Art

September 25, 2014

Detailed Wood Portraits Crafted Using the Marquetry Technique

Atlanta, Georgia-based artisan Rob Milam uses the technique of marquetry to produce beautiful works out of wood veneer. If you're not familiar with this craft, it's the creation of an image using natural woods as the medium. Pieces are first cut and later glued on a substrate; it's kind of like assembling a jigsaw puzzle.

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September 18, 2014

Interactive Dancing Traffic Light Makes Waiting to Cross the Street More Fun

It's easy to become impatient while waiting to cross a busy intersection. Recently, the original smart car company, Smart, designed this clever and interactive sign to entertain pedestrians while waiting to safely cross the street. Installed in Lisbon, Portugal, The Dancing Traffic Light actually shows off the dance moves of people in real time. Individuals are invited to enter a large booth located nearby.

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September 7, 2014

Toast Stamp Transforms Bread Into Adorable Teddy Bears

Japan-based company Tokyu Hands has developed a playful way to enjoy your morning toast. This very easy little device quickly transforms a boring old square of bread into an adorable little teddy bear. Simply press the mold into the uncooked bread to obtain the shape. Remove the cut edges, select one of the three cute expressions to press into the front, and decorate with a heart, a crown, or a bowtie cutout.

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September 4, 2014

Rice Krispies Treats Sculpted Into Playful Pop Culture Designs

There seems to be no limit to what New York-based artist Jessica Siskin can do with Rice Krispies cereal. The artist has developed her dessert hobby into a business, called Mister Krisp, for which she sculpts Rice Krispies treats into creative designs that reference other foods, pop culture, and fashion. Siskin blends food coloring with the breakfast cereal in order to add playful personality to her creations.

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