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Making Paper Automata - by Rob Ives (Paperback)

Name: Making Paper Automata - by Rob Ives (Paperback)
Brand: Crowood Press (UK)
SKU: 1009224875
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Highlights

This practical guide explains the full process of designing and making your own automata with paper.
About the Author: ROB IVES is a UK-based paper engineer and author.
112 Pages
Crafts + Hobbies, Toymaking

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About the Book

Structures - explains how boxes, linkages, supports and other fixed parts are made Mechanisms - introduces a variety of techniques that can be used to create unique and interesting movements Characters - suggests how to design and make characters from paper including animals, people and anthropomorphised everyday objects

Book Synopsis

This practical guide explains the full process of designing and making your own automata with paper. Packed with advice and encouragement, it features an irresistible selection of finished examples to give you inspiration and shows you how to breathe life into mechanical characters. Its clear instruction and delightful ideas will be enjoyed by anyone armed with a pair of scissors and a creative imagination.

About the Author

ROB IVES is a UK-based paper engineer and author. Originally a classroom teacher, he now works full time as a designer and regularly visits schools to run workshops on design technology

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.46 Inches (H) x 6.62 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)

Weight: .4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 112

Genre: Crafts + Hobbies

Sub-Genre: Toymaking

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Format: Paperback

Author: Rob Ives

Language: English

Street Date: November 25, 2025

TCIN: 1009224875

UPC: 9780719844874

Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-4412

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 6.62 inches width x 9.46 inches height

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