Kids and grown-ups alike share a fascination with the delicate beauty and changing nature of butterflies and moths.
Origami Butterflies is a unique collection of twelve origami projects from world-renowned origami artist Michael G. LaFosse. This kit includes 98 sheets of special folding paper in eight different colour combinations designed to match the photography in the book. Along with folding paper and directions, Origami Butterflies teaches you how to make hundreds of different butterfly and moth variations simply by making minor changes to a few key folds!
This kit includes:
- 41 projects for hours of origami fun
- two 32-page illustrated books with easy-to-follow instructions
- 98 sheets of 6 x 6 inch folding paper
- clear and easy-to-follow instructions for creating 30 projects
- step-by-step diagrams that make folding as easy as 1-2-3.
Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for decades, and is internationally regarded as a leading authority and master of the art.
Industry Reviews
"The combination of butterflies, origami and Michael LaFosse cannot be anything but magical. I guarantee that this book will enchant you." -Guy Kawasaki, author of Enchantment and former Chief Evangelist at Apple
"LaFosse and Alexander have built up an enviable reputation for producing top quality origami products, carefully and expertly crafted for folders of all levels. Their work is an inspiration." -Nick Robinson, author of Origami Kit For Dummies and World's Best Origami
"These pages present a kaleidoscope of colorful origami butterflies. The authors uphold the philosophy of Akira Yoshizawa sensei, who opened LaFosse's eyes to origami's endless possibilities, which you can now also explore." -Dave Brill, former President of the British Origami Society, and author of Brilliant Origami
"LaFosse and Alexander have observed and passionately captured the essence of the butterfly with their exceptional designs. These magnificent butterflies undergo their metamorphosis in the authors' hands." -Reiko Nishioka, Director of Education at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
"The Origami Butterflies Kit comes attractively packaged and ready for gift giving. The kit contains two instruction booklets and 98 sheets of high-quality origami paper. The kit includes tutorials for 12 types of paper butterfly origami kit projects." - EasyPaperCrafts.com
"You cannot go wrong with any book by these authors, much less with this delightful collection of origami butterflies!" -Origami Spirit
"Inside the box are two instruction books and two packs of origami paper (a total of 98 sheets). The instruction books introduce the LaFosse Butterfly Design System. The sheets are printed with butterfly designs or solid colors and a few other designs." -Crafty Moms Share blog
"All of the folds are very easy for kids, so the whole family can have fun making these fun Origami Butterflies." -Mom Does it All blog
