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.
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
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.
