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Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ CategoryGreenpoint OriginalsWednesday, April 14th, 2010
Recently, I started selling some work through an online store, Greenpoint Originals. It’s a new store featuring hand-picked work from artists and designers from around the Greenpoint Brooklyn area. I am very lucky and humbled to be among them.
Please, take a look. Self PortraitThursday, March 4th, 2010
How to Make Star Light MinisMonday, December 14th, 2009
The DIY Salon at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) was fantastic! So many people showed up ready to make, it was great. And almost everybody who tried the star, stuck it out. Even though it was much more complicated than I originally thought and my directions were sketchy at best. You can get the star light mini template here (pdf). And the directions to make it below:
This project uses sharp tools and hot glue. Please be careful.
1. Wrap the center of a piece of 22 gauge wire (around 5 - 7 inches long) around a Christmas tree light bulb 2. Place the template over a manila folder and using a nail, punch a hole in each of the dots. Make sure to press hard enough to go through both sides of the folder. 3. Using an exacto knife or scissors, cut out the star and the backing. See the template for details 4. Using a hole punch, punch a hole in the center of the star and the backing. 5. Bend the wire, using needle nose pliers, to match up to the two small holes on the backing 6. Using double sided tape, tape the backing to the star. Make sure to line up the punched holes. Check to see that a Christmas tree light bulb fits in the hole. Put this aside for now. 7. Using an exacto knife, score the outside bends on the folder. See the template for details. (If you are making two stars at the same time, now is a good time to score the outside bends on the second half of the folder.) 8. Open up the folder and score the inside bends. See the template for details. (If you are making two stars at the same time, now is a good time to score the inside bends on the second half of the folder.) 9. Using and exact knife or scissors, cut out the remaining pieces. See the template for details. (If you are making two stars at the same time, use and exacto knife and punch hard to make sure you cut through both sides of the folder.) 10. Break the bends. 11. Using clear tape, tape the two folded pieces together. 12. Using double sided tape, tape the inside of one flap on each of the star points. 13. Attach the taped flaps to the star/backing/wire assembly. 14. Using a hot glue gun, run a small bead of glue on the taped flap (one at a time), and secure the other flap down. Do this for each star point. Want to thank Jessica, Dess, and Molly for making this happen. You can build that, right?Tuesday, September 15th, 2009I’ve a small issue. It’s similar to how people who have a job in computers (anything remotely involving a keyboard and a mouse) are often asked to fix computer problems by people who have no idea about computers.
Me: I have no idea. Them: Don’t you work with computers? People have the same reaction when I can’t build something.
Me: I can’t make a bed. Them: Don’t you make stuff? Any other designers/makers out there have this issue? Am I the only one excited for this?Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
What a Polaroid SX-70 should not sound likeFriday, August 14th, 2009This video made me laugh. Cracked iPhones may be the greatest kid’s toyMonday, July 20th, 2009
Now I don’t have kids or an iPhone with a cracked screen, but I have to believe that it makes the perfect kid’s toy. - The parent doesn’t have to worry about their child breaking it (breaking it any further that is) Bodanna Pottery StudioTuesday, June 2nd, 2009I took a pottery class at Bodanna Studios a while back. Bodanna is a nonprofit that teaches inner city kids craft, creativity, and responsibility through pottery. My teacher, Jeff Nimeh, was fantastic. He taught me some good stuff. After 10 years of operation, Bodanna is closing. This is too bad, but they are having a big sale of hand made pottery. If that’s your thing, check it out. American Design Club: Purpose and Worth ShowTuesday, May 19th, 2009I was at the AmDC’s Purpose and Worth show last night at DSW Flatiron. The show had some great pieces in it. The highlights for me were seeing one of Lindsey Adelman’s chandeliers in person (they are incredible), Leon Ransmeier’s glass coin bank (I want one), and Karl Zahn’s Pallet Mirror (what a great use of material). The pieces are still at DWR today, I recommend checking it out if you get the chance. Umbrella BreakdownThursday, April 23rd, 2009
Had some major rain in the city this week and went through a lot of cheap umbrellas. You can actually scavenge a lot of useful parts from these things. - 4 different types of springs |
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