Nat @ CRAFT writes: Ponoko has a new 10 Day Design Challenge — this time on Puzzles! Create an intriguing and entertaining puzzle on a laser cutter within the next 10 days. Up to $5,000 in prizes are up for grabs! Photo above is by jared who created an edition of 100 puzzle kits. Find […]
Motion-controlled fire will be present at Bay Area Maker Faire – looks like a great way to live out those unfulfilled D&D fantasies. 2Ï€r is a blisteringly interactive large-scale fire toy. It is a central stage surrounded by a larger ring of inconspicuous flame effects – completely innocuous to onlookers – until a participant makes […]
This spaceship-esque “office unit” was constructed using discarded washing machines, refridgerators, and tires. Looks like a great set for an ultra low-budget scifi movie. Thanks go to Ric for the link! – MIELE SPACE SHIP MRS II
The Visual scratch system “visualizes” turntable scratching, very cool! How does it work? We capture turntable velocity using Ms. Pinky and fader position using an Ecler Nuo 4. The scratching sound is generated in Max/MSP. Then we scale the control data (turntable and fader) to ±1.0, the range of digital audio signals. The control data […]
Some of this bowling ball art via Land-o-links is really nice… Black build arts writes – Everyone thinks that the perfect bowling ball is one that hits the mark. But what happens to a bowling ball when it no longer “performs” the way you’d like it to? Where do they go when they’re cracked, beat […]
Given the current value of the dollar “Refacing Government Tender” via Buzzfeed might be a good way to increase its value… More: Business cards made from dollar bills, cut with a laser… HOW TO – Fold a Shamrock from a Dollar Bill. MAKE – Volume 12 – Dollar Bill Greetings (Page 190). MAKE MONEY Dollar […]
Check out Pernilla Jansson’s fantastic lighting works, I really like the macrame lamp – via NOTCOT. Artist’s statement: My work is a playful investigation of things that surround me. Using everyday objects, sometimes already in existence, I create new visual constellations in a different context. I want to disturb the order of things and bring […]
