Make: Paper Inventions : Machines That Move, Drawings That Light Up, and Wearables and Structures You Can Cut, Fold, and Roll

Paper is amazing stuff. It's cheap, easy to use, and easy to recycle. It's lightweight and easy to cut or tear--but incredibly strong when folded, layered, or rolled. It can stand stiff as a board, pop up like a spring, or hang softly like a silk scarf. It's disposable, but it can last for centuries. Its surface can be rough, or creamy smooth, or shiny. Sometimes it's so thin you can see through it; other times, it's thick enough to hold globs of paint. But it can also be beautiful, all on its own. The projects in Paper Inventions were inspired by the many different varieties of paper, from fancy artists' watercolor paper to recycled copy paper, and the many different ways it is used. Whether you like to make crafts or play with electronics, there's a project that will challenge you and unleash your creativity. Projects in this book include: * DIY flavored edible paper and ink * Self-folding paper models * Light-up paper projects * Paper sensors and switches * Paper windmill and paper machines * 3D designs with paper * Origami and other fold and cut designs Paper is incredible stuff. It's easy to cut, but incredibly strong. It's disposable, but can last for centuries. It can stand as stiff as a board, pop up like a spring, or float like a leaf. And its invention changed the world forever. Perfect for kids, parents, and educators, Paper Inventions is a project-based book with full color illustrations, step-by-step instructions, supply lists, and templates that allow you to follow along with the book or devise something entirely new. Each chapter features new projects that will challenge and intrigue everyone, from beginning to experienced Makers. In this book, you'll learn to Projects In This Book Include: Diy Flavored Edible Paper And Ink, Self-folding Paper Models, Light-up Paper Projects, Paper Windmill And Paper Machines, 3d Designs With Paper, And Origami And Other Fold And Cut Designs.