Shows basic techniques for folding paper squares into a variety of objects.

Are you a lover of creativity and innovations? Do you or your kids have a thing for handcrafts? Are you looking for a comprehensive guide to making origami crafts? If so, then read on… This book, Origami Book for Beginners, is a treasure you shouldn't let slip you by. Creativity is one of the very tough things to build in life. Anyone could learn languages, technical handcrafts, and digital skills if they put their mind to it, but becoming a master at any of these things requires a high level of creativity. Even being the master in your field and place of assignment involves a level of creativity. Now, you will be wondering how you can build your creativity. Origami is one definite way to build creativity. The craft involves hands-on activities that improve your mental comprehension, assertion, and logical abilities. It is more than paper folding, as many presume. Origami is paper magic or transformational craft. It involves the practice of art using paper. With just your hands and some pieces of paper, you can make magical crafts. This is one cheap and simple craft that you can also earn good money from if you are devoted to learning and dedicated to practice. This book isn't for only professionals who want to improve their skills and hone their creativity. It is also for those who wish to learn geometry and build their calculative abilities. If you know anyone struggling with mathematics, geometry, or science-related subjects, you should introduce this book to them. Origami has so many benefits than your fingers can number, which I cover in detail in this book. But that's not all, within the pages of this book, you will; 1. Be more acquainted with what origami entails and its historical timelines. 2. Get to know how origami is applied to several areas of discipline. 3. Be familiar with the terms associated and used in origami art. 4. Be exposesd to the tips and techniques used in origami art that will set you on your way to becoming an expert origamist. 5. Be enlightened on the tools and materials needed to get you started in origami. 6. Educated on the basic folds used in origami, and the common origami bases used in paper folding. 7. Get started with making beautiful origami crafts with the aid of the 25 origami project ideas discussed in this book with step-by-step instructions and graphical illustrations to guide you along the process. …And a whole lot more! What more are you waiting for? Hone your creative abilities, and build your paper folding skills with this beginner's guide to origami. To begin your journey to making paper folding crafts, simply grab a copy of this book RIGHT NOW.

Provides instructions for a variety of origami projects, including a coaster, a utensil holder, a picture frame, a dove, a gift box, and a letter holder.

This comprehensive origami book covers all the essentials needed to start folding beautiful projects right away. World-renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander share their wisdom and expertise in this complete introduction to the world of origami paper folding. Beginning origami folders can progress through 16 step-by-step lessons, each with an accompanying downloadable or streamable online video lesson. Each lesson features a project that's been selected to encourage the development of origami folding techniques in a highly enjoyable way. Most of the projects are original, never seen before in print. In addition to presenting invaluable information about how to select your origami papers, how to preserve and display your origami creations, and even how to begin selling origami commercially--this origami book also presents the authors' original "philosophy" of the paper folder's art. This indispensable origami book provides an understanding of how to: Comprehend 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

Exploring the metaphorical concept of origami to reveal innovative strategies for business adaptation, agility, and transformation. The Art of Business Origami: Folding Your Way to Success is a visionary journey into innovative strategies for business adaptation, agility, and transformation. Authored by entrepreneur and innovation enthusiast Lloyd Jose Fernandez, this book intertwines the art of origami with groundbreaking business concepts. Discover visionary leadership, strategic agility, adaptive culture, and customer centric innovation while exploring real world examples and unconventional wisdom. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and equipped with the tools to reshape your business destiny in an ever evolving marketplace. This book is your key to reshaping your business future and conquering the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. Your success story begins here.

Take your paper folding to an advanced level with this user-friendly origami book. From shimmering hummingbirds to magnificent bats, from a stunning panther mask to graceful sea turtles, Michael G. LaFosse's complex and beautiful origami projects are well known around the world. Focusing on models from nature, Advanced Origami provides unparalleled instruction on how to create master-class level 3D origami paper folding projects. The origami designs are challenging--they require some folding experience--but the results are more origami art than craft. Paper folders will create projects that can be displayed or given as gifts. Sophisticated origami or paper crafts fans will appreciate the unique origami designs along with complete detailed instructions and easy-to-follow color photos and diagrams. Advanced Origami also features information on paper selection and preparation, advanced techniques such as "wet folding" and making your own paper. This origami book contains: 128 page, full-color book 15 original and challenging projects Step-by-step instructions Colorful diagrams and photographs Advanced techniques and tips In recent years origami has evolved beyond simple folding and creasing into a true art form akin to sculpture. For those seeking to learn origami at such a level, Advanced Origami provides all the essential information and techniques. Soon you will be able to design and fold your own origami sculptures! Origami projects include: North American Cardinal Koi Fish Origamido Butterfly Pond Frog And many more…

A simple, elegant guide to making origami. From playful animals to delicate flowers and fun paper airplanes, this origami guide has projects that will delight both children and adults. With words, illustrations, and more than three hundred photographs, even the most complicated of folds and manipulations are made simple by this book’s easy-to-follow instructions. Master Norio Torimoto, with the help of Yukiko Duke, takes the mystery out of the art of paper folding by teaching readers the proper mindset behind the art and the basic formations that are the foundation for all his projects. Projects include: • Traditional tulip • Crane • Frog • Lily • Elephant • Tyrannosaurus rex • Envelope with a decorative heart • and more!

This origami ebook contains 25 fun designs and easy-to-follow instructions. The projects will add some great flair to a party, dinner or wedding! Full of unique ideas and projects, the models are sure to add a sense of fun and flair to any occasion Origami Party Time makes it easy to create simple, one-of-a-kind decorations, table settings, and party favors for your special event. Perfect for entertaining kids and adults, these whimsical paper invitations, bowls, baskets, toys, games, and prizes will add a charming twist to any party or event. The decorations are easily transportable to a party at a different location, where they can be restored to three-dimensional form. If desired, they can be stored flat to be used again.

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