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As part of my MA I created a layered illustration which was placed into one of a series of a bird boxes that will be exhibited in libraries as part of Leeds Storytelling Festival!

Details of the exhibition and associated workshops here: https://leedsinspired.co.uk/events/little-birdy-told-me-look-out-stories-are-nesting

Libraries are great 🧡

#Leeds #Libraries #illustration #tunnelbook #paperengineering #3dart #redsquirrel #kidlitart #childrensillustration #storytelling

Rob Ives Jan 23

Double Geneva Mechanism. A paper project for you to download and make. For each turn of the crank the index wheel advances quarter of a turn twice with a short pause, or dwell, between each movement. #automata #paperengineering #EssentialMechanism https://www.robives.com/project/double-geneva-drive/

Rob Ives Jan 22

Prototype for updated logic goat project. The geometry on the rear leg linkage needs a bit of work. I want it to really kick! #maker #paperengineering #PaperAutomata #prototype

Rob Ives Dec 5

Add a Christmas Angel to the top of the rotate reciprocate mechanism to make a charming festive project 🎅🪽🎄 https://www.robives.com/project/reciprocate-rotate/
#mechanism #christmas #angel #papercraft #paperengineering

Rob Ives Dec 2

Reciprocating rotating #essentialmechanism to print out and make. Turn the handle to make the vertical shaft turn back and forth. An interesting starting point for your own #PaperAutomata !#paperengineering #automata https://www.robives.com/project/reciprocate-rotate/

Andrew Crawford Nov 29

Butterfly OA/Kirigami Pop Up Card

This pop up butterfly with Celtic spirals cut from pearlescent white stock with a cobalt blue backing was my 2024 holiday card.

#celticArt #laser #oa #origamicArchitecture #paperArt #paperEngineering #popUpCards #popUpCard

https://evermorestud.io/?p=9808

Rob Ives Jul 22, 2025

Slow turn, big charm! One gear rotation for every twenty four cranks. This updated worm gear #EssentialMechanism is a quiet celebration of paper movement. Perfect for curious makers, educators and anyone who loves paper engineering! #automata #paperengineering #cardboardcrafts https://www.robives.com/project/wormgear2025/

Rob Ives Jul 19, 2025

So excited to see two of my books in the wild! And in the Salt's Mill bookshop, one of my favourites! More details of the books on my website. #makingpaperautomata #paperengineering #PaperAutomata @thecrowoodpress @saltsmillofficial @hungrytomatouk https://www.robives.com/books/

Andrew Crawford Jun 1, 2025

Rechargeable Light-Up Icosahedron

Designing and making a rechargeable light-up copper icosahedron with a 3D-printed battery holder and a magnetic panel closure.

#CelticArt #electronics #laser #LED #paperArt #paperEngineering

https://evermorestud.io/?p=9216

N-gated Hacker News May 18, 2025

Behold, the ultimate guide to advanced kindergarten arts and crafts for aspiring paper engineers who believe #origami is just too mainstream. 🤓✂️ Why stop at cranes when you can create collapsible tubes and hexaflexagons, just to impress your cat? 🐱💥
https://cutfoldtemplates.com #advancedartsandcrafts #innovation #paperengineering #hexaflexagon #catlovers #HackerNews #ngated