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Shelters, Shacks and Shanties

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April 8, 2013
on architecture, on recycling
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Shelters, Shacks and Shanties

 

Check out Shelters, Shacks and Shanties, a Gutenberg free e-book, originally written and illustrated in 1920 by D.C. Beard.

It has 338 pen and ink drawings, along with instructions for a wide range of shelters, from the simplest and most basic — structures built with nothing but a hatchet — to gradually more elaborate constructions using an axe. It’s addressed to “boys of all ages” and is of special interest to homesteaders or anyone else thinking about putting a simple roof overhead.

 

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via no tech mag

Eco-Graffiti

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November 24, 2012
on guerilla acts, on recycling, on street art
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Moss graffiti, also called eco-graffiti or green graffiti, replaces spray paint, paint-markers or other such toxic chemicals and paints with a paintbrush and a moss “paint” that can grow on its own. As people become more eco-friendly and environmentally aware, the idea of making living, breathing graffiti has become a more green and creative outlet for graffiti artists. It can also be considered another form of guerrilla gardening.

Ingredients:

    One or two clumps (about a small handful) of moss
    2 cups of buttermilk
    You can also substitute with yogurt (vegan yogurt can be used)
    2 cups of water
    1/2 tsp. sugar
    Corn syrup (optional)

Steps:

    1 – Gather up as much moss as you can find or buy.
    2 – Wash the moss to get as much soil out of the roots as possible.
    3 – Break the moss apart into manageable pieces and place in blender.
    4 – Add the buttermilk/yogurt, water/beer and sugar. Blend the mixture until completely smooth. You’ll want it to have a paint-like texture. If the mixture is at a consistency where you feel it will drip, add corn syrup until the consistency you desire is reached.
    5 – Use a paintbrush to apply the moss-paint to the surface on which you wish your design to grow.
    6 – If possible, check back weekly to either spray the design with water (to encourage moss growth, especially if you live in a dry environment) or apply more moss-paint.

via wikihow and true activist

Do-It-Your(Cell)f Phone

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November 20, 2012
on objects, on recycling
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Experimental homemade cell phone, one more project on the possibilities of individual construction and customization by David Melis from High-Low Tech.

The initial prototype combines a custom electronic circuit board with a laser-cut plywood and veneer enclosure. The phone accepts a standard SIM card and works with any GSM provider. The display is a color 1.8″, 160×128 pixel, TFT screen. The prototype contains about $150 in parts.

more photos on the DIY cell here

previously : the Open Structures project

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