Book and paper crafts

Discover just how much fun these seemingly boring squares of coloured paper can truly be!

Paper flowers are not only beautiful, but also incredibly versatile.

In a world of screens and smartphones, there is something beautifully tangible and tactile about taking a piece of paper and cutting into it with a pair of scissors.

Whether you have already tried your hand at bookbinding or are a complete beginner, Rachel's knowledge and passion will inspire you to explore the many possibilities of bookart.

The traditional Pennsylvania Dutch folk practice of painting colorful, round geometric designs directly on barns was adapted to a detached disk format in the mid-twentieth century.

*; Easy-to-use patterns *; All original designs *; Christmas and Hanukkah *; Valentines Day, Easter, patriotic holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and more *; Zodiac signs and flowers of the 12 months for birthdays

Paint, print, layer, and scrape to produce vibrant, creative papers for scrapbooks, greeting cards, collages, gift wrap, book making, and decorating surfaces.

Everything beginners need to learn the craft, including tools, step-by-step instructions, and finishing tips.

Easy-to-use patterns.

First made in Elizabethan England, bandboxes remain popular in decorating.

Transform everyday objects into handcrafted pieces to wear, share, and display.

With this book by Leslie Hunt, kite-maker for the United States Weather Bureau, you can make your own, personalized kites that will fly in all degrees of wind, from the most imperceptible breeze to a gale.

Hobbyists can learn the art of bookbinding from a renowned Victorian master in a classic that offers expert, easy-to-follow advice on every stage of the craft.

"e;There is no doubt that this is the best manual on paper folding designs available today.

"e;Unusually well done and informative.

Origami Kit For Dummies gives you all the material you need to get started in origami.

Paper Engineering & Pop-ups For Dummies covers a wide range of projects, from greeting cards to freestanding models.

This new edition of Six Simple Twists: The Pleat Pattern Approach to Origami Tessellation Design introduces an innovative pleat pattern technique for origami designs that is easily accessible to anyone who enjoys the geometry of paper.

This new edition of Six Simple Twists: The Pleat Pattern Approach to Origami Tessellation Design introduces an innovative pleat pattern technique for origami designs that is easily accessible to anyone who enjoys the geometry of paper.

Published in 1989, this book guides the reader through the intricacies of the bookbinding industry, including chpaters on the evolution of the book, sewing, end papers, and the preparation of miscellaneous work.

Published in 1989, this book guides the reader through the intricacies of the bookbinding industry, including chpaters on the evolution of the book, sewing, end papers, and the preparation of miscellaneous work.

The origami introduced in this book is based on simple techniques.

The origami introduced in this book is based on simple techniques.

Wondrous One Sheet Origami is a how-to book full of beautiful origami designs covering a wide range of folding levels from simple to high intermediate, with more emphasis on the latter.

Wondrous One Sheet Origami is a how-to book full of beautiful origami designs covering a wide range of folding levels from simple to high intermediate, with more emphasis on the latter.

A complete guide to creating planetary yantras to access their healing and centering benefits Provides easy-to-follow instructions to create the yantras Serves as an introduction to active meditation, which focuses the mind while the body is engaged in a meditative activity The tantric art of drawing or painting the nine designs known as yantras is an ancient practice of active meditation that releases positive healing and centering effects.

Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations is both a collection of origami tessellations and a manual to design them.

Amazing Origami Dinosaurs Ebook is the instructions for 10 amazing origami dinosaur models!

Exquisite paper flowers that never wilt!

Create dozens of beautiful paper wildflowers that look just like the real thing!

Learn to fold original paper models designed by the world's leading origami masters!

Origami folders and dragon enthusiasts, rejoice!

Dive under the sea with these realistic marine origami models!

These origami decorations may look complex and expensive, but they are actually easy to create and will never wilt or shed, making them highly economical!

Bring the folding fun with you wherever you go!

Chunky, kawaii, blocky and adorable, these 16 clever folded paper animals all conceal a secretthey double as containers to store precious objects or small gift items like money, candy or notes.

Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly realistic paper birds and flying insects, a winged dinosaur and even an undulating Chinese dragon!

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Prepare for takeoff!

Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art.

The best origami kit for beginnersmake simple and fun paper craft projectseverything you need is included in the box!

This origami art book features the work of 25 contemporary master folders who are among the most innovative origami artists working today.

Become a true aviator by making your very own paper airplanes based on world record-holding designs!

Fly high with paper models of some of the most astonishing aircraft and spacecraft ever designed!

Teach Yourself - the world's leading learning brand - is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals.

Finally, there's a headwear solution for fashionable felines - and a practical use for accumulated shed hair.