Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Paper Engineering
10 14 16 18 Time to Make A Long History Glue Paper Scissors Reams of possibilities Make It Paper Tunnel Book 12 3 D Masterpieces Pop Up Paper Master the Mechanics Make It Make It Pop 20 Models and More Model Making Paper Meets the Future Make It Creative Cube Storage System Glossary 30 Learning More 31 Index 22 24 26 28 32
TIME TO How do simple sheets of paper transform into three dimensional 3 D objects Makers get their hands on them With a little creativity there are almost no limits to what you can do with paper Form it into a new shape by folding rolling or layering it Carve a stack of paper into a one of a kind sculpture Design parts that pop up or move in other cool ways Keep reading to explore innovations or new ideas in paper engineering and art Get inspired and try it for yourself YOU CAN DO IT Do you like to think outside of the box and experiment with the world around you These skills are core to being a maker Makers use their imaginations to find new ways of doing things They take the lead in developing ideas Original thinking pushes them to try things no one has considered before Makers take risks and learn from their failures They carry on until they discover solutions to problems Put these skills together when you work with paper and you are on your way to making something amazing In Have you ever read a pop up book These books are fun examples of paper engineering P SPECTACLES YOU FOR
MAKER MOVEMENT Paper engineering is a great activity for people who love art technology and math The maker movement also includes many other areas of interest The movement includes everything from woodworking to games and fashion design Makers often look for ways to connect different fields They might mix paper engineering with graphic design for example Maybe you will combine your own paper projects with animation making stop motion movies photography or other subjects Join other makers by always keeping your mind open to new possibilities MAKE TOGETHER Getting hands on experience is essential for makers Makerspaces allow makers to meet and collaborate As makers work together they communicate ideas and learn from one another They share their dreams and their expertise They may also share resources such as materials and tools Check with your local library or community center to see if they run a makerspace You could also ask a teacher about starting one at your school Another option is to try new ideas at home with friends and create your very own makerspace One way to make your own 3 D paper designs more interesting is to use contrasting papers colors and
