Paper Engineering and Pop-ups For Dummies
Published on 23. March 2009
264 pages
978-0-470-48061-8 (ISBN)
Description
Paper Engineering & Pop-ups For Dummies covers a wide range ofprojects, from greeting cards to freestanding models.Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and dozens ofaccompanying diagrams help readers not only to complete the diverseprojects in the book, but also master the skills necessary to applytheir own creativity and create new projects, beyond the book'spages.
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03/2009
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Wiley
€24.00
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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.
Content
Introduction.
Part I: Introducing the Magic of Paper Engineering.
Chapter 1: Unfolding the Mystery of Paper Engineering.
Chapter 2: Paper -- The Essential Ingredient.
Chapter 3: Making Your Paper-Engineering Workshop Work forYou.
Chapter 4: Putting Everything Together: Techniques and SafetyTips.
Part II: Going Flat Out: Commencing with Creative PaperCrafts.
Chapter 5: Whipping Up Cards and Flyers, from Classy toCrafty.
Chapter 6: Making a Pop with Your Pop-up.
Chapter 7: On the Slide: Moving Along with Tabs and Wheels.
Chapter 8: Mixing It Up! Pop-ups, Pull Tabs, and Cross-Fades,All in One.
Part III: Paper Sculpture and Animation: Adding Some 3D Lifeto Paper.
Chapter 9: Paper Sculpture: 3D Art from Paper or Card.
Chapter 10: Lights, Cams, Action! Having Fun with PaperAnimations.
Chapter 11: Getting Past the Limitations of Paper in Your PaperAnimations.
Chapter 12: Using Mechanisms to Bring Models to Life.
Part IV: Drafting Your Own Designs and Creations.
Chapter 13: Developing Your Own Designs.
Chapter 14: Using Technology to Design Your Own Projects.
Chapter 15: Making Some Extra Moolah by Selling Your PaperCreations.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten Tips for Perfect Paper Projects.
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Develop Your Design Skills.
Index.
