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| Paper Automata by Rob Ives of Flying Pig! | |||||
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Here at RobertSabuda.com we strive to introduce you to not only new and exciting events and treasures in the pop-up world,
but also other unique kinds of movable paper.
With that in mind, we present part one in a continuing series on the intriguing field of paper automata.
Since this subject may be new to some of our visitors, we should point out that automata is defined in the dictionary as
"a self-operating machine or mechanism, especially a robot; one that behaves or responds in a mechanical way."
But when automata is combined with paper the definition could hardly be less clinical, we just think it's a blast!One of the best contemporary creators of paper automata is Rob Ives of Flying Pig located in the U.K. Rob has been creating his masterpieces for 11 years (his Mechanical Gentleman automata was his very first and has just been re-issued in an updated version). What makes Rob work so unique is that, although complex in development, all of his paper automata's are founded in whimsy and have a wonderful sense of humor! When Flying Pig's first model kits became available to the public, they needed to be cut and scored before folding and gluing together. Now the pieces that are used to make the models are pre-cut and scored so the novice or expert can quickly get to the fun! The kits are easy to assemble and are some of the most appreciated gifts we've ever given (yes, we have made many of the models!)! Rob is also a firm believer in sharing the world of paper automata with others via his Flying Pig Gallery. Creative paper folders from all points send in images of the paper automata they're created based on Rob's models. As Rob says "The only limit is your imagination!" Moving beyond the scope of individual enthusiasts, Flying Pig now reaches out into the educational sphere and classroom. They offer an Education Starter Pack as well as source books so educators can get their kids fired up about movable paper! To learn more about Rob Ives and Flying Pigs fantastic paper automata models, visit their web site www.flying-pig.co.uk. You can download automata models to make yourself as well as learn about the process to create these delightful paper gems. There's even a free monthly newsletter in case you get as hooked as we are!
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