Tag Archives: mobile

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 / 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 / Wine Barrel Hoops Mobile / Mike Smith

Posted on May 3, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’m having fun making mobiles now!

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Making It / Predator Drones Waiting For The Coordinates / Mike Smith

Posted on May 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’ve been trying to think of ways to use these boxes of shiny pipes I was given, and since I’ve always wanted to make a mobile, I designed and built this in a couple hours this afternoon. (I will deliver … Continue reading →

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