Karakuri: How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move - Paperback

$30.00

Karakuri: How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move - Paperback

Name: Karakuri: How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move - Paperback
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9780312566692
Price: 30.00 USD
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by Keisuke Saka

$30.00

Book Overview

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.

ISBN	9780312566692
Author	Keisuke Saka
Publisher	St. Martin's Griffin
Genre	Hobbies & interests
Format	Paperback
Published	March 2010
Language	ENG- English
Pages	144
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Teens & young adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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