We specialize in original fine art, mostly of natural history subjects, and collaborate with other origami designers and fine artists to produce artworks of folded, custom, hand-made papers, exhibited at major showings of origami fine art around the world.
In addition to our fine art origami, we provide paper folding instruction at our studio and on location, and papermaking lessons, as well as custom origami design and exhibit services and origami art for advertising. We make and sell custom, archival origami art from our own, Origamido® Handmade Papers. We develop and publish our origami designs, including shooting and editing our own instructional video folding productions. View a limited selection of our beginners' origami instructions at the Peabody Essex Museum website.
Explore our publications in detail from the summaries below. You can also see our products at Tuttle Publishing. If you've any questions, we look forward to hearing from you!
We design origami and author books and kits. Many also have companion video DVD's. To see which projects you can fold with each title, just click on the icon or title below, and then scroll down through the photos.
The Many Facets of Ethan Plaut (DVD)90 minutes, menu-driven DVD 9 projects, plus variations Learn Ethan's novel system for creating great geometric origami projects, and modify or design new modeuls by hybridizing bases. [more...] |
Origami Studio KitBoxed kit (8.5x9.5 inches) 72 page booklet, 70 sheets origami paper, with DVD 30 lessons Welcome to Origami Studio, an origami workshop-in-a-box! With this kit and the accompanying DVD, you'll learn to fold alongside world-renowned origami artist Michael LaFosse. [more...] |
Origami Stationery KitBoxed kit (8.5x8.5 inches, 48 page booklet, 80 sheets of paper, folding tool) 15 projects Create elegant folded note cards and envelopes for a personal touch! Crystal-clear instructions for 15 creative note cards and holders, plus custom-designed papers will help you create memorable correspondence. [more...] |
Ultimate Origami Beginners KitBoxed Kit (8.375x8.375 inches) 64 page booklet, 62 sheets origami paper, with 1 DVD 19 projects Use Ultimate Origami for Beginners to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home—or as a wonderful 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. [more...] |
Story-gami Kit: Create Origami Using Folding StoriesBoxed kit (8.5x10.8 inches) 80 page book, origami paper packet, with DVD 18 projects Learn a great collection of origami models in both print and DVD video format. Through the mnemonic of storytelling, the authors make folding these sculptures easy and fun! [more...] |
Origami ArtHardcover (8.5x11 inches, 144 pages) 15 projects Fifteen exquisite folded paper designs from the Origamido Studio, suitable for the advanced-level folder. Also included are sections on paper selection, making your own paper, wetfolding and other surface decoration techniques, and much more! [more...] |
Chris Palmer's Hira-Ori120 minutes, menu-driven DVD Chris K. Palmer's "Hira Ori" (flat fold in Japanese) DVD lesson begins with an amazing 10-minute Gallery of his folded paper designs, and progresses through a series of his Boxes, Flowers, and even a Tessellation.[more...] |
Origami JewelryPaperback (8.5x11 inches) 80 pages, with 1 DVD Make your own beautiful origami jewelry with this book and DVD. [more...] |
Essential Book of OrigamiPaperback (8.5x11 inches) 96 pages, with 1 DVD Sixteen projects specially selected to help anyone develop their origami skills. [more...] |
Planes for Brains: 28 Innovative Origami Airplane DesignsHardcover (8.5x10 inches, 96 pages) with DVD 28 projects You'll find that no fold is too complex when you're able to see, and fold along with master origami artist Michael G. LaFosse! Instructions for 28 fantastic origami airplanes in both print and DVD video format. [more...] |
Origami Butterflies & Moths (DVD)3 hours 15 minutes, menu-driven DVD 16 projects, plus varations Fold along with master origami artist Michael G. LaFosse at your own pace with these 16 beautifully varied butterflies, moths and dragonfly! [more...] |
Origami Flowers KitBoxed Kit (8.25x8.25 inches) 96 page booklet, 180 sheets origami paper, with 1 DVD 20 projects Learn a beautiful assortment of origami flowers and leaves in this kit. [more...] |
The Origami of Valerie Vann115 minutes, menu-driven DVD 5 projects, plus variations Learn the fabulous Magic Rose Cube and other fantastic modular creations in this easy-to-follow, step-by-step video DVD. [more...] |
Origami Butterflies Mini KitBoxed Kit (5.5x5.5 inches) 32 page booklet, 40 sheets origami paper, with 1 DVD 6 projects Learn six unique butterfly designs (plus variations) in this kit from the butterfly master. [more...] |
Geometric Origami: The Art of Modular Paper SculptureBoxed Kit: paperback booklet, 192 sheets of folding paper, with DVD 15 projects This kit contains everything you need - 192 pieces of double-sided origami paper, a detailed full-color instruction booklet and a DVD with clear step-by-step video instructions. [more...] |
Money Origami KitBoxed Kit: (8.3x8.3 inches), 64-page booklet, 60 practice bills, and with DVD 21 projects Easy-to-follow print and DVD video instructions for 21 fun and creative origami projects, plus 60 practice dollar bills. [more...] |
Trash OrigamiHardcover (8.5x11 inches, 96 pages) with DVD 25 projects Don't dump your wastepaper into the garbage - it's time to fold! Famed origami artists and award-winning authors Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander show you the way in Trash Origami with 25 fun and innovative origami projects. [more...] |
Mini Money OrigamiBoxed Kit: paperback booklet, 40 practice bills, with DVD 5 projects These fun dollar bill folding activities are sure to provide a wealth of enjoyment! Detailed print and DVD video instructions for each unique project. [more...] |
Advanced OrigamiHardcover (8.5x11 inches, 144 pages) 15 projects "An Artist's Guide to Performances in Paper," this book is packed with information: instructions for folding 15 advanced pieces, plus techniques for preparing commercial papers for your projects, wet-folding, and even making your own origami paper! [more...] |
Origami Butterflies KitBoxed kit (12.3x6.3 inches) two 32-page booklets, 96 sheets of folding paper Butterly Design System (infinite variations!) plus 12 projects In addition to full instructions for 12 original butterflies, this kit teaches you the complete LaFosse Butterfly System, allowing you to move on to create your own new butterfly designs. [more...] |
Japanese Paper CraftingHardcover (8.5x11 inches, 128 pages) 17 projects Learn about and make your own washi, Japan's special handmade paper, plus 17 beautiful paper crafts including classic origami cranes and variations, bowls, boxes and hand-bound books. [more...] |
Dollar OrigamiSpiral-bound paperback (7 x 10 inches, 96 pages) with 1 DVD 20 projects In LaFosse and Alexander's Dollar Origami, the world-renowned origami artists and co-founders of the eminent Origamido Studio share twenty incredible creations specifically designed to be made out of dollar bills, with projects suitable for everyone from beginner to experienced folder. [more...] |
Origami ButterfliesFlapped paperback (8.5x11 inches, 112 pages) with two DVDs 26 projects This exciting new book with two accompanying DVDs represents the culmination of a lifetime of designing and perfecting the art of origami butterflies. It contains everything you need to create your own unique collection! [more...] |
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