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Three questions for 'Paper Inventions' author Kathy Ceceri
Why did you write this book?
I am all about low-tech/no-tech Maker projects. They're a helpful onramp to more advanced Making skills, plus they're cheap and quick enough to do at home or in the classroom. While new materials are constantly being developed, the number of amazing projects Makers are doing with everyday stuff inspired me to come up with a books' worth of projects just using paper, scissors, glue, and a few easy-to-find additions like LEDs and conductive tape.
What did this book teach you about paper?
I didn't realize how much of the papermaking process takes place at the molecular level. The tiny strands of plant fiber that make up a sheet of paper are held together by a microscopic electrical pull called van der Waals forces. By tinkering with these forces, scientists can control how strong a sheet of paper is — or how quick to decompose when its been used, as with toilet paper.
Why is paper such a good material for Makers?
I focused on paper as a building material because everyone has access to it in a wide variety of forms. You can use it to create very simple designs, but it can also be used to make projects that are very complex and clever. As you'll see in the Engineering section of the book, when you roll paper up, it can support enough weight to build structures big enough to sit inside!
Turn Your Junk Mail Into Art!
- Many simple projects and techniques can seem difficult the first time you try them. Don't give up, and don't worry if your first try isn't perfect. You can always do better the second time.
- Keep an eye out for interesting kinds of paper. It doesn't have to be expensive — most projects look fine if you use paper reclaimed from old books, wallpaper samples, or even junk mail.
- If you want your paper invention to last a long time, you may need to 'ruggedize' it. For flat projects, you can laminate it using clear wide packing tape or clear adhesive shelf paper. For three-dimensional shapes, you can spray or brush on sealer (or make your own by thinning white glue with water). Test your method of choice first on a piece of scrap to make sure it doesn't harm your final design!
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| Further books by Kathy Ceceri | DIY Instruments to Toot, Tap, Crank, Strum, Pluck, and Switch On | Machines that Move, Drawings that Light Up, and Wearables and Structures You Can Cut, Fold, and Roll | Exploring Cutting-Edge Robotics with Everyday Stuff | Cooking Hacks and Yummy Recipes You Can Build, Mix, Bake, and Grow | Sew, Knit, Print, and Electrify Your Own Designs to Wear, Use, and Play With |
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But good condition and interesting non the less
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reusable energy whereas cats and dogs and, also, people step over it in your kitchen or outside
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