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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Paper crafts
All Wrapped Up by Adriana Picker is a botanical art gift wrapping
set, showcasing the artwork of acclaimed botanical artist Adriana
Picker. Includes 20 gift wrapping sheets (measuring 694mm x 504mm)
and a gift stickers sheet. All Wrapped Up is a series of gorgeous
stationery books celebrating the work of Australia's best and
brightest artists.
New functional format, same gorgeous paper! This origami paper pack
from Tuttle Publishing has 256 sheets of richly saturated,
double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out
design, you won't have to worry about loose papers in your pack
falling out or getting creased and crinkled. Origami Japanese
Prints Paper Pack Book includes: 256 6-inch folding papers 16
woodblock prints, with a coordinating color on the reverse side 13
pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricks.
Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models
The origami introduced in this book is based on simple techniques.
Some were previously known by origami artists and some were
discovered by the author. Curved-Folding Origami Design shows a way
to explore new area of origami composed of curved folds. Each
technique is introduced in a step-by-step fashion, followed by some
beautiful artwork examples. A commentary explaining the theory
behind the technique is placed at the end of each chapter. Features
Explains the techniques for designing curved-folding origami in
seven chapters Contains many illustrations and photos (over 140
figures), with simple instructions Contains photos of 24 beautiful
origami artworks, as well as their crease patterns Some basic
theories behind the techniques are introduced
A handy craft pad that is packed with 75 sheets of patterned
origami paper and instructions for creating original projects,
including boxes as well as birds, bees, butterflies, and other
winged animals.
Mysterious and mathematical at once, the magical visual world of
Dutch artist M.C. Escher (1898-1972) has captivated scientists and
scholars and made its mark on popular culture, inspiring book
covers, album art, films, posters, and puzzles. This set puts
Escher's tessellated wonders right at your fingertips with 17
easy-to-assemble paper sculptures. Folding along the score lines,
you can transform the artist's richly geometric designs into
three-dimensional polyhedra with forming and reforming patterns,
including genius arrangements of flowers, butterflies, lizards, and
seashells. The book includes a review of the geometric principles
and artistic invention underlying Escher's optical marvels as well
as concise instructions.
Fold and fire aerodynamic paper airplanes dozens of feet into the
air with this easy origami kit. High-Performance Paper Airplanes
presents a collection of realistic origami paper airplanes from
well-known author and paper aviation expert Andrew Dewar. Dewar has
spent decades perfecting the art of folding easy paper airplanes
that both look great and fly well. This new series takes paper
airplanes to new heights--literally! The planes can be fired high
into the air with a rubber band launcher and are designed to circle
down for a long time. The airplane designs are also printed in
full-color on both sides and precut, so you just need to push them
out and assemble them using a bit of glue. Although fun for folders
of any age, these paper plane designs are so uncomplicated that
they can be considered "origami-for-kids" projects and are a great
way to learn origami. The origami airplanes range from simple
designs that can be construct in under a minute to detailed scale
replicas that look and fly like the real thing. The included
instructional origami book not only explains how to assemble each
plane, but how to fine-tune it to coax the best performance.
Helpful tips for hosting competitions with your friends and
suggestions for designing your own origami airplane models are also
included. This paper airplanes kit contains: Rubberband catapult 46
page, full-color origami book Clear step-by-step instructions Tips
on building and flying paper planes 10 pre-cut paper airplane
models Special, durable lightweight cardstock Colorful and
realistic designs Fun to make and fantastic to fly, these beautiful
models are guaranteed to turn heads and draw a crowd of spectators
every time you fly them. Using the rubber-band catapult and with a
bit of practice, you'll be able to launch paper planes that remain
aloft for 30 to 60 seconds--and more! Paper airplane models
include: Hornet Tiger Eclipse Zero Corsair And many more...
Dive under the sea with these realistic marine origami models! In
Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures, Japanese origami expert Hisao
Fukui shows you how to create incredibly detailed aquatic wildlife,
including a giant squid, prehistoric creatures and even a massive
blue whale calf! The step-by-step folding instructions and photos
in this book present 20 challenging and amazingly lifelike models
-- from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of
difficulty. The 20 projects in this book include: The Penguin -- A
color-change model capturing the awkward and slightly comical
appearance of these flightless aquatic birds The Polar Bear -- A
menacing hunter who will hungrily stalk the edge of your desk or
bookshelf The Goldfish -- This model features elegant lines and
clever folding solutions -- and it's difficult to overfeed, to
boot! The Crocodile -- A lurking hunter which is ideal for
showcasing special papers The Crab -- With all of the legs to
define, this model is a challenging one, but with fewer pinch folds
than you might expect The Manta Ray -- A graceful and gentle filter
feeder whose sweeping wings give you the opportunity to create a
truly expressive paper sculpture And many more!
Let Hiroshige's classic style bring art to your desk. Send or give
our Hiroshige notecard set to friends and family for a fun greeting
or thank you note. 10 notecards, 1 lovely hand-painted image Foil
accents 10 classic white envelopes Packaged in an easy portable
clear acetate package Each card measures 127 x 101mm.
