Origami Ikebana: Create Lifelike Paper Flower Arrangements [Origami Book and Instructional DVD]

Since 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 makigami (paper rolling) to create beautiful and lifelike paper flower arrangements. You'll learn how to construct stems from paper-mache-like makigamirolls 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.

Topics covered in this ground-breaking origami book include:

Basic origami flower folding and assembly techniques

Painting the leaves and flowers to enhance realism

Using incremental leaf sizes for a greater sense of depth

Making stems using makigamipaper rolling techniques

Creating "stone" bases for your arrangement from origami paper

Dozens of different origami flower arrangements are described in this book and the enclosed DVD 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!

This origami book contains:

128 page, full-color book

Step-by-step instructions

Colorful diagrams and photographs

Origami flower folding and arranging techniques and tips

8 different leaf types

30 flower types

Instructional DVD