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Clever Construction description

The book is for the 11 to 14 year old who has fun making homemade toys, devices and curiosities. It is for the build-it-yourself enthusiast who likes to tinker and build simple devices.

Instructions are given for making 50 projects. Some are useful items, some are artistic, all are clever and appealing. There are a variety of projects: toys and playthings, curiosities and novelties, useful and practical items. Over 150 diagrams and well written instructions adequately explain how to do each project.

Most of the projects are made using common materials and items you probably already have around the house. Anything you need to purchase is inexpensive, such as glue, a small styrofoam ball or paperclips. The tools needed are those most people already own such as scissors, hammer and pliers. The time required to make most of these projects is between 15 minutes and 1 hour. A few items require around 2 hours.

Clever Construction is for those who like to make simple, improvised devices. The book could be for someone looking for a hobby, cub scouts, boy scouts or anyone interested in hands-on building and creating.

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Clever Construction Table of Contents

Introduction -- making something is fun.
City kite -- small, light weight kite.
Mock lantern -- a nice decoration made from paper.
Cloth covering -- add beauty by covering an ordinary object with cloth.
Paper wing -- a paper airplane that glides very well.
Bookmark -- so simple and works well.
Picture holder -- used to display 4 photos.
Clip mobile -- made from paper clips, it looks cool.
Card holder -- used to display Christmas cards.
Rope mat -- mat made from glue and rope.
Catamaran -- 5 inch boat from paper or foil.
Folded note -- nicely folded for privacy, size.
5 pointed star -- cut from folded paper.
Wall display -- used to store and display small objects.
Whirlygig -- spins as it falls.
Straws & string -- fasten straws together to make shapes.
String sphere -- a hollow sphere made of string.
Tooth pick ornament -- looks something like a porcupine.
Milk carton boat -- easy to make model sailboat.
Structures -- use junk to make something.
Tube whistle -- whistle made from a plastic tube.
Bulletin board -- it's just a piece of cardboard.
Book ends -- keeps books from falling over.
Paper cup -- make it from a sheet of paper.
Can displayer -- metal cans hold objects for display/storage.
Pen/pencil holder -- metal can is a place to put pencils/pens.
Bisquit bird feeder -- old bisquits can be bird food.
Ant jar -- ants can live in a jar.
Building circles -- using paper plates to build structures.
Hub and spokes -- a way to fasten toothpicks together.
Newspaper hat -- fold a sheet of newspaper to make a hat.
Hanging planter -- plastic bottle plant container.
Dollar ring -- fold a dollar bill to make a ring.
Paper box -- fold paper to make a small box with a lid.
Make an envelope -- need a envelope? Make one.
Backpack -- make a backpack to carry stuff.
Sidewalk paint -- paint that washes away in the rain.
Bird feeder -- hang it from a tree to feed the birds.
Surprise -- makes an unexpected noise to surprise someone.
Terarium -- keeps moss and small plants alive indoors.
Suet bird feeder -- use meat fat to feed birds.
Papier mache -- glue srips of paper together to make something.
Pleated chain -- strips of paper folded into a chain-like shape.
Spinner -- a simple, well performing pinwheel.
Cool box -- decorate a box to make it look good.
Pick models -- glue toothpicks together to make structures.
Heart puzzle -- bend wire to make a puzzle.
Dart/rocket -- make this to throw like a dart.
Model punt (boat) -- a model boat made by folding paper or foil.
Wall hanger -- make this for displaying small objects.
Bellows -- a clever, flexible structure made from folded paper.
Message -- building something is a gift to ourself.

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Where and how to buy Clever Construction

	from Amazon.com Adobe PDF format, accepts many types of payment: credit cards, checks, money orders, and Webcertificates.

	from Amazon.com Microsoft Reader format, accepts many types of payment: credit cards, checks, money orders, and Webcertificates.

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