How to do 3D-sketching using modeling clay
The folks at Kolb Technology put together this series of tutorial videos (second part here) to show what goes into making models using their modeling clay.
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Embracing decay at Sid’s Machine Shop
Via Dinosaurs and Robots come these amazing pictures of a derelict machine shop in the mountains of North Carolina. “No one on the mountain can remember it being open” says the Mondo-Blogo author who snapped the pics. It looked like, one day possibly in the 1960s or 70s, that they just up and closed without […]
David Mach’s incredible coat hanger gorilla
David Mach’s coat hanger gorilla via Book of Joe.
Checking back with B-Roll
Back in April, I posted about Charlie Visnic, a film editor from Fullerton, CA, who had chosen a unique way to try and quite smoking — creating a blog, called “The B-Roll — One Creative Thing a Day,” and then doing a project each day and documenting it. I loved the idea, loved the content […]
Incredible crayon carvings for World Cup
Over on our sister site, CRAFT, Brookelynn Morris posted about the insanely cool World Cup player crayon carvings of Diem Chau. Above is a closeup of Brazilian footballer Robinho’s custom crayon. Chau carved 66 total.
Incredible Crayon Carvings for World Cup
These crayon carvings made in the likeness of the superstars of football are unbelievably cool. Diem Chau carved 66 crayons, in sets for some World Cup press kits. I can’t even imagine the process… I break crayons just coloring with them! Her site, The Pleasure of Tiny Things has great photos of each player, and […]
Orion’s Fata Morgana orrery at Maker Faire
Right at the center of Maker Faire Bay Area’s Expo Hall sat a 15’x24′ model of an imaginary solar system. Dubbed “Fata Morgana“, this elegant rotating construction of metal, motors, and light was created by Mr. Orion Fredericks – and is actually a model for a much larger forthcoming piece of kinetic sculpture. Check out […]