This cosmic kit is bursting with exciting models inspired by stars, planets, and space exploration. These easy origami projects will transform young folders into intergalactic travelers as they pilot their starship through the Solar System and beyond! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's lunar landing in a hands-on way with this kit. Kids can learn about the moon and what it takes to get there, as each model comes with information on astronomy and cosmology. Blend an interest in our Universe with the fun of origami paper folding! The breathtaking night sky fascinates children everywhere, inspiring an appreciation of science and astronomy, as well as science fiction stories, comics, cartoons and films. Many kids even dream of becoming an astronomer or astronaut when they grow up, which makes this unique kit a perfect gift. The included large wall poster is packed with colorful graphics that relate interesting information about the Solar System, the Milky Way galaxy, and the Universe--the perfect way for kids to decorate their room or classroom while they deepen their knowledge of the cosmos. This origami kit includes everything you need: A full-color instruction book containing easy, step-by-step instructions for 12 models 48 sheets of folding paper A 21" x 24" fun and educational wall poster Online video tutorials Kids will have a blast folding the unique models, including: A Rocket--with its classic red fin styling, the model is ready to soar into the unknown on a voyage of discovery. A Dwarf Star--one of 4 types of star models in the kit, this one has 4 points and can be folded up in just 10 steps! A Flying Saucer--a ring-like enigma from another galaxy. Do they come in peace? Planet One--a crater-pocked rocky planet, ripe for imaginary exploration A Space Hero Picture Frame--intrepid explorers are eligible for induction into the "Hall of Heroes" gallery by way of this cleverly folded frame And many more!

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 video lesson on the free DVD included with this book. All videos are also streamable or downloadable online. 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 All disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

Fold realistic paper models of some of the most astonishing aircraft and spacecraft ever designed! The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts seven million visitors annually;a testament to our enduring fascination with flight. Noted origami artist John Szinger has created this unique collection of 14 paper models inspired by real-life flying vehicles;from commercial jetliners to single- and multi-stage rockets, a re-entry space pod and even a UFO! Each model comes complete with a set of interesting facts about the vehicle as well as detailed step-by-step instructions showing you how to fold it. This box contains everything you need: a full-colour instruction book, 48 sheets of high-quality folding paper plus over 100 stickers to add the finishing details. Let your imagination soar with 14 original designs, including: A Supersonic Transport recalling the golden age of commercial hypersonic travel! The Space Pod, designed to safely return astronauts to earth through the intense heat of re-entry! A graceful Hot Air Balloon;make several to create your own miniature ballooning festival! An elusive Flying Saucer;try as they might, the government can't conceal this one! A sci-fi inspired Art Deco Rocket with exaggerated fins and sleek lines! And many other thrilling origami air and space models!This kit includes: A colourful 64-page step-by-step origami instructions book 14 exciting air and space origami projects 48 sheets of double-sided, custom designed folding paper 100+ colourful Stickers

Bring the folding fun with you wherever you go! This adorable, pocket size kit features 7 models that are perfect for origami beginners. Don't let its small size fool you--Pocket Size Origami Fun Kit comes complete with everything you need to get started: A full-color instruction booklet with an introduction to folding techniques Simple step-by-step instructions 12 sheets of colorfully-patterned, single-sided folding paper The origami projects included in this kit are: Blow-up "Balloon" Cube--an impressive cubical form that looks more difficult to fold than it actually is...a puff of air makes it inflate! Jumping Frog--a delightfully playful action model, just press its back and watch it spring Classic Crane--the model you see everywhere: in movies, ads and on television...now you can add it to your repertoire! Butterfly--a charmingly realistic model that will add a touch of elegance to any gift, desktop or wall Masu Box--a classic functional model that can be used to store small items. Fold up two and use the second one as a lid Pinwheel--create a whirling pinwheel that can rotate with the breeze at the end of a dowel or pencil Fur Seal--author Michael G. LaFosse is famous for his lifelike wildlife models, and this handsome paper seal is no exception

Despite the digital world we live in, the sending and giving of greetings cards is more prolific than ever. Studies show that people have a far greater emotional response to receiving handwritten cards than they do to emails, texts and online messages. And how better to show your appreciation than with a beautiful handmade design? Creating your own cards is easy, affordable and incredibly rewarding. In this practical and insightful book you'll discover all the inspiration and advice you need to get started, as well as ten visually exciting and easy-to-follow projects from professional card designers. Each project introduces a different style and technique, from silkscreen printing and textile foiling to letterpress and stitched motifs. Roll up your sleeves and dive straight in: much of what you need is inexpensive and easily accessible, while clear step-by-step instructions guide you effortlessly through every stage. Each artist offers a colourful behind-the-scenes glimpse into their studio and practice, with insights into how they gather inspiration, plus tips and tricks to help you achieve a professional finish. Accompanied by fascinating nuggets of greeting-card history and a wealth of beautiful photography, there's also insider information on how to make larger quantities for sale and how to license designs commercially, for anyone keen to take card-making to the next level.

