Category Archives: mobiles

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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Artist of the Day / John Tyler / Remote Studio

Posted on July 15, 2012 by destructivetesting

I have posted a few photos on John’s kinetic work, but you must check the you-tube videos to appreciate them. http://vimeo.com/45086688  “The carefully inset natural stones add an organic appeal to a contemporary sculpture that is engineered to perform flawlessly … Continue reading →

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Making It / Clock Mobile / Mike Smith

Posted on June 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’ve been trying to think of different possibilities for my mobiles.  Here’s my ‘Clock Mobile’. https://www.etsy.com/listing/101281622/clock-mobile http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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Making It / Toilet Floats Mobile / Mike Smith

Posted on May 24, 2012 by destructivetesting

A friend of mine, who is a plumber, gave me a bucket full of these floats.  This mobile is my second project using them. http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting https://www.etsy.com/listing/101278426/toilet-floats-mobile-number-two

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Artist of the Day / Marco Mahler / Portland, OR

Posted on May 17, 2012 by destructivetesting

Since I’ve recently become interested in making mobiles, I thought I would start checking out artists who actually know what they are doing.  Marco Mahler obviously does.  And with great style and artistry.  His beautiful mobiles are more stylish and … Continue reading →

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Making It / Mobile Replica of Planetary System 293zBK44r92zzx / Mike Smith

Posted on May 14, 2012 by destructivetesting

A friend of mine, who is a plumber, gave me a bucket full of these floats.  This mobile is my first project using them.  The only really crucial thing to remember when making a mobile is to start at the … Continue reading →

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Making It / Paul Barbera / New York City

Posted on May 12, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’m posting a link to Paul’s site because he has done something like what I’m trying to do with my Making It category.  But, he has been photographing artist’s whole environments, and has had a book published showing these! “Where … Continue reading →

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Making It / Lawn Chair Mobile / Mike Smith

Posted on May 10, 2012 by destructivetesting

I found this chair yesterday when I was moving out a lot of my sister’s stuff from the rafters of the garage, and decided to make this simple mobile with it.  It slowly, peacefully twists in the wind. http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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Making It / Mobile With Metal Scraps / Mike Smith

Posted on May 10, 2012 by destructivetesting

As I’m now making mobiles, I realized again how almost everything I make ‘does’ something.  Clocks, lamps, mirrors, and now mobiles.  I start out with an idea, but definitely not a plan with measurements and all that.  And, make it … Continue reading →

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Making It / Kitchen Tools Mobile / Mike Smith

Posted on May 4, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’m the cook at our house, and I love kitchen tools, so……..   I placed this mobile so that I can see it out my kitchen window.

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