Ultimate Origami for Beginners Kit

This is the perfect kit for you if you've always wanted to try origami, but could never settle on a single style or type of paper. Don't limit yourself -- try them all!

What's all this buzz about origami? It seems that everywhere we look, people are folding paper! While previous generations may have made greeting cards with cranes folded from pretty scraps of paper, the art has advanced to such a degree that we are now seeing it grace retail store windows; on TV and in print ads; as clever dollar bill folds on display in restaurants; being used as "tangible manipulatives" to teach geometry more effectively in our schools; on display in libraries; and even as fine art exhibitions in the poshest museums around the world.

Perhaps paper folding appeals to you, but you have never done it. What are the rules? What papers work best? Do I need any special tools? How do you read those funny diagrams? Here is the ultimate origami sampler kit for you to become acquainted with the fun and the surprising breadth of origami today. World renowned origami designers Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander have selected these projects from several popular categories of design: traditional favorites, multi-piece flowers, clever paper airplanes, and cute and cuddly animals. This delightful array of projects and papers are sure to get your feet wet, and your fingers folding!

“"You get to sit behind LaFosse's shoulder, watch and follow along as he patiently guides you through the simple as well as more tricky steps, providing tips and techniques for better results. This will enable even beginners to get a grasp on slightly more advanced designs. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to dip their toes into origami!" -- Gilad's Origami Page blog”

"The Perfect Kit for Beginners -- Everything You Need Is in This Box! Includes an Easy-to-Use Instruction Book, DVD and 62 Folding Papers for 19 Exciting Projects. Do not worry about getting stuck! The DVD is very easy to follow, unlike many of the videos out there. You will take your folding to the next level. Explore a variety of projects including traditional, money, modular, paper airplane, animal, modern and wet folding. Below, Kanji the Dog is folded from a single 6 inch blue square from the kit. Paper in 3 sizes, a variety of solid colors. There's even replica dollar bills for money folds. No scissors or glue required." --Handmade by Deb blog
"If you enjoy the art of paper folding, or Origami, then one of the best sources of instruction is Michael G. LaFosse. The Ultimate Origami for Beginners Kit is excellent for both beginners and children. World-renowned origami designers and artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander have selected paper folding projects from popular origami categories such as traditional origami, modern origami, origami flowers, paper airplanes, cute cuddly animals and much more!" --Suzy's Artsy Craftsy Sitcom blog
"This wonderful kit contains everything you need to get started on your origami adventures. […] The instructions are all clear and concise, perfect for anyone who wants to learn this age-old art of paper folding. Kids of all ages can choose from a variety of origami crafts, ranging from traditional cranes to more modern designs like airplanes and flowers." --AllFreeKidsCrafts.com blog

Origami master Michael G. LaFosse is a 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.

This is the perfect kit for you if you've always wanted to try origami, but could never settle on a single style or type of paper. Don't limit yourself -- try them all! What's all this buzz about origami? It seems that everywhere we look, people are folding paper! While previous generations may have made greeting cards with cranes folded from pretty scraps of paper, the art has advanced to such a degree that we are now seeing it grace retail store windows; on TV and in print ads; as clever dollar bill folds on display in restaurants; being used as "tangible manipulatives" to teach geometry more effectively in our schools; on display in libraries; and even as fine art exhibitions in the poshest museums around the world. Perhaps paper folding appeals to you, but you have never done it. What are the rules? What papers work best? Do I need any special tools? How do you read those funny diagrams? Here is the ultimate origami sampler kit for you to become acquainted with the fun and the surprising breadth of origami today. World renowned origami designers Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander have selected these projects from several popular categories of design: traditional favorites, multi-piece flowers, clever paper airplanes, and cute and cuddly animals. This delightful array of projects and papers are sure to get your feet wet, and your fingers folding!

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