Designer Hanan Kedmi has found another way to keep computer parts out of landfills with his 'Felt Follows Form' series. These rings are made out of felt and old aluminum heat sinks, which were originally used to cool computer parts that overheated.
I am a huge fan of simple ideas that can help in saving the environment, and the 'Felt Follows Form' series definitely fits that description. Check out the featured gallery for some of these interesting ring designs.
Felted Computer Jewelry
'Felt Follows Form' Upcycles Old Computer Parts into Fuzzy Rings
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