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Origami ikebana : create lifelike paper flower arrangements / by Benjamin John Coleman.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2014]Edition: First editionDescription: 128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 DVDContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 4805312424 (pbk.)
  • 9784805312421 (pbk.)
Subject(s):
Contents:
How to use this book -- Introducing glow fold instructions -- Symbols, tips, and tools -- Cutting paper for origami bonsai -- Introduction to origami bonsai -- Folding leaves -- The rotundifolius leaf -- The ficus leaf -- The Berlin poplar leaf -- The ivy leaf -- The bamboo leaf -- The fern leaflet -- The boxwood leaf -- The micro leaf -- Folding flowers -- The black eyed susan -- The basic flower form -- The michelle -- The curly michelle -- The primrose -- The thistle -- The bud -- The phlox -- The phlox with stamens -- The ipecac -- The banana -- The banana with stamens -- The fleur de lis -- The buttercup -- The pumpkin flower -- The morning glory -- The morning glory with stamens -- The short shooting star -- The bunchberry -- The trillium -- The hippeastrum -- The scorpion weed -- The clematis -- The dragon head -- The solanum -- The posey -- The long shooting star -- The pyrola -- The cranesbill -- The snap dragon -- The droopy -- The foxglove -- The daisy -- The corolla -- The lady slipper.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 736.982 C692 Available 33111007908250
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Make realistic and decorative paper flower arrangements with this stunning origami book!

The Japanese art of flower arranging is an age-old practice that honors nature and creates beauty through harmony and balance. This brand new book, Origami Ikebana , shows you how to create unique ikebana-inspired paper flower arrangements any time of the year.

In this book, Coleman combines the principles and techniques of ikebana, origami and makigam i (paper rolling) to create beautiful and lifelike paper flower arrangements. You'll learn how to construct stems from paper-mache-like makigami rolls and cap them with exquisite folded paper flowers and leaves, as well as how to display the arrangements on stone-like bases made of paper.

Topics covered in this ground-breaking origami book include: Basic origami flower folding and assembly techniques Painting the leaves and flowers to enhance realism Using incremental leaf sizes for a greater sense of depth Making stems using makigami paper rolling techniques Creating "stone" bases for your arrangement from origami paper Dozens of different origami flower arrangements are described in this book, and the online bonus material contains detailed step-by-step video lessons showing you how to create each model. Don't spend a fortune on real flowers and plants that will wilt in a week--make your own beautiful paper floral arrangements that will last forever!

This origami book contains: 128 page, full-color book Step-by-step instructions Colorful diagrams and photographs Origami flower folding and arranging techniques and tips 8 different leaf types 30 flower types Instructional Videos
All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

How to use this book -- Introducing glow fold instructions -- Symbols, tips, and tools -- Cutting paper for origami bonsai -- Introduction to origami bonsai -- Folding leaves -- The rotundifolius leaf -- The ficus leaf -- The Berlin poplar leaf -- The ivy leaf -- The bamboo leaf -- The fern leaflet -- The boxwood leaf -- The micro leaf -- Folding flowers -- The black eyed susan -- The basic flower form -- The michelle -- The curly michelle -- The primrose -- The thistle -- The bud -- The phlox -- The phlox with stamens -- The ipecac -- The banana -- The banana with stamens -- The fleur de lis -- The buttercup -- The pumpkin flower -- The morning glory -- The morning glory with stamens -- The short shooting star -- The bunchberry -- The trillium -- The hippeastrum -- The scorpion weed -- The clematis -- The dragon head -- The solanum -- The posey -- The long shooting star -- The pyrola -- The cranesbill -- The snap dragon -- The droopy -- The foxglove -- The daisy -- The corolla -- The lady slipper.

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