Japanese Origami Kit for Kids: 92 Colorful Folding Papers and 12 Original Origami Projects for Hours of Creative Fun! [Origami Book with 12 projects]

by Michael G. LaFosse

Overview

Kids will love to fold classic origami projects and learn about Japanese culture with this easy origami kit.

Origami, the ancient Japanese method of folding paper into 3D objects, is an exciting way for kids to expand their knowledge of the world. Renowned origami author Michael G. LaFosse has designed these paper folding projects specifically to introduce kids to the joys of origami while also learning about Japanese culture.

The simple, easy-to-follow origami book in this kit teaches kids how to make traditional Japanese Good-Luck Boxes, Lotus Blossoms, Koi Fish, Cranes and many other models while learning this traditional Japanese craft! The 12 projects range from simple to slightly challenging—perfect for all children of ages and skill levels from beginner to intermediate. The beautiful designs are simple to create and fun to play with or display.

This origami for kids kit contains:

• 48-page, full-color book
• Clear step-by-step instructions
• 12 origami projects
• 72 double-sided origami papers in 12 different patterns and colors
• 20 practice dollar bills

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780804848046
Publisher:	Tuttle Publishing
Publication date:	05/23/2017
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 7.50(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for decades and is considered a leading authority and master of the art. An avid teacher, LaFosse co-founded 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. Origamido also produces folded art and commercial designs for a variety of international clients. LaFosse co-curated Origami Now!, a wildly popular, year-long exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Vanessa Gould prominently featured LaFosse in the Peabody Award-winning film, Between the Folds.

Editorial Reviews

"Especially intended for creative and curious young people ages 7 to 12, Origami Activities offers a wealth of rainy day fun and simple, easy-to-make crafts." —Midwest Book Review

"This nice kit contains everything one needs to get started in the art of origami. The small booklet is well designed and written. After a short introduction, there is a discussion of the best paper to use, the key to the symbols used in the book, and a good explanation of origami techniques. The instructions are clear with good illustrations that youngsters will be able to follow successfully." —San Francisco Book Review

"The twelve projects in the book are perfect to capture the interest of young people. They are bright and pretty and distinctive…This is a great package for the middle-school set." —Seattle Book Review

"Japanese Origami Kit for Kids is packed with models and papers that are so much fun! … I recommend this kit to anyone, even to adults, and especially to crafty children on travel, since this kit has all that is needed to entertain a child on-the-go, without any messes or tools." —Yuki's Origami Blog

"The instructions in this kit are relatively easy to follow. In the beginning of the book, there are a couple of practice projects to understand the instructions better…The papers are beautiful in this kit and full of color." —Crafty Moms Share blog

"The book in this kit teaches children how to make traditional Japanese Good-Luck Boxes, Lotus Blossoms, Koi Fish, Cranes and many other models while learning general origami skills…LaFosse is well-known as an origami master and his diagrams are up to the standards you would expect." —British Origami Society magazine

"…it brings a little sunshine into the day…this kit has such colourful and beautiful papers included…This kit would be a great one for group activities, end-of-day time fillers for classes, and rainy day fun."— Castle View Academy blog

"Japanese Origami Kit for Kids will have children mastering the art of paper folding quickly…There is enough material to create 12 kid-friendly projects…Kids will improve their dexterity, spark their creativity and enjoy creating stunning pieces of paper art." — Pausitive Living blog

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