Paper Engineering and Pop-ups For Dummies

Rob Ives

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For Dummies
13 February 2009

Origami & paper engineering

Paper Engineering & Pop-ups For Dummies covers a wide range of projects, from greeting cards to freestanding models. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and dozens of accompanying diagrams help readers not only to complete the diverse projects in the book, but also master the skills necessary to apply their own creativity and create new projects, beyond the book's pages.

By: Rob Ives
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 252mm, Width: 198mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9780470409558
ISBN 10: 047040955X
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 13 February 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part I: Introducing the Magic of Paper Engineering 5 Chapter 1: Unfolding the Mystery of Paper Engineering 7 Chapter 2: Paper — The Essential Ingredient 21 Chapter 3: Making Your Paper-Engineering Workshop Work for You 35 Chapter 4: Putting Everything Together: Techniques and Safety Tips 47 Part II: Going Flat Out: Commencing with Creative Paper Crafts 65 Chapter 5: Whipping Up Cards and Flyers, from Classy to Crafty 67 Chapter 6: Making a Pop with Your Pop-up 79 Chapter 7: On the Slide: Moving Along with Tabs and Wheels 99 Chapter 8: Mixing It Up! Pop-ups, Pull Tabs, and Cross-Fades, All in One 117 Part III: Paper Sculpture and Animation: Adding Some 3D Life to Paper 131 Chapter 9: Paper Sculpture: 3D Art from Paper or Card 133 Chapter 10: Lights, Cams, Action! Having Fun with Paper Animations 147 Chapter 11: Getting Past the Limitations of Paper in Your Paper Animations 163 Chapter 12: Using Mechanisms to Bring Models to Life 181 Part IV: Drafting Your Own Designs and Creations 201 Chapter 13: Developing Your Own Designs 203 Chapter 14: Using Technology to Design Your Own Projects 209 Chapter 15: Making Some Extra Moolah by Selling Your Paper Creations 221 Part V: The Part of Tens 229 Chapter 16: Ten Tips for Perfect Paper Projects 231 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Develop Your Design Skills 235 Index 239

Rob Ives is a renowned paper engineer and paper crafter, having designed everything from mechanical flying pigs to 3-D stars to pop-up holiday cards. He specializes in teaching others how to create their own models by following his succinct step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

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Paper Engineering and Pop-ups For Dummies

Rob Ives

$41.95

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