What a clever gimmick! SVK is written by Transmetropolitan author Warren Ellis, illustrated by Matt Brooker, and published in “collaboration” with London-based design studio BERG (whatever that means). £10 plus shipping gets you the book and a small UV-LED flashlight for viewing the thought bubbles. [via adafruit]
As we previewed last month, the Vancouver Mini Maker Faire featured the Panterragaffe, an ambulatory vehicle inspired by Theo Janssen’s famous Strandbeests. Panterragaffe is a pedal powered two person walking machine, a walking bicycle. The name has a few elements to it. It’s a play on pantograph, which is a mechanism for copying drawings, since […]
This one, called “Galia,” is just one of twenty-two beautiful kinetic sculptures, most of which are zoomorphic, featured in Bend, Oregon artist Chris Cole’s online portfolio. Each has a well-produced video showcasing its movements, and they’re all available in Chris’s YouTube channel, to which I am subscribing right now.
Andrew @ CRAFT posted up these intricate hair necklaces by artist Kerry Howley. More: Hair Hats My Hair Barbie Instrument made from “live” human hair Hair art Rerooting Blythe Doll Hair – CRAFT Video
One of my favorite writing assignments is my “ReMaking History” column that appears in each issue of MAKE magazine. The basic premise of the column is to meet a famous scientist or inventor by recreating their work using modern tools and materials. I’ve had a chance to learn about the lives of famous scientists, and very often, I am amazed by their stories.
Beckie from Infarrantly Creative has a whole new take on sidewalk chalk. Her chalk spray tutorial helps encourage kids to be creative while and discouraging the epic mess that comes along with driveway drawing. Plus, it just looks like a ton of fun!
From Minneapolis photographer Brock Davis, aka Flickr user Laser Bread. If you like this, you may also like Brock’s “Rice Krispiehenge.”
