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This electric machine from Caydo makes it easy to produce buttons in quantity. Simply cut out your designs with a circle punch, place them in the machine, and push the start button. Unlike inconsistent manual machines, it automatically applies the right amount of pressure to make perfect buttons every time. Available in 2.25″ and 1″/1.25″/2.25″
Inspired by a question he heard on the podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me, Randall and Henry from xkcd’s What If? explore an interesting physics experiment that can easily be tested. The idea is simple: if you put a toaster inside of a freezer, would it still work, or would the freezer keep it
Cedar and Stone Garden makes functional modern accessories using concrete. Their handmade tape dispensers add a splash of color to any desk. They come in over 20 colors and are weighty enough to not slide around when you grab a piece of tape. If you’re looking to overhaul your office more, be sure to check
Chicago artist Shawn Michael Lucas makes truly unique lamps that incorporate stained glass structures sitting atop beautifully crafted hardwood bases. The craftsmanship of each piece is exquisite, with intricate details throughout, and would make a fine centerpiece in any room. The boxier lamps remind us of colorful Tetris pieces.
Now available in a heat-burnished titanium finish, FrostBuddy’s Universal Buddy XL can cooler is designed to hold just about any drink you throw at it. It fits everything from 12 oz. skinny cans to bottles and 24 oz. beverages. Its double-walled stainless steel construction keeps drinks cold for 12+ hours or hot for 6+ hours,
Carry your gear wherever you go in this compact sling bag from Lochby. It’s made from lightweight fabrics and has a one-handed hook release. Its vertical pockets, zipper pocket, and main compartment offer enough space for journals, an iPad Mini, a phone, a wallet, pocket tools, earbuds, keys, and more. Pairs perfectly with the Sidekick
The xTool Omni O1 makes UV printing more accessible than ever. With automated object scanning, precise image placement, built-in filtration, and polished software, it prints vibrant, durable graphics directly onto everything from metal and glass to leather, canvas, acrylic, and ceramics. It requires regular maintenance, but if you take care of it, it will reward
We’ve seen guitars made from all sorts of materials, but this is the first one we’ve come across that was made out of stone. BeBeau Builds shows how he created a unique acoustic guitar using thick slabs of slate that he cut into geometric shapes. It took a lot of trial and error to get
The Rixel is a multitool with a design inspired by a revolver. Only its cylinder is loaded with compact driver bits instead of bullets. Available in steel or titanium, it combines an angled pry tool with wrenches, a screwdriver, a bottle opener, a ruler/straight edge, and a fidget slider. Its cylinder can also hold tritium
New Wave Toys teamed up with Skee-Ball to create a miniature version of the classic arcade game. The playable, 1:6-scale game has arcade sound effects and digital scoring. We wish the balls had a woodgrain finish, but they say it wasn’t feasible. The tiny Skee-Ball machine shown here is its final engineering prototype, and due
This large outdoor blanket from OneTigris is ideal for camping, picnics, or the beach. Measuring 78.7″ × 59.1″ the blanket is waterproof and shakes off sand with ease. Its five-layer construction includes padding for comfort, and its quilted cover is decorated with a topographic pattern. It also has corner loops for staking, and comes with
What you’re looking at is the unholy offspring of a Jeep and a Lamborghini. Created by Kyle Lewis of Kyle’s Customs, this custom off-roader combines a Jeep Wrangler YJ with a Lamborghini Countach body kit ripped from a Pontiac Fiero. It’s no faster wearing the Lambo skin, but we love the sketchbook art, and the