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