Bird automata

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a clock with birds flying around it on a wooden table

A new edition by Paul Spooner. Twelve wooden birds rotate on four axes in imitation of one of Johann Knopf’s drawings. Knopf, also known as Knüpfer, died in Wiesloch asylum in 1910. He was a patient of Dr Hans Prinzhorn, one of the first psychiatrists to become interested in, and respectful of, the creative works […]

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two hands are working on an object that looks like a spinning wheel with pins attached to it

**New workshop dates now available** Escape for a day of creative relaxation. Let me guide you through my techniques to create your very own little...

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a bird sitting on top of a wooden branch next to snowdrops and flowers

MadeBirds Ashley Davies on Instagram: "Miniature Robin 12 x 18cm handmade automaton, wood carved and painted in oils. I’ve made a few robins in this style now. Initially I had planned to do a full range of birds at this scale, but as an artist one of the biggest gambles is where to spend your energy and this didn’t seem to get as much interest as my other work. Slowly however that’s changed so I am starting to think I might make more! Any ideas for birds that would work at this simple…

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a black bird is perched on top of a piece of wood with scissors in it's beak

This little Raven Automaton come as a very simple kit to put together with easy to follow instructions, all you need is some super glue and a small pair of pliers or anything that can squeeze wire together (I use soft but strong wire for the parts that need to be pinched together) Each Automaton is tested before I post them so if you have any problems please contact me and I will help you out 😊 The mechanism is all hand made, the Raven has been designed by myself and 3D printer out of…

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