Pop-Up Tutorial 9 - Raising Pop-Ups Off-Centre. The Strap

Most pop-ups are built across the spine fold, the central crease that runs down the middle of a card or book. The Strap is a mechanism that generates two gullies that lie flat on the page but away from the central crease. This makes it possible to build pop-ups that stand in the middle of a page. This tutorial explains an easy way to make the Strap mechanism.

[@donnaleiber6214]

I've watched this one four times already! Such a fascinating concept to me. It's so nice to know there are simple ways to raise things off-center and that we don't have to be limited at all to just working with the main fold of the base.

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

Yes, the Strap does have a lot of potential for spreading out the design across the base. Probably one of the mechanisms that intrigues me most as it has potential for creating some really wild shapes is Tutorial 56 - Asymmetric V-Fold Extensions. I think I actually could have done it better - not sure that my tutorial really did it justice.

[@donnaleiber6214]

@@thepop-upchannel4919 I've watched that Tutorial as well and I agree that it offers so many new ways to think about constructions for various purposes. You probably could have built more on the main folds you presented or shown another example from start to finish, but I like how you showed your assortment of previous trials, with their notes. Plus, as always, you encourage playing around and trying new things to see how they work. I learn most by watching and then experimenting myself, and it's nice to be reminded that not every attempt has to turn out perfectly!

[@ganapathysubramaniam]

God of Pop-ups !!! Infinitely many thanks for creating THE DEFINITIVE Guide!

[@WachiWang]

The way you always cut the paper soo perfectly always satisfies me

[@cathyontong5324]

Yeah, these tutorials were my daily exciting go-to during lockdown.

[@cathyontong5324]

I have such pleasure entertaining my grandaughter with what I have learnt so far. Excellent viewing and very accommodating lessons. Thanks Mr Birmingham.

[@joycemelo88]

It's such a pleasure to watch your tutorials, Mr Birmingham! A few years ago I started learning how to make pop-ups through your channel, but ended up not going through with it. Now, during quarantine here in Brazil, I believe is a good moment to come back to learning some paper engeneering. :) Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make the tutorials, they're very easy to follow!

[@neelamkatwa]

Onto tutorial 9 and book ordered too! Excited. Wish we had teachers like yourself when I was younger, fantastic! Such fun projects. I spent hours in the library looking through the one box of pop up books as a kid. It was like magic between pages!

[@aesaehttr]

Your book is #1 on my wishlist. Couldn't have made any of the pop ups I've made without you!

[@ifycollinspepability1965]

This is one of my best tutorials ever from you, thank you so much Mr. D. B

[@Guttergirl182]

Wait!? Are we supposed to crease thoroughly?! Ha! Just kudding! Thank you for you amazing knowledge!

[@Thylacine62]

Thanks so much for your lessons, so well explained! Even though I'm Italian and sometimes I have some problems in translation, your practical examples clear up my doubts.I'm going to buy your book because I'm sure it will be a help in addition to your videos.You're a very good teacher Mr.Birmingham!

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

Thank you for your appreciation. There is a French edition of the book "Pop-Up Pas a Pas" if you find French easier than English.

[@jradford6500]

I had been so struggling with how to generate gullies away from the central crease! Thank you, for your generosity in sharing!

[@wanfarahwanzainuddin467]

Love the way you explain the steps. It's clear n makes sense. You are a wonderful teacher thank you so much for making and sharing this video.

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

I have ordered card and glue. Can't wait to get started.

[@ScrapbookingCecilia]

It's really a pleasure watching you to make the pop ups!!! TFS !! really love it :)

[@koochparastoo8952]

Very excellent. Thank you

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

I'm soooo happy because I just got your book and it is amazing!! Loved loved loved, so well explained. This book is a must have for everyone who want to learn pop up, and your videos too. Thank you!

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

Thank you - I'm delighted that you find it so usefull.

[@tejesvi1]

You are a pop up genius :)

[@marjimenez4377]

Cada video que veo me da emoción, ir aprendiendo un poquito más, gracias, mil gracias por enseñar todo esto 👏👏👏👏👏

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

Gracias por el maravilloso cumplido, habrá algunos videos nuevos muy pronto.

[@adamyang4176]

Wow!!! Thank you for putting up all things together! I am going to buy your book. Happy Holidays!

[@Guttergirl182]

Exspensive! I'm trying to find one too. People sell them online for extraordinary high prices!

[@jamelaesguerra029]

THANK YOU SO MUCH U R SUCH A LIFESAVER!! :'D 💗💗💗💗🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rogergarcia3021]

Thanks for video

[@magdalenaparrague154]

Eres un profesor wonderful... GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS

[@kellyaustria3035]

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[@14796794]

You are a great teacher ! thank you

[@albaluzherreragarcia2156]

thank you Mr Duncan, is a mechanism amazing

[@indialatestbestfashion3138]

You are a good teacher.

[@helenateung-ouk4585]

im using your tutorial for a project and you really explain really good, but sometimes it is hard to understand and your hands covering the paper

[@angeldunworth]

Sir I have no ability to get this right! Let me ask, when you flip it does the paper you flip lay straight across or askew? Also I o so appreciate your time. Thank you.

