Get Inspired!

GalaxyGoo wants you! Download source files. tinker, and post your variations.

I'm really excited about this next phase of the GalaxyGoo Flashathon. I asked some friends, who are Flash coders, to contribute experimental pieces for the Flashathon. Now, we can all download the source code, tinker with it, and upload our own versions. The best variations will be invited to be featured in the upcoming book Particle.

This is all possible because of sponsorship from Influxis, and the contributions of our invited artists: Hugh Elliott, Branden Hall, Keith Peters, Ben Stucki, Jared Tarbell, Andrew Tedford, and Cody Tolmasoff.

Flashathon googledoc: http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddqvmx6t_36gk2xb49g

a quick experiment with fiber optic threaded through fabric and lit by led

fiber optic threaded through fabric and lit with led
Originally uploaded by galaxygoo1

For this little test, I scavenged some optic fiber from a hair glowby and a light weight scarf. First I threaded the fiber into the fabric, which was surprisingly easy. Then I made a makeshift connector with a little tape, which held one end of the fiber close to and led light. And voila!

I'll have to find some more flexible fiber, if I'm going to continue with this. To survive a wearable garment, the fiber needs to be more durable.

my prototype from soft circuit workshop

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Originally uploaded by iamgracie

Ooh! Grace posted a photo of my protoype on her flickr feed.

Stitching Together a Neoprene Laptop Sleeve

making myself a new laptop sleeve


stitched together with embroidery thread



chain-stitching on the neoprene surface.

Since I had some neoprene on hand, I thought I'd try using some of it to make a new sleeve for my laptop. And since I also had some embroidery thread on hand, I thought I'd try stitching the neoprene with it.

Sewing through two layers of neoprene, by hand, was a little tough. But it wasn't too bad. A nice sharp needle came in very handy. Embroidering a chain stitch on the surface of the neoprene was much easier.

I'm fairly happy with the results, but will probably make another one with thicker neoprene for more padding and protection.