Origami for the Absolute Beginner - by Adeline Klam (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A completely visual guide to over 40 inspiring origami projects, with every fold, crease, cut and flip photographed step by step!

Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this must-have guide contains 40 fun designs, from hearts, flowers and stars to characterful animals and classic Japanese motifs.

A stylish and easy-to-follow introduction to the timeless Japanese art of paper folding from acclaimed paper artist Adeline Klam (@adelineklam):

• Refreshingly clear, visual and hands-on, each project is photographed step by step, with more intricate folds further clarified with helpful hand-drawn illustrations, ensuring that readers can follow along with ease and confidence.
• Over 40 charming designs, ranging from simple decorative items like a heart, a fan and a four-leaf clover, to animals such as a cat, parrot, panda and majestic crane, plus floral favourites including a tulip, cherry blossom (Sakura) and hydrangea. It also includes fun and unusual designs like a goblet, a ceremonial kimono and a tatou envelope, offering a rich variety of projects to suit different tastes and occasions.
• Find inspiration for putting your projects to practical use the book contains a stunning visual lookbook of ideas for readers to embellish greeting cards, adorn a party table, create paper flowers and wreaths or create a fabulous wall hanging.

Origami for the Absolute Beginner offers a calm and creative escape. Its gentle tone, thoughtful presentation and inspiring range of designs make it a perfect entry point for newcomers, and a lovely source of inspiration for seasoned folders alike.

Featuring clear, colorful step photographs by Richard Boutin, technical drawings by Lucy Tézier, additional designs by Nana Takahashi; and in collaboration with Eriko Toureau-Kondo.

This is a translation of the French edition by popular paper artist Adeline Klam.

Review Quotes

BOOKLIST (American Library Association)
What could be so difficult about folding (and gluing) paper? Striking a smart balance between the Japanese all-diagrammed directions and the word-focused U.S./European instructions, Klam provides both, without too much elaboration. Depending on ten easy folding techniques (don't forget scissors and glue), the 40+ designs are all designated by level (one through five), feature both illustrations and step-by-step instructions, and supply occasional tips about materials and alternate uses for the finished origami. A cup becomes an open candy jar. The ubiquitous crane also functions as a place card holder. And the finished frog jumps by pressing the base on its back. Among the more unusual objects are a hedgehog, stag, Christmas tree, and lily. A difficulty guide in the appendix helps crafters quickly sort the beginner from the experienced patterns. A good choice to round out craft collections. -- Barbara Jacobs

About the Author

With no more than a square of paper, a touch of glue or a thread of string, there appears under her fingers, as if by magic, fold after fold of surprise and wonder. This is the work of Adeline Klam.

Trained at the Duperré school in Textile Arts and Printing (France), Adeline has always loved the interplay of pattern and colour. But her passion for paper really began when she discovered Japanese paper or washi. Travelling to traditional paper factories in Japan, she was inspired by the beauty of these original designs; over time she learned to master this material and now runs a workshop where she exhibits and sells her creations, from origami garlands to decorative stationery.

She is the author of numerous books, including Simple Origami, The Paper Bible and Furoshiki Workshop. Adeline has 40,000 Instagram followers (@adelineklam); and you can enter her colourful world at www.adelineklam.com
Adeline lives in Paris, France.