Description
Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials, mechanisms and magic. Making Simple Automata book explains how to design and construct small scale, simple mechanical devices made for fun. Materials such as paper and card, wood, wire, tinplate and plastics are covered along with mechanisms - levers and linkages, cranks and cams, wheels, gears, pulleys, springs, ratchets and pawls. This wonderful book is illustrated with examples throughout and explains the six golden rules for making automata alongside detailed step-by-step projects.
Features and reviews in Crafts Magazine, British Toymakers Guild Newsletter and Toymaking magazine. Reviews in Craft & Design, Crafts Beautiful and Workshop on the Web.
About the Author
Robert Race has been a full-time maker for more than thirty years. His work, including automata, kinetic sculpture and moving toys, has been widely exhibited. He has been an active member of the British Toymakers Guild since 1991.
Book Information
ISBN 9781847977441
Author Robert Race
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 249g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 172mm * 8mm
Features and reviews in Crafts Magazine, British Toymakers Guild Newsletter and Toymaking magazine. Reviews in Craft & Design, Crafts Beautiful and Workshop on the Web.
About the Author
Robert Race has been a full-time maker for more than thirty years. His work, including automata, kinetic sculpture and moving toys, has been widely exhibited. He has been an active member of the British Toymakers Guild since 1991.
Book Information
ISBN 9781847977441
Author Robert Race
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 249g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 172mm * 8mm