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

Put the pop-up piece on the base with the central crease of the pop-up lying along the central crease of the base. Mark on the base where the crease of one of the pop-up piece's gluing tabs is. Glue the other tab to the mark. Fold the pop-up piece closed and put glue on the other tab. Fold the base shut.

[@angeldunworth]

@@thepop-upchannel4919 ok I shall try again

[@kellyaustria3035]

@@thepop-upchannel4919 i follow your tutorials everytime i make a pop-up card. If you ask me what is my age, i'm 10

[@colectivomukashi-mukashi1804]

super! thank you, a have one question, if i wan to build a big pop up , mmmm 1,40 mt x 1,40, what material do you recommend to do it

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

I've found the type of cardboard used to make very large cardboard boxes works well. Instead of folding the pieces of card I make each plane of the pop-up out of one piece of card and then use a strong, wide, tape to join the pieces together.

[@simranKumari-nh9hy]

Ap bahut ache teacher hain sir thankyou so much for making this vedio once again thankyou alot

[@norueenjadesuan9542]

Your works are really good. BTW, how can I make a fueled electricity generator?

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

! ? ? ? !

[@anonymousperson4089]

Are you kidding?

[@marianamitchell575]

how can i do the one in the bottom of the page in the Airplane book? the mecanism where the men watch the plane

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

The plane is built onto the gully formed by an Asymmeteric V-Fold Strap (Tutorial 9 at 1.45). The plane itself is based on a Floating Plane (Tutorial 12) which is made using a Parallel Fold (Tutorial 6 at 6.52). This type of Parallel Fold gives you a central piece which will jut up to form the plane's fuselage - this piece comes up through the wings using a Slot (Tutorial 11). One side (A) of the Parallel Fold is glued down to the base, the other (B) is glued to the Strap - To make the Parallelograms that form the Floating Plane make the four uprights all the same height - and make the distance from the fuselage to where the upright joins the wing = the distance from A to where the uprights stick to the base.

[@JAY___M]

I don't think this guy is aware of his genius level IQ to fully understand how this works. I am sure he's learned from multiple people or sources so he takes very little credit himself but, in actuality, the ability to FULLY comprehend and then improve on what he's learned... I don't think he has any idea that his IQ is hovering around genius level.

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

Wow !!!

[@mansichakravarti557]

Hello Mr Duncan, Is it possible to create a gully which is perpendicular to the original fully? If so, please guide how.

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

Yes it's possible. Start with a Twisting Mechanism (Tutorial17). Then build onto the mountain fold using the Slot technique explained in Tutorial 11 at 10.20.

[@mansichakravarti557]

Thankyou so much Sir!

[@iwaleed100]

Thank you soooo much

[@sushantgadyal296]

Sir will u plzz add a video on popup card on periodic table

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

Very sorry I don't know anything about the Periodic Table.

[@kellyaustria3035]

Hydrogen Helium Lithium Berylium Boron Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen Florine Neon Sodium Magnesium. Search 4 more

[@mohdyaseen6025]

hiii the in last that is rocket on the moon ect how to make that please show fast

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

The rocket is built onto a V-Fold with extra creases (Tutorial7). The angles on the original V-Fold are the same as the angles on the page so that when the book is open the V-Fold lies almost flat against the page. The rocket itself is made with a long Parallel fold (Tutorial 5). The nose of the rocket is made using the curved shape (Tutorial 13). The clouds that the rocket rises from are made with another Parallel fold as shown in Tutorial 9. I hope that helps.

[@Guttergirl182]

I DID IT!!!!! OMG!!!!

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

Hooray!!

[@kellyaustria3035]

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[@anonymousperson4089]

Is your book available at National Book Store? Please reply immediately cause I want to buy

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

I don't know - you could probably order it through them - it is available on Amazon.

[@anonymousperson4089]

Ok thank you

[@cedesbar]

I made a reef,

[@zaranisar55]

I have to make a birthday pop up book could you guide me for that please reply me immediately

[@rudolfaligierski3043]

Great videos. Small nitpick though. You pronunce Jan Pieńkowski like "Ian Pien-cow-ski". Try "Ian Pien-cough-ski". In polish "ow" is hard. Like "off" more than "ouch"

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

Thanks!

[@andidewiandriani3393]

Did i can make a v-fold in a strap

[@smzahed143]

I want to make water tank on pop up card. Can you please make.

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

I'm not quite sure what you mean! Maybe you could build a Floating Plane (Tutorial 12) and then build a Box (Tutorial 14) on top of it.

[@farhanazulkipli7423]

can u give me tutorial how to make ladybird?

[@pezcecillo]

super! thank you, i have a question, if i wan to build a big pop up , mmmm 1,40 mt x 1,40, what material do you recommend to do it

[@thepop-upchannel4919]

I've found the type of cardboard used to make very large cardboard boxes works well. Instead of folding the pieces of card I make each plane of the pop-up out of one piece of card and then use a strong, wide, tape to join the pieces together.

[@pezcecillo]

okk good idea ,,and the folds work well with the tape