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Origami Bonsai

Create Beautiful Botanical Sculptures From Paper: Origami Book with 14 Beautiful Projects and Instructional DVD Video

Benjamin John Coleman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Tuttle Publishing

Publishing:4th Mar '25

£32.99

This title is due to be published on 4th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Origami Bonsai cover

Fold beautiful origami flowers then arrange them into stunning bonsai sculptures with this wonderful origami book.

Origami Bonsai makes it possible for paper folders at every level to create unique botanical sculptures at home by folding delicate paper flowers and leaves and attaching them to natural branches.

This easy origami book contains:

  • Multi-color photos and drawings
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Explanations of dozens of folding techniques
  • A 3 hour DVD video tutorial
  • All videos are also streamable or downloadable online
It also shows you how to select natural twigs, branches, and stones—and how to assemble them into a lifelike finished origami sculpture. To help in the creation process the book contains detailed instructions and numerous photographs of both works in process and completed origami bonsai pieces that are sure to have you crating your own decorative origami art in no time.

Origami flower projects include:
  • The Ficus Leaf
  • The Berlin Poplar Leaf
  • The Black Eyed Susan
  • The Foxglove
  • The Buttercup
  • And many more…

"I love to be able to recommend the best for my readers, and Benjamin's unique talent of merging two Japanese art forms- origami and bonsai, creates an exciting new form of paper art! This unique book "kit" will teach you the art step-by-step with simple illustrated tutorials, and even a DVD to help you along! You can create beautiful delicate paper flowers and leaves and essentially create your own unique paper bonsai!" --Suzy's Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom blog
"I've purchased a few origami flower kits in the past and the paper with this kit is by far the best suited for creating lifelike flowers." --About.com Origami
"Origami Bonsai is lovely, as are all of Ben's books, instructional DVDs, and paper creations." --Ann Martin, author of All Things Paper

ISBN: 9780804858991

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

112 pages