Pearl - I am a Canadian with a science background and a passion for design. I love to read and collect all sorts of information and trivia. I am curious about a lot of things. My main hobby is jewelry making. I also teach the craft. Less [+/-]
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Culture-Specific Body Painting (GALLERY)
MAC Cosmetic Artists Show Off Talents for Cheongsam ExhibitionBody art is always popular. The traditional Chinese dress called the cheongsam was the inspiration behind a successful body painting exhibition by makeup artists first held in Shanghai to mark the opening…
Published 10,359 Views
Michael Jackson Gemstones
Gemory Places Nano King of Pop Pictures Inside DiamondsTrend Hunter has previously reported on diamonds being made from Michael Jackson’s burned hair. Another unusual diamond memorabilia is now being offered by Gemory, where they inject a nano-photograph of…
Published 1,625 Views
War Games on Mugs
Relive Your Childhood & Play Battleship on your Coffee BreakGood games never die. They just come back in another format. So it is with Battleship, a game which predates the First World War. It’s the game many of us used to play with pen, paper and graph paper and…
Published 978 Views
Recycled Leather Jewelry (GALLERY)
Scraps & Old Jackets Turned Into AccessoriesWe live in such wasteful times. Old leather garments past their fashion due dates, tired leather handbags, surplus leather samples or small scraps just get tossed. Just more for the city dump, right? But…
Published 3,555 Views
Bejewelled Egg Art (GALLERY)
Eggstreme’s Faberge Style DecorationsThe beauty of bejewelled Faberge eggs have always captivated but there are very few and beyond expensive. However, one Etsy artisan, aptly named Eggstreme, has a delightful and modern take on the fabled…
Published 1,077 Views
Parental Revenge 2.0
'Oh, C**p, My Parents Joined Facebook' Website Shares Embarrasing MomentsAre you mortified your parents joined Facebook? Now there is a perfect place to share your embarrassing moments. As the “Oh, Crap, My Parents Joined Facebook” website promises, this is your “chance to…
Published 917 Views
Toilet Seat Art (GALLERY)
Wendy Gold’s Amazing and Witty Art de Toilette CollectionTrendhunter has previously featured the cheeky bathroom scale designs by Wendy Gold. She also does amazing toilet seat art on commission. Their titles show not just her artistic talent but her wit. The…
Published 3,171 Views
Precious Gem Cosmetics (VIDEO)
Guerlain’s 'Le Rouge G' Lipstick Contains Real RubiesGuerlain has recently launched their new lipstick line, 'Le Rouge G.' The lipstick promises to be extra radiant because it contains real finely milled rubies. Many minerals and gemstones show fluorescence,…
Published 1,509 Views
Paracord Jewelry (GALLERY)
Survival Straps' Backwoods Bling Unravels for 20' Emergency CordLike the scouts, you too can be prepared with some cool backwoods bling. Survival Straps offers handmade paracord (parachute cord) bracelets, anklets, watch straps, belts, and other accessories which can…
Published 2,412 Views
Viral Star Makeovers (VIDEO)
Susan Boyle Gets a Brand New LookThe inevitable has happened: Susan Boyle, 48, the “Britain’s Got Talent” viral video superstar just got a makeover. Her wiry hair has been tamed with a new hairstyle and chestnut hair color, and her thick…
Published 8,098 Views
Glow-in-the-Dark Puppies
Transgenic Dog Helps Researchers Understand DiseaseRuppy or Ruby Puppy is the world’s first fluorescent glow-in-the-dark puppy. She and four other beagles were grown from cloned embryos which had the red fluorescent gene from sea anemones artificially…
Published 1,853 Views
Ears as Biometric Devices
Unique Cochlear Sounds Work Like Built-In PasswordsIdentity theft is a serious worry. Imagine if your ears could provide a unique password for you and no other. They could thus be another biometric tool like fingerprints and retinal scans. With this technology,…
Published 1,352 Views
Plastic Bag Jewelry (GALLERY)
Etsy Artisans Recycle To Make Eco Chic Yarn AccessoriesMany people are rightly concerned about the excessive use of plastic bags. In an effort to reduce the number of bags going to landfills, several Etsy jewelry artisans now offer various creations made from…
Published 8,298 Views
Jewelry Made of Cereal (GALLERY)
Kali Arulpragasam Makes 'HUNGER' Jewelry from Grains and LegumesKali Arulpragasam designs jewelry from cereal grains and legumes such as rice, corn, wheat, lentils, beans and even edible seeds. The designer first took molds and then cast the solid silver and gold-plated…
Published 2,392 Views
3D Felt Pets (GALLERY)
Kay's K9s Makes Custom Miniature Replicas of Your Favorite AnimalsCanadian artisan Kay Stalher makes amazingly lifelike and cute replicas of dogs, cats and other pets out of felt. She uses a technique called needle felting which involves poking wool fibers thousands…
Published 3,616 Views
10 Extreme Body Modifications (VIDEO)
