ignorance is bliss | ||
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IGNORANCE IS BLISS This Ostrich is the latest edition from The Fourteen Balls Toy Co . Designed and made by Matt Smith . The action can be seen in the videos , but basically the ostrich hides its head in the sand . The automata is 140 mm x 80 mm x 320mm high and is made from a variety of materials including Dogulas Fir , lime , maple , birch , brass , copper , silicone bronze , dynemma braid and delrin . The automata is painted in liquitex paint after several coats of gesso . Made entirely by hand by me in my workshop in Cornwall . Each one will be slightly different as the cams have to be matched to each indivudial ostrich. The price is £ 700.00 ( GBP ) + shipping NB : This one is the prototype and has one or two defects that won't be in the finished versions . |