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Classic Origami for Beginners Kit
45 Easy-to-Fold Paper Models: Full-color instruction book; 98 sheets of Folding Paper: Everything you need is in this box!
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Ideal for beginners, children, and anyone interested in arts and crafts who wants to learn or practice origami with easy-to-follow instructions and colourful materials.
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See moreFrom world-renowned origami artist, Michael LaFosse, comes this affordable collection of classic origami paper craft projects featuring traditional designs as well as a few new twists on old favourites.
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From world-renowned origami artist, Michael LaFosse, comes this affordable collection of classic origami paper craft projects featuring traditional designs as well as a few new twists on old favourites. Perfect for beginning origami folders or more experienced folders, Classic Origami for Beginners Kit includes everything needed to get folding quickly.
This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of all the classic origami projects. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home, or as a wonderful gift for origami lovers. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami paper in the kit already has colours, so no paint or glue is requiredβjust unpack and start folding right away!
The origami kit contains:
- Full-coloured 64-page booklet
- Clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions
- 45 fun origami projects
- 98 sheets of 6 3/4 inch square folding papers
- 8 different colours and patterns as well as a sheet of gold foil
Classic Origami for Beginners Kit provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal origami studio in no time!
Origami projects include:
- Kite
- Duck
- Chopstick Rest
- Sailboat
- Pinwheel
- Pagoda
- Paper Doll
- And many more...
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
"The Classic Origami Kit is perfect for learning traditional designs as well as a few new twists on old favourites. It's great for beginners and more experienced folders and includes everything you need." β A Mum Reviews blog
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780804849586
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Multiple-component retail product
Date Published: 04 September 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Illustration: 45 projects; 98 sheets of paper; 64-pp. book
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 254.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 0g
About the Author
With over 40 years of experience, Michael G. LaFosse is considered a leading authority and master of the art of Origami. LaFosse is cofounder of the Origamido Studio and author of many books and videotapes about paperfolding and papermaking.
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