Richard L. Alexander Books

Across the country interest in paper crafts is booming. People from all walks of life are creating scrapbooks, making gift cards and learning origami. Washi, a traditional handmade paper originating in Japan, is a perfect accompaniment to these crafts. Japanese Paper Crafting teaches the essentials of making beautiful and unusual washi paper at home.Using diagrams and photographs, this book's step-by-step instructions will show both novice and experienced paper artists how to make washi paper and how to create 17 exciting washi projects with their own handmade paper! Projects include a hand-bound blank book; purses and wallets; desktop and tabletop accessories.

Transform your spare paper into fun and functional origami with this easy guide. Instead of tossing wastepaper, learn to fold it into creative designs! Renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander share unique projects from their Origamido Studio and contributions from top paper designers like Nick Robinson and Herman Van Goubergen. This book caters to beginners, making it an excellent choice for kids and those new to origami, while also offering intriguing challenges for experienced folders. The designs utilize everyday materials such as old calendars, candy wrappers, envelopes, newspapers, and more. An accompanying DVD provides clear video tutorials to enhance the learning experience for all skill levels. Readers will also find a guide to everyday materials that are ideal for folding, inspiring them to create and showcase their own "trash" origami. The book features a full-color, 95-page instructional guide with 25 unique projects, step-by-step directions, and essential folding techniques. Prepare to view your wastebaskets and recycling bins in a new light—you'll never need to purchase expensive origami paper again! Projects include Photo Cubes, Candy Wrapper Butterflies, Interlocking Flower Petals, Custom-Bound Books, and many more.

Create impressive paper airplanes with this easy-to-follow origami guide. Renowned origami artist Michael LaFosse shares his expertise, presenting 28 original models featuring innovative details like faceted flaps, ailerons, canards, and spoilers that enhance both function and aesthetics. These designs emphasize proportion, balance, and an ingenious nose and fuselage locking system, making them instant classics. Readers will find both excitement and challenge in the advanced folding techniques presented. The book offers great value with 28 engaging projects, step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and an easy-to-follow DVD tutorial. It caters to paper airplane enthusiasts, origami fans, and parents with children, requiring no scissors, tape, or glue. In addition to the folding skills, it includes expert advice on selecting and preparing the best paper, balancing aesthetics with performance, and manipulating control surfaces for optimal flight. Tips on launching various plane types for the best glide and a discussion on aerodynamics further enhance the learning experience. Models featured include the Lock Nose Dart, Flying Fox, Shuttle Dart, F-102 Delta Jet, Nifty Fifty, and many more, making this a must-have for aspiring paper airplane crafters.

Fold advanced origami projects with this beautiful origami book. From the Origamido Studio, renowned artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander present a unique collection of intricate origami paper craft projects. This book features folding instructions for complex 3D models that will amaze paper folders with their lifelike qualities. It includes articles on paper selection and preparation, advanced techniques like "wetfolding," and compound origami design and construction. LaFosse and Alexander embrace every aspect of this art form, presenting it brilliantly for advanced folders and aspiring artists alike. While some basic folding knowledge is needed, the clear, expert instructions allow readers to engage with high-level origami without extensive prior experience. The book contains 144 pages of full-color content, advanced folding techniques, and clear step-by-step instructions for 15 signature projects. If you're eager to explore a premium collection of challenging designs, this guide is for you! LaFosse's expert instructions will help you create beautiful origami masterpieces that make wonderful gifts. Projects include the American Alligator, Pond Turtles, Monk Seal, Malaysian Birdwing Butterfly, Munich Orchid, and more.