Alien specimin case re-purposed as shoe rack
Apartment hacker Antti Hakala built this seemingly alien-inspired shoe rack as part of an apartment redecoration that he is building for himself and his girlfriend.
Month: December 2010
Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Chemistry
Hoffman clamps are extraordinarily handy bits of lab kit. The screw is turned to compress a piece of flexible tubing between two bars, and may be thus be used to completely stop or simply to regulate flow of gas or liquid through such tubing. The screwing action of the Hoffman clamp allows adjustment of the rate of flow infinitesimally from full open to full stop. In amateur apparatus, a Hoffman clamp can often take the place of a glass or teflon stopcock, which is a much more sophisticated and expensive bit of apparatus. And they’re cheap!
How-To: Branch Candle Holder
This beautiful branch candle holder from Uniform Natural looks incredibly simple to make and would add a touch of natural elegance to any decor. Make one to spruce up your table or mantle for the holidays! [via @Shimandsons]
Recycled camera lens jewelry
Rachel @ CRAFT writes: Photography buffs, prepare to swoon at this collection of gorgeous cuffs that are fashioned from recycled camera lenses by Australian designer, Craig Arnold. Sterling silver replica pieces are also available for a more subtle look. Stunning! More: Camera Lens Coffee Mug Cell phone wide angle and fish eye lenses
Papercraft Tron “Bit” models
Tektonten writes: “Bit” is a character from the 1982 Disney movie, Tron. Considered by some to be the first CGI character in a movie, Bit communicates by speaking only “yes” or “no.” The orange shape above is the form Bit takes when answering “yes”. The spiky red shape is the form when answering “no” and […]
Recycled Camera Lens Jewelry
Photography buffs, prepare to swoon at this collection of gorgeous cuffs that are fashioned from recycled camera lenses by Australian designer, Craig Arnold. Sterling silver replica pieces are also available for a more subtle look. Stunning! [via Dude Craft and Unconsumption] Related: Camera Lens Coffee Mug Have you checked out our Green Projects Contest yet? […]
Tuna can guitar
CRAFT and MAKE pals Jessica Wilson and J. Stevens have worked up this cute “canjo” made from a tuna can: The Tune-a-Fish Special 25 inches (63.5 cm) long with a 4 inch (10 cm) diameter can. This simple, two-string, fretless Canjo is handmade from recycled materials and includes a glass slide and a plastic pick. […]