Create a stunning bouquet of origami flowers with 25 beautiful step-by-step projects and 200 sheets of gorgeously floral, tear-out origami paper.
The perfect two-in-one package: pick your favourite flower, tear out your chosen paper then get folding straight away!
Perfect for complete beginners as well as experienced papercrafters looking for both a sourcebook of stunning papers and fresh ideas. 25 stunning yet simple flower projects, all explained clearly with step-by-step illustrations. Each design comes with a difficulty level, so you can build your skills at your own pace. Choose from tulips, dahlias, lilies and roses plus two stunning wreath projects; also included are leaves and stems to complete your floral arrangements. The 200 sheets of paper are the perfect weight and size for origami. Each sheet is double-sided: one side features a stunning floral pattern while on the other is a bold pop of solid colour for contrast. The papers are 17 x 17cm (61/2 x 61/2in) square; larger than standard origami papers (which are 15 x 15cm/6 x 6in) to allow for the papers to be cut up to fold smaller components, or to be trimmed down to standard size if required. The book begins with an introduction to essential folding techniques, including horizontal, vertical and diagonal folds, as well as more advanced techniques like the reverse fold and accordion fold.
Create individual flowers, craft a floral wreath or design a stunning table centrepiece to last. With easy-to-follow diagrams and practical tips, Flower Power makes it simple to transform paper into blooming works of art.
A translation of the original French edition.
Introduction
Basic folds
Marking creases
Basic folds: diagonal, vertical and horizontal folds
Accordion fold
Reverse fold
THE DESIGNS - Stem, Tulip, Arum lily, Dahlia, Lily, Carnation, Iris, Rose,
Camellia, Hydrangea, Poinsettia, Morning glory, Sunflower, Veined leaf,
Floral wreath, Leaf wreath
THE PAPERS
Josephine Cormier is a freelance graphic designer and art director based in Paris, France, who has worked for companies including Editions Solar and Lonely Planet.
In 2011, she founded La Fabrique Graphique (literally translated as 'The Graphic Factory'), an artistic packaging company working within the fields of publishing, press and the media: www.lafabriquegraphique.fr
A leading publisher of illustrated and practical books, Solar's mission is to help its readers live their passions every day. Founded 75 years ago, Solar boasts a catalogue of nearly 1,000 active titles and publishes more than 200 new releases each year. The Solar Collectif is a group of creative individuals who work on Solar's extensive publishing list.
Editions Solar is an imprint of edi8, a publishing company based in Paris, France.
