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Fold a fluttering world of wings with the Origami Butterflies Kit!
Discover the beauty and variety of butterflies through paper folding. This kit features 12 unique butterfly designs created by world-renowned origami artist Michael G. LaFosse, using his original Origami Butterfly Design System—a flexible method that lets you mix and match features to invent your own colorful species!
The included instructions are beginner-friendly and make this a perfect introduction to origami for both kids and adults. The 98 sheets of vibrant folding paper—featuring stunning colors and patterns—are ready to use, with no cutting or glue required. Craft realistic or fantastical butterflies to decorate your space, give as gifts, or simply enjoy as a relaxing creative activity.
This complete origami kit includes
Projects include:
Discover the beauty and variety of butterflies through paper folding. This kit features 12 unique butterfly designs created by world-renowned origami artist Michael G. LaFosse, using his original Origami Butterfly Design System—a flexible method that lets you mix and match features to invent your own colorful species!
The included instructions are beginner-friendly and make this a perfect introduction to origami for both kids and adults. The 98 sheets of vibrant folding paper—featuring stunning colors and patterns—are ready to use, with no cutting or glue required. Craft realistic or fantastical butterflies to decorate your space, give as gifts, or simply enjoy as a relaxing creative activity.
This complete origami kit includes
- 2 full-color 32-page instruction books
- 12 elegant butterfly projects
- Step-by-step folding instructions and diagrams
- LaFosse's exclusive Butterfly Design System
- 98 sheets of origami paper in a variety of colors and patterns
Projects include:
- Fritillary
- Swallowtail
- Zebra Longwing
- And more!
Price: $14.99
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date:
01 May 2018
Trim Size: 6.25 X 12.25 in
ISBN: 9780804849319
Format: Kit
"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
"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
"You cannot go wrong with any book by these authors, much less with this delightful collection of origami butterflies!" --Origami Spirit
"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
"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
"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
"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
"You cannot go wrong with any book by these authors, much less with this delightful collection of origami butterflies!" --Origami Spirit
"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
"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
Origami Master Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for over 40 years, and is considered a leading authority and master of the art. An avid teacher, LaFosse cofounded 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. Author of many books and videotapes relating to paperfolding and hand papermaking, LaFosse produces fine paper art and commercial designs for a variety of international clients. He was prominently featured in the recent Peabody Award-winning documentary, Between the Folds.
Richard L. Alexander cofounded the Origamido Studio, where he is the chief papermaker. As a designer his specialties have included biology (systems ecology) and landscape architecture. Together, Alexander and LaFosse have created dozens of origami exhibitions, and more than seventy books, kits, and videos about paper and paper arts.
Greg Mudarri was an instructor, papermaker and graphic designer at Origamido Studio.
Richard L. Alexander cofounded the Origamido Studio, where he is the chief papermaker. As a designer his specialties have included biology (systems ecology) and landscape architecture. Together, Alexander and LaFosse have created dozens of origami exhibitions, and more than seventy books, kits, and videos about paper and paper arts.
Greg Mudarri was an instructor, papermaker and graphic designer at Origamido Studio.