This paper pack contains 500 high-quality small (4 inch) origami
sheets printed with colorful and traditional Japanese Flower
Patterns. These paper designs were developed to enhance the
creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack
contains 12 designs unique to this set, every sheet is printed with
coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically
pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front
and back of the papers. This origami paper pack includes:500 sheets
of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Colorful and
traditional Japanese flower patterns Double-sided color 4 x 4 inch
(10 cm) squares
Fold and display papercraft works of art with this intermediate to
advanced origami book. Adirondack animals, cephalopods and arctic
marine mammals are just a few of the realistic and elegant origami
models you'll be able to fold with this unique book. Origami Animal
Sculpture offers a refreshing take on the endlessly fascinating
field of animal origami paper folding. In this book, folders will
find beautiful photos, clear directions and instructional videos
online that make the creatures in this new collection a joy to fold
and display. Author John Szinger has put together expressive
lifelike 3D origami with intermediate-to-advanced models of unusual
animals and related objects. This origami book contains: 128 page,
full-color book 22 original origami models Step-by-step
instructions Colorful diagrams and photographs Origami folders will
find that the sculptures they create are customized to exhibit the
subjects' personality and attitude. Szinger's attention to detail
is the hallmark of his work. He's been folding paper for most of
his life, starting with paper airplanes at a young age. He devoured
origami books at his local library and soon began experimenting
with his own designs. Ten years ago, Szinger came back to origami
after a long hiatus and began attending conventions, where he met
other dedicated folders and was inspired to create his own original
models. From these encounters, he began to fold origami pieces for
personal enjoyment and to share with other origami makers. Origami
models include: Foxy Fox Brown Bear Octopus Giant Squid Bull Walrus
Elephant Seal Narwhal Inchworm Butterfly And much more!
Become a true aviator by making your very own paper airplanes based
on world record-holding designs! Paper airplane expert Andrew Dewar
presents this new collection of 16 original high-performance paper
airplane. These model planes are incredibly easy to fold, and
designed to push the envelope in terms of time aloft and distance
thrown--based on principles exploited by record-breaking paper
airplane experts such as Ken Blackburn, Michael Collins and Takuo
Toda. The book opens with the history of paper airplane
record-setters, followed by a fascinating introduction to flight
and aerodynamics for kids. By learning about the engineering
properties that affect the duration and distance of their flights,
they'll have fun coaxing better and better performances out of
these optimized designs. The sky is the limit once they understand
how planes actually work! Some of the high-tech projects include: A
colorful Condor A futuristic Strato Taxi A speedy Delta Dart And
many more! Each paper plane has simple folding instructions and
corresponding custom folding papers with folding lines printed
right on the sheets. Each plane can be folded up in just a few
moments, so kids can start shattering records of their own right
away! This paper airplanes kit includes: A full-color, 64-page book
Easy, step-by-step instructions 16 unique designs 48 full-color
airplane folding sheets
Learn to fold original paper models designed by the world's leading
origami masters! In Origami Masters Kit, origami artist and author
Nick Robinson presents 20 delightful designs by master paper
folders from around the globe. This kit has everything you need,
including a full-color instruction book, 54 high-quality,
double-sided folding papers and an online video tutorial for each
model. This origami kit features original designs by the following
famous artists: Akira Yoshizawa -- The late Japanese origami grand
master who was largely responsible for creating and popularizing
the art of origami as we know it today Michael LaFosse -- An
internationally renowned master folder, teacher, paper maker and
author who has been designing pieces inspired by nature for over 40
years David Brill -- An award-winning British folder who has
produced a series of groundbreaking designs that seem to come to
life in the closing stages Paul Jackson -- A Tel Aviv-based origami
instructor, author and longtime artist known for an unorthodox
approach to folding and his pleated and tessellated models Jun
Maekawa -- A Japanese origami artist known for popularizing the use
of crease patterns in designing origami models Nick Robinson -- A
renowned British origami artist and prolific author known for his
wide range of models Paula Versnick -- A Dutch folder who started
designing origami when she couldn't find the model she wanted And
10 other world-renowned origami masters! The 20 original designs
include: The incredible "Kawasaki Rose" -- an intricate model that
established Toshikazu Kawasaki as a world-class origami designer
The "Triskelion" -- Robert Foord's mesmerizing modular model with a
spiral center that resembles the swirl of a blossom "Yoshizawa's
Baby Rabbit" -- a delightfully simple model from Japan's greatest
master that perfectly captures the essence of the subject Plus many
others -- perfect for giving as gifts or decorating your home and
office
New Pop-Up Paper Projects is an inspirational book for everyone who
wants to learn and share the magic of pop-up paper engineering.
