Tim made an auto-firing water cannon! He writes – Once upon a time a subdivision swimming pool caused a minor problem, but to a problem solving geek a problem is a problem that needs an answer. So what were the problem and the solution? Well for all you legal types it is rabbits eating in […]
WisePig writes in – This place salvages aiplane parts – propellers, engines, wheels, doors – into furniture. (Check out the Waco Conference Table!). I’m sure a few makers out there can be inspired to make a few of their own creations. Motoart desks and chairs – Link.
New York-based artist Nikos Floros made these stunning opera costumes from 20 thousand beer and soft drink cans for an art exhibition in Athens – [via] Link & video.
Made in Switzerland by Fulguro, “ReLEAF” is a rain collector that uses folded thermo lacquered aluminum sheets that look like plant leaves to collect extra rainwater and funnel it down to your thirsty plants. These can be inserted into any plants and thus make for a nice way for the lazy gardener to keep their […]
Gort, a Theremin-like experience installation at Burning Man 2007 – Link.
Greg writes – From about 1956 until 1964, US aeronautics engineers and rocket scientists at the Langley Research Center developed a series of spherical satellite balloons called, awesomely enough, satelloons. Dubbed Project Echo, the 100-foot diameter aluminumized balloons were one of the inaugural projects for NASA, which was established in 1958. The Satelloons – [via] […]
This Mona Lisa was made from 320,000 used tickets from the nankai Namba train station in Japan, over 300 employees help create it… [via] Link.
