Monarch butterfly automata

Activate the wonder of nature with this delightful model. By turning the wheel, cams turn to make the butterfly "fly". This engineered design is a welcome way of centering yourself while thinking, and rewarding to spin the wheel. The wood work integrates science and engineering with the gentle texture of wood.Awaken the delight of engineering in your home. Choose wood, not plastic.Engineered for smooth movement. Occasional catches, but no slipping - watch our video to see planets spin as they move. Video included as we stand by our product's performance. Note that since the mechanism is completely made from wood, it does not run silently, there are audible clicks and clacks and gear and cams grinding noises. If you would like to hear the sounds before purchasing please contact us.Each butterfly is made from untreated wood and both custom designed and hand-crafted locally in a small American town. Slight variation may be present as all products are made from wood and are hand-crafted. Both Vlad's Lab and its suppliers are family-run small business. Thank you for supporting small family-run businesses, and for being a socially conscious and socially responsible consumer!