How To: Christmas Tree Ornament Mobile
Make a Christmas tree entirely out of holiday ornaments.
Art & Sculpture
As makers, we are blessed with fascinating ways to create unique pieces of artwork or sculptures from scratch. From working with traditional methods like wood carving and metalworking to utilizing emerging technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting, there is an endless array of possibilities for makers to explore. They are continuously breathing life into breathtaking creations that make us all stand back in awe. Let’s take a look at some recent developments in what makers around the world have been creating lately – be sure not to miss out on their incredible artwork!
Bicycle drawing machine
With this drawing machine by Joseph L. Griffiths, you can turn your peddling into art!
Cafe lined with faux bookshelves
Architecture and design firm nemaworkshop created this cool NYC coffee shop that resembles a library turned on its side. Tiles printed to look like bookshelves line the floor, walls, and ceiling while light fixtures seem to defy gravity as they project out of the walls. Neat! [Via Dezeen]
How-To: Mini Chalkboards
Make little mini chalk boards as party favors or just for fun.
Transformer boxes decorated to look like buildings
German artist Evol decorates electrical boxes and planters with adhesive paper that he’s stenciled to look like miniature concrete tenements. When there are a whole bunch of these in one area it looks like a mini city! The project is called Plattenbauten, which means “prefab” in German. [via doorknob]
Giant ‘origami’ crane slash tent
Attendees at this year’s Coachella Music and Arts Festival in California were greeted by Ascension, a gigantic crane that also served as a shelter from the sun. Created by the Crimson Collective, the crane is 45 feet tall and packs a 150-foot wingspan. [Via Fast Company]
Sand-Printer like a giant die cutter
I’m digging this giant sand printer by Zana design (no direct link). Who wouldn’t want a giant wheel that they can push around on the beach and leave a message?
