Re-Blowmolding Turns Pop Bottles Into Piggy Banks

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Re-Blowmolding Turns Pop Bottles Into Piggy Banks

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In this video from Core77, designer Taylor McKenzie-Veal uses a toaster, a two-part wooden mold, and a bit of compressed air to turn an empty sports drink bottle into a plastic piggy bank.  So much win.  [via adafruit]

This Little Piggy — Taylor McKenzie-Veal Design

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