Origami Master Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist
for over 40 years, and is considered a leading authority and master
of the art. An avid teacher, LaFosse co-founded the Origamido
Studio, a learning center and design studio dedicated to the art of
origami, and the only place in the world specializing in hand
papermaking for the origami artist. Author of many books and
videotapes relating to paperfolding and hand papermaking, LaFosse
produces fine paper art and commercial designs for a variety of
international clients. He was prominently featured in the recent
Peabody Award-winning documentary, Between the Folds.
Richard L. Alexander co-founded the Origamido Studio, where
he is the chief papermaker. As a designer his specialties have
included biology (systems ecology) and landscape architecture.
Together, Alexander and LaFosse have created dozens of origami
exhibitions, and more than seventy books, kits, and videos about
paper and paper arts.
"Even the most novice crafter will be delighted to discover how
quick, fun and inexpensive it is to make durable DIY jewelry that
can actually be worn! LaFosse & Alexander's Origami Jewelry shows
step-by-step how to create 3D designs to go with hair, skin, and
wardrobe by customizing the components to a personal fashion. A
full-color easy-to-follow book, clear diagrams and the included DVD
provides thoroughly 'user friendly' guidance to creating 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 do-it-yourself jewelry with
remarkable strength to last for years. Very highly recommended and
a great deal of fun." --Midwest Book Review
"The book, LaFosse & Alexander's Origami Jewelry by Michael G.
LaFosse, Richard L. Alexander is made of wonderful jewelry ideas
using Origami! I love Origami, it's a great relaxing art that uses
paper and imagination to creating fun decorative shapes. However,
this book allows the use of Jewelry and Origami together, something
you can wear and enjoy as jewelry!" --Test Try Results blog
"LaFosse and Alexander are among the preeminent origami experts in
the United States, and experienced paper crafters interested in
exploring a new use for origami will enjoy the ideas presented in
this collection." --Library Journal
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