Learn advanced techniques for experienced folders, try 15 original and challenging projects, and make the perfect paper for origami art
Fold simple origami projects and learn about Asian culture with this step-by- step easy origami book.
Make homemade Japanese paper and fold it into beautiful and decorative forms with this Japanese papercraft book. In Japanese Paper Crafting, world-renowned paper artist Michael G. LaFosse of the Origamido Studio teaches you all the essential techniques needed to make your own beautiful handmade washi paper at home. The book's clear and simple step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs show you not only how to create your own handmade paper using inexpensive and easy-to-find materials—but how to turn your handmade papers into exquisite paper craft objects. Readers will enjoy crafting 17 original LaFosse designs using their very own handmade washi papers! With Japanese Paper Crafting you can: Make your own traditional-style Japanese papers. Learn two traditional Japanese methods of papermaking, and try your hand at creating truly distinctive papers. Create 17 exquisite projects that feature your own handmade paper—or any other paper in your craft collection. This book is the perfect gift for anyone who loves scrapbooking, making handmade gift cards, origami and paper crafts in general. Making your own washi paper is the natural starting point for creating high-quality paper craft objects of any type. The fabulous projects in the book include: Notebooks Purses Wallets Gift Cards Desktop Accessories And many more…
Elegant Designs from a Master Folder
Create 17 Paper Craft Projects & Make your own Beautiful Washi Paper
Across the country interest in paper crafts is booming. People from all walks of life are creating scrapbooks, making gift cards and learning origami. Washi, a traditional handmade paper originating in Japan, is a perfect accompaniment to these crafts. Japanese Paper Crafting teaches the essentials of making beautiful and unusual washi paper at home.Using diagrams and photographs, this book's step-by-step instructions will show both novice and experienced paper artists how to make washi paper and how to create 17 exciting washi projects with their own handmade paper! Projects include a hand-bound blank book; purses and wallets; desktop and tabletop accessories.
The collection of designs comprises pieces by renowned origami authors and artists Michael G. Lafosse and Richard L. Alexander. The flower projects range from simple to challenging. Stems and leaves can be added to the repertoire of flowers following the video instructions
Make simple and fun origami insects with this easy paper craft kit. Ants, dragonflies, tarantulas are just a few of the creepy, crawly creatures you can create with friendly origami kit.
Make colourful and simple origami animals and their jungle habitats with this easy origami kit. Anteaters, Chameleons, Lemurs and Lizards are just a few of the fierce and beautiful origami jungle animals you can create with this paper craft origami kit.
Fold classic origami projects and learn about Asian culture with this easy origami book. Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great crafts activity it's an exciting way to expand the imagination