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Origami and Kirigami for the Home

Paper Art Decorations, Gift Wrapping and Handmade Cards
By Wei You
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Origami and Kirigami for the Home by Wei You is a colourful guide to creating decorative paper pieces for your home, parties, and gifts. This beautifully illustrated book introduces over 30 projects combining the Japanese arts of paper folding (origami) and cutting (kirigami). With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photographs, beginners and experienced crafters alike will learn to make charming roses, stylish card holders, wall art, and eco-friendly gift wraps. The book also includes tips on using various paper typesβ€”from classic origami paper to handmade mulberry and decorative washiβ€”and is supported by online video tutorials to enhance your crafting skills.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for craft enthusiasts of all abilities, from beginners eager to learn paper folding and cutting to experienced makers looking for new decorative ideas for the home and special occasions.

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A colourful guide to creating decorative pieces for the home, parties and events alongside ideas for presents, cards and gift wrapping.

A colourful guide (with accompanying online video tutorials) to creating decorative pieces for the home, parties and events alongside ideas for presents, cards and gift wrapping.

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A colourful guide (with accompanying online video tutorials) to creating decorative pieces for the home, parties and events alongside ideas for presents, cards and gift wrapping.

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding and kirigami is the traditional art of paper cutting. In this beautifully illustrated book, paper artist Wei You introduces you to over 30 unique projects for your home that can be made by anyone, regardless of experience.

After learning the basic folds, discover different paper types – try out pretty handmade ones such as mulberry and decorative washi, or experiment with the full rainbow of classic origami paper – and find a wealth of ideas from table decorations and tiles, to gift wrap and seasonal decorations. In no time at all, you will have the skills to craft delicate roses and stylish card holders, striking wall art to decorate your home, parties and events, as well as unique eco-friendly ideas for presents and cards.

Easy-to-follow instructions, photographs and diagrams guide you step by step through traditional and contemporary designs. Accompanying videos for each origami project will ensure you develop your skills to create some truly impressive makes.

Paper is more than just a blank page to write on – grab yourself a bundle and get started folding, cutting and creating your own paper magic with Origami and Kirigami for the Home!

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Reviewers praise the clear directions and helpful illustrations that guide readers through both traditional and contemporary origami and kirigami projects. Booklist highlights the practical instructions on origami symbols and suitable papers, while Crafts Beautiful commends the stunning designs and festive ideas. Handmade by Deb appreciates the variety and straightforwardness of the projects, and Library Journal notes the book is suitable for all skill levels with beautiful photos accompanying each craft.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789940824

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd

Illustration: Step-by-step colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Wei You is the owner of the online paper art shop Lavender Home. Established in 2011, Lavender Home specialises primarily in oriental-themed products including handmade papercraft home decorations and origami jewellery. Wei regularly hosts origami workshops and creates bespoke paper art decorations for events and businesses.

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