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Origami Butterflies Mini Kit
Fold Up a Flutter of Gorgeous Paper Wings!: Kit with Origami Book, 6 Fun Projects, 32 Origami Papers and Instructional DVD
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This collection of all-new origami butterfly designs is by world-renowned origami artist, Michael G. LaFosse. This kit comes complete with 40 full-colour 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 is included in this amazing kit!
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The book Origami Butterflies Mini Kit by Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander is praised for its magical combination of butterflies and origami, with LaFosse's name ensuring enchantment. It's recognised for high-quality origami products suitable for all skill levels and noted for its inspiration, reflecting a philosophy of exploring endless possibilities in origami design.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9784805312780
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Multiple-component retail product
Date Published: 06 August 2013
Country: United States
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Illustration: includes DVD; 6 projects; no scissors or glue necessary; 32-pp. booklet; 24 color 5 x 5 folding papers
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 140.0mm
Weight: 142g
About the Author
Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for decades and is considered a leading authority and master of the art. An avid teacher, LaFosse co-founded the Origamido Studio, a learning center and design studio that produces folded art and commercial designs for a variety of international clients. LaFosse was prominently featured in the recent Peabody Award-winning film, Between the Folds, by Vanessa Gould.
Co-founder of the Origamido Studio, Richard L. Alexander is the chief papermaker and is a frequent collaborator with other famous paper artists. He has consulted with apparel, container, toy, and consumer product designers to incorporate folding theory into daily-use objects. Together, Alexander and LaFosse have created dozens of origami exhibitions, and more than seventy books, kits, and videos about paper and paper arts.
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