Tattoes, implants, and surgery for radical body artThese are 10 of the most highly decorated individuals in the world. They've transformed themselves into living art and in many cases taking their inspiration from the animal world. Take Catman. This Native…
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Blow-up Doll Hoodies (GALLERY)
Sander Reijgers Transforms Vulgar into Wearable ArtSander Reijgers’ view of wearable art is extreme because his source of creativity stems from blow-up dolls. Yep, you know, that kind. He customizes ordinary tracksuits and hoodies by embellishing them…
Published 4,091 Views
Fashionable Canine Photography (GALLERY)
Designer Dutch Dogshoots by Maarten WetsemaDutch photographer Maarten Wetsema is a photographer who clearly loves dogs and also has an eye for furniture design. His dogshoots show his affinity for animals as he manages to coax them to pose like…
Published 4,035 Views
Scissor Art (GALLERY)
Amazingly Intricate Hand Cut Paper Art by Aoyama HinaAll Aoyama Hina uses is a simple pair of scissors to create the most intricately cut paper art ever! Where her work shines is her series called “Sentences” where she cuts out words to be carefully mounted…
Published 9,376 Views
Micro Tripods
The Credit-Card Sized ModoPocket Is World's Smallest Camera TripodBilled as the world’s smallest tripod, the ModoPocket by Manfrotto is actually a camera stand on four legs. The lightweight stand is so small, it’s roughly the size of a credit card when folded up. What’s…
Published 1,341 Views
Stiletto Necklaces
Azumi and David's Pendant Uses Pieces of an Actual ShoeWant to wear some femme fatale heels? Then try out the stiletto shoe pendant necklace which features part of a real shoe you can wear around your neck! This jewelry piece shows stilettos are not just for…
Published 1,163 Views
Virtual Slimming Tools
The 'Weight Mirror' Makes You Appear Thinner in PhotographsFirst impressions count, so your online photos have to look good, right? The Weight Mirror is a free online tool which lets you slim photos of yourself, shaving off as much as 50 lbs! No dieting or Photoshop…
Published 2,943 Views
Spanx for Men (VIDEO)
Equmen Offers Precision Shaping Undershirts for Sculpted Male TorsosThe male girdle, or mirdle, has just gotten sleeker. Equmen now offers men a subtle form of bodyshaping like the Spanx slimming intimate wear line for women. The undershirt looks like regular sleeveless…
Published 4,164 Views
Water-powered Jetpacks (VIDEO)
Jetlev-Flyer is a new personal flying machinePeople have dreamed of personal flight for eons but the one major stumbling block is the need to carry enough fuel for a long enough flight. The new Jetlev-Flyer uses an alternative technology to get you…
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Chocolate Pistols (GALLERY)
'2Sweet2Kill' by Yvonne Lee Schultz Shows Kids Playing With Edible ToysArtist Yvonne Lee Schulz’s exhibition at the Cain Schulte Gallery shows a different take on “Death by Chocolate” by displaying a provocative series of photos of children handling and eating chocolate pistols.…
Published 4,195 Views
Gyroscopic Snack Bowls (GALLERY)
Non-Spill 'Loopa Gyro Bowl' Keeps Tots' Treats HandyAny parent of toddlers can relate to finding Cheerios everywhere--both on the floor and in the family car. So they will appreciate the Loopa Gyro Bowl, a snack bowl invented by parents Brad and Melinda…
Published 2,667 Views
Rugs Made of Gloves
'A Proper Lady' Eco Mat Made From Vintage AccessoriesGloves used to be standard wear for genteel ladies, but modern fashions now ignore them. Step in, Rachel Denny who collected a ton of vintage gloves and fashioned them into a rug which she called “A Proper…
Published 1,320 Views
Faux Paper e-Publications (VIDEO)
Plastic Logic e-Reader Mimics The Feel of Holding PaperThe Plastic Logic e-Reader promises to transform how we read books and documents on the go. This legal size, ultra thin and light model mimics the feel of holding paper, including the same flexibility…
Published 1,501 Views
You As A Prehistoric Man (VIDEO)
‘Devolve Me’ Reverse-Evolves Photos of Your FaceThe Open University has a fun and free software where you can upload a photo and “devolve” or reverse evolve yourself into a prehistoric man! After uploading any photo, line up the mask to fit facial features…
Published 2,691 Views
51 Transparent and Invisible Innovations (CLUSTER)
Making things transparent or invisible is clearly a popular innovation. Some appliance trends include a clear-sided toaster which allows you to watch your toast burn or even washbasin and toilet aquariums.…Published 16,857 Views
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 Culture-Specific Body PaintingYeah, it's good to be back. Been really busy of late. Comment by Pearl |
 Body ChainsGreat find, Elsa! It's actually another example of what's old becoming hot again. A body chain from 5th century Hoxne treasure hoard in Britain is on display at the British Museum. Comment by Pearl |
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