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November 10, 2008
HOW TO - Make Your Own Cookie Cutters
Juggling Frogs has a bunch of great DIY projects, really frugal and creative. Here she makes cookie cutters from clip-art and a foil pan. via Meggiecat
Posted by Patti Schiendelman |
Nov 10, 2008 02:00 PM
Food, Metalwork |
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October 30, 2008
Casper's Bronze Heart
Casper's brother made him this totally sweet bronze sculpture using Styrofoam and a LEGO minifig. Via Brothers Brick
Posted by Patti Schiendelman |
Oct 30, 2008 02:00 PM
Arts & Design, Kids, Metalwork |
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October 20, 2008
Highlights from Maker Faire Austin: Austin Metal Authority
At Maker Faire Austin I got the chance to watch the folks from Austin Metal Authority demonstrate some hot metalworking techniques as well as see all the neat sculptural and functional works they make. There are more photos in my Maker Faire Austin 2008 Flickr set.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Oct 20, 2008 02:00 PM
Arts & Design, Metalwork |
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June 26, 2008
HOW TO - Bezel-Setting
Check out this very detailed instructable by user MaggieJs on setting a stone in a ring with a bezel.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jun 26, 2008 07:00 AM
Arts & Design, Jewelry, Metalwork |
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June 2, 2008
Octopus Tentacle Ring
This ring is cast from a real octopus tentacle in sterling silver and is available on Etsy. Amazing! Via BoingBoing.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jun 2, 2008 04:00 PM
Arts & Design, Jewelry, Metalwork |
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May 30, 2008
Hand Wrench
Paul Julius Martus designed this "hand" wrench and cast it out of bronze. It reminds me of a monkey's paw. Via Core77.
Posted by Becky Stern |
May 30, 2008 05:00 PM
Arts & Design, Metalwork |
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May 22, 2008
Wim Delvoye's Steel Art
PT @ MAKE points us to Wim Delvoye's intricate art made from Corten steel, the same material used in Richard Serra's monolithic sculptures. The site doesn't say, but I'm willing to bet some kind of laser or plasma cutter was involved.
Related: Cal Lane's Steel LacePosted by Becky Stern |
May 22, 2008 02:00 PM
Arts & Design, Metalwork |
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April 28, 2008
Autobot Switchplate Cover
Sean Michael Ragan makes these great Autobot switchplate covers from aluminum scraps, melted down and re-cast.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 28, 2008 04:00 PM
Home Decor, Metalwork, Technology |
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April 25, 2008
Tin Wall Art by Bossa Nova Baby
Bossa Nova Baby has been whipping up some great new pieces of wall art from found woodgrain-patterned metal and tin. I think my fave has to be the nutty squirrel! Tin Art by Bossa Nova Baby
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 25, 2008 12:00 PM
Babies, Metalwork |
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March 31, 2008
Bronze Boba Fett PEZ Dispenser
Looking for a way to combine your metal casting skills with your favorite childhood memories? This Bronze Boba Fett PEZ dispenser looks like it'll do the trick. Via Geekologie.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Mar 31, 2008 04:00 PM
Homemade, Metalwork |
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January 29, 2008
HOW TO - Make Soda Can Stars
Craftster user Teag explains how to use soda cans to make these simple but attractive stars. You can decoupage them with patterned papers, or leave them as-is for some recycled sparkle. These would look great strung up in a mobile. Link.
Related:
Recycled Sodapop Charms - Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 29, 2008 05:00 PM
Green, Metalwork, Recycle |
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January 8, 2008
Cal Lane's Steel Lace
The New York Times has a great feature on artist Cal Lane, who creates intricate lacework sculptures using a torch on old steel items such as wheelbarrows and shovels. Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 8, 2008 01:00 PM
Arts & Design, Metalwork, Recycle |
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