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Modern Log Furniture Fuses Sliced Trunks & Organic Resins | Designs &am... Strangely enough, the creative duo behind these hybrid synthetic/organic designs will be the first to tell you: even they are not sure what the piece will look like when the resin solidifies and the finished object is revealed. Michael Thomas Host and Tanja Hinder of mth woodworking in Vancouver, BC, use sections of trees ranging from 60 to 600 years old to craft new works. The idea? Chaotic nature moves into contemporary contexts (and can be easily cleaned and eaten off of) but still use 100% all-natural materials. Usually using the base of trees essentially as is, they decide how best to feature its inherent shape with a minimalist resin addition – rather than first imaging the result, then working to produce it. The pair also prefers action to talk – in that spirit, well, the beautiful items above can largely speak for themselves.

15 Chic and Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf How to tie a half-bow scarf To tie the half-bow scarf, you should first loop the scarf around your neck and tie once– like the first step of tying your shoelaces. Then, take one side of the scarf and make a one loop, as if you were only tying one side of the bow on your shoes. Take the longer section of the scarf and wrap it in front and then behind the entire scarf, next to your neck. Fluff the loop afterwards to taste. How to tie a scarf bow Wrap the scarf around your neck and make sure both ends are even. How to braid a scarf Although it looks complicated, this scarf style is easy to tie. How to tie the scarf rosette belt Wrap a longer scarf around your waist and then twist it until the scarf starts to curl around itself. How to tie a layered knot Start by putting the scarf around your neck so that the ends hang in back. How to tie a simple slip knot Double up your scarf and wrap it around the back of your neck. How to tie the half-bow cinch How to tie the knotted loop How to tie a knot row

The Tech Behind the Party - Just a Friend Music videos are evolving. What used to be the paradigm of music videos on channels like MTV and VH1, are now being eclipsed by the sheer volume of music videos being released and featured on the web. Unlike traditional media – such as television – where one music video is played after another, music videos on the web compete with one another for attention. So how do artists cut through the noise and get noticed, especially if you’re an up and coming star like Jasmine Villegas? This is the challenge Jasmine and the team at Internet Explorer sought to solve. Layered throughout the entire music video are crazy amounts of technical sparklers working to bring it life. We started the project by making sure modern browsers will recognize and use HTML5 video instead of plug-ins. Facebook Connect is an integral component of JustaFriend.ie as it really helps to draw the user into the experience. Image projection in HTML5 is not a new concept. Before: After:

TV: Upgrade: Robo Fish Massive oil spills like the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster last year – or the ongoing disaster along the Niger Delta – are fortunately rare. But smaller scale ocean pollution isn’t, and collectively it adds up to cause enough damage to alter ecosystems and affect fish stocks. A key to protecting the oceans (and the ecosystems and industries that live there) is collecting regular data on pollution levels to help target clean-up efforts. Dr. These robots aren’t sci-fi. In the fifth episode of our Upgrade! So, think you have what it takes to save the world? Previously on Upgrade:Sailing DronesMushroom Plastics

Hand drawings, made using a pencil Beautiful Bent-Wood Furniture of Vintage Red-Wine Barrels As any artisan knows, curving wood can be a time-consuming, labor-intensive and skill-exacting process – so why start bending new boards when there are barrels full of already-bent oak in used wine barrels? French oak forms the basis for each of these unique creations, designed and manufactured by Stil Novo in California. Deep burgundy reds provide a process-based contrast with the natural pale browns of the original oaks. Oak barrels have limited lifespans in the wine industry, with color, texture, and flavor-influencing properties being leached with each round of wine-making (only 3 to 6 uses are possible for a given container). This would-be loss is transformed into an incredible gain for those who have a vision for upcycling parts and pieces cut from old barrels.

10 beautiful sacred spots Mount Parnassus (Photo: age fotostock / SuperStock) When we modern folks visit a beautiful natural site, the experience may evoke a sense of peace, a feeling of awe, or just the need to snap a million photos. If you'd like to see your images on Yahoo! Travel, join now and submit your own! For our ancient forebears, though, these places were so much more. Throughout history, civilizations all over the globe have attached spiritual or religious importance to natural spots that played key roles in their respective cultures. From the mythological homes of powerhouse gods like Zeus and Shiva to the serene spot where the mortal Buddha achieved enlightenment, these are the places of legends. Mount Parnassus, Greece Towering above Delphi in central Greece, this limestone mountain looms large in Greek mythology. The three Corycian Nymphs, each of whom was romanced by a major god, were born of springs located on Parnassus, and the mountain was also the setting for many minor myths. Mount Sinai, Egypt

Rustic Modern: 7 Natural Cedar Log ‘Cabin’ Furniture Pieces Perfect for a patio, lawn or log cabin, these unfinished works of cedar furniture look like they could have been carved from the stumps of trees in your very own yard. Built for indoor as well as outdoor use, each piece looks as solid as a rock but soft and light in tone – still, you may want to cushion the stools before you take a seat. The forms are stark and simple, contemporary curves that contrast with the traditional uses of this classic wood. The applications explored by the Italian designers of Riva 1920 are likewise (by their nature) not too complex to construct: chairs, stools and loungers with a one-off rocking horse that might take a minute or two for a child to figure out. Of course, there is a catch or two. Also, no wood is light when left at this density so be prepared to leave these in place – once you get them there!

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