In this video, Seth Robinson casts molten aluminum with Marlin Spike seashells, resulting in a strange and beautiful paperweight: "we're used to seeing the outside of seashells, but never the inside". The process is more involved that this description suggests: the shells are carefully encased in petrobond sand and a clamped box before the metal is even melted. And then follow hours removing and smoothing off the pouring channel and buffing the cast.
Casting molten aluminum with seashells
A Swedish company figured out how to decarbonize steel
From a joint press release by SSAD, and the Swedish state-owned mining firm LKAB and utility Vattenfall: SSAB has now produced the world's first fossil-free steel and delivered it to a customer. The trial delivery is an important step on the way to a completely fossil-free value chain for iron- and steelmaking and a milestone… READ THE REST
This guy hand-makes metal tubs with remarkable speed
Making metal tubs by hand may be rare in some parts of the world, but the tubmaking craft is still going strong in others. Here's how to make a bucket to fill the tub: Image: YouTube / Other Things READ THE REST
Hand-making a ridiculously beautiful coffee scoop
In this video, South Korean maker Yong-Moo Lee slowly and painstakingly steps through the process of creating a gorgeous, ornate coffee scoop. He does everything from creating the silver ingot to forming the bowl to carving the handle. Beautiful work, mesmerizing to watch. READ THE REST
These CBD drops can help you get more rest and make your holidays less stressful
We all live with stress. Of course, parents are not only dealing with their own anxieties and worries, but trying to make sure their kids navigate the world safely as well. With school back in full swing, increased pressure at work, and the holiday season now bearing down like a freight train, it's no surprise… READ THE REST
Upgrade your Apple TV remote with this Function101 Button Remote
What do dribbling coffee on your white shirt, getting caught in rush hour, and stepping in dog poop all have in common? They're some of the most annoying ways to start off your day. But none of these nightmares can even compare to the anger that bubbles up inside you upon realizing you have no… READ THE REST
This $75 digital writing assistant is a lifesaving tool for any creator
Just like unexpected rain or the sudden realization that you're fresh out of milk after pouring a bowl of cereal, a case of writer's block can really ruin an otherwise perfect day. Whether you're working on a blog or drafting a catchy tagline for your business's website, writing the right words doesn't always come as… READ THE REST
