Theatre Models in Paper and Card

Discover the magical world of toy theatres-- a unique gift idea for family and friends. Children and adults alike will be enchanted by the 10 designs for exquisite miniature theatres-- many of them of the Victorian era. Projects include a Folding Theatre in a Box, a Pop-up Theatre Greeting Card, a Punch and Judy Booth, and a Bali Shadow Theatre-- all made with paper and cardboard and a minimum of special tools or expensive materials. Basic papercraft skills necessary to create these tiny wonders, such as painting, gilding, rubber stamping, and tea staining, are described in detail. All the templates and decorative images needed to make the theatres are found among the many beautiful color photographs and can easily be photocopied.