Puppets, Jumping Jacks and Other Paper People (Dover Origami Papercraft) - Softcover

Grater, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486281752 ISBN 13: 9780486281759

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2012

Synopsis

Michael Grater is known and admired internationally for his expertise in papercraft. This delightful book is filled with his imaginative designs for a dazzling array of paper toys that are as much fun to make as they are to play with and share with friends. Recycled newspapers, aluminum foil, giftwrap, cardboard, and other salvaged papers may be used in many of the projects. Only a few simple tools and supplies are needed — scissors, glue, a stapler, crayons, felt-tip pens, and watercolors or poster paints.
Clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions enable papercraft enthusiasts — including children and novices — to make these paper toys: puppets, jumping jacks, acrobats, angels, clowns, spinning and swinging figures, funny faces, masks, and more. Among the specific toys are a jack-in-the-box, sculpted newspaper figures, glove puppets, dancing dolls, a single-fold Christmas figure, a Punch and Judy, and other attractive creations.
Mr. Grater's expert directions make folding, cutting, and coloring easy. He has also provided helpful suggestions for finding the different types of paper and cardboard required for assembling each project. The result is an exciting and appealing book offering hours of creative satisfaction for anyone who likes working with paper.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486281752
• ISBN 13: 9780486281759
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208