Self-portrait in CAT-5 cable
From Los Angeles artist Kasey McMahon. It’s called Connected, and makes me think of the song of the same name by the Stereo MCs. But then, so does pretty much everything I see. [via NOTCOT]
Month: April 2010
Photo Booth Fun House Picture Mask
Playing around in Photo Booth on my Mac is a favorite family pasttime of ours. The kids love to make goofy faces and distort them in all kinds of fun house ways, and I have to admit … I have just as much fun as they do. That’s why I’m in love with this Photo […]
Bundt pan resonator guitar
This photo set of of so called “trash can music” instruments is so beautiful I wish I could hear what they sound like. The guitar in the middle incorporates a bundt pan, a lunchbox, and some excellent woodworking skills.
Gorgeous CoasterBot build
Spotted on the MAKE Flickr pool is this wonderful rendering of a CoasterBot, using the plastic CD spindle spacers. Other parts used include: Pololu Baby Orangutan-168 robot controller, Solarbotics GM6 gearmotors, salvaged push buttons, LiPo battery from a broken RC helicopter, Pololu ball caster, some scrap perf board, screws, nuts, and aluminum pipe cut for […]
Australian Fairy Bread
Australian fairy bread is dazzling to behold. And such a cute, whimsical name, to boot! Apparently it’s a popular treat at kiddie birthday parties in Australia and New Zealand. Sarah at iatebrisbane.com has posted up some helpful tips and purdy pictures of this exotic treat. Ingredients: Sliced white bread, butter, and rainbow sprinkles (or “hundreds […]
Speed-building contest challenges your circuit building prowess
The folks at Antipasto are running an interesting contest to show why their sensor breakout boards are a useful idea.
Backcountry tiramisu
Everything tastes better in the backcountry. Fact. To bump your trail gourmet status to the next level (and impress your hiking buddies beyond measure), try whipping up a batch of Backcountry Tiramisu. Backpacker magazine provides you with the recipe (below) and a great how-to video. Backcountry Tiramisu Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1/3 cup water 2 tsp […]
