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Trash mining
"Innovation (often) comes from constraint (If you’ve got very few resources, you’re forced to be very creative in using and reusing them.)"
Some years ago, I wanted to go to a science fiction convention. But the cost to do so, even if I cut corners, like sharing a room, would tap me out. But I really REALLY wanted to go.
Hm. Need to make money. What do I have on hand? Well, trash is always a good place to start. And I had a few other materials laying around. Okay, let's go see!
I went out to the nearby field and found several sticks of different sizes. Also some gravel. Oh, look! A plastic bottle.
I brought these things home and, using glue, paint, and marbles I had on hand, fashioned a couple of monsters. One was a big, shaggy, scary-looking guy with big teeth and sharp claws, and glossy staring eyes. The other one was a little, cute fellow. He held a leash, made out of some fiber I had on hand.
They both sold at the art show, and between them, paid for my membership.
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Comment by Gabriel Stephanus on March 28, 2010 at 11:29am
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You sure have some guts. Trash collecting is sometimes beyond my reach.
It's probably rare to see someone using 'trash' as something useful, and it's also funny to be seen collecting trash. People would rather buy new stuffs instead.
But yet, you took your initiative to do this, very well.
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Comment by Turil Cronburg on March 28, 2010 at 12:20pm
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Yes, the world is abundant with a wealth of resources, as long as we embrace our natural born creativity to play!
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Comment by Jan Lampe on March 28, 2010 at 12:56pm
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do you have pictures of that?
if you do, id love to see them!
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Comment by Omri or something on March 28, 2010 at 1:07pm
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lovely story.
wish I had that ingenuity.
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Comment by JJ Mars on March 29, 2010 at 4:54pm
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My first login broke, so this is me under another name (Hey! A sock puppet!)
Gabriel Stephanus: Beyond your reach? Try this question: Every time I "throw something away," I stop and think to myself, "What could I make with this?" It's easier where I live, because we have a strong arts community, so if your seen "dumpster diving," you come across as "creative," and people will often ask you what you're going to make with this stuff.
Turil Cronburg: It is often easier to find new ways of doing things if we're playing than if we're trying to be serious. If we're Serious, there might be (gasp!) Consequences!!
Jan Lampe: I do have a couple of pictures. I should dig those out.
Omri or something: Thank you! But be assured: "Ingenuity" is a skill, not a god-given characteristic. Just takes practice, a willingness to fail, and a disregard for what "other people will think." I got a head start on that last, because I enjoy being regarded as an "oddball"
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