This pack contains 48 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different traditional Japanese motifs. This affordable origami paper pack is perfect for any folder who wants to add a distinctive flair to their origami projects. This origami paper pack includes: 48 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 traditional Japanese patterns Double-sided color Small 6 3/4'' squares Origami basics and folding techniques Instructions for 6 easy projects

This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with traditional kimono patterns. These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique designs printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. This paper pack is ideal for anyone setting out to fold 1,000 paper cranes, and these small sheets also work well for modular origami models. This origami paper pack includes: 1,000 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs 4 x 4 inch (10 cm) squares Instructions for folding and stringing paper cranes Double-sided color (design on one side and coordinating solid color on the reverse) An ancient Japanese legend says that anyone who folds 1,000 paper cranes will be granted a wish, while others claim a strand of them promises happiness and eternal luck. Cranes are a symbol of peace, which was made famous for many through the story of Sadako Sasaki. In books like Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Paper Cranes, young readers learn about her effort to fold 1,000 cranes to aid her recovery from leukemia--brought on by the atomic bombs in Hiroshima when she was just a girl. With this paper pack, folders of all experience levels will be able to create their own strand of 1,000 paper cranes.

Make decorative paper models with this beautiful origami paper pack. 192 Origami Folding Papers in Geometric Patterns takes traditional Japanese patterns and transforms them into origami folding paper. This paper pack is a great resource for all different kinds of folding and paper crafting projects. The package includes folding sheets as well as a booklet with instructions so that folders can start right away. This origami paper pack includes: 192 sheets of origami paper 10 different patterns Double-sided color Small 6 inch (15 cm) squares Origami basics introduction Folding techniques Instructions for 4 projects in a 32 page full color book

Origami, the art of paper folding, has a rich mathematical theory. Early investigations go back to at least the 1930s, but the twenty-first century has seen a remarkable blossoming of the mathematics of folding. Besides its use in describing origami and designing new models, it is also finding real-world applications from building nano-scale robots to deploying large solar arrays in space. Written by a world expert on the subject, Origametry is the first complete reference on the mathematics of origami. It brings together historical results, modern developments, and future directions into a cohesive whole. Over 180 figures illustrate the constructions described while numerous 'diversions' provide jumping-off points for readers to deepen their understanding. This book is an essential reference for researchers of origami mathematics and its applications in physics, engineering, and design. Educators, students, and enthusiasts will also find much to enjoy in this fascinating account of the mathematics of folding.

This pack contains 200 high-quality origami sheets printed with uplifting Inspirational Message Patterns. These illustrations were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 patterns unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse side to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami projects that show both the front and back of the papers. This origami paper pack includes: 200 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color Small 6 x 6 inch squares Instructions for 6 easy origami projects

The origami book, reinvented. From Margaret van Sicklen, author of the Origami Page-A-Day(R) Calendar and a tireless proselytizer for her craft, The Joy of Origami brings a delightfully fresh twist to the ancient art of paper folding. Traditional in spirit--she reaches back to origami's original aim, as a way to share unique gifts with friends and family--yet contemporary in look and feel, with 100 sheets of paper featuring bold, often whimsical patterns specially designed to complement the models, it's a jazzy, essential book for every origami hobbyist, whether an old hand at folding or new to the craft.
The 57 models range in difficulty from a simple Elephant in Pajamas to a more challenging Tyrannosaurus Rex. There are models for special occasions (Stars and Stripes Pinwheel), action models (the Foxy Puppet), models for kids (One-Trick Pony) and models for friends (the Kissing Cranes). The Everyday Paper section includes models using found paper: four cool ways to fold a dollar bill, an awesome newspaper baseball mitt, and fun ways to turn unwanted business cards into origami creatures.

Make beautiful and decorative paper flowers with this easy origami kit. World-renowned origami authors and artists Michael G. Lafosse and Richard L. Alexander present this new take on the origami art of flower folding. The flower projects range from simple to challenging. A variety of paper folding techniques are shown, which folders can modify to create flower combinations. These unique and original designs allow you to make greeting cards, gift boxes, bouquets, and stunning jewelry. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home--or as an excellent gift for paper craft lovers. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. All of these projects use the simplest household tools so just unpack the origami paper and start folding right away! This origami kit contains: 96 page, full-color origami booklet Step-by-step directions Colorful diagrams and photographs Paper folding basics and tips 180 sheets of origami folding paper A variety of brilliant colors 2-1/2 hour instructional DVD Videos are also streamable or downloadable online Authors LaFosse and Alexander together founded Origamido Studio, a learning center and design studio specializing in exquisite handmade origami paper. Their works have appeared in window displays and museum exhibitions around the world, and are made available to a broader audience for the first time in this kit. Origami projects include: A striking Rose for Irene with interlocking Calyx Module The gracefully-curled Plumeria and Star Flowers The modular six-piece Day Lily Blossom And much more... All disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with colorful, radial color burst designs. These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique designs printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. This paper pack is ideal for anyone setting out to fold 1,000 paper cranes, and these small sheets also work well for modular origami models. This origami paper pack includes: 1,000 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs 4 x 4 inch (10 cm) squares Instructions for folding and stringing paper cranes Double-sided color (design on one side and coordinating solid color on the reverse) An ancient Japanese legend says that anyone who folds 1,000 paper cranes will be granted a wish, while others claim a strand of them promises happiness and eternal luck. Cranes are a symbol of peace, which was made famous for many through the story of Sadako Sasaki. In books like Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Paper Cranes, young readers learn about her effort to fold 1,000 cranes to aid her recovery from leukemia--brought on by the atomic bombs in Hiroshima when she was just a girl. With this paper pack, folders of all experience levels will be able to create their own strand of 1,000 paper cranes.

