To maintain the brilliance of your item, simply dust it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight or humidity to preserve the paint pigments and the quality of the paper.

Yes, our models are designed so that you can change the animation strips and vary the visual enjoyment.

The zoetrope is a mechanical device invented in 1834, a precursor to cinema. It consists of a cylinder with slits. When rotated, retinal persistence transforms the still images inside into a smooth animation. You can read this article for more information.

To learn more: The Zoetrope: Secrets and Magic of the Moving Image

The praxinoscope is an animation device invented in 1877 by Émile Reynaud, an evolution of the zoetrope. Instead of looking through slits, you observe the animation reflected in a central mirror, which provides a brighter and smoother image.

To learn more: Émile Reynaud's Praxinoscope: Secrets of Movement and Light

Our objects (Zootropes, Praxinoscopes) are modern reinterpretations. Although inspired by 19th-century models, they are designed by passionate animators with a contemporary design and original animation strips, redrawn and colored by our workshop.

As each piece is handcrafted, slight variations in color and finish may exist compared to the photographs on the website. These nuances are inherent to the handcrafted process and contribute to the unique character of each piece. These minor variations are not defects, but rather a testament to the authenticity of our craftsmanship and the charm of artisanal work.

Yes, absolutely! The animation is visible to the naked eye thanks to an optical effect called "persistence of vision." To fully appreciate the effect, place a light source above the zoetrope (desk lamp, natural light) to illuminate the animation strips during rotation.

To learn more: The Zoetrope: Secrets and Magic of the Moving Image