Design
June 10, 2016

Man Gets World’s First Prosthetic Arm That’s Also a Tattooing Machine

This handy futuristic-looking device functions as both a tattoo gun and prosthetic arm. Designed by French artist JL Gonzal for tattoo artist JC Sheitan Tenet, the amazing, dual-purpose invention is the word’s first tattooing prosthesis. Fit with “pieces of a typewriter, monometer and pipes,” the epic machine was designed in such a way that Tenet can adjust it and alter the settings depending on his needs.

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Design
June 9, 2016

Quirky Teardrop-Shaped Shelves Add Unconventional Style to Everyday Decor

When you think of shelving, your first thought might be a tall, narrow structure that rests against the wall. It’s not exactly the most exciting piece of furniture, but it’s certainly practical. The Wavertree Co. changes the perception of ordinary shelves with their quirky, teardrop-shaped designs. The unconventional pieces hang from the wall and display your favorite knickknacks with a playful-yet-refined style.

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Art
June 9, 2016

New Giant Flowers Painstakingly Crafted Out of Thousand of Paper Petals

These brilliant blooms are slightly larger than the typical flowers one finds in their backyard. Tiffanie Turner is a San Francisco-based artist who combines a lifelong passion for all things floral with a background in architectural construction to produce these startlingly realistic paper flowers. Each one can take up to 200 hours to complete, as Turner painstakingly pieces together thousands of paper segments to craft these picture-perfect petals.

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