Monthly Archives: December 2012

BALLS / Making It / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

Posted on December 31, 2012 by destructivetesting

The idea behind this lamp is quite simple, really. If you are getting ‘ideas’ and want to communicate this with your partner non-verbally, you can simply switch this lamp on. If your partner leaves the lamp on, it may be … Continue reading →

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Personal Predator Drone Sculpture Mobile Lamp / Making It / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

Posted on December 29, 2012 by destructivetesting

Be the first on your block to have their own personal PREDATOR drone! Can detect, and eliminate individual targets anywhere in the world., faster than you can say ‘whatever’.  This is the second in my series of personal drones.  I … Continue reading →

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Making It / Ute Schätzmüller / Germany

Posted on December 19, 2012 by destructivetesting

I love how Ute shows the process she goes through on her work.  She says she may, or may not, be finished with this piece.  To me, it is much stronger with just the one figure. http://frommyrealm.wordpress.com/2012/12/18/dawn-of-creation-und-mein-neues-atelier

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Artist of the Day / Claudio Parentela / Italy

Posted on December 19, 2012 by destructivetesting

Here is some interesting work by an artist I just came across.  http://www.claudioparentela.net    http://claudioparentela.altervista.org

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Asteriod Miner Spaceship / email

Posted on December 18, 2012 by destructivetesting

I just had to post the following email I received about this lamp!  Below the photo, I’ve reprinted the info from my Etsy listing. Asteroid Miner Spaceship ZXCVB 109q Floor Lamp With Vintage Style Bulb and Solar Powered Propeller, listing … Continue reading →

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Found Object Garden Art / Paula Mccullough / Huntsville, Texas

Posted on December 18, 2012 by destructivetesting

My friend Paula, http://www.etsy.com/shop/IndustrialBloom, sent me a present, and I want to share it with you.  Some cool garden art.  Our garden here in Milwaukee is a bit barren this time of year, but her ‘flowers’ do add a nice touch! … Continue reading →

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Personal PREDATOR Drone Lamp / Making It / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

Posted on December 13, 2012 by destructivetesting

Be the first on your block to have their own personal PREDATOR drone! Can detect, and eliminate individual targets anywhere in the world, faster than you can say ‘whatever’. At present, there is no license needed to buy or possess … Continue reading →

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Found Objects Wall Lamp / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

Posted on December 11, 2012 by destructivetesting

This is an uncomplicated, yet riveting, wall lamp made from found objects. https://www.etsy.com/listing/117788471

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Found Brass Fitting Wall Lamp / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

Posted on December 7, 2012 by destructivetesting

I found this cool brass fitting, and wanted to use it to make a lamp. I attached it to a beautiful piece of Leopardwood, and added a vintage style light bulb. Voila! https://www.etsy.com/listing/117484234/

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A Simple? Steampunk Mod Lamp / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

Posted on December 6, 2012 by destructivetesting

The director of Gallery 218 (http://www.gallery218.com/) where I show some of my work asked me to make some more simple steampunk inspired lamps.  That seems something of a contradiction, but here is my first attempt. https://www.etsy.com/listing/117360666/steampunk-mod-lamp-number-eight

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