Create hours of fun for kids of all ages with a classic thaumatrope featuring a bird and birdcage. Simply layer a piece of embroidery floss between the two circle pieces of cardstock, matching up the notches on each side, then adhere the bird silhouette to one side (upside-down), and the birdcage silhouette to the other (right-side up). The two images appear to be one when the thaumatrope is in motion. To get your thaumatrope going, hold one end of the string in each hand, with the circle pieces at the center, then let it go for a stunning optical illusion.

Follow along with the photos below to learn more about constructing this SVG/DXF cutting designs.

This product is a downloadable digital file, intended for use in cutting machines and/or laser cutters as specified above. After you place your order, the design files will be available for instant download in all file formats listed above. We do not mail any physical product. Learn more about downloading designs.

This design is compatible with any cutting machine / laser cutter or application that can read SVG or DXF files. This includes cutting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Sizzix, Brother, and Janome cutting machines, as well as laser cutting machines such as Glowforge, OMTech, Snapmaker, Epilog, and Thunder Laser. Please check compatibility of Craft Genesis' files with your machine and software before placing your order (you can download a free design for this purpose).

By placing your order, you are purchasing a license to use this design in a cutting machine or laser cutter for personal use, including creating items to sell at craft fairs or peer-to-peer e-commerce websites, but not for factory production or mass retail sale. You may not sell or share the design file itself; copyright in the design remains with Craft Genesis. Please see our licensing policy for full details.