LaFosse & Alexander's Origami Jewelry
LaFosse & Alexander's Origami Jewelry
by Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander
Paperback with DVD
Tuttle Publishing, October 2015
ISBN-13:
9784805311516
Make your own origami jewelry!
In this new paper craft book from world-renowned origami artists, Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander, you'll be delighted to discover how quick, fun and inexpensive it is to make durable DIY jewelry that you'll actually be able to wear!
LaFosse & Alexander's Origami Jewelry will show you how to create 3D designs to go with your hair, skin, and wardrobe by customizing the components to your own personal fashion. A full-color easy-to-follow book, clear diagrams and the included DVD provides you step-by-step instructions to create lovely pendants, medallions, charms, bracelets, necklaces and earrings in minutes.
The origami paper and other materials needed are inexpensive and available in any craft store and a simple starch-based paste will provide your jewelry with remarkable strength to last for years.
In addition to the designs and their many variations, the book shows you how to make your own two-colored ("duo") paper, how to trim and cut your paper accurately, and introduces basic tools, findings and techniques for assembling jewelry.
The book and accompanying DVD contain instructions for folding:
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Square Beads
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Bead Caps
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Pillow Bead Necklace
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Square Rhombus Bead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Square Rhombus Necklace
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Preliminary Form Connector
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Triangle Bead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Triangle & Square Beads
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Barrel Bead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Flattened Barrel
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Lantern
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Teardrop
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Blossom Bead Lei
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Double Barrel Bead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Lantern Bead with Tabs
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Teardrop Bead with Tab
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Preliminary Form
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Preliminary Form Necklace
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Arrowhead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Arrowhead Bead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse, Deb Pun and Richard L. Alexander
Owl Bead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Twin Arrowhead Bead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Twin Arrowhead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Duo Kite Bead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Trident Bead
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Trident
designed by Richard L. Alexander
Wolverine Claw
designed by Richard L. Alexander
Wolverine Claw
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Abstract Sail Element
designed by Michael G. LaFosse
Angel Wings
designed by Richard L. Alexander
Slinking Triangle Bead
traditional design
Square Box with Lid
traditional design
Long Jewelry Gift Box
Backcoating Directions