Rob Ives is a renowned paper engineer and paper crafter, having designed everything from mechanical flying pigs to 3-D stars to pop-up holiday cards. He specializes in teaching others how to create their own models by following his succinct step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

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• Introduction 1Part I: Introducing the Magic of Paper Engineering 5Chapter 1: Unfolding the Mystery of Paper Engineering 7Chapter 2: Paper — The Essential Ingredient 21Chapter 3: Making Your Paper-Engineering Workshop Work for You 35Chapter 4: Putting Everything Together: Techniques and Safety Tips 47Part II: Going Flat Out: Commencing with Creative Paper Crafts 65Chapter 5: Whipping Up Cards and Flyers, from Classy to Crafty 67Chapter 6: Making a Pop with Your Pop-up 79Chapter 7: On the Slide: Moving Along with Tabs and Wheels 99Chapter 8: Mixing It Up! Pop-ups, Pull Tabs, and Cross-Fades, All in One 117Part III: Paper Sculpture and Animation: Adding Some 3D Life to Paper 131Chapter 9: Paper Sculpture: 3D Art from Paper or Card 133Chapter 10: Lights, Cams, Action! Having Fun with Paper Animations 147Chapter 11: Getting Past the Limitations of Paper in Your Paper Animations 163Chapter 12: Using Mechanisms to Bring Models to Life 181Part IV: Drafting Your Own Designs and Creations 201Chapter 13: Developing Your Own Designs 203Chapter 14: Using Technology to Design Your Own Projects 209Chapter 15: Making Some Extra Moolah by Selling Your Paper Creations 221Part V: The Part of Tens 229Chapter 16: Ten Tips for Perfect Paper Projects 231Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Develop Your Design Skills 235Index 239