Michael G. LaFosse Libros

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.

You'll be delighted at how quick, fun and inexpensive it is to make beautiful folded paper jewellery! Who knew that papercraft could be used to create such gorgeously wearable jewellery pieces?

Transform your spare paper into fun and functional origami with this easy guide. Instead of tossing wastepaper, learn to fold it into creative designs! Renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander share unique projects from their Origamido Studio and contributions from top paper designers like Nick Robinson and Herman Van Goubergen. This book caters to beginners, making it an excellent choice for kids and those new to origami, while also offering intriguing challenges for experienced folders. The designs utilize everyday materials such as old calendars, candy wrappers, envelopes, newspapers, and more. An accompanying DVD provides clear video tutorials to enhance the learning experience for all skill levels. Readers will also find a guide to everyday materials that are ideal for folding, inspiring them to create and showcase their own "trash" origami. The book features a full-color, 95-page instructional guide with 25 unique projects, step-by-step directions, and essential folding techniques. Prepare to view your wastebaskets and recycling bins in a new light—you'll never need to purchase expensive origami paper again! Projects include Photo Cubes, Candy Wrapper Butterflies, Interlocking Flower Petals, Custom-Bound Books, and many more.

A complete introduction to paper! Fully illustrated with colourful step-by-step instructions, Easy Origami for Beginners is the ideal first book for anyone wanting to explore the magic of origami. This value-packed collection shows you how to make 20 classic models that everyone loves to fold, including: A useful Picture Frame, to display your favourite photo! An adorable Mother Duck and Duckling, folded from a single sheet of paper! A lovely Hibiscus Blossom, that looks complicated (but actually is very easy). The ever-popular Dart Glider, that is fun to fold, and even more fun to fly! Plus many more!

Fold simple origami projects and learn about Asian culture with this step-by- step easy origami book.

Provides instructions for making eight origami cards for a variety of holidays and occasions.