Ok, let’s face it. The result is pretty lame. However, I chose to post this link because the technique shown can be applied to many other things, like making furniture, miniature models, etc.
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Posts Tagged ‘recycling’
Can Art: A Way To Recycle Some Tin Cans
November 23rd, 2009$6 DSLR Macro Tilt Lens
November 22nd, 2009
Homemade mini-greenhouse
March 10th, 2008
What’s the perfect remedy to winter? Tomato/cucumber salad, with basil and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It’s even better when you grow your own herbs. With this homemade greenhouse, you can have your own mini-garden year-round.
Homemade mini-greenhouse [link]
Altoids Tin Amplified Mini Speaker
March 5th, 2008
I swear, I didn’t see this until I posted yesterday’s post: it’s basically the same thing, but mono (so much for stereo separation anyways), and amplified! I’ll definitely build myself one of these. They’d also make great gifts for guitar playing friends. Refer to yesterday’s project for installing felt in the tin, as it probably helps with the overall sound quality.
Altoids Tin Amplified Mini Speaker [link]
Altoids Tin Mini Speakers
March 4th, 2008
I love just about every project that’s built around the Altoids tins. This one is no exception: mini speakers made of recycled headphones. You could also use those cheap mini-speakers that they sell at your local electronic parts store.
Altoids Tin Mini Speakers [link]
Long live the Polaroid Webcam
February 29th, 2008
What to do when the global stock of instant film has been depleted? Turn your old Polaroid camera into a web cam! Re-purposing this cultural icon (is it the theme of the week?) is a great idea, bringing this classic design into the 21st century. A great gift idea too.
Long live the Polaroid Webcam [link]
I altered the time stamp so this post shows up yesterday, because I was out having a nice dinner with friends instead of writing this entry. Hope you won’t mind.
Recycled Valentine’s Candy Box Picture Frame
February 14th, 2008
DIY Messenger Bag out of Garbage Bags or Vinyl Signs
February 11th, 2008
While most hardcore bike messengers/couriers are made out of nearly indestructible Cordura®, one can use other recycled materials to build a custom courier bag. You can use the fabric from the vinyl banners that you see at public events (the ones with the moon-shaped cut-outs that let the wind through. Just wait until the event is over and swiftly “borrow” a giant vinyl banner. Cutters will be a must, as those vinyl signs are often fastened using tie-wraps (zip-ties).
Another possibility is using garbage bags, which are welt together using a simple technique that anyone can do at home. I tried the technique demonstrated in Bre Pettis’ Weekend Projects podcast (the second link) and it works out great. Turns out that garbage bags can be turned in a rugged waterproof fabric.
DIY Messenger Bag out of Re-purposed Vinyl Signs [link]
DIY Messenger Bag out of Garbage Bags [link]
World’s simplest bottle opener
February 5th, 2008
Thanks to Bold Lentil for this submission:
« You’ll never look at a screw the same way again. Starting with an
anecdote from a bar in Brazil, this post has a simple DIY to make
your own bottle opener. From there it’s simple to consider how
to fill your world with built in bottle openers and a decent example
of extreme re-use. »
Simple and elegant. There’s no excuse to go thirsty!
World’s simplest bottle opener [link]
Modular Storage Bins made from Water Jugs
February 1st, 2008
This is a great find. I love to drink water and hate having piles of crap everywhere (I really need to clean my office). This upcycling project reuses 2 gallon water jugs and turns them into a brilliant (and modular) storage system.
Modular Storage Bins made from Water Jugs [link]
