{"product_id":"9781462914326","title":"Origami Ikebana: Create Lifelike Paper Flower Arrangements: Includes Origami Book with 38 Projects and Downloadable Video Instructions","description":"\u003cb\u003eMake realistic and decorative paper flower arrangements with this stunning origami book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Japanese art of flower arranging is an age-old practice that honors nature and creates beauty through harmony and balance. This brand new book, \u003ci\u003eOrigami Ikebana\u003c\/i\u003e, shows you how to create unique ikebana-inspired paper flower arrangements any time of the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince discovering ikebana some years ago, origami artist and author Benjamin Coleman has worked on developing techniques that enable him to create ikebana-style floral arrangements with simple folded paper. In this book, Coleman combines the principles and techniques of ikebana, origami and \u003ci\u003emakigam\u003c\/i\u003ei (paper rolling) to create beautiful and lifelike paper flower arrangements. You'll learn how to construct stems from paper-mache-like \u003ci\u003emakigami\u003c\/i\u003e rolls and cap them with exquisite folded paper flowers and leaves, as well as how to display the arrangements on stone-like bases made of paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopics covered in this ground-breaking origami book include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Basic origami flower folding and assembly techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Painting the leaves and flowers to enhance realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Using incremental leaf sizes for a greater sense of depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Making stems using \u003ci\u003emakigami\u003c\/i\u003e paper rolling techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Creating \"stone\" bases for your arrangement from origami paper\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003eDozens of different origami flower arrangements are described in this book, and the downloadable video contains detailed step-by-step video lessons showing you how to create each model. Don't spend a fortune on real flowers and plants that will wilt in a week—make your own beautiful paper floral arrangements that will last forever!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis origami book contains:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 128 page, full-color book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Colorful diagrams and photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Origami flower folding and arranging techniques and tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 8 different leaf types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 30 flower types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Downloadable instructional video\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155691258096,"sku":"9781462914326","price":11.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462914326_p0.jpg?v=1763680216","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462914326","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}