Create a swarm of cleverly designed paper insects. Noted origamist presents step-by-step instructions and diagrams for 20 challenging projects: treehopper, spotted ladybug, orb weaver, tarantula, tick, butterfly, grasshopper, dragonfly, praying mantis, scorpion, and more. Helpful sections on symbols and terms and general folding directions. Intermediate to advanced level.

Make simple origami-for-kids projects with this easy origami book. Ideal for home or school use, Origami Activities for Children is a classic origami paper craft book that includes fun projects organized by seasons and U. S. holidays and offers varying levels of difficulty so that every child-from the origami beginner to the experienced paper folder-will find something of interest. Teachers will also find this origami book to be a great help in their...

Fold and play fun origami games with this easy origami book for children. Origami Games is a unique twist on the traditional origami paper craft book. It contains clear and easy illustrated instructions for creating whimsical origami game pieces. At its heart, it offers suggestions on how to use origami to play both fun, competitive, and cooperative games, building individual skills and teamwork. A perfect origami-for-kids book it also encourages...

"Provides step-by-step instructions for easy origami models, including a drinking cup, a spinning top, and a fortune-teller"--Provided by publisher.

"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 video lesson on the free DVD included with this book. Each lesson features a project that's been selected to encourage development of origami folding techniques in a highly enjoyable...

"Provides step-by-step instructions for moderately easy origami models, including a hopping frog, gliding airplane, and flapping crane"--Provided by publisher.

"Enthralled with origami from a young age, master designer Michael LaFosse has used those skills to design and perfect paper airplanes for decades. In Planes for Brains, LaFosse presents 28 original models that incorporate innovative functional and aesthetic details--like faceted flaps, ailerons, canards and spoilers that really work. The sense of proportion and balance, and an ingenious nose and fuselage locking system, define these signature models,...

With this origami-how-to book, learn how to fold unique gift boxes that are as unique as the treasures they hold! Considered the most famous living origami master, Tomoko Fuse is known for her expertise in box-folding and other origami paper craft styles. The simple flat box, or tato, is an excellent introduction to the art of beginner origami and allows readers to "start small," then build to more intricate pieces. Handmade paper boxes are an expression...

Say it with origami! Do you love sending handwritten notes and making your own greeting cards? Are you interested in origami, but find all those complicated folds intimidating? Then Hello Origami is just the book for you! With Hello Origami, you'll learn fun and easy ways to transform boring old paper into adorable and useful designs that you can use to send secret notes and special messages. Fold fun shapes, such as hearts, flowers, and ice cream...