After readers familiarize themselves with the origami symbols and easily accessible types of paper to use, they will follow illustrated step-by-step instructions to create fun origami arts and crafts such as a bracelet, a piano, a sailboat, and a colorful dodecahedron. A glossary helps readers learn new vocabulary, and a further reading section with books and websites encourages further exploration of the topic.

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…

The book takes traditional origami to new levels, guiding readers through an exploration of dynamic ways to fold paper, including prompts, tips, exercises and engaging step-by-step projects demonstrating both traditional and contemporary origami methods

Includes illustrated instructions for origami projects that range from simple to challenging.

In the time it takes to pick out a card at the store, you can fold a beautiful, handmade card specifically designed for your special someone. With Origami Card Craft, you can impress your friends with origami-inspired cards, boxes, and envelopes that pop up, fan out, and even hold hidden messages. Wow your sweetie with the Fold-Out Heart card or give a thank you to be remembered with the Pinwheel card. Here you’ll also learn to make five different envelopes to store and protect your creations. With over 25 years of experience in origami and paper crafting, author Karen Elaine Thomas shows you how easy it is to create unique cards out of folded paper, and gives you the skills necessary to read any origami pattern, in any language. With a few basic techniques under your belt and the endless opportunities that paper offers, there’s no limit to the dazzling cards you can create simply and quickly.

Origami expert Mark Bolitho explains how to make perfectly formed origami objects that are pleasing to fold and make. As digital downtime becomes a constant quest in our fast-paced lives, the idea of contemplative, soothing arts and crafts is undergoing a serious revival. Each title contains 32 pages of origami paper so that you can try out these mindful projects for yourself. The Art and Craft of Geometric Origami divides into sections; One-piece Projects (formed from a single piece of paper), Twists and Turns (objects that change form with movement), Modular projects (multiple-piece projects) and Advanced Modules (intricate and beautiful objects). Shapes include simple tetrahedrons and cubes, diamonds and geo balls, icosahedrons and flexagons, harlequin modules and starbursts.

Are you a lover of creativity and innovations? Do you or your kids have a thing for handcrafts? Are you looking for a comprehensive guide to making origami crafts? If so, then read on… This book, Origami Book for Beginners, is a treasure you shouldn't let slip you by. Creativity is one of the very tough things to build in life. Anyone could learn languages, technical handcrafts, and digital skills if they put their mind to it, but becoming a master at any of these things requires a high level of creativity. Even being the master in your field and place of assignment involves a level of creativity. Now, you will be wondering how you can build your creativity. Origami is one definite way to build creativity. The craft involves hands-on activities that improve your mental comprehension, assertion, and logical abilities. It is more than paper folding, as many presume. Origami is paper magic or transformational craft. It involves the practice of art using paper. With just your hands and some pieces of paper, you can make magical crafts. This is one cheap and simple craft that you can also earn good money from if you are devoted to learning and dedicated to practice. This book isn't for only professionals who want to improve their skills and hone their creativity. It is also for those who wish to learn geometry and build their calculative abilities. If you know anyone struggling with mathematics, geometry, or science-related subjects, you should introduce this book to them. Origami has so many benefits than your fingers can number, which I cover in detail in this book. But that's not all, within the pages of this book, you will; 1. Be more acquainted with what origami entails and its historical timelines. 2. Get to know how origami is applied to several areas of discipline. 3. Be familiar with the terms associated and used in origami art. 4. Be exposesd to the tips and techniques used in origami art that will set you on your way to becoming an expert origamist. 5. Be enlightened on the tools and materials needed to get you started in origami. 6. Educated on the basic folds used in origami, and the common origami bases used in paper folding. 7. Get started with making beautiful origami crafts with the aid of the 25 origami project ideas discussed in this book with step-by-step instructions and graphical illustrations to guide you along the process. …And a whole lot more! What more are you waiting for? Hone your creative abilities, and build your paper folding skills with this beginner's guide to origami. To begin your journey to making paper folding crafts, simply grab a copy of this book RIGHT NOW.

Are you looking for a calming, relaxing, mindful hobby? Do you feel better when you fidget with something in your hands? Are you looking for a simple yet elegant way to create beautiful art? Paper play, creating origami, might be what you're looking for! Making origami artwork is easy, simple, fun, and amazingly calming. I find that folding the paper so precisely puts me in a state of bliss. I have always loved working with my hands to create beautiful art. I have made intricate quilts, handmade jewelry, and now I am crafting simple, fun, and relaxing origami projects from nothing more than an average piece of paper. The wonderful thing about origami art is that you only need paper (any kind that you can get your hands on - literally!) and your hands. That's it! There's no special tools or equipment required. Don't be intimidated by complex dinosaurs and folded stars. Making origami does not have to be hard. My book is broken down into three parts: beginner, intermediate, and advanced projects. Start slow. Each section demonstrates a different skill which builds off of the techniques that you'll practice in doing the previous projects. In my book, I will show you everything you need to know to create marvelous origami art pieces. We'll start with examining the history of origami Tools and materials needed (spoiler- it's not much!) Tips for beginners Defining terms used in this book We'll discuss the different skill levels. Feel free to start on whatever project you like in the book, and work on from there. The 20 projects in this book include step-by-step, plain English instructions as well as a plethora of photographs to guide you to every fold. The 20 projects in this book are: Making Hearts A Fleet of Boats Vroom-Vroom! Racecars Back to School Pencils Having a Whale of a Time Going to the Dogs Social Butterflies Go Fish Jumping Frogs Men's Shirt A Tie to go with the Shirt Bow Tie Paper Doll Dress Paper Houses Squeaky Mouse Cute Crawling Crab Pirate Sword Cat, I'm a Kitty Cat Sliding Star "Rawr!" I'm a Dinosaur Be sure to try the dinosaur, it's my favorite project out of this whole book. For a limited time, when you purchase the paperback book here on Amazon, you will be able to download the eBook for FREE! I suggest you go this route because the eBook version has the photographs available in FULL color. Have fun and happy folding!

Various origami designs ranging in skill levels.

"Master the creative craft skills in this book and make fabulous objects for yourself, your friends and family"--Page 4 of cover.