Gareth Branwyn | posted on August 28, 2008
Ingenious evaporative cooler built to cool camel’s milk in Somalia. I love the use of corrugated galvanized iron sheets and sisal sack fabric to create the airflow and cooling system. …read full discussion
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How To - Turn Old CDs into Dumbbells
Michelle Kempner | posted on August 19, 2008
Amy wrote in about Danny Seo’s project where he turned old cds into dumbbells. No tools are required and with just 150 CDs, a threaded rod and bolts you can make a 10 pound weight.
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Studio Number One’s Simple Pleasures
NOTCOT | posted on August 14, 2008
Perfect way to spend a saturday? With good friends, old and new, surrounded by inspiration of all forms (zines, art, artists, designers, photographers, musicians)… in the world of OBEY Giant… as magically facilitated by Shepard Fairey’sStudio Number One, who graciously opened up their parking lot to set the scene for the first Simple Pleasures event, “an on-going series of cultural investigations” - This one was focused on zine culture, and in addition to many booths ~ there was an Obey raffle (5$ got you a tote bag of goodies and a chance to win some limited ed posters) ~ the delicious Green Truck lunch truck (amazing burgers, all organic and local, and runs on biodiesel) ~ bake sale of 1$ tempting sweets ~ and we got to kick back to tunes of the DJ Diabetic (Shepard Fairey) and Daedelus… oh and on mind blowing experiences, i got a tour/sneak peek of the studio space of Studio Number One, a chance to take in all the art and inspiration filling their walls… and even chat with Shepard Fairey in his incredible office (wall to wall art and books and toys)… peek at some upcoming works… and wander the Subliminal Projects Gallery downstairs as well… all in all, a phenomenally inspiring day all around. I can’t wait for Simple Pleasures 02! …read full discussion
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Going Back to School in Green, DIY Style
Rachel Hobson | posted on August 14, 2008
When Austin clothing designer, Kathie Sever, and writer, Bernadette Noll, learned about Swap-O-Rama-Rama at last year’s Maker Faire, they were inspired. Not only did they see the environmental benefit of upcycling unwanted clothing, but they also appreciated the opportunity to get creative and make something their own. When they took that inspiration home to their families, they realized that a clothing swap didn’t have to be aimed just at adults. With schools heading back in session over the next month, the opportunity to extend their inspiration to other families was ripe. …read full discussion
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10 Creative Responses to Junk Mail
Jenny Ryan | posted on August 11, 2008
Treehugger points to this fun post on ProQuo, highlighting ten creative responses to junk mail, which include shredding the non-glossy stuff to use as garden mulch, and making paper.
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Hot Process Liquid Soap - DIY
yetunguez | posted on July 31, 2008
This is how I make liquid soap, using all the natural oils and no surfactants. This results in a very mild, gently cleansing soap. I suggest you read “Making Natural Liquid Soaps” by Catherine Faillor, for more details and for beginner recipes.
With my process, there’s no alcohol to add, no rigged up double boilers, and no bungee cords and plastic to tie to your pot. It literally cooks in the oven!
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Paper, Plastic, or Furoshiki?
babblin5 | posted on July 28, 2008
Plastic bags are being banned almost everywhere now, due to petroleum costs and landfill issues. Los Angeles just announced a ban on ALL disposable shopping bags… both paper and plastic. The Minister of Ecology in Japan is making an effort to spread the Japanese art of Furoshiki, which is an Origami-like means of carrying virtually anything with a simple square of thin cloth, is easy to do, and has been used by the Japanese for centuries. See for yourself! Watch an Introductory Video
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Swap-O-Rama-Rama in Venice, CA on Saturday
Jenny Ryan | posted on July 2, 2008
Heads up, Angelenos! Tomorrow in Venice, there’s a great Swap-o-Rama-Rama event happening and I’ll be on hand to help out! Come by with a bag of your unwanted clothes and leave with a spanking-new customized outfit. There will be sewing stations galore, DIY silkscreening, applique and embroidery stations and much more. I’m even bringing a few CRAFT teeshirts to add to the donation pile, so come by and trick one out for yourself! The veent is organized by the folks at Hipline Media, and volunteers include Social Studies,Kokoleo, Four Idle Hands, LA Craft Mafia, Sonya Nimri and many more! …read full discussion
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DIY Eco Liquid Soap
Natalie Zee Drieu | posted on June 30, 2008
CasaSugar has a project on how to make your own liquid soap from a bar.
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Guerilla gardening in Tokyo
Mark Frauenfelder | posted on June 30, 2008
guerilla gardening in Tokyo from Kirainet.com.
Look at the girl in the picture, she is planting some tomatoes in little corner between two roads in the middle of Tokyo. Isn’t it amazing? She cares about that little place of land lost in Tokyo’s immensity, and what is more amazing is that she doesn’t seem worried about people or dogs destroying her tomatoes and her lavender.
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