Design

November 25, 2022

Whimsical Wood Chandeliers Resemble Giant Pencil Shavings

We don't usually think of pencil shavings as final works of art. But one artist has elevated the humble wooden remnants into creative light fixtures that curl from your ceiling. Based in Japan, Nanako Kume has created a line of chandeliers that resemble giant pencil shavings. Each piece is executed with precise and minimalist craftsmanship.

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November 23, 2022

20 Gifts for Tattoo Artists To Let Them Know You’re Inking of Them

While some artists create their designs on canvas or paper, others embellish people's skin with amazing body art. If you're shopping for a tattoo artist, then you may be wondering what to get them. Well, we've put together a selection of unique gift ideas that are sure to surprise and charm them. Among our list are practical gifts that will help them create, like a pair of wireless headphones and a hardcover sketchbook.

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November 21, 2022

32 Gifts for Board Game Lovers To Have Hours of Wholesome Fun

As the cold weather sets in, there’s nothing better than a good old-fashioned game night. Most of us know at least one person who’s a pro at Trivial Pursuit, gets stirred up over Scrabble or unleashes a friendly fury over Monopoly. If you have a board game lover in your life, why not give them a gift that will get their competitive juices flowing?

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November 18, 2022

25 Hands-On Gifts That Tinkerers of All Ages Will Love

Are you at your happiest when your hands are busy? If so, you'll have fistfuls of fun fiddling with these interactive gifts. From a portable planetarium to an unconventional action figure, these unique products will point you toward your creative potential and bust any boredom. If you're an artist interested in trying your hand at something technological, look no further than the paintbrush stylus and 3D printing pen.

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