Art and math intertwine in exciting and complex new ways in Geometric Origami. Origami is a centuries old art form, where folding a piece of paper creates a new and wondrous object. But when the art of origami and the science of math combine, they connect together in such a way that something entirely different and magical is created.
In Geometric Origami, the initial folds are easily created, but once the basic building blocks are ready, it is the intricate combining of these pieces into a new geometric sculpture that truly inspires. Ideal for demonstrating the sophistication and wonder of geometry, they can also be great conversation starting decorations for the home or office.
Projects include:
Compass Star
Aster
Lightning Bolt Octahedron
Butterfly Ball
Picture Cube
Modular Crane
Sonobe Module and Cube
Magic Rose Cube
From the Author
"Geometric Origami" includes a unique collection of patterned papers, which I designed especially for this kit. You can use many kinds of found papers, too! So feel free to reuse, recycle, and re-purpose old calendars and magazine pages, junk mail, wrapping papers and gift cards.
The included video DVD contains full demonstrations, by me, for every project. This is especially helpful when learning how to assemble each project. You can use pause and play as needed, and you can easily review any step as often as needed.
We are especially pleased to be able to include the famous "Magic Rose Cube" project, along with several previously unpublished works. There are projects ranging from simple to upper intermediate; so this is a kit that you can grow into.
Michael LaFosse, author
About the Author
An origami artist for over 40 years, Michael G. LaFosse is considered a leading authority and master of the art. LaFosse co-founded the Origamido Studio with Richard Alexander, and is the author of many books and videotapes relating to paperfolding and hand papermaking, including Origami Art and Money Origami Kit.
Richard L. Alexander co-founded the Origamido Studio, a teaching center, gallery and design studio, with Michael G. LaFosse in 1996. As a designer his specialties have included biology and landscape architecture.
