this amazing kit!, Fold beautiful paper butterflies with this easy origami kit. Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami Butterflies Mini Kit , presents six exclusive, all-new butterfly designs specially created with the paper crafts novice in mind. It contains everything you need to create a unique collection. This origami book contains: 32 page, full-color book 6 original designs Step-by-step instructions Colorful diagrams and pictures 40, 5x5 inch origami papers Instructional DVD All videos are 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.