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Issue 36
The Re-Fashion Issue
Month: August, 2006
Converting an SX-70 Camera
Earlier this year, Polaroid’s SX-70 film (aka ‘Time Zero’) left store shelves FOREVER and like most fans of the format I’ve been sitting on that last box holding out for the perfect subject that will be worth the sacrifice. More than 6 months have passed with nothing being good enough for my beloved last box. With old stock skyrocketing on ebay (some are going as high as $5 a picture. How’s that for pressure?), and similar camera models that take available film formats also going through the roof, it looked like my SX-70 love was coming to an end.
The Revolution will not be Televised.
Instead, it will be on the internet at Stencil Revolution. This site is perfect if you’re not artistically inclined or are looking for a uniform print. But be warned these are not your grandmother’s stencils. Forum members share very complex stencils ranging from guns to roses. Ready. Set. Stencil.
Catching Book Leaves
You’ve probably seen this idea before: rain gutters as bookshelves for children that display the cover art. Studies show that kids pick up more books (and presumably read them) from libraries when the covers face outward. But what about for adults?
Gourmet BBQ
Impress your friends with a gourmet BBQ party. Here are some delicious recipes to get you started.
Hammer Holster
Most toolbelts on the market are equipped with a metal u-ring that the hammer slides through leaving the handle to dangle along your leg. This position isn’t the easiest way to grab the hammer for instant access but we work with it because its what we’ve done since toolbelts were invented.
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