HOW TO – Turn Old CDs into Dumbbells
Amy wrote in about Danny Seo’s project where he turned old cds into dumbbells. No tools are required and with just 150 CDs, a threaded rod and bolts you can make a 10 pound weight.
Energy & Sustainability
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
Flower vase provides a soundtrack to the current state of the plant it holds
The “Cantaro” is a digital flower vase that creates music according to the current state of the plant contained within it. If the plant is watered the system plays watery sounds and if there is a lot of sunlight, the sound is “happy and bright”. We just wonder what happens when the plant is wilting, […]
Tech improv in Thailand
[A mop made out of old socks] [Bike reflectors made from CDs] On Street Use, KK has some nifty pics of improvised street tech spotted on the streets of Thailand. The images are from a book of photographs by Thomas Kalak called Thailand – Same same, but different! Improvisation in Thailand
Ukiyo-e kinetic sculpture
This wind-driven sculpture is by Jeffery Laudenslager – I love the shapes it makes and how it plays with perspective. The sound of the ocean is really peaceful, too.
10 Creative Responses to Junk Mail
Treehugger points to this fun post on ProQuo, highlighting ten creative responses to junk mail, which include shredding the non-glossy stuff to use as garden mulch, and making paper.
Sample Scrap Shop
Shelterrific tips us off to the Sample Scrap shop, which offers up discontinued and excess fabric from textile industry manufacturers, repackaging it into fun sampler packs for crafters.
Wooden MP3 player won’t give you splinters
This giant wooden Zen stone sports 4GBs of MP3 storage and a nice interface homage to the ipod. Of course this would need to be sanded very well otherwise you would most likely get MP3 splinters when trying to advance tracks. Captain’s Quarters
