Making Mechanical Cards 25 Paper-engineered Designs
Making Mechanical Cards 25 Paper-engineered Designs by Sheila Sturrock, published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications in 2009, offers a comprehensive guide for those interested in creating unique greeting cards. This edition, written in English and spanning 159 pages, delves into the art of making cards that incorporate mechanical elements, drawing inspiration from Victorian and Edwardian designs. The book addresses the growing trend of personalized card-making, providing readers with the tools to craft cards that stand out for various occasions.
Readers will find detailed step-by-step instructions and diagrams that simplify the process of creating both simple and intricate card mechanisms. The book emphasizes that the materials needed are accessible, primarily requiring card stock, glue, and scissors, with additional items like wire or thread for more complex designs. With a focus on crafts and hobbies, particularly papercrafts, this guide serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their card-making skills and explore the creative possibilities of mechanical designs.
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The tradition of sending loved ones greeting cards goes back about 200 years and is more popular today than ever before. With a greeting card being the gift of choice for so many occasions, people are forever on the lookout for one that the recipient hasn’t seen before. Because this is no easy task, the creatively minded among us are choosing to make our own cards. There are many books demonstrating how to make basic cards, but Making Mechanical Cards goes a considerable step further in showing how to make cards with mechanisms. The mechanisms are based on Victorian and Edwardian designs, and vary from the very simple to the really intricate. But the step-by-step instructions and diagrams provided make even the most complicated form of mechanism achievable. In addition, the materials and equipment needed to make these impressive cards are not extensive or specialized _— the main requirements are card stock, glue, and scissors, with wire or thread for the more complex designs.
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