paper crafts

Directions for making from household articles paper toys that move. Includes boats, noisemakers, puppets, mobiles, and more.

You and Your Child Series.

Describes how Don Ricardo, a craftsman from Ejutla de Crespo in southern Mexico, makes pinatas for all the village birthday parties and other fiestas.

Demonstrates the art of origami; how to fold an origami paper crane, and tells the legend of how wishes are granted to those who fold a thousand cranes.

Presents step-by-step instructions for making models of pigs, tortoises, snakes, and other animals using simple techniques and materials.

Provides step-by-step instruction on the craft of papercutting, known as scherenschnitte, discussing what type of paper to use, how to hold the scissors, which glues work best, and framing options; and includes dozens of patterns to cut out.

Text and pictures explain how to create origami figures such as penguins, elephants, snails, and flowers. Includes section on Christmas tree ornaments.

Sixteen fantastic paper spacecraft to make and fly.

28 different origami designs of wild animals and pets.