Origami Ikebana

"Coleman's work relies heavily on a base that he calls the basic flower form. Folders who pay close attention to the process for folding this base should have no problem making the majority of the flowers featured in Origami Ikebana. [ … ] To the casual observer, Origami Ikebana looks like a very complex book. However, Coleman states that even relatively inexperienced folders can create arrangements using his techniques. Like Coleman's previous books, Origami Ikebana uses glow-fold diagrams to make it easier to understand how to fold the flowers and leaves that make up your ikebana arrangements. His patented glow-fold diagrams highlight the surface of the area that will move during the fold with an orange, semitransparent glow. In the step following the fold, a narrow trace of orange glow is visible along any open edges to indicate where the glowing surface went. This turns diagrams that would otherwise seem like a confusing puzzle into a logical step-by-step progression, thus assisting the novice folder in creating the featured models. Origami Ikebana also includes a supplementary DVD with tutorial videos to assist you in mastering the featured techniques." --About.com Origami
"Coleman (Origami Bonsai) specializes in intricate origami designs drawn from nature. His latest collection takes flowers (a popular theme in origami) and presents them in intricate arrangements following the design principles of ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Directions for a variety of flowers and leaves are included, allowing crafters to design their own arrangements or to recreate Coleman's designs. The author also introduces his method for creating rolled paper stems and branches, which he has named "makigami" (for "rolled paper"). This technique allows paper artists to create realistic components using ordinary newsprint treated with an easy̫to-mix glue solution, then painted as needed. A DVD featuring lessons adapted from the patterns in the book is included. VERDICT Ikebana is a natural fit with origami, and Coleman's realistic projects will be a hit with experienced paper crafters looking for a new challenge." --Library Journal
"I love the origami flower folds in Origami Ikebana by Benjamin John Coleman, published by Tuttle of Vermont. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. The author combines the principles of ikebana, origami and makigami (paper rolling) to create beautiful paper flower arrangements." --Handmade By Deb blog