paper work

Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making masks, hats, toys, and three-dimensional pictures using the paper folding and cutting techniques of kirigami. Includes information on tools and materials.

Presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for folding twelve different aircraft from a square sheet of paper, and includes hints on how to achieve good flight performance.

Explains the basics of Mexican papercutting, and features patterns and instructions for cutting twenty projects, including a Valentine, a placemat, and a luminaria.

Provides step-by-step instructions on creating crafts using origami, the Japanese art of paper folding and includes projects for creating a crab, dolphin, fish, sea otter, sea turtle and a whale.

Discusses how paper is produced and how it is recycled. Presents crafts projects using paper discards.

"A sailor's love of the high seas need not be limited by time or money. Now, anybody can enjoy sailing -- all it takes is some paper and your own immagination! Paper Yachts lets you enjoy big-boat racing on a small scale. Create miniature imitations of the most competitive yachts on the planet, from the larger International America's Cup Class to the small and nimble Extreme 40s. Captain your own vessel with 16 water-resistant templates that allow you to set sail in the tub, pool, stream, or ocean. Detailed instructions and illustrations help you fold and launch each sailboat, and course suggestions set you up for serious match racing or a mixed class regatta. Loaded with gorgeous photos and nautical information, Paper Yachts is more than origami, it's the excitement of sailing. So weigh anchor, cast off, and be an admiral of the sea for a day"--P. [4] of cover.

Full-color, illustrated instructions for creating over 100 simple projects from easy-to-obtain or recycled materials.

Contains origami designs and step-by-step instructions for creating different kinds of sailboats from paper; includes explanations of basic origami techniques and folds.