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  • Date Created: 3 Jan 2016 7:53 PM Date Created
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Recycling old computer cases

chrystalw
chrystalw
3 Jan 2016

Hi everyone,

 

My dad and I have started to recycle old useable computer cases that are going to be destroyed. We clean them up, remove and hardware and paint them. We use different colour spray paint and make space and planet pictures on all sides. We aren't sure what to do with them after we finish painting them (Any ideas?). We would like to give one or two to the Element14 community as a prize for a future challenge (If it is ok with the organizers). Below is one we just finished yesterday, hope you enjoy!!

 

Chrystal W

 

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  • Problemchild
    Problemchild over 9 years ago in reply to mcb1 +4
    In NZ they would be sold for a fortune as Hobbit houses
  • dwinhold
    dwinhold over 9 years ago +4
    Just completed:
  • DAB
    DAB over 9 years ago +2
    Very cool idea. I may have to enhance some of my older computers with a good paint job. What type of paint did you use? DAB
  • dougw
    dougw over 9 years ago in reply to dwinhold

    Nice artwork!

    I really like artistic space scenes - my screen saver is a collection of the best ones I could find on the net.

    I think these "space cases" should remain as works of art, as opposed to finding a utilitarian use for them. Perhaps they could be stacked up at odd angles to create a space-saving technology totem pole or even an inukshuk. You won't need a Christmas tree next year.

    Doug

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  • clem57
    clem57 over 9 years ago

    Any new designs? The stencils idea can be fun and silly too.

    Clem

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  • gadget.iom
    gadget.iom over 9 years ago

    Nice work! image

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  • Problemchild
    Problemchild over 9 years ago in reply to mcb1

    Too true ...apparently we have the smallest houses in Europe and generally the most expensive too

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  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 9 years ago

    They are beautiful, a marriage of art and technology.

    John

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