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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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…
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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 1,497 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 830 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 1,359 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 7,015 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 1,511 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 954 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 4,035 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 1,461 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 2,445 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 3,301 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 3,411 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 7,180 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 989 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 875 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 2,386 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 2,638 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.…
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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 1,840 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 947 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 1,141 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 2,087 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 12,231 Views
Mobile Pet Carriers (GALLERY)
Olivier Gregoire's Cocoon Lets You Take Your Cat for a RideCats whose humans bike for exercise or to save fuel can now enjoy a safe ride with them - if they want to. Cats, or even small dogs, can tag along inside the “Cocoon” pet carrier without any risk of them…
Published 1,212 Views
See Through Kayaks (GALLERY)
Transparent 'Molokini' Lets You Explore Underwater Without Getting WetThe Molokini all transparent kayak is a paddler’s dream as you can really see what’s beneath the boat as you explore the beauty of the underwater world. On a calm, clear day, you could see as far as 75…
Published 5,404 Views
Alien Abduction Lamps (GALLERY)
Lasse Klein Lighting Features Tractor Beam for UFO BelieversThe souvenir shops at Roswell will never be the same again once they stock up on Lasse Klein’s 'Alien Abduction' lamp! His fun lighting design features a cow or human being sucked up into an alien spaceship.…
Published 1,968 Views
Dental Tool-Inspired Jewelry (GALLERY)
Odd Oral Distortion Rings for Impromptu Mouth ExamsLucy Rowlands is a UK designer who believes “the mouth is central to human interaction.” It is certainly a very sensual feature of our bodies, and Rowlands designed these rings that enable the wearer to…
Published 3,108 Views
$2,500,000 iPhones- World’s most expensive bejewelled cellphone
You’d think with the current financial crisis, there would be no attempts to top the world’s most expensive phone list. But there are. Peter Aloisson, the renowned Austrian jeweler has just designed a…395 Views
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