Woven Bear Head Rug
This antique Tabriz has been repurposed into a bear rug by reshaping the edge and using the excess fabric to sculpt a 3D head. I find it enchanting, macabre, and adorable all at once.
Month: September 2010
Photoduino, a camera-controlling Arduino shield
Photoduino is an open-source driver for cameras based on the Arduino platform. Its main purpose is to serve as technical support for taking photographs of various techniques such as: Timelapse, High Speed Photography, Photography of insects and animals, or storms, HDR, among others. The circuit containing the electronic control is capable of auto focus and […]
Envelope Art from Francisca Prieto
These stunning works of paper art by Chilean-born artist, Francisca Prieto, are gorgeous. These wall hanging artworks are made up from hundreds of envelopes, meticulously cut and folded into intricate and interlocking forms. Fascinated by the delicacy and diversity of the security pattern designs inside envelopes, Francisca has transformed the ordinary life of this overlooked […]
Altoids tin BBQ grill
It’s time again to fire up the ol’ grill. Check out this itsy bitsy BBQ grill made out of an Altoids Sours tin. Instructables user vmspionage was inspired to build the little guy after seeing the eBq. [via Slashgear]
Morse code key made from a coin
Spotted on the MAKE Flickr pool, this funky-fine Morse code straight key made with a Two Pence piece. 2p Straight Key More: Sew a cute Morse code key leg strap
Squirrel-and-Robot Mittens
If you’re a slow knitter, like me, you may want to begin on a cold-weather item right now, while it’s still summer. Yes. It’s good to be realistic. There are many things that tickle me about these squirrel-and-robot mittens that Beth on Six Orange Carrots knit. Each mitten announces in no uncertain terms the year […]
Flying Carpet Couch
The East Meets West Sofa by Tonio de Roover looks like a flying carpet! [via inspire me now]