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fragile future 2 led lamp made from dandelions

filed under: design | strange and wonderful

The Fragile Future 2 lighting fixture really lives up to its name. You see, each tiny light source is actually framed by the seed pods of a dandelion. Now why is it called the Fragile Future 2? Presumably, because the Fragile Future 1 was just a little TOO breakable…

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October 28th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

old world nixie tube clock: going for baroque

filed under: retro | timepieces

Nixie Tube Baroque Clock

I’m not sure if this clock design qualifies as “steampunk” or simply anachronistic, but it sure looks different than just about any timepiece I’ve ever seen.

Combining retro Nixie tubes with a baroque antique bronze enclosure, it’s definitely different. For some reason, I’m betting your Grandma probably didn’t have one of these on her mantle…

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September 25th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob