Intricate Porcelain Skulls
Part of a series called “Predictive Dreams” by Japanese ceramicist Katsuyo Aoki. Like Paul Overton said: “Can’t wait until NoahScalin gets a look at these.”
Year: 2011
How-To: Crystal Egg Geodes
We’ve visited the Houston Museum of Natural Science several times this summer, and one of the biggest hits with the kids has been the enormous, gorgeous geodes on display. I love the idea of making our own “geodes” at home, so this crystal egg geode project from Jim “Figgy” Noonan for Marthat Stewart is at […]
Lockheed’s Samarai: A Maple Seed Inspired Aircraft
While quadrotors are a popular topic here at MAKE, Lockheed Martin is taking things in the other direction with Samarai, their proof-of-concept monocoptor. The design is inspired by a maple seed, often called a “whirlybird” for the way it falls from the tree, rotating as it slowly floats towards the earth. Lockheed’s prototype is 10 […]
iPhone Megaphone
Check out this sleek ceramic acoustic horn for the iPhone from Milanese designers en&is. Perched on its Italian walnut base, the passive amp belts out a tune while actively looking every bit the part.
MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Highlights from the Flickr pool this week include a striking Yoda head (printed in neon green, it is), some great sci-fi prop armor, and the most beautifully painted set of rocks I’ve ever seen. Check it out!
How-To: Galaxy Playdough
I know this galaxy playdough recipe from Fairy Dust Teaching is geared for kids, but the space geek in me wants to make a batch to play with myself! [via Heather Mann on Pinterest]
CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week: Ludo, Friend? by loveandasandwich iPad 2 or iPad 1 Sleeve with Outside Pocket, by belvidesigns The Entire Litter, by helenpriem Aqua Laughing Cat Tumbler, by breadnbadger Flower and Buds Necklace/Belt, by creativebumblebee