Time to feature more of you readers and your awesome projects!
First, Jenn of Rook No. 17 made one sweet Star Wars party favor: chocolate Han Solo, anyone?
I love papercraft, and Rachel M.'s robot creations are some of the best I've ever seen:
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Rachel makes her 'bots out of index cards and Elmer's glue. Here's another cutie:
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And look at the level of detail:
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Go to Rachel's gallery for lots more pics and progress shots.
Claudia's friend wanted a plush version of Master Shake from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, who (for those of you looking confused right now) looks like this:
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Claudia says,
After struggling with how to make something plush that would still retain the shake cup shape, I came up with a method that uses 2 different types of paint bucket lids, interfacing, and some heavy wire.
After struggling with how to make something plush that would still retain the shake cup shape, I came up with a method that uses 2 different types of paint bucket lids, interfacing, and some heavy wire.
And here he is!
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And finally, here's a fantastic example of making jewelry out of unusual objects:
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I wired Swarovski crystals onto the metal piece, then tied the Celtic knotwork design to make the finished necklace. And that strange industrial-gothic metal piece? It's the stainless steel plate that held my broken elbow together for a year and half! I had the doc save it for me when it was removed. He kindly auto-claved it before returning it to me! I wore it to a follow-up appt and he took me around showing all of his staff, and took pictures to share with his colleagues and the rep he buys the plates from.
I love it: beautiful *and* a great conversation starter! Not to mention a great souvenir from something that was once, quite literally, close to your heart. ;)
So, do you have a great or geeky project to share with your fellow Epboteers*? Then e-mail it to me! We want to see what you're up to!
*I'm trying out a new word. Yes? No? Alternate suggestions?
So, do you have a great or geeky project to share with your fellow Epboteers*? Then e-mail it to me! We want to see what you're up to!
*I'm trying out a new word. Yes? No? Alternate suggestions?