Paper Engineering and Pop-ups For Dummies

by Rob Ives

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470409558
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	03/03/2009
Series:	For Dummies Books
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

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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Table of Contents

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