A monument to lab mice
Built in park near the Institute of Cytology and Genetics in Novosibirsk, Russia.
There is so much to love about this. It’s comical, poignant and respectful all at once. It’s a cartoon mouse knitting a double helix of DNA, which is charming but also a reminder that scientific discovery owes a lot to animals, without which most discoveries in medicine and biology would not have been made.
a book fountain in Budapest
this is one of the coolest fountains I’ve ever seen
#You and I remember Budapest very differently. #That’s because you were too fascinated by the book fountain to notice anything else. #TASHA. IT WAS A FOUNTAIN THAT LOOKED LIKE A /BOOK./ #I know I was there— #BUT DO YOU REALLY KNOW?
avengers fandom with the steal
BUCKYYYY
Bucky, finally in stained glass edition! With silverfoil (mirror glass) for his arm and beautiful snow glass for the background, because RUSSIA. Complete with sadness eyeliner of doom.
It is also now FOR SALE on etsy! Along with my other pieces. It would take a while to ship because of the logistics, but it’ll get there.
The photos are terrible, my apologies. I was just really excited to post it. Almost done with my newest piece, ran out of solder before I could make the frame (sadness times infinity).
The image is inspired by the art of very, very talented tumblr user axeeeee.
Bonus progress pictures.
O.M.G
Hungarian student Kinsco Nagy, has re-imagined beautiful, new glow-in-the-dark covers for all seven of the Harry Potter books as part of her BA project in Design. She has also fully illustrated the first installment, Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone, which is filled with stenciled images that each have some “playing” part, popping up or opening to reveal further images.
The books aren’t for sale right now, but I am holding my breath for someone to pick up these gorgeous little beasts!x–
Steampunk Iron Man by Andy Jones
somehow I think this would be something copperbadge would enjoy
HO SHIT YOU ARE NOT WRONG
That shares bloodlines with Faberge eggs and Russian designs, I think. I want to see _that_ movie.
“Faberge Man” was one of Tony’s more sleep-deprived potential superhero titles. It’s probably best he didn’t go with that one. (It’d be so hard to wire the electrics inside the giant eggshell.)
All I can think is, WHERE DOES HE SEE OUT OF? WHERE ARE THE EYE HOLES?
UK-based artist Robin Wight uses stainless steel wire to form stunning, dynamic sculptures of winged fairies dancing in the wind.
Giant Ocean Waves by Mario Ceroli
Silhouette design borrowed from Philanthropic raccoon on deviant art. http://philanthropic-racoon.deviantart.com/art/The-Avengers-354571754
Baby Groot
Created by Ike Hiroyasu
(via:vyntic)
OMG SO CUTE!
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ANNE THE RIVETER AND THE RIVETED RABBIT
Those of you who have ever wanted to learn a trade or a skill know that it seems quite daunting. There’s so much to master and it can feel like you’re putting yourself on the line. Take some advice from Anne Bujold, welder and blacksmith. Start small and work your way up to the big stuff.
Anne’s interest in metalwork started in jewelry making. As her skills grew and she became proficient at fabricating bigger and better things, the possibilities continued to grow in her mind. The knowledge she gained in classes and from mentors led her to expand the concepts of what she considered herself capable of doing.
Knowledge is power. The saying may be old and trite, but it doesn’t make it any less true. When you want something, get your feet wet. Learn as much as you can. Keep an open mind and open ears to hear advice and encouragement. Being a woman in what is typically a man’s world may take a little more elbow grease in the long run. Don’t let that dampen your spirit. Use it as fire to fuel the flames of your passion.
One of Anne’s favorite aspects metalwork is the rush she feels as she wields her hammer. Forging hot metal is dangerous and powerful. Keep that in mind as you view some of her finished work above. Don’t let the fanciful nature of her art fool you into forgetting the labor and ingenuity behind each bend and curve.Anne’s workwear: Carhartt Women’s Zip-Front Sweatshirt, Carhartt Women’s Calumet Crewneck T-Shirt, Carhartt Women’s Clarkston Cami Tank, Carhartt Women’s Relaxed-Fit Canvas Cane Dungaree, & Carhartt Women’s Quick Flex Glove
I want to try metalworking again! I did a little bit in a college sculpture class when I was 19 but I honestly I don’t know of anywhere you could take a class here.
knitting in the dark 