Learn the craft of papercutting and get inspired by the stunning designs of artist Naomi Shiek. All you need to get started is a craft knife or a pair of scissors. Fold It & Cut It! provides all essential information, from basic techniques to creative step-by-step projects to ready-to-cut templates. Readers will learn the art of cutting detailed artworks, using shortcuts and tricks to make the project quicker and easier. What is unique to this book is that it is filled with papercut projects of symmetrical designs, which means double the impact in half the time. And with chapters on tools and materials, transferring artwork to paper, and the concept of positive and negative in papercutting, readers will also learn how to design, draw, and cut their own detailed papercut. Projects include greeting cards, framed artwork, place cards, gift tags, invitations, window decorations, a family tree, and much more. Exclusive QR codes throughout the book link to videos for additional help getting through the projects. Fold It & Cut It! also includes a selection of 50 templates which can be cut straight out of the book or traced, scanned, downloaded and printed onto paper to create exquisite works of art.

Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials is a unique collection of over 40 attention-grabbing cut-and-fold designs that when printed and illustrated form memorable give-aways to promote and advertise services and products. The book provides a one-stop source for novelty promotional materials, many appearing in print for the first time. Some designs are interactive toys that turn inside out or reveal hidden faces when played with, others are more practical, offering ingenious ways to fold-up letters, brochures and posters, or to create novelty envelopes and leaflets. All the designs will enhance a message or presentation, grabbing attention in ways that simple printing can never achieve. Following the elegant, easy-to-follow style of Paul Jackson’s other titles for Laurence King, Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials is an essential resource for marketing professionals and design students, and an inspirational guide to anyone looking to enhance the presentation of their product or service.

From zines you can fold in a minute to luxurious leather journals and sumptuous sketchbooks, How to Make Books will walk you through the easy basics of bookmaking. Whether you’re a writer, a scrapbooker, a political activist, or a postcard collector, let book artist Esther K. Smith be your guide as you discover your inner bookbinder. Using foolproof illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Smith reveals her time-tested techniques in a fun, easy-to-understand way.

Many designers use folding techniques in their work to make three-dimensional forms from two-dimensional sheets of fabric, cardboard, plastic, metal, and many other materials. This unique book explains the key techniques of folding, such as pleated surfaces, curved folding, and crumpling. It has applications for architects, product designers, and jewelry and fashion designers An elegant, practical handbook, Folding for Designers explains over 70 techniques explained with clear step-by-step drawings, crease pattern drawings, and specially commissioned photography. All crease pattern drawings are available to view and download from the Laurence King website.

Introducing techniques for making pop-ups from one sheet of card, the third title in this series on paper engineering takes folding techniques into the third dimension. Each chapter introduces a new technical idea and shows how that technique can be adapted in many different ways, or combined with techniques from earlier chapters. These 3-D techniques can be incorporated into any design where typography and/or illustration are used, including mail-shots, personal publicity, invitations, business cards and greetings cards. With their emphasis on surface design over complex cutting, the pop-ups have an instant appeal for designers. Following the elegant, easy-to-follow style of Paul Jackson’s other titles for Laurence King, Cut and Fold Techniques for Pop-Up Designs is an essential resource for marketing professionals and design students.

Boredom-busting collection of things to make,do and play with paper,cardboard and more. Find out how to build with old newspapers and turn them into trees that grow before your eyes. Then, transform junk mail into jewels and coil strips of paper into creepy crawlies. You can fold origami frogs for a race, test paper planes and parachutes and design your own board game. There are amazing tricks you can do with just a pair of scissors and a piece of paper and tips for making your own cabinet of curiosities. This treasure trove of a book has so many rewarding ideas for cutting, folding and sticking that you'll never be bored again. Suitable for all abilities with simple-to-follow instructions and illustrated steps. All the projects have been carefully devised only to require things that you'll already have at home,so no shopping for specialist materials necessary!

Focusing on all aspects of paper manipulation, this title covers a wide range of techniques including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, paper folding, cut-out, pop-up, and installation.

These colorful, easily assembled spaceships require neither rocket fuel nor dilithium crystals ? just scissors, tape, and paper clips. Best of all, they really fly! Simple instructions and diagrams with numbered folds assure aerodynamic perfection. Sixteen futuristic models include the Star Shuttle, Lunar Freighter, and Orbital Zoom Glider. 16 color illustrations.

Print! Cut! Fold! Glue! presents the bizarre world of J.E.Moores transformed into fun Paper Toys and Pop UPs for you to build, trade, and collect. Get out your scissors and glue and make these far out paper craft creations.More than 30 Paper Toys and Pop UPs by J.E.Moores from PrintCutFoldGlue.com. Patterns include: Man eating Gompers, Crazy Cars, UFOs, Magic Potion, Paper Action Figures, Pop UP Puppet, and Hop Hop Hermit Crab, a Game for 2-4 players to cut out and play.To make the Paper Toys found in this book you will need scissors, white glue, tape, a craft knife, and if possible, a self healing cutting pad to make using the craft knife safe and easy. Always be careful when using your sharp tools! A clothespin or two can be handy to hold parts in place while the glue dries.Watch instruction videos of Jay building his Paper Toys at: PrintCutFoldGlue.com

Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.