This pattern features an adorable curly tentacled octopus. It works up in about 2 or 4 hours and stands 8-9 inches tall, including tentacles. It only uses one ball of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn and a G hook — via Ravelry
The stopwork is a mechanism designed to protect the clock from overwinding. This particular design also has the added benefit that it can be used to restrict the clock operation to the section of the mainspring with the most constant torque — via Youtube
Over four years later, Tested checks in on Adam’s Fifth Element Zorg ZF-1 replica project, which he has finally finished. Adam explains the long journey to completing this replica, detailing every step of this obsession — via Youtube
In his workshop in Hakone, Japan, a master craftsman shows us the art of Yosegi-zaiku — via Youtube
Had Buffalo Bill escaped Clarice Starling and moved into a quaint suburban Connecticut home, his interior decor might have looked a little something like this. At 24 Brentwood Drive, an absolutely amazing colour palette in shades of dried blood, glistening internal organs and Exorcist vomit green adorns every available surface in the form of hand-painted designs. And the best part is — all of this could be yours for just $339,900. Believe it or not, this is an actual real estate listing on Zillow, described by listing agent Ernie Rossi as a unique one of a kind finishing completed by a professional
. The agents provide a full 51-photo tour on the site, showing off room after room filled with decoupaged stair rails, musty-looking floral curtains, decorative stamped paint in rust red and squiggly designs in shiny copper — via Urbanist
Solid polymer clay, hand detailed & stands approximately 2″ tall — via Etsy
This is the new Star wars Lego Death Star. It’s set number 75159 and counts 4016 pieces — via Youtube
Due to an ageing population and young people gravitating away from the field the traditional skills and craftsmanship of Japan are at a danger of being lost forever. Nissan Caravan was born from this lineage of ultra-sophisticated skill and decided it was time to take a stand to ensure the continuation of this proud heritage. They made a movie showcasing some of the outstanding talent in Japan — via Youtube
In this video Chris reaches a significant milestone for the clock, the very first tick of the escapement — via Youtube
When you think of original designs, you know that you’re talking about something unique and special. An innovative design that can change our perception and visual culture: that is exactly what the German designer ArchDaily
Learn the proper technique to wrap all your cables to prevent knots and damage. The Roadie Wrap is the professional way to wrap all your cables — via Youtube
In this video Chris makes a start on the escapement of the clock, starting with the crutch assembly and a component that permits a slight adjustment of the pallet depth of engagement with the escape wheel — via Youtube
Neon signs give an awesome glow, but actually making one would be a tricky, advanced DIY project.
For an easier, more accessible alternative, you can try neon’s modern cousin: EL wire. It’s low-voltage, easy to bend, and it’s driven by inexpensive inverters that can do tricks like flashing or fading. In short, it’s perfect for making your own faux neon sign — via Make:
Here is an original, one-of-a-kind, felt squid. She is 30″ long! There are wires inside the 8 short tentacles, so you can pose the squid — via Etsy
This is a documentary movie uncovering the making of a traditional English longbow from log to a shooting weapon — via Vimeo
In this video Chris uses the traditional French Polishing technique to apply a shellac coating to the Large Wheel Skeleton Clock base — via Youtube
In this video Chris makes a change to the support structure of the clock, and does a little bit of woodwork with a beautiful piece of Red Morrel Burl sourced from Djarilmari Timbers in Western Australia — via Youtube
Ernest Wright & Sons of Sheffield, is one of the last remaining hand manufacturer of scissors. The film documents Putter
Cliff Denton literally a putter togetherer of scissors. This Film is part of Storying Sheffield, part funded by the Arts & Humanities department under Professor Brendan Stone at The University of Sheffield. Music and Sound Design by The Black Dog
The Putter from Shaun Bloodworth on Vimeo
In this video Chris makes all of the parts required for the motion work and hands. There are a lot of different operations in this video including hand turning with gravers, and depthing of small gears with a shop made depthing tool — via Youtube
What happens when artwork becomes life’s work? When creator becomes a caretaker? Some Kind Of Quest, from Sylvain Labs, Greencard Pictures and director, Andrew Wilcox, is a film that invites you into the singular world of Northlandz, a 52,000-square-foot model train installation just 75 minutes outside of Manhattan, and into the ornery mind of the man — and steadfast wife — who brought it all to life.
Some Kind Of Quest from Andrew Wilcox on Vimeo
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