Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies: A Field of Discovery through a System of Design

NEW! Written by Richard L. Alexander & Greg Mudarri, of the Origamido Studio.

This book contains a detailed description of Michael G. LaFosse’s origami butterfly design system, AND detailed diagrams for fifteen of LaFosse’s favorite butterfly designs! They show the wide variety of origami butterflies and moths that are possible to fold using this versatile system. As you learn these designs and gain a wider understanding of the system’s variables, you will enter his “Field of Discovery”, where you may create your own fanciful origami butterfly and moth “species”. We have included a section of inspirational photos from the Origamido Studio, where we make our origami art from our own handmade papers. These creations have hundreds of uses -- earrings and pins, displays, pop-up greeting cards, ornaments, mobiles, package decorations, wedding or party favors -- the gift possibilities are endless. There is even a butterfly from a Dollar Bill. Get ready to enjoy the world of Michael LaFosse’s origami butterflies and moths!

Layout and design by Greg Mudarri, diagrams by Michael G. LaFosse & Greg Mudarri. Photos by Richard L. Alexander.

8 1/2 by 11 inches, GBC Spiral-bound soft cover, 103 pages, full color.