CCA’s materials library (video)
Neat video of California College for the Arts New Materials Resource Center! [via Core77]
art
Necktie-knotting robot
This video from sculptor Seth Goldstein shows one cycle of the operation of his piece Why Knot?, which is described as “[a] kinetic sculpture that continually ties and unties a necktie.” While the video leaves me just a bit dubious about how long it could really run without human intervention, I’m impressed by the dedication, effort, and patience required to get it to work even once. [via Dug North]
Build the giant spin art rig from MAKE Volume 25
Even though the theme of the newest issue of MAKE, Volume 25, is Microcontrollers and Arduino, rest assured that it features a wide variety of projects, something for everyone. Case in point is the Giant Spin Art project by brothers Bob and Pete Goldstein. This simple wooden rig holds a canvas powered by a corded […]
R2-D2 wood stove from recycled gas bottle
Handmade and for sale by British eBay seller kidsrusje, with three days to go as of this writing. [via Boing Boing]
Surface Detail: hyp-fractal-notic
[Via Boing Boing]
Masking tape redefined
A few years ago, PT introduced us to Australian artist BUFFdiss’ amazing masking tape graffiti. Checking out his Flickr stream, it’s cool to see how his style has progressed over time, and that he’s still making his signature art. Also check out this interview/profile that Upper Playground did of BUFFdiss, if you haven’t seen it […]
Matchstick entomology
UK designer Kyle Bean, who previously made waves with his laptop/book sculpture The Future of Books, makes all kinds of awesome stuff. These delicate matchstick insects are just the latest page in his impressive online portfolio. [via Dude Craft]
