Shadowfolds: Surprisingly Easy-to-Make Geometric Designs in Fabric

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Product Description In Shadowfolds, Jeff Rutzky, himself an accomplished and passionate origamist, and Palmer offer detailed and fascinating information about the technique and its origins in both Moorish tile and classic Japanese origami. Palmer first encountered the elaborate mosaics of the Alhambra and became intrigued with learning to translate these patterns into folded paper. He turned for inspiration to the work of Japanese origami masters Tomoko Fuse, Jun Maekawa, Toshikazu Kawasaki and Shuzo Fujimoto, as well as to the great American origami artists Robert Lang and Peter Engel. The transition to working in cloth followed. The flexible property of cloth allows pleats to be folded to augment and give a dimensionality not present in a flat surface; and the translucent quality adds a unique intricacy to the geometric patterns. When lines in a pattern are folded as pleats, the resulting shapes formed by the pleats become part of the artistic expression of the material. The possibilities for using Shadowfolds in design are limitless. Some applications take advantage of light shining through the fabric, others show the richness of the folds that have a depth all their own. In addition to explaining the three very simple steps of the technique, the authors show how even novice folders can create breathtaking works of textile art, as well as fashion-forward clothes, accessories and home furnishings incorporating these three-dimensional embellishments. They also include a section of patterns, and fabric and craft resources. From the Inside Flap Shadowfolds: Surprisingly Easy-to-Make Geometric Designs in Fabric introduces this unique craft, created by folding cloth in patterns based on classic geometric designs. The patterns, influenced by historic architecture and the traditional decorations of many cultures, have a layered complexity due to their interaction with light. The completed designs have one look when they are opaque and a very different appearance when lit from behind. Use the simple, easy-to-follow instructions to make 15 different projects, from a pillow to a purse, from a tablecloth to a hat. The projects are fun and fashionable and will inspire you to come up with your own patterns and applications. From the Back Cover Shadowfolds are fabulous designs in fabric that derive from a rich blend of traditional motifs expressed in a contemporary style. The Shadowfolds technique, pioneered by artist Chris K. Palmer, uses classic geometric patterns to create works of art in fabric from a single, uncut panel of cloth using a simple, three-step process. Learn how to make Shadowfolds with 15 projects: create breathtaking works of textile art, as well as home furnishings and fashion-forward accessories incorporating these three-dimensional embellishments. Origami artist Chris K. Palmer has made the unexpected leap from paper to textiles for these tesselations. Try them for yourself: I think you'll be as fascinated and surprised as I was by both the process and the elegant results.--David Brill, author of Brilliant Origami Shadowfolds is an epoch idea of handicraft, origami, and mathematics. Chris K. Palmer has expanded the origami world!--Jun Maekawa, author of Genuine Origami Palmer's works are created by unique conception and technique. Beautiful patterns of light and shadow appear.--Tomoko Fuse, author of Home Decorating with Origami About the Author Jeffrey Rutzky has always had a passion for arts and crafts, and has integrated them with his desktop publishing skills to create unique works of art. He is also the author and designer of several papercraft books, including Kirigami Kit, TearPlanes, Jewelgami, and Bugagami. Rutzky works as an artist and graphic designer in New York City. Chris K. Palmer is a professional artist who has been designing and folding origami since childhood. In Granada, Spain, he was inspired by the mosaic tilings of the Alhambra. Persistent effort and study of the Japanese hira-ori tec