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A colourful guide (with accompanying online video tutorials) to creating decorative pieces for the home, parties and events alongside ideas for presents, cards and gift wrapping.
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding and kirigami is the traditional art of paper cutting. In this beautifully illustrated book, paper artist Wei You introduces you to over 30 unique projects for your home that can be made by anyone, regardless of experience.
After learning the basic folds, discover different paper types - try out pretty handmade ones such as mulberry and decorative washi, or experiment with the full rainbow of classic origami paper - and find a wealth of ideas from table decorations and tiles, to gift wrap and seasonal decorations. In no time at all you will have the skills to craft delicate roses and stylish card holders, striking wall art to decorate your home, parties and events, as well as unique eco-friendly ideas for presents and cards.
Easy-to-follow instructions, photographs and diagrams guide you step by step through traditional and contemporary designs and accompanying videos for each origami project will ensure you develop your skills to create some truly impressive makes.
Paper is more than just a blank page to write on - grab yourself a bundle and get started folding, cutting and creating your own paper magic!
Contents
Introduction
Paper and Tools
How To Read Origami Instructions and Symbols
Basic Folds
1. TABLE DECORATIONS
Centrepieces
Pretty Pentagon Flower
Fabulous Flower Vase
Majestic Swan
Place Card Holders
Hinode Crane
Hakobu Crane
Geometric Base
Napkin Rings
Eight-petal Flower
Flamboyant Flamingo
2. HANGING DECORATIONS
Colourful Doves
Beautiful Blossoms
3. WALL ART
Rose Wall Panel
Brilliant Butterflies
Square Flowers
4. TILES
Windmill Tiles
Diamond Tiles
Square Tiles
5. PAPER GIFTS
Cranes
Basic Crane
Feathered Crane
Sandhill Crane
Exotic Crane
Tant Crane
Romantic Rose
Proud Parrot
6. GIFT WRAPPING
Basic Wrapping
Pleat Fold Wrapping
Kimono-style Wrapping
Kimono Variation
Pocket Wrapping
Suit-style Wrapping
Wine Gift Bag
Ribbons and Decorations
Fan
Leaf
Rose
Miniature Crane
Simple Ribbon Bow
Ribbon Knot
String Flower
Collage Gift Wrap
7. GREETINGS CARDS
Kaleidoscope Flower
Paper Doll in Kimono
Let it Snow!
8. SEASONAL DECORATIONS
Paper Strip Decorations
Hearts
Baubles
Balls
Assembling the links
Spooky Bat
Halloween Garland
Festive Ornament
Christmas Tree
Patterns
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