This beautiful book draws on Robert Race's extensive collection of traditional moving toys, looking at the ways the makers have achieved remarkable and varied results, often with very limited resources. Each chapter begins by looking at the mechanisms and materials used in some of these traditional moving toys, goes on to consider possible variations, and describes how to make a related moving toy. It continues, from this basis, to develop a design for an automaton. The book shows that des...

Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials, mechanisms and magic. Making Simple Automata explains how to design and construct small scale, simple mechanical devices made for fun. Materials such as paper and card, wood, wire, tinplate and plastics are covered along with mechanisms - levers and linkages, cranks and cams, wheels, gears, pulleys, springs, ratchets and pawls. This wonderful book is illustrated with examples throughout and explains the six golden rules...

This book contains detailed descriptions, drawings, and photos of the most popular wood mechanical movements found in current wood automata projects. A detailed set of plans is included in making your own wood gears. Photos are included wherever possible to show the various wood mechanical movements in use. The last section of the book is a complete set of detailed plans to build your own wood automata, which is a figure doing push-ups. Automata is a form of art. Some use it to build inter...

From the creator of RoxyCraft.com, a collection of adorable crocheted creatures.This colorful guide presents twenty-one sweet and simple-to-make yarn creatures for crafters young and old. Each animal is assembled using several basic crochet stitches?stitches even beginners can easily master?and the results, from a winsome little lamb to a wide-eyed lemur, make for delightful yarn friends.

Make cute and cuddly creatures from a handful of fluff and a barbed needle! "Describes and illustrates each step . . . Highly recommended." — Library JournalThis book about sculptural needle felting explains how you can create 3-D animals and figures using the felting needle to sculpt wool. It shows the techniques and describes how the felting needle works with wool fiber to create felt, while explaining the differences between this art form and other forms...

Create origami boxes, bowls and containers with this easy origami book.Origami Boxes presents a collection of origami paper craft boxes from well-known origami author and expert Florence Temko, highlighting 24 original paper folding projects that are sure to please children and adults alike.Origami is the ideal craft for anyone who likes to create with their hands. The paper craft projects in this book can help you express your creativity by foldin...

Fold and play fun origami games with this easy origami book for children.Origami Games is a unique twist on the traditional origami paper craft book. It contains clear and easy illustrated instructions for creating whimsical origami game pieces. At its heart, it offers suggestions on how to use origami to play both fun, competitive, and cooperative games, building individual skills and teamwork. A perfect origami-for-kids book it also encourages folders to...

This crochet pattern is written with US crochet terms. It contains detailed instructions and 8 images to help you make Jazzy and her pitchfork.Jazzy is 6.5" / 16.5 cm tall.Pitchfork: high 1.2" / 3 cm.Crochet skill level: Intermediate. (Requires knowledge of basic crochet skills).Materials:3.00 mm hook;4 ply yarn (cream, red, light pink);Mohair yarn for hair (red);Polyester fiberfill;Black 10 mm buttons for eyes;Tapest...

The Foxfire Americana Library takes you back to the good ol’ days with a collection of simple, classic toys that can be made at home. Complete with illustrated step-by-step instructions, “Blowguns and Bouncing Pigs” includes advice on how to make:Ball and CupsBlowgunsBouncing PigsBows and ArrowsBubble BlowersBull GrindersButtons on a StringClimbing BearsCorn GunsCornstalk AnimalsCornstalk FiddleApple-head ...

Crochet pattern to make a little Elf. The pattern uses U.S. crochet terms. It has detailed instructions and 23 images to help you make Elfy.Elfy is 6.5" / 16.5cm tall (excluding hat). You can take off his boots and hat.To make this Amigurumi you can use 4 ply yarn, a 3 mm crochet hook, one small bell and black 10 mm buttons for the eyes.

Learn kirigami-the Japanese art of papercrafting with this fun craft book.You'll be amazed at the intricate and beautiful projects you can create with just a piece of paper and a pair of scissors. Kirigami Home Decorations features 25 original paper cutting projects including Wall Flowers, Papered Eggs, May Baskets, Napkin Rings and Place Cards. Crafts expert Florence Temko provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions and step-by- step diagrams tha...

This step-by-step origami book features models that range from simple to complex—all with a touch of creativity and whimsy.Outside the Box Origami features a mix of single-sheet and modular origami models accompanied by beautiful photos and easy-to-follow diagrams. The offerings range from geometric models like the "Starburst" and "Wreath" to more adventurous and organic models such as "When Pigs Fly!" The book culminates with "Folding Outside the Box"—a c...