Karakuri


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Japanese paper engineer Hosaka presents instructions for constructing four models: Tea-serving robot, Ready to fly, Peek-a-bear -- Wild Wild West.




Karakuri: Paper Made to Move


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Karakuri will introduce kids to the Japanese art of making movable models out of paper. They will learn how to make a frog that hops, a gymnast that swings, and more! Easy-to-follow instructions accompanied by how-to photos keep projects accessible for readers brand-new to paper art. The captivating creations are sure to appeal to young crafters everywhere. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Paper Models That Move


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Enter the world of animated paper engineering with these 14 whimsical projects for making automata out of cardstock. Full step-by-step instructions plus precise cut-and-assemble components suitable for papercrafters ages 12 and up.




Japanese Paper Toys Kit


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Make moveable origami projects with this great beginner-level origami kit! Origami Paper Toys Kit is a unique paper craft kit that brings together the of art paper folding and the fun of moveable toys. Amaze your friends as you watch your origami paper creations wiggle, walk, tumble, shuffle and spin right before your eyes! No need to learn origami folding, painting or cutting--just punch fold and enjoy! This easy origami kit contains: A full-colored 64-page booklet Clear step-by-step instruction and easy-to-follow diagrams 24 fun-to-do projects with 16 pre-cut cardstock characters 40 double-sided sheets of durable folding & construction papers 2 different paper sizes and many colors The step-by-step diagrams clearly show how an origami model is assembled as well as how it will move. Basic explanations of tools and techniques mean that the creative folder will soon be folding their own original karakuri origami creations! Origami projects include: Sumo Wrestlers Bobbing Bird Jumping Frog Lola the Ladybug And many more…




Paper Automata


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Patterns and instructions for creating four models.




Paper Pups 2


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Punch out, fold up, and make 3D pooch storytelling come to life! Paper Pups 2 from PaperMade adds more pups, stories and scenes to the first breakout hit Paper Pups (powerHouse Books, 2013) based on the popular paper toy book series. Featuring eight new Pups, scenery and more stories--each character and scene is pre-cut and pre-scored so they simply punch out, fold up, and turn into adorable 3D objects, with easy instructions right on the page. Paper Pups 2 is designed to work on its own or in combination with Paper Pups, allowing for more imagination, more story time and more trouble the Pups can get into together! All PaperMade books masterfully combine paper craft with advanced paper engineering so no glue, tape or tools are ever needed! Paper Pups 2 make the best companions for anyone age 7 to 101--and come with 3 unique settings and "story starters" to make paper stories come to life in 3D.




Krazy Karakuri Origami


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Make moveable origami projects with this great beginner level origami ebook! Karakuri are traditional Japanese mechanized puppets originally made from the 17th to 19th century. The word karakuri means "mechanism" or "trick". Krazy Karakuri Origami is a unique paper craft that brings together the of art paper folding and the fun of karakuri. Amaze your friends as you watch your origami paper creations wiggle, walk, tumble, shuffle and spin right before your eyes! Renowned origami artist and teacher, Andrew Dewar has designed these origami for kids projects to be simple enough to be completed quickly and easily. No need to learn origami folding, painting or cutting—just punch fold and enjoy! This easy origami ebook contains: A full-colored 64-page booklet Clear step-by-step instruction and easy-to-follow diagrams 24 fun-to-do projects with 16 pre-cut cardstock Karakuri characters Krazy Karakuri Origami is a great value and is packed with hours of entertainment suited for all ages. The step-by-step diagrams clearly show how an origami model is assembled as well as how it will move. Basic explanations of tools and techniques mean that the creative folder will soon be folding their own original karakuri origami creations! Origami projects include: Sumo Wrestlers Bobbing Bird Jumping Frog Lola the Ladybug And many more…




Paper Animals in Action!


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Perfect for papercrafters of all skill levels and ages, these 12 unique models can actually move — just add a clothespin! Cut out the full-color parts and follow the simple assembly directions to build a bird that pecks, a flying pig that flaps its wings, a dog that nods its head, and a T. rex that opens its jaws. Create a bear, if you dare, and produce a moose or goose! Step-by-step instructions for putting the pieces together are accompanied by color photos. Each project features printed parts to cut and assemble as well as a list of materials such as clothespins and paper clips.




Papertoy Monsters


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A breakthrough paper-folding book for kids—paper airplanes meet Origami meets Pokemon. Papertoys, the Internet phenomenon that’s hot among graphic designers and illustrators around the world, now comes to kids in the coolest new book. Created and curated by Brian Castleforte, a graphic designer and papertoy pioneer who rounded up 25 of the hottest papertoy designers from around the world (Indonesia, Japan, Australia, Italy, Croatia, Chile, even Jackson, Tennessee), Papertoy Monsters offers 50 fiendishly original die-cut designs that are ready to pop out, fold, and glue. The book interleaves card stock with paper stock for a unique craft package; the graphics are colorful and hip, combining the edginess of anime with the goofy fun of Uglydolls and other collectibles. Plus each character comes with its own back-story. And the results are delicious: meet Pharaoh Thoth Amon, who once ruled Egypt but is now a mummy who practices dark magic in his sarcophagus. Or Zumbie the Zombie, who loves nothing more than a nice plate of brains and yams. NotSoScary, a little monster so useless at frightening people that he has to wear a scary mask. Yucky Chuck, the lunchbox creature born in the deepest depths of your school bag. Plus Zeke, the monster under your bed, Nom Nom, eater of cities, and Grumpy Gramps, the hairy grandpa monster with his very own moustache collection.




Making Simple Automata


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Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials, mechanisms and magic. Making Simple Automata explains how to design and construct small scale, simple mechanical devices made for fun. Materials such as paper and card, wood, wire, tinplate and plastics are covered along with mechanisms - levers and linkages, cranks and cams, wheels, gears, pulleys, springs, ratchets and pawls. This wonderful book is illustrated with examples throughout and explains the six golden rules for making automata alongside detailed step-by-step projects. Magic - an unanalyzable charm, a strong fascination so that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. Superbly illustrated with 110 colour photographs with examples and detailed step-by-step projects.




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