by Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander
Softcover (8.5x11 inches, 96 pages) with DVD
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-13: 9784805313527
Don't dump your wastepaper into the garbage—it's time to fold! World-renowned origami artists and award-winning authors Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander show you the way with Trash Origami. This origami book presents unique and fun projects from their Origamido Studio and from some of the world's best paper designers, including Nick Robinson, Herman Van Goubergen, and Rona Gurkewitz.
The origami models are presented for the reader who may have little or no previous folding experience, making it a great origami-for-kids book and an effective way to learn origami. However, experienced paper folders will also be intrigued by the novel nature of the folds and the unusual materials involved. The origami designs are made from old calendar pages, candy wrappers, envelopes, newspaper, postcards, paper grocery bags and more. The accompanying DVD video tutorial will make the folding process clearer and aid folders of all skill levels. Also provided is a guide to everyday materials that have the most folding potential leaving readers inspired to design and display their very own "trash" origami.
This origami book features:
Get ready to look at the contents of your wastebaskets and recycling bins with a different sensibility. You'll never need to buy expensive origami paper again!
The book and accompanying DVD contain instructions for folding:
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Crowns & Towers Game
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Jumping Frogs
designed by Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander
Scoopy Ball Game
traditional design
Flap Cube Cores & Paneled Cubes
traditional design
Photo Cubes
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Modular Chess & Checkerboard Sets
designed by Nick Robinson (United Kingdom)
Ali's Folded Dish
traditional design
Masu Boxes
designed by Richard L. Alexander
Star Box Lids
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Candy Wrapper Butterflies
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Interlocking Flower Petals
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Sailboat Envelopes
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Flapping Bird Envelopes
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Shuttle Darts
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Art-Deco Wings
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Snack Bag Wallets
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Bag Ballot Boxes
designed by Rona Gurkewitz (USA)
Custom-Bound Books
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Inspired by Paolo Bascetta (Italy) and Mette Pederson (USA)
Calendar Wreaths
designed by Herman Van Goubergen (Belgium)
Curler Unit Balls
designed by Florence Temko (USA)
Paper Hearts
designed by Vincent Floderer (France)
Crumpled Mushrooms
traditional design
Pinwheel Envelopes
designed by David Brill (United Kingdom)
Dave Brill's Origami Masu