A completely visual guide to over 40 inspiring origami projects, with every fold, crease, cut and flip photographed step by step!

Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this must-have guide contains 40 fun designs, from hearts, flowers and stars to characterful animals and classic Japanese motifs.

A stylish and easy-to-follow introduction to the timeless Japanese art of paper folding from acclaimed paper artist Adeline Klam (@adelineklam):

• Refreshingly clear, visual and hands-on, each project is photographed step by step, with more intricate folds further clarified with helpful hand-drawn illustrations, ensuring that readers can follow along with ease and confidence.
• Over 40 charming designs, ranging from simple decorative items like a heart, a fan and a four-leaf clover, to animals such as a cat, parrot, panda and majestic crane, plus floral favourites including a tulip, cherry blossom (Sakura) and hydrangea. It also includes fun and unusual designs like a goblet, a ceremonial kimono and a tatou envelope, offering a rich variety of projects to suit different tastes and occasions.
• Find inspiration for putting your projects to practical use: the book contains a stunning visual lookbook of ideas for readers to embellish greeting cards, adorn a party table, create paper flowers and wreaths or create a fabulous wall hanging.

Origami for the Absolute Beginner offers a calm and creative escape. Its gentle tone, thoughtful presentation and inspiring range of designs make it a perfect entry point for newcomers, and a lovely source of inspiration for seasoned folders alike.

Featuring clear, colourful step photographs by Richard Boutin, technical drawings by Lucy Tézier, additional designs by Nana Takahashi; and in collaboration with Eriko Toureau-Kondo.

This is a translation of the French edition by popular paper artist Adeline Klam.

"

What could be so difficult about folding (and gluing) paper? Striking a smart balance between the Japanese all-diagrammed directions and the word-focused U.S./European instructions, Klam provides both, without too much elaboration. Depending on ten easy folding techniques (don’t forget scissors and glue), the 40+ designs are all designated by level (one through five), feature both illustrations and step-by-step instructions, and supply occasional tips about materials and alternate uses for the finished origami. A cup becomes an open candy jar. The ubiquitous crane also functions as a place card holder. And the finished frog jumps by pressing the base on its back. Among the more unusual objects are a hedgehog, stag, Christmas tree, and lily. A difficulty guide in the appendix helps crafters quickly sort the beginner from the experienced patterns. A good choice to round out craft collections.

"

A completely visual guide to over 40 inspiring origami projects, with every fold, crease, cut and flip photographed step by step! Expect refreshingly clear, visual and hands-on, each project is photographed step by step, with more intricate folds further clarified with helpful hand drawn illustrations, ensuring that readers can follow along with ease and confidence.