Lafosse & Alexander's Essential Book of Origami : The Complete Guide for Everyone  - Michael G. LaFosse

Lafosse & Alexander's Essential Book of Origami

The Complete Guide for Everyone

By: Michael G. LaFosse, Richard L. Alexander

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World-renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander share their wisdom and expertise of the rich world of paper folding in LaFosse & Alexander’s Essential Book of Origami. This comprehensive beginner’s guide contains 16 step-by-step lessons, accompanied by a free DVD with four hours of detailed video instructions.

Most of the projects are original and never before seen in print. In addition to explaining how to select your folding papers, how to preserve and display your creations, and even how to sell origami art commercially, this book also presents the authors’ own personal philosophy of the paper folding art.

This indispensable book provides an understanding of how to:
  • Understand the folding properties and limitations of various papers
  • “Dance with the Paper” which means folding in the air instead of on a table
  • Design your own original origami models
  • Wet-fold paper money
  • Make duo-sided paper by back-coating
  • Prepare papers with pearlescent and lustrous paints for scintillating effects
  • Pre-paint and wet-fold watercolor paper
  • Understand how the paper’s grain impacts fold placement during wet-folding
  • Fold multi-piece modular compositions

About the Author

Origami master Michael G. LaFosse is co-founder of the Origamido Studio, a learning center and design studio dedicated to the art of origami, and the only place in the world specializing in hand papermaking for the origami artist. LaFosse was prominently featured in the recent Peabody Award-winning documentary, Between the Folds.

Richard L. Alexander co-founded the Origamido Studio, where he is the chief papermaker. Together, Alexander and LaFosse have created dozens of origami exhibitions, and more than seventy books, kits, and videos about paper and paper arts.
Industry Reviews
"a complete course of instruction that is an ideal do-it-yourself introduction to the Japanese art of paper folding." --Midwest Book Review
"For people who are comfortable with the craft, this is an excellent guide to the art of origami, with thoughts from these two renowned artists on paper selection, folding techniques, displaying, and preserving folded objects, among other issues." --Forward magazine
"Learn some new techniques such as dancing with the paper (folding in the air), wet folding, making duo-sided paper, make modular, multi-piece creations, and even learn about selling what you've folded!" --CastleViewAcademy.com
"Much detail is included regarding the authors' philosophy of folding, origami as a way of connecting with others, folding as art rather than craft, finding oneself as an origami artist, selecting materials, preservation, and showing and selling origami." --Booklist
"This book has some easier projects and several more difficult ones. Having the DVD makes it easier to understand as well. The book also has several pages about origami and art. Then it has sixteen projects." --Crafty Moms Share blog
"This thoughtful, in-depth guide is recommended for advanced beginners who are interested in learning the artistry of origami while simultaneously refining their skills." --Library Journal
"What makes this book worthy of the word 'Essential' in its title, though, is what's between the folds. Over a quarter of the book is dedicated to articles exploring all facets of origami, from choosing and preparing folding materials, to tips on improving your folding skills, meeting other folders, and even exhibiting and selling your work." --GiladOrigami.com
"When it comes to origami these two authors certainly know their stuff." -- Origami.me

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