Folded Paper German Stars: Creative Paper Crafting Ideas Inspired by Friedrich Fribel

by Armin Täubner

Overview

Paper folding crafts are fun for all ages! You'll be amazed at what you can create with pretty paper and a few strategic folds. Colorful Froebel stars can be used as ornaments, table decorations, candle holders, and more, and a variety of other shapes make festive gift toppers, toys, mobiles, and garlands.• Step-by-step, illustrated instructions show you how to make more than 30 different designs • Projects range from simple to complex, so there is something for everyone • Paper crafts build creativity, basic mathematical principles, and fine motor skills • Precise drawings and detailed instructions make these projects easy to do, even for children

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811714563
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	05/15/2015
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	1,122,493
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Armin Täubner lives with his family in the Swabian Alps in Germany and has contributed to craft books for more than 25 years. He is primarily a teacher of English, biology, and visual arts. Almost every medium sparks Armin Täubner's imagination; however, his favorite material will always be paper.

Editorial Reviews

08/01/2015
Friedrich Fröbel is best known as the German educator whose ideas form the foundation of the modern kindergarten, and paper crafts were one of the many activities in his early classrooms. This translated guide brings Täubner's (Floragami) geometric creations to English-speaking crafters. The book is organized by basic shape (stars, crosses, spheres, and Fröbel stars, which feature a combination of weaving and folding), and the techniques and diagrams used are similar to other traditions of paper folding, such as origami. A simple rating of beginner/intermediate/advanced is provided for each of the stars, and the majority fall into the intermediate-to-advanced categories, with a few simpler stars and foundational projects for beginners. Täubner provides ideas for using the paper stars as components of a larger project, such as an embellished garland or a mobile, giving paper crafters exciting display options for their creations. VERDICT Paper crafters looking for unique ways to display their favorite pattern papers and show off their folding skills will enjoy Täubner's latest guide.

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