With 30 projects and an introduction to both crafting paper flowers and working with crepe paper, this book is full of inspiration and expert advice for beginners. If you have a Cricut Maker, you can download the templates to your machine so you can enjoy your own homemade bouquets in no time. Crepe paper is the best material for creating paper flowers, especially for beginners. It's forgiving and malleable--easy to cut, bend, curl, and shape into peony petals, daffodil trumpets, chrysanthemum blooms, and more. And if you have a Cricut Maker, you can easily cut out the shapes from templates you download for free on Lia Griffith's website using a code. Then, follow instructions for crafting the flowers to arrange and display in vases and pots and as bouquets and wreaths.

Fold decorative origami objects out of cloth with this easy-to-use origami book. Fabrigami is the Asian art of folding fabrics to create three-dimensional objects ranging from the practical to the whimsical. Like paper, there are countless beautiful fabric designs to choose from, but only fabric has the virtue of being extremely durable. Fabrigami began as origami legend Florence Temko's final project. Everyone knows that origami is the art of paper folding, but Temko had begun experimenting with folding fabric to make objects that are just as beautiful but more lasting than paper. Sadly, Temko passed away before the book was completed, but her collaborator, Jill Stovall, continued their work. Now, Stovall--with the help of Scott Stern, a rising young star of origami--brings Fabrigami to print for everyone to use and enjoy. This origami book begins by presenting instructions on how to treat fabric, so it holds a shape when folded. Then Stovall shares a series of fun craft projects with simple origami-style diagrams that you can use to make a range of lovely objects. Stiffening the fabric requires some practice, but the folds are all easy enough to be considered origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. Cloth origami projects include: Fan-tastic Fold Earrings Evening Wine Coat Florence's Hexagon Box Cloth Kimono Card Pleated Peacock

Create three-dimensional, geometric, modular, origami structural models using triangular paper and simple corner-to-corner and side folds. Everything you need is included to create multiple models. Includes a 16-page booklet of instructions to create three modular forms illustrated in step-by-step format. Learn how to first make modules with two sheets of paper and simple ridge and valley folds. Next, combine these modules into the sculptural models. Children-friendly for ages eight plus. No complex folding. Expand your creativity threshold and understanding of geometric forms through creating paper sculptural forms.

Fill the skies with your very own collection of colorful 3D dragons! This paper airplane book features a fabulous variety of dragon-themed paper planes--each with a unique form and flight characteristics. The full-color instructions provide step-by-step folding instructions for each model and "dragon mastery tips" to help you coax the best performance from each airplane. Folding these fun and challenging planes is a great activity for brain gymnastics! This book includes 12 exciting dragons, including: The Chinese Dragon, a front-weighted dart that covers distance at an alarming rate! The Fighter Dragon, a fanciful dinosaur-cyborg warplane! The Swoop Dragon, an aerobatic performer that can turn on you if you're not careful! The Flying Shark, a menacing glider that patrols the skies in search of its prey! And many other impressive flying dragons! This paper airplane kit includes: 48 printable paper airplane folding sheets A 64 page full-color instruction book 12 original dragon-themed paper airplane designs **Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2018 Book of the Year Award**

**Winner of the 2017 Florence Temko Innovation Award** This origami art book features the work of 25 contemporary master folders who are among the most innovative origami artists working today. They are pushing the boundaries of origami vigorously in new directions concerning style, scale, materials, subject and scope. This elite group includes: Joel Cooper Erik Demaine and Martin Demaine Paul Jackson Beth Johnson Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander Robert J. Lang Linda Mihara Bernie Peyton Richard Sweeney And many more... The stunning photos and brilliant essays in this book demonstrate why origami is now an international art movement-largely through the efforts and artistic genius of a few contemporary masters. The trailblazing efforts of Japanese artist Akira Yoshizawa elevated the paper folding to an art form by showing how subtle shapes and figures could be created from a single sheet of paper through a variety of non-traditional folding techniques. Artists in other parts of the world-including the United States, France, England, China and Scandinavia-took Yoshizawa's cue and pushed these techniques further and further. The result has been the emergence of many new and surprising sculptural forms created through methods such as wet folding, curved creasing, tessellating and the application of alternative materials besides paper. The stunning photography and interesting information on artists, exhibitions and inspirations, makes this the perfect coffee table book or gift for any art lover.