Supersized objects – made from ceramics
Artist Karen Shapiro makes huge ceramic versions of small everyday objects – [via] – Link.
Craft & Design
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iBrella – Umbrella controlled iPod
This is an interesting interface for an iPod – an umbrella. Opening and closing pause/play, shake it – and get random songs. I’d like to see a water sensor that switches playlists to songs about rain or something… [via] Link.
Homemade piranha plant lamp
Cute homemade piranha plant lamp from Super Mario Bros – would be neat to have timed LEDs on a string that looked like fireballs too… [via] – Link.
Spoon art
These spoon art creations from Karin Collins look great (they can be worn as necklaces) – [via] – Link. More: Spoons made from broken china – Link.
Floppy Space Invader
Here’s a neat idea – use those old 5 1/2″ floppies and make some Space Invader art – Link.
ECU macro assembly
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Whiteoakart’s DIY macro set up – “Ingredients: Fabricating a system for extreme close-up. PVC tube connector: 64 cents. Clip-on LED: $6.99. Lens from broken Olympus Stylus: free. Masonite: free. Screw: free (Pictured here) The complete setup. The clip can swivel a bit to get a better angle and, of course, […]
Culture of repair
Culture of repairing things, in other places around the world… – “What sets these locations apart from cities in more ’emerged’ markets? Aside from the scale of what’s on sale there is a thriving market for device repair services ranging from swapping out components to re-soldering circuit boards to reflashing phones in a language of […]