The Greatest Candle in the World - DIY

DIY of the week - Candles made out of used cooking oil

 

How often do we throw some used kitchen oil away?And how often do we know how this oil is gonna be treated afterwards? We all know about the impact - that used cooking - oil has on the environment right?


The Portuguese Mario Silva came up with the idea of creating candles from used oil, while he was working as a strategic planner on a multinational manufacturer of cooking oils. His purpose was to inspire people by using something they would waste, into something they could enjoy a bit longer and if this would help the environment than his goal had been definitely achieved.

So why don't we give it a try?

Found how to do this candles on the video below.

video via Youtube

Beside the used cooking oil you will need some candle powder that you can buy Here. Follow the instructions in the video and voilá! Your candle is done within 2 minutes. And you will have 30 hours of candle lightning pleasure.

If you don't feel like doing it yourself  and you want to help the environment anyway you can also buy them Here. Wishing you a great weekend!

Images via Standartwall

Sunday creation

 

 

 

I just got fascinated when I saw this models on a Art&Design store in Tokyo.
They are just wonderful. Why not use a lazy Sunday and not bring them into life?

Cherry blossom by Naoki Terada

 

Terada Mokei is a miniature design line created by architect and designer Naoki Terada. In his models he show us the everyday life where the family, always present, can be seen in different scenarios. From resting under beautiful cherry trees, to siting home, listening to a classic concert or  just walking in the streets from Tokyo, New York or Amsterdam. This all in a 1/100 scale.
Everything is just the way it has to be. Even a little imperfection make it real. His eye for the details make him this amazing designer he is.

Amsterdam foto by Kenji Masunaga

Each kit is made of heavyweight tant paper, but is tiny enough to fit in your hand.
Despite its small size, it is sturdy and long-lasting. Putting it together is a fun project on its own, taking about 90 minutes of care to assemble. Info via Ahalife
You can order and find the whole collection here.

Housing foto by Kenji Masunaga