Karakuri - How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move (Paperback)

Originally published in Japan, "Karakuri "is an introduction to the simple mechanisms, such as gears, cranks, cams, and levers, used to bring to life these amazing moving paper models or automata. Included are pull-out pages for you to use to construct your own moving models of the different types of gears. These models serve as the basis for designing your own karakuri or may just be admired on their own.
Detailed explanations, accompanied by diagrams, explain the physics behind how karakuri move and operate, so you really learn about the properties of the different types of gears and cams. And to inspire you, also included are four fun, full-color karakuri models designed by the author, a well-known paper engineer. Printed on pull-out pages and easily assembled, the projects include a whimisical tea-serving robot, an amusing penguin perched on an iceberg and trying to fly, a delightful peek-a-boo-playing teddy bear, and a mesmerizing train that goes around on a track and through a tnunel
With complete directions, fourteen full-size models, and the science behind the craft revealed, this book is a unique introduction to an ancient art.

General

Imprint:	St Martin's Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2010
First published:	March 2010
Authors:	Keisuki Saka
Dimensions:	280 x 216 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	143
ISBN-13:	978-0-312-56669-2
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Paper crafts > Paper folding, origami Promotions
LSN:	0-312-56669-7
Barcode:	9780312566692

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