Paper Airplanes

Ebook
On sale Jun 14, 2016 | 112 Pages | 9781465451149

Related to origami, paper airplanes originated from China and are toys devised entirely out of paper and adhesives (sometimes glue or tape) that utilize an aerodynamic shape to lift and soar. Idiot's Guides: Paper Airplanes features 20 of the coolest designs-- and offers easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions. This book includes:

- Step-by-step easy-to-understand illustrated folding instructions, including the level of cutting/folding difficulty, flight pattern, and durability levels to the corresponding airplanes.
- 20 symmetric models, ranging in difficulty levels, which are illustrated within the colorful guide.
- 80 sheets of eye-catching, pre-designed printed 8.5x11 paper for readers to practice with and create planes.
- Cool backgrounds that highlight each of the airplane projects.
Professional origami artist and author Nick Robinson has been folding paper for 30 years. A member of the British Origami Society and former editor of its magazine, Nick has written more than 30 books as well as many articles on origami. He has also been commissioned for numerous commercial and charitable works involving origami and paper art, both within the United Kingdom and abroad. The creator of several hundred original designs, Nick also teaches origami regularly in schools, arts centers, and other venues. View titles by Nick Robinson

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Related to origami, paper airplanes originated from China and are toys devised entirely out of paper and adhesives (sometimes glue or tape) that utilize an aerodynamic shape to lift and soar. Idiot's Guides: Paper Airplanes features 20 of the coolest designs-- and offers easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions. This book includes:

- Step-by-step easy-to-understand illustrated folding instructions, including the level of cutting/folding difficulty, flight pattern, and durability levels to the corresponding airplanes.
- 20 symmetric models, ranging in difficulty levels, which are illustrated within the colorful guide.
- 80 sheets of eye-catching, pre-designed printed 8.5x11 paper for readers to practice with and create planes.
- Cool backgrounds that highlight each of the airplane projects.

Author

Professional origami artist and author Nick Robinson has been folding paper for 30 years. A member of the British Origami Society and former editor of its magazine, Nick has written more than 30 books as well as many articles on origami. He has also been commissioned for numerous commercial and charitable works involving origami and paper art, both within the United Kingdom and abroad. The creator of several hundred original designs, Nick also teaches origami regularly in schools, arts centers, and other venues. View titles by Nick Robinson

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