Paper Engineering and Pop-ups For Dummies
Get creative with paper projects the whole family will enjoy!Are you passionate about paper crafts? This fun, easy-to-follow guide is packed with a wide range of projects that use simple techniques and tools. Step-by-step directions and diagrams show you how to make eye-catching cards, animated models, pop-ups, and much more.  Plus, you'll take your paper engineering skills to the next level as you learn to invent your own unique creations!Unfold the wonders of paper engineering — understand different papers and projects, review the tools of the trade, and set up your workshopCreate classy, crafty greeting cards — choose the right color, make cute cutouts, primp it up with embellishments, and work with decoupage and montageMake eye-popping pop-ups — from layers and photos to pull tabs, crossfades, and multi-page books, master the techniquesAdd life to your paper — explore the fascinating world of paper sculpture and animation through clever cam models, levers, linkages, and moreDraft your own designs and creations — develop your ideas, make the transition from sketch to model, enhance your designs with color, and use your computer to helpOpen the book and find:The most popular paper engineering crafts, explained step by stepAll the basic concepts and techniques you needPhotos and illustrations to guide youTips for perfect model makingWays to recycle and reuse materialsTricks for designing with softwarePaper crafting mistakes to avoidInspiration for creating your own designs