Presents step-by-step instructions for creating over fifty different origami projects, ranging from lions to spinning tops, flowers, and sailboats.

"Perfect for fans of the mindful activity books, readers will "unfold" their minds while making stunning creations with this fun, fully interactive package. Inspired Origami will show readers how the peaceful pastime of creating papercraft art can calm the minds of crafters of all skill levels. The book features an introduction on achieving mindfulness through origami, a history of the craft, basic rules, and all the information needed to get started....

"World-renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander share their wisdom and expertise in this complete introduction to the world of origami paper folding. Beginning origami folders can progress through 16 step-by-step lessons, each with an accompanying video lesson on the free DVD included with this book. Each lesson features a project that's been selected to encourage development of origami folding techniques in a highly enjoyable...

"The one origami book you definitely need to get! A guide to all the 85 classic paper models that origami is famous for, This is a must-have book for origami folders of all ages and skill levels--from novice on up. It provides all the instructions you need to create the classic and most beautiful origami models with simple and inexpensive squares of paper! This jam-packed book shows you how to fold the models everyone loves to make. It is fully illustrated...

"Kusudama are elaborate geodesic spheres assembled from many small folded pieces of paper. They were originally used to hold incense in Japanese Buddhist temples. Modern Kusudama consist of dozens of colorful papers folded and fitted together to form ornate spherical sculptures. The book provides clear diagrams and detailed, step-by-step photos and instructions making this technique accessible to anyone even if you have no prior origami paper folding...

"This is a book of small steps and gentle wisdoms to heal the soul and find your own path to happiness. In Japan, the paper crane is a symbol of peace, hope & healing. It is considered the 'bird of happiness', a mystical and majestic creature that is believed to live for a thousand years, and so according to tradition, if a person were to fold one-thousand paper cranes in a single year, they will be gifted one special wish that would grant long life,...

"In this book, origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander present easy-to-follow folding instructions, diagrams and DVD video instructions to create beautiful origami pendants, medallions, charms, braclets, necklaces and earrings" -- From back cover.