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Musical Weapons

the mexican artist has created a set of 50 fully functioning musical instruments including a flute, guitar and drum kit fabricated out of a variety of firearms such as revolvers, shot-guns, machine guns… this video documents the production of the weapons into musical instruments, a process which was done over the course of two weeks. see designboom’s original article at: designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/24291/an-orchestra-of-musical-instruments-made-from-weapons-by-pedro-reyes.html

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Letterpress – Steracle Press

Created By Us Episode No. 1 thisiscreatedbyus.com STERACLE PRESS Steracle Press is a lettepress studio located in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. While many trendy studios and galleries can be found along the busy streets, Steracle Press is a treasure tucked away within the neighborhood. The Studio is run by the talented Stacey Stern, who is a graduate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. We are proud to share some insight into her process and her story.

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TinType Photography

Watch as Bob Shimmin walks us through the process of creating a tintype photograph. This video is part of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum special exhibit – Remember Me: Civil War Portraits. Winner of the 2012 Tweet Up Kalamazoo Best Locally Produced Youtube Video Award. Watch the interview with Bob Shimmin here: vimeo.com/32272829 Visit the Kalamazoo Valley Museum Website here: kalamazoomuseum.org

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Microphones – Rode

For almost 20 years RØDE has designed and manufactured professional audio products from its headquarters in Sydney, Australia. As one of only a small number of microphone companies to manufacture outside of low cost labour regions, RØDE relies on passionate and innovative product design, combined with precision automation and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques to bring its products to market. This ideology is encapsulated in The RØDE Difference. It represents an ethos that sets RØDE apart amongst its pro audio peers. Join RØDE Microphones’ President & Founder, Peter Freedman, as he personally…

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Wooden Bicycle – Axalko

Six years ago the Tellería brothers (Aitzol and Andoitz), both professionals in the wood industry and fans of bicycle culture and mountain sport, joined up with fellow professional Enrique Ardura. Together, they were inspired to develop a project that combined their knowledge of wood modification technology and all its potential. Working from their joinery called Txirbil (meaning ‘wood shaving’ in Euskera, the ancient language of the Basque lands), the design team came to the conclusion that the tubular fibers of wood were perfect for creating a fast, sturdy bicycle frame.…

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