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Washing Laser Cut Felt

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

I had some of my mobile designs laser cut out of wool felt through Ponoko, a fantastic service that makes laser cutting almost laughably easy. The mobile pieces came out looking great, but there’s two problems.
When you laser cut felt, it smells very strongly like burning hair (go figure), and it leaves a charred halo [...]

Putting a Dent in the National Debt

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

I recently read an article on CNN about a little-known law that allows the US federal government to accept contributions to pay down the country’s debt.
The article contains several quotes from random passers-by in New York City, who were asked if they would consider donating. One person said the following:
“I think I could give $10 [...]

Woods Hole Drawbridge Exhibit

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

Several weeks ago I was approached to contribute an art installation to an upcoming show at the Woods Hole Historical Museum commemorating the Woods Hole drawbridge. Our drawbridge, originally installed in the late 1930’s, was replaced with a new one this winter. The show is centered around two time lapse movies that document the entire [...]

It’s Official

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009