The CultCase has a great article rounding up 20 great ways to reuse egg cartons. I really like the toy camera, cat beds, and Volkswagen Truck. What’s you favorite one? Better yet, do you have another use for a used egg carton? If so, share your idea in the comments. Thanks! More about 20 great […]
Jamie Wilkinson of F.A.T. writes: I’ll be moderating a panel at the ROFLCON NYC event this Saturday (Jan. 24th) with fffffellow ffffatties Steve Lambert and Tobi Leingruber (@ 2:45pm; just before Bre Pettis among others) We will be talking about Firefox-based art projects like Add-Art, China Channel, Tourettes Machine, and how to win the internet. […]
Brooklyn’s 3rd Ward is offering a couple of in-depth classes and free workshops that may be of particular interest to the Make community. Readers of Make are invited to enroll in the classes at 3rd Ward’s reduced member rate. Sign up via the special paypal links or call 718.715.4961 and mention this post! Sound Sculpture […]
”Bloom”, a project by artist Sam Spenser, turns an ordinary tree into an augmented sculpture by introducing yellow umbrellas on the end of each branch. Really nice way to add some color to the neighborhood on a dreary fall or winter day. via Apartment Therapy
“Doubles” is an electronic musical instrument that uses two controllers (which resemble air hockey mallets) and a surface of rolling beads. When moved, the controllers are measured in speed, distance, and their motion is used to create the resulting audio and visuals. via Digital Experience
I remember having to make cardboard shoes in 3D design class in college, but Mike Leavitt really takes the notion to town. From the show description: The Seattle artist accurately replicates in cardboard a nostalgic footlocker of shoes, from ladies pumps to 1980’s sneakers. Installed like a thrift shop, the cardboard shoes will be interspersed […]
The Art Shanty Projects is an artist community and exhibition that forms each winter on the frozen surface of Medicine Lake in Plymouth, Minnesota. My friend Mike Haeg entered his dICEHOUSES project this year—5 gigantic dice icehouses, each outfitted with a cozy table and a pack of playing cards. From the dICEHOUSES bLOG: Nowadays, we […]
