This is the Toyshop Page, showing some of the folk toys I've made.
This is Puff the Magic Dragon. He's the first (and only, so far) animated toy I've done. His jaw moves up and down, while he flaps his wings and wags his tail. I heard there was one at a craft show selling for $90. I had too much fun with this one to ever consider selling it, but I may make a few more.
The wood is walnut, cherry, and lacewood, and he stands about 8 inches tall.
It's made of solid beech and the rockers are 11 inches wide.
Whatever I make, it seems there is always too much left over, so here's where the small pieces go. The size and shape of these tops vary but generally remain between one and three inches in diameter.
I make some larger ones with pull strings and handles.
These acrobats are a customized version of those shown on the Woodworking page. They represent Santa's brother Fred (see rare book review) and the 97 elves. Future custom acrobats may include Uncle Sam and the Easter Bunny.
Fred's my favorite (of course) while Ed and Red are just two of his assistants. As you gently squeeze the handles, the acrobats do flips and kicks over the "bar" sometimes ending their act in strange positions.
