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Paper Engineering and Pop-ups Paper Automata Four working models to cut out and glue together 1 899618 21 X Rob Ives A bravura display of imagination by Rob Ives has produced this delightful collection of working automata to cut out and make. As you operate the mechanisms, the Hopping Sheep hop energetically and the Pecking Hen pecks keenly into its feeder. The rather sad Motley Man bows and acknowledges the applause he has earned and while The Flying Fish does not actually fly, it does flap its wings and undulate in a delightfully unexpected manner. Each of the mechanisms uses a different principle to generate motion, so this book is of special interest to those who like to see what remarkable things can be achieved with paper. Now available £4.95 (inc. VAT) The Paper Locksmith A collection of working locks to cut out and glue together. 1 899618 03 1 Rob Ives By its very purpose, the way that a lock mechanism works has to remain hidden from view and it is not easy to imagine what is happening inside. Consulting books of plans and diagrams is possible, but three dimensional working paper models p[rovide a better way to understand the underlying principles,especially if the parts are colour coded. These three ingenious paper models of a combination lock, a mortice lock and a "Yale" style of barrel lock cover three main types. Also there is an interesting minibook describing the historical development of lock design and possibilities for the future. £4.50 Paper Engineering For pop-up books and cards 0 906212 49 9 Mark Hiner This book illustrates in dynamic form ten basic mechanisms which are used in making pop-up books. It offers many imaginative possibilities. Each of the ten basic mechanisms is illustrated by a working model which you can cut out and make. When finished, it glues back into the book on a special tab and folds away to make a kind of three-dimensional dictionary or encyclopaedia. For each working model there is also a page called 'technical considerations' which points out important features of the mechanism and suggests how it might be used to create original designs of your own. £4.95 Up-Pops Paper engineering with elastic bands 0 906212 79 0 Mark Hiner The ten basic paper engineering mechanisms shown in this book have an almost explosive quality. Each 'up-pop' folds flat, but when it is eased out of its envelope or restraining sleeve, it suddenly and unexpectedly jumps into a three-dimensional shape. This element of surprise is most attractive and suggests all kinds of imaginative designs. The motive power for each mechanism is provided by a single elastic band. With each example there are useful notes about the mechanisms and suggestions for further development of the ideas to create original designs. £4.95 Sliceforms Mathematical models from paper sections 1 899618 06 6 John Sharp Sliceform modelling is a technique which lies happily on the borders between art and mathematics. The models are made from intersecting sets of parallel planes which slot together in a clever way to generate interesting three-dimensional surfaces. In the 'fully open' position the planes are at right angles and the surfaces are correctly defined, but all the models fold flat in two different ways, making them easy to store until they are wanted next time. When 'popped up', the play of light and shade on the planes creates objects of great beauty. The book includes a varied collection of eight models to cut out and make and a detailed explanation of how to generate the slices for models of your own. £3.95 (inc. VAT) Pop-up! A manual of paper mechanisms 1 899618 09 0 Duncan Birmingham There is a growing interest in the field of paper mechanics and this manual explains how they work and provides clear instructions for creating everything from the most elementary pop-up card to highly sophisticated fold-away paper sculptures. The basic principles are simple and the book introduces these. It then shows how they can be developed and combined to produce a kaleidoscope of 3D possibilities. Duncan Birmingham lectures at the University of the West of England and this book is a distillation of his practical experience. It explains the factors which have to be considered when designing, as well as solutions to potential pitfalls. There are masses of ideas for interesting projects, all illustrated with lively and informative drawings. £6.95 Fractal Cuts Exploring the magic of fractals with pop-up designs 0 906212 88 X Diego Uribe The fractal cuts in this book are used to create attractive pop-up cards. Each is made from a single sheet of white paper cut according to a fractal rule and glued within a brightly coloured cover. Just as fractal images gain ever more beauty and complexity by the repetition of a simple rule, so it is fascinating to see how each pop-up fractal cut develops. Combining theory and practice in a satisfying way, there is the pleasure in making the card itself, followed by the delight of seeing it as an illustration of a fractal idea. Backed up by imaginative and informative text, this book will be of interest to all who have ever wondered about the significance of the ideas suggested by fractals. £6.95 Making Your Own Pop-up Books Most children like pop-up books and are interested in how they work. These do-it-yourself books are attractive and original in themselves, but they are also a valuable source of ideas for possible lessons on making pop-up scenes. They are written in the style of an interesting project for 9-13 year olds, but do interest older pupils too. 'London' and 'Paris' make fine souvenirs of a visit already made or planned for the future and the historical titles tell the stories of important civilisations from the past. Pop-up London 0 906212 30 8 Anne Wild Pop-up Paris 0 906212 31 6 David Griffiths The Romans Pop-up 0 906212 29 4 Andy and Maggie Hall The Greeks Pop-up 0 906212 33 2 Pam Mara The Maya, Aztecs & Incas Pop-up 0 906212 37 5 Duncan Birmingham The Egyptians Pop-up 0 906212 44 8 Anne Wild Each book £3.50 Making Mobiles from Paper These books are really intended as gifts for children of 9/10 years upward to make themselves, but many teachers of art/craft have found them useful as a source of ideas and inspiration for their classes. Many of the ideas and techniques which are used can be simplified and adapted to the needs of particular groups or projects. Dragon Mobiles 0 906212 10 3 Anne Wild Cut out and glue together four magnificent dragon mobiles and also a paper sculpture of St. George and the Dragon. All are in full colour and they look spendid wherever you hang them. £3.20 (inc. VAT) Dinosaur Mobiles 0 906212 18 9 Anne Wild £3.20 (inc. VAT) Famous Balloon Mobiles 0 906212 19 7 Andy Hall £2.70 (inc. VAT) Fantasy Mobiles 0 906212 52 9 Duncan Birmingham £2.70 (inc. VAT) Making Gift Boxes Any project which includes work on designing gift boxes is likely to be enhanced by the shapes and ideas included in these books. Although published for direct use by children, they contain many ideas which can easily be adapted and developed by teachers for their own classrooms. The Gift Box Book 0 906212 36 7 Jenkins & Wild More Gift Boxes! 0 906212 87 1 Jenkins & Wild Each book £3.20 (inc. VAT) Bird Mobiles 1 899618 04 X Anne Wild A bird is a particularly appropriate subject for a mobile and each of the ones in this collection is a source of continuing pleasure. Cut them out from the book and glue them together following the simple instructions. When finished, you will have six beautiful and varied mobiles; a pheasant, a barn owl, a kingfisher, a puffin, a green woodpecker and a robin on its nest. There is also a clever circular disc to make where you can dial up information about the birds, their habits and their habitat. £3.20 (inc. VAT) Paper Fish Models and mobiles to cut out and glue together 1 899618 20 1 Annabelle Curtis This book contains an impressive collection of colourful models from both tropical and temperate waters. Some are commonly seen in tropical marine aquariums, others are camouflaged to survive in seas where it is murkier and colder. Included is the dramatic scorpion fish and of course a pair of clown fish shown above. Many different paper techniques are employed to make single fish and attractive groupings. £3.20 (inc. VAT)