Origami for the Absolute Beginner: 40 Projects to Get You Started

A completely visual guide to over 40 inspiring origami projects, with every fold, crease, cut and flip photographed step by step!

Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this must-have guide contains 40 fun designs, from hearts, flowers and stars to characterful animals and classic Japanese motifs.

A stylish and easy-to-follow introduction to the timeless Japanese art of paper folding from acclaimed paper artist Adeline Klam (@adelineklam):

• Refreshingly clear, visual and hands-on, each project is photographed step by step, with more intricate folds further clarified with helpful hand-drawn illustrations, ensuring that readers can follow along with ease and confidence.
• Over 40 charming designs, ranging from simple decorative items like a heart, a fan and a four-leaf clover, to animals such as a cat, parrot, panda and majestic crane, plus floral favourites including a tulip, cherry blossom (Sakura) and hydrangea. It also includes fun and unusual designs like a goblet, a ceremonial kimono and a tatou envelope, offering a rich variety of projects to suit different tastes and occasions.
• Find inspiration for putting your projects to practical use the book contains a stunning visual lookbook of ideas for readers to embellish greeting cards, adorn a party table, create paper flowers and wreaths or create a fabulous wall hanging.

Origami for the Absolute Beginner offers a calm and creative escape. Its gentle tone, thoughtful presentation and inspiring range of designs make it a perfect entry point for newcomers, and a lovely source of inspiration for seasoned folders alike.

Featuring clear, colorful step photographs by Richard Boutin, technical drawings by Lucy T?zier, additional designs by Nana Takahashi; and in collaboration with Eriko Toureau-Kondo.

This is a translation of the French edition by popular paper artist Adeline Klam.

Author: Adeline Klam
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Search Press
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 216
ISBN: 9781800923836
Language: English