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Scratch My Back — Automata, Paper Craft, Instant Download, PDF, DIY

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Highlights

  • Designed by KarakuriWorkshop
  • Supplies for making crafts
  • Digital download
  • Digital file type(s): 5 PDF

Scratch My Back — Paper Automata, Printable PDF, Instant download, DIY

Scratch My Back
DIY printable paper craft kit that move!

When you turn the handle with your fingertip, a man try to reach the itchy place on his back but in vain. This movement is made by "crank".

Check how it moves (copy & paste the following URL to your browser's address bar)
https://giphy.com/gifs/W1lyEXfEE3JUs1kwBR
https://giphy.com/gifs/kEj1huAvI4Re571L7K

You can also see all animation of my automata products at
https://giphy.com/channel/keisukesaka

Please note that this item is DIGITAL FILES that you download, print and assemble yourself. NO physical/completed items will be shipped.
Both A4 and US letter sizes are included.

Downloads are available once your payment is confirmed. Confirmation may take a few minutes.
PDF viewer is required to view / print pdf files. Adobe Acrobat Reader(free software) is the most common one.

INCLUDED
·4 sheets of template (A4 size)
·4 sheets of template (LTR size)
·2 sheets of instructions (in English / A4 size)
·2 sheets of instructions (in English / LTR size)
·1 sheets of Basic Paper Crafting Techniques (in English / A4 size)

COMPLETED MODEL SIZE (approx.)
20.5cm (H) x 8cm (W) x 12.5cm (D) / 8inch (H) x 3inch (W) x 5inch (D)

NUMBER OF PARTS
31 pieces

MATERIALS REQUIRED
·Computer and Printer to print PDF file
·170 - 200 g/m2 (0.22 - 0.25mm thick) paper that suits for your printer
·Scissors / Craft Knife
·Cutting Mat
·Scoring Tool (steel stylus / dried ballpoint pen)
·Ruler
·Craft Glue (I use White PVA Type)
·Toothpicks
·Compass Cutter / Tweezers are recommended

TARGET AGE
Over 15 years old (and skillful junior high school student)

ESTIMATED TIME FOR ASSEMBLY
4 hours

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY (on a scale of 1 to 5)
level 3

LICENSE AGREEMENT
This product / template is for personal use only. You may print for yourself, for your family as a gift.
Sharing / selling of this file or the printed items from this file is prohibited.
The PDF files can NOT be opened by other software as Abobe Illustrator. Editing file is not allowed.
Exhibiting / introducing completed model at non-commercial event or on your personal SNS is largely welcomed. Please let your friends know how to get it.
All art work is copyright of Keisuke Saka.

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Reviews for this item

5.0

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(1 reviews)

5.0 Item quality
5.0 Delivery
100% Buyers recommend
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Rusty 28 Jul, 2026

This is my fifth automata purchase from this seller. Every one has been a delight to make and show off! I plan on buying more.

Rusty 28 Jul, 2026

KarakuriWorkshop
KarakuriWorkshop ·

Tokyo, Japan

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Listed on 27 Jul, 2026