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Karakuri: How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move Paperback – March 16, 2010

by Keisuke Saka (Author), Eri Hamaji (Translator)

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Originally published in Japan, Karakuri is an introduction to the simple mechanisms, such as gears, cranks, cams, and levers, used to bring to life these amazing moving paper models or automata. Included are pull-out pages for you to use to construct your own moving models of the different types of gears. These models serve as the basis for designing your own karakuri or may just be admired on their own.

Detailed explanations, accompanied by diagrams, explain the physics behind how karakuri move and operate, so you really learn about the properties of the different types of gears and cams. And to inspire you, also included are four fun, full-color karakuri models designed by the author, a well-known paper engineer. Printed on pull-out pages and easily assembled, the projects include a whimsical tea-serving robot, an amusing penguin perched on an iceberg and trying to fly, a delightful peek-a-boo-playing teddy bear, and a mesmerizing train that goes around on a track and through a tunnel!

With complete directions, fourteen full-size models, and the science behind the craft revealed, Keisuke Saka's book is a unique introduction to an ancient art and a perfect gift for creative and imaginative minds.

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144 pages
Language

English
Publisher

St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date

March 16, 2010
Grade level

8 - 12
Reading age

13 - 17 years
Dimensions

8.52 x 0.63 x 10.85 inches
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0312566697
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978-0312566692
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Karakuri paper cutting

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019

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The Karakuri was written for high school student and above, developing the first model will take time, 3 - 4 days, after that, the next one will be much easier.
It is an excellent product.

If you have any questions just send me a note,

Sian Kho

32 people found this helpful

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2017

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Full of fun. Provides the basics of mechanical paper craft. Would be great for teaching children some of the physics of motion. Has ten basic models and lots of examples of designs using these done by the author and even more by high school students. Excellent chapter on how this form of mechanics paper craft works.Interesting even if you don't make anything. Over half the book is made of pages to cut out and assemble. Lots of Fun.

16 people found this helpful

It makes you think and exercise your brain 🤯

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2020

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A little bit hard but they like it 🤖🤓

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5 people found this helpful

Christine Calderon

Only makes the 4 and is really complex

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020

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Warning! It has materials and instructions for ONLY the four toys pictured in the front cover. Inside it shows you all of these amazing Karakuri but turns out it’s just like a gallery of ones that this artist another artist and made so when I realize that to get them for only four I was a bit disappointed. I ended up returning it not only for that but it looks really complex, not at all for kids. I think I’ll just stick with simpler crafts for now.

If you do plan on keeping it may I suggest making photocopies on printer paper size card stock just in case you mess up and need back up pieces.

13 people found this helpful

GREAT STEM RESOURCE

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020

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As a STEM teacher trying to accommodate Distance Learners while my In-Person student explore robotics.... I AM BLOWN AWAY!! Great resource!!!! In addition to the instructions on how to build the 4 models shown, the book includes instructions for 10 gears which you can build off of to create your own design. It also comes with text book like background on gears and mechanisms and full color explanations/descriptions & real-world examples.

2 people found this helpful

Fantastic teaching tool!

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020

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I use some of these base models to help students understand simple mechanical systems and the transfer energy. Great simple models that are challenging enough to make kids think but accessible enough that they can be built.

2 people found this helpful

Awesome book genius design

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2020

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It’s good for teenagers and above. The included craft models require dexterity and diligence to finish, which is hard for young kids. Also the book includes the principal of the mechanisms, which opens the possibilities to design your own moving machine. You could learn more from doing these crafts.

Engaging Read for 8-10 year old's

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019

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Son is into it so much, that he build something new daily. The instructions are very simplified and really amazing.

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Kevin Dermott

Not a five minute thing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2021

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A few basic tools and required also adhesives, A bit of skill and patience needed, a child will need help from an adult

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Two Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2018

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Not as much variety as expected. Almost all designs are variations on the bottom two on the front cover

4 people found this helpful

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Gift

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2020

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Gift but recipient loves it.

I. Shaw

Take care to make a quality model.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2019

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Fabulous book, lovely to make. Good instructions - but you'll need to follow carefully. The coloured models have yet to be completed.

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C Elliot

but what there is so far looks great and kept him occupied

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2015

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Has kept my 11 year old busy over the summer! The time and care he has taken to make sure the models are built correctly means we don't actually have one to use yet, but what there is so far looks great and kept him occupied.

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