Illustrated throughout with colour diagrams and photographs, this
book guides you through basic techniques and foundation skills,
offers advice on classroom planning and health and safety and shows
you how to ensure that learners of all ages can develop and
progress their skills. Guiding you through 90-, 180- and 360-degree
engineering, this book presents step-by-step instructions and ideas
for over 200 cross-curricular themes, from cityscapes to magical
creatures. Aiming to challenge and inspire, Paul Johnson uses over
150 paper-engineering techniques, including: storybooks pop-ups
without folds zigzag pop-ups pulleys, wheels and levers
asymmetrical pop-ups intricate toy theatres diagonal pop-ups with
movables. This book, brimming with pop-up techniques and how to
teach them, is for everyone - from the self-styled 'visually
illiterate' to the art graduate, from parents keeping creativity
alive at home to classroom teachers planning an engaging curriculum
for their class of 30 plus pupils.
Very few books unite jewelry making and origami, thus Fashioning
Origami will be unique among books addressing this subject. Author
Julian Laboy-Rodriguez will introduce readers to dozens of
different origami creations and many different folds and then
demonstrate how to turn these paper motifs miniature, pairing them
with jewelry findings for fun and gift-worthy accessories. But
there is more to origami than just folding paper. It's the perfect
hobby for a stressful world. Fashioning Origami will also address
the misunderstanding that origami must be delicate because it's
paper. Julian will [also] show the reader how to create a crisp and
sturdy feeling with the right products and simple science.
This paper pack contains 96 high-quality, 6-inch origami sheets
printed with fun and festive balloon patterns. These vibrant
origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of
origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 8 unique
patterns, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating
colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing
combinations in origami models that show both the front and back.
The slight gloss helps to ensure sharp, sturdy creases when
folding. This origami paper pack includes: 96 sheets of origami
paper 8 unique patterns Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided
color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Step-by-step instructions for 6
easy-to-fold origami projects Perfect for gift giving or
celebration decorations, these balloon prints will be the life of
the party!
Make colorful and fun origami dinosaurs with this easy origami kit.
Origami Dinosaurs Kit is a unique collection of origami paper craft
designs that help create models of awesome prehistoric creatures.
Brachiosaurus, Dimetrodon and a whole handful of lifelike dinos are
brought to life with a few easy paper folds. World-renowned origami
artist and author Michael LaFosse designed these visually striking
models for paper folders of all levels of skill including origami
beginners. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends,
to beautify your home--or as an enjoyable gift for dinosaur lovers.
All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects
and are a great way to learn origami. The origami paper in the kit
already has printed patterns, so no paint or glue is required, just
unpack and start folding right away! The origami kit contains: 2
full-colored, 32-page origami books Clear step-by-step instructions
Easy-to-follow diagrams 20 simple origami dino projects 98 sheets
of high quality, double-sided origami paper 2 bonus sheets of
metallic folding papers A variety of different colors and patterns
Craft these eye-catching origami for yourself, or share it as a
gift for kids fascinated by dinosaurs. Origami projects include:
Tyrannosaurus Rex Stegosaurus Velociraptor Simplesaurus Eryops And
much more...
Quillwork began in Europe around the 13th century as a paper
imitation of gold and silver filigree work. In this vintage book,
originally published in 1975, Janet and Alex D Amato have evolved
traditional quilling into a delightful and whimsical craft. They
show you how to make quillwork jewelry, wall-hangings, Christmas
ornaments, gift wrap decorations even quilled Valentines, place
cards, mobiles and paperweights. The materials are so inexpensive
and the techniques so simple, that quillwork is truly a craft for
all ages and budgets. Line drawings and photographs throughout the
book provide inspiration and clarification."
Spread the sticker love! Life is just better with stickers, and
this little book of BIG vinyl stickers proves just that! Decorate
your laptop, bike, water bottle, phone, or dresser (the
possibilities are endless!) with these super-sized designs, and
brighten every day with a little sticker magic. A Little Book of
Big Love Stickers includes: 20 BIG vinyl stickers 150+ mini
stickers
This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with
delicate and cheerful cherry blossom designs. These colorful
origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of
origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique
designs, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors
on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in
origami models that show both the front and back. There's enough
paper here to assemble amazing modular origami sculptures,
distribute to students for a class project, or put to a multitude
of other creative uses. This origami paper pack includes: 500
sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Bright,
vibrant colors Double-sided color 4 x 4 inch (10 cm) squares
Paper Flowers are Always in Season
Make playful party decorations, luscious bouquets, and
sophisticated floral centerpieces with inexpensive tissue and crepe
paper. "Paper to Petal" walks you through the easy basics of
transforming simple materials into a vibrant display of fanciful
handmade blooms suitable for every occasion.
Design experts Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell inspire you to
get creative with their time-tested techniques. Customize every
petal, leaf or stem to go dramatic or delicate; mimic nature or
fashion your blossoms in any color you can imagine to make
something uniquely personal. You'll be amazed how easy it is to
produce these gorgeous flower projects. These exquisite blooms
never wilt, are always in style, and are endlessly fun to create,
share, and give to everyone you love.
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