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August 4, 2018 4288 × 2848 in Papier-mâché that barks : Woof ! Crack ! Woops…

Before conservation treatment

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Lions, & tigers, & bears, oh my! @potterauctions is having a sale of wonderful golden age and contemporary automata!! It’s this week folks! Now is your chance to snag one of my favorites, including a mechanical peacock (!) and a bubble blowing bear. Shown first is the famous Pierrot on the Moon automaton by Lambert, circa 1890. Scroll through to see just a few of the pieces for sale. #magic #illusion #mechanism . . . . . . #automaton #potterauctions #memoriatechnica #horology #craft #forsale #auction

Attempting to embrace imperfection is a very hard thing for a Virgo watchmaker. This has been a very challenging year for me and a lot of people I know. I’ve been so thankful for all of the support and successes of this year, but have also struggled with my failures and seeing my friends go through hard times. I have meditated on the nature of time and how she gives as much as she takes away. Today I feel proud of my crooked eyeliner, messy hair, and all of the things that make me human. Embracing these qualities has allowed me to enjoy another craft. I’ve started taking ceramics classes in the evenings and have really enjoyed the way clay forgives. It serves as a much needed respite from my daily work of painstakingly small tolerance for error. The little animals are little guardians and the wish bones are meant to be broken. When so much of my work is about saving things and keeping them stable against the nature of time itself, it’s nice to make something that only gives once it’s broken. #craft #imperfection #wish . . . . . . . #memoriatechnica #time #wishbone #embrace #ceramics #perfection #totem #animal #totemanimal #beautifulbroken #virgo #horologist #watchmaker

It was such a joy to watch the process of this neon installation go in at Seattle’s new art museum @momartseattle. I’ve always been curious about neon and how it works. The color of the light depends on the noble gas used to produce the effect. These tubes were pre-colored and filled with mercury to give off a white blue light beneath the glass, achieving an equilibrium between the colors. 🌈 This neon beacon by @dylanneuwirth will show you the way to enlightenment. The museum is set to open its doors February of next year and I’m so excited to be a part of its opening show. Seattle go see your MoM! #museumofmuseums . . . . . . . . #neon #momartseattle #artmuseum #seattlemuseum #firsthillseattle #light

🦜Rebuilding a mechanical bird today. This little robot sings bird song via a clockwork based mechanism with a bellows and slide whistle system. Once repaired and refeathered he’ll adorn a cage as the central figure and win you over with his melody. 🎶 . . . . . . . . #craft #heritage #horology #birdsong #memoriatechnica

✨I’m excited to announce the new schedule for late summer and fall engine turning classes ! I’ll be hosting Beginner’s Engine Turning September 22&23, September 29&30, October 20&21, and November 10,11 Intermediate classes will be held October 27&28, and November 17&18 These are 16 hour intensive weekend workshops limited to four people and are held over two days. Check out the link in my bio for registration and details! I hope to see you there ✨ . . . . . . . #watchmaker #horology #engineturning #engineturned #guilloche #roseengine #straightlinemachine #watchdial #jewelry #classes #seattle #memoriatechnica #watchmaking #horologist

✨🌈Hey folks! There’s just two days left in the color challenge! To enter post up a photo of a page you’ve colored from my coloring book or download a free page from the book to color in via the link in my bio! When you go to post make sure you tag my account @nicocurio and briefly tell me about your ideal summer day using the hashtags #memoriatechnica #MADElathe #guilloché #coloringbook #sacredgeometry There are 3 fun prizes to be won! Check out my story to see them or use the link in my bio. It’s free to enter and prizes include the cost of shipping! Enter by July 22nd! . . . . . . . #6kgiveaway #contest #summerprize

I love little windows into the marvelous. This is a mechanical kaleidoscope lantern slide from my personal collection. #craft #lantern #kaleidoscope #magic . . . . . . #memoriatechnica #color #opticalillusion

✨Sacred Geometry Coloring book Gallery & Contest launch✨ As a big thank you to all of my followers for helping me reach 6k(!), I'm launching a giveaway and contest for lovers of guilloché, coloring, the MADE lathe, and fun! Entry is easy! Please like, tag someone, and comment on this post to get the word out. If you have a Sacred Geometry coloring book, color your favorite page and post your design on Instagram, tag a friend and briefly tell me what your ideal summer day is. If you don't have the book you can get one or download a blank page from the coloring book to submit via the contest details link in my bio. You must tag @nicocurio and use the following hashtags: #memoriatechnica #MADElathe #guilloché #coloringbook #sacredgeometry Each additional friend tagged or sharing this contest and tagging me in your story is another entry. Your entry must be posted up by July 22nd! You don't have to be a winner to be a part of of the Sacred Geometry Coloring book gallery though. All entries will be posted up in the Gallery when the winner is announced on www.madelathe.com/gallery Now for the best part - THE PRIZES! Swipe through to see them in order and see some examples of an entry. . 1st Prize: You will receive a copy of the Sacred Geometry coloring book 2nd Edition, a one-off nickel silver guilloché spinning top set of two that comes in a handmade green leather carrying case with sharpener and extra pencils, and a rainbow cellophane twirler toy (!). . 2nd Prize: You will receive a one-off silvered and oxidized brass guilloché spinning top with muslin carrying bag, extra pencils, and a sharpener. . 3rd Prize: You will receive one of my favorite toys of all time! A rainbow cellophane twirler toy. The winner will be announced July 26th on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. ✨Good luck!✨ . . . . . . . #6kgiveaway #igcontest #gratitude #thanks #guilloche #horology #horologist #adultcoloringbook #contest #giveaway #memoriatechnicagiveaway #contestalert #win #roseengine #spinningtop

Reflecting on this stunning Breguet watch in the collection @cooperhewitt. I hope you can take a moment to appreciate each detail in its full splendor. This beautiful watch made by Breguet features a very thin movement in a guilloche enamel decorated case. Unfortunately, it’s seen some loss, as the original hands are missing, but the quality and craftsmanship are unmistakeable. Scroll through to see the miniature hand painted enamel scene of a woman serenaded by bird and minstrel that adorns the back. It also has its original crystal pair case. #horology #watchmaking #breguet #heritage #craft . . . . . . . . . . #enamel #pocketwatch #cooperhewitt #memoriatechnica #horlogist #watchoftheday #18thcentury #guilloche #engineturned

The Automata Cabinet – Blog

Coloring Book Contest & Classes
Engine Turning this April
In a Snail Shell
Papier-mâché that barks : Woof ! Crack ! Woops…
Summer Solstice at the Cooper Hewitt
Craft – skill in making
Where mechanics meet magic, birds, & music
Engine Turning Classes May 2018
The Magic of Horology 2/13
Books, talks, baubles, & more

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