$6 DSLR Macro Tilt Lens
How to make a macro lens from an old slide projector. [ link ]
Tagged : upcycling
17 Mar
Tupperware Synthesizers
“ADACHI’s self-made instruments are consists of simple electronic circuit, almost case built in tupperware. They never can make precise pitch, but have good sound and noise, easy to operate and carry and worked by battery. Of course the funny and pretty looks are important aspects.” Tupperware Synthesizers [link][via][via]
05 Mar
Altoids Tin Amplified Mini Speaker
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 [...]
04 Mar
Altoids Tin Mini Speakers
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]
29 Feb
Long live the Polaroid Webcam
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 [...]
14 Feb
Recycled Valentine’s Candy Box Picture Frame
Turn that Valentine’s Day candy box into a heart-shaped frame. Or better yet, make your own valentine’s day chocolates and don’t buy that heart-shaped box in the first place. Recycled Valentine’s Candy Box Picture Frame [link][via]
11 Feb
DIY Messenger Bag out of Garbage Bags or Vinyl Signs
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 [...]
05 Feb
World’s simplest bottle opener
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 [...]
01 Feb
Modular Storage Bins made from Water Jugs
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]
26 Jan
Altoids Tin Solar Cell Phone Charger
Yet another project that turns the ubiquitous Altoids Tin box into something useful. In this case, a solar powered cell phone charger. Great idea, and it’s made from old, recycled parts: the solar cell comes from those solar-powered landscaping LED lights that illuminate tree shrubs in front of suburban bungalows at night. Here’s a thought: [...]
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