Facere-Bot
This is an experimental drawing robot. It was designed to be portable, light and fast. Facere is Latin for “do”, “create” or “make”. I’ve had a few requests to do...
Northern Lights
Here’s an 8 1/2 x 11″ Northern Lights light box. How is it done? It’s a CD being rotated in front of a servo. I used an old Arduino Uno,...
Maps
I’m making a series of wooden maps of Ottawa and other areas. Bellow are some of the experiments leading up to it. I first tried to make some map earring....
CD Earrings (Vinyl Earrings)
These earrings are made from CD, DVD and a vinyl (from LP records). I love this material because it’s fairly color neutral yet it has structural color. It reflects light and the...
Time
I made this piece for the Tones Show at Atomic Rooster (303 Bank Street). The call for art requested work inspired by music (CBC coverage). This piece was inspired by...
CD Portraits
I’m making these cool portraits on CDs… View this post on Instagram I guess I'm supposed to screw the CD down securely #fail #oops #cnc A post shared by...
Clock Back-light
I am looking at adding back-light to my vinyl clock project. This proof of concept is battery powered but I think I will need something with more longevity.
Vinyl Bracelet
I’ve been making earrings from vinyl (and CD) and have been thinking about what to make for men. The common bracelets made from strips of vinyl are cool but I wanted...
Green Drinks Medallions
Next Thursday is Green Drinks Ottawa where people gather to discuss the environment, new-urbanism and so forth. I decided to make up some medallions that can be slipped into people’s name...
Heart Beat
Heartbeat is a wearable electronic pendant. The project (Avatar) will be a collection of pendants. I’m working on some interactive effects and these prototypes are a platform for that. I’m...
Choker Necklace from CDs
The black design is cut from vinyl and is about an inch wide. The silver design is cut from CDs and is just under an inch wide. We’re lacing them up...
Ottawa Bee Friendly
I’m making some pins for an initiative to make Ottawa bee friendly. These are made from up-cycle CDs! Other CD related projects. Other wearable projects. Process Sightings! CBC
CD Cover for a Punk Band
At Hack613 makerspace we made CD covers for the band Bel Ann Ana recent album! Bel Ann Ana Bel Ann Ana Album Release Process We spent some time considering the...
DIY Buttons
Shirt Buttons I’ve got a policy that if I need a button on a shirt I will make it. It’s taken well over a year. I finally lost a...
Custom Vinyl Clocks Ottawa
These LP records were up for disposal so they’re receiving a new life as clocks (store). The project has been interesting. I come across items that are nostalgic for myself but I also discover music and...
CD Business Cards
I’ve sorted out how to cut CDs fairly well and made some business cards out of them. They are very popular! There are a bunch of offshoots from this project...
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