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Highlights
- Originally published in Japan, Karakuri is an introduction to the simple mechanisms, such as gears, cranks, cams, and levers, used to bring to life these amazing moving paper models or automata.
- 144 Pages
- Crafts + Hobbies, Papercrafts
Description
About the Book
Originally published: Tokyo: Shubunsha, 2007.Book Synopsis
Originally published in Japan, Karakuri is an introduction to the simple mechanisms, such as gears, cranks, cams, and levers, used to bring to life these amazing moving paper models or automata. Included are pull-out pages for you to use to construct your own moving models of the different types of gears. These models serve as the basis for designing your own karakuri or may just be admired on their own.
Detailed explanations, accompanied by diagrams, explain the physics behind how karakuri move and operate, so you really learn about the properties of the different types of gears and cams. And to inspire you, also included are four fun, full-color karakuri models designed by the author, a well-known paper engineer. Printed on pull-out pages and easily assembled, the projects include a whimsical tea-serving robot, an amusing penguin perched on an iceberg and trying to fly, a delightful peek-a-boo-playing teddy bear, and a mesmerizing train that goes around on a track and through a tunnel! With complete directions, fourteen full-size models, and the science behind the craft revealed, Keisuke Saka's book is a unique introduction to an ancient art and a perfect gift for creative and imaginative minds.About the Author
KEISUKE SAKA is a paper engineer and graphic designer based in Japan. He co-owns a design firm, has exhibited his paper models at a number of museums, and has published many automata kits.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.04 Inches (H) x 8.48 Inches (W) x .61 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-17 Years
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Crafts + Hobbies
Sub-Genre: Papercrafts
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Paperback
Author: Keisuke Saka
Language: English
Street Date: March 16, 2010
TCIN: 77256071
UPC: 9780312566692
Item Number (DPCI): 247-52-4602
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.61 inches length x 8.48 inches width x 11.04 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.5 pounds
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