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Have you ever imagined seeing a pencil whose tip has been intricately carved into a tiny train, or perhaps seeing traffic light signals brilliantly adorned with vivid LEDs on the pole? That must be some rather crazy concepts, right? Well, not so much when you take into consideration other things you are about to witness in this post.

There's actually a whole corner of the internet that curates and praises such distinct artistic expressions. It's a community on Reddit called "r/OddlyCreative", a gathering spot for those who appreciate the "odd, the creative, and the utterly mesmerizing" as they call it. It's a community that is set to highlight the power of imagination and show how ordinary things can be turned into something truly extraordinary at times.

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The Indoor Rainbow In The Great Gallery Of Toledo Museum Of Art. This Is Not Refracted Light. It Is Instead An Illusion Created From Thousands Of Threads. Artist: Gabriel Dawe

The Indoor Rainbow In The Great Gallery Of Toledo Museum Of Art. This Is Not Refracted Light. It Is Instead An Illusion Created From Thousands Of Threads. Artist: Gabriel Dawe

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#2

Trees Grown To Look Like Fence

Trees Grown To Look Like Fence

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Peacock Wedding Cake, The Tail Is Made Up Of Cupcakes. By Malizzi Cakes

Peacock Wedding Cake, The Tail Is Made Up Of Cupcakes. By Malizzi Cakes

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The happy frog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh THATS SO BEAUTIFUL WHEN I GROW UP AND GET MARRIED IMMA MAKE A CAKE LIKR THIS

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#4

Room Entrance Inspired By Narnia

Room Entrance Inspired By Narnia

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Traffic Light Signals With LED’s On The Traffic Pole

Traffic Light Signals With LED’s On The Traffic Pole

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S. E. in Indiana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so cool. There are many times I have been behind a big truck and cannot see the signal until you are right at it. This would allow you to see what the signal is displaying. Excellent idea.

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A Train Carved From A Pencil Tip. Artist: Cindy Chinn

A Train Carved From A Pencil Tip. Artist: Cindy Chinn

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never in my life accomplish something as great as this.

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#7

A Sculpture Of 2 Lions Created Out Of Recycled Cardboard, Paper Bags And Glue. Credit: Sue Beatrice And Andy Gertler

A Sculpture Of 2 Lions Created Out Of Recycled Cardboard, Paper Bags And Glue. Credit: Sue Beatrice And Andy Gertler

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#8

Shah Cheragh Located In Shiraz, Iran. The Walls And Ceilings Are Made Up Of Tiny Pieces Of Mirror That Reflect Light

Shah Cheragh Located In Shiraz, Iran. The Walls And Ceilings Are Made Up Of Tiny Pieces Of Mirror That Reflect Light

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Miss Frankfurter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now that I’ve seen this, I’m not sure which I like more. This one or the mosque in Isfahan.

mooshoflove
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine tripping, falling and somehow breaking all the mirrors like a domino effect! 😱😱😱 How many years of bad luck would that be?!?!

Laurie Peloquin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When we visited the lighting was plain not green. But it still sparkled like nothing I’ve ever seen. Spectacular place!

David
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

pretty cool. No disrespect to their religious place - but can you imagine a rave or disco in there with computerized lights moving around. That would be pretty weird. Except maybe be careful about not using lasers that can harm eyes since the beams would be everywhere.

Shankshaw Redeemer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This beautiful but I wonder how long it took to place and secure all of them??!!

Auntriarch
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are mirror mosaic rooms in Indian palaces, you go in with a candle in each hand and move them around to make the reflections dance

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#9

A Turkish Factory Called 'Hitit Terra' Produces Roof Tiles That Provide A Home For Birds

A Turkish Factory Called 'Hitit Terra' Produces Roof Tiles That Provide A Home For Birds

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Stephanie Did It
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here in Texas, you'd have bird nests in early spring, baked birdies in late spring! 😥

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#10

Carrie-Anne Moss’ Dress The New Matrix Premiere

Carrie-Anne Moss’ Dress The New Matrix Premiere

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#11

Dog Owner Makes Bus Lift For Dog With Arthritis To Get Down The Stairs

Dog Owner Makes Bus Lift For Dog With Arthritis To Get Down The Stairs

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#12

Tile Was Used To Fill This Crack In The Concrete Artistically

Tile Was Used To Fill This Crack In The Concrete Artistically

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#13

Joseph Ducreux And His Self Potraits (1700s)

Joseph Ducreux And His Self Potraits (1700s)

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#14

Laundry Art

Laundry Art

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#15

Shadow Sculpture Made From Trash By Tim Noble And Sue Webster

Shadow Sculpture Made From Trash By Tim Noble And Sue Webster

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#17

This Keypad Randomizes The Numbers Every Time So Someone Doesn't Figure Out The Password From The Hand Movements

This Keypad Randomizes The Numbers Every Time So Someone Doesn't Figure Out The Password From The Hand Movements

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Sawdust
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And I would get locked out after mis-typing the code too many times.

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#19

Carving A Block Of Wood With A Chisel To Make Little Characters

Carving A Block Of Wood With A Chisel To Make Little Characters

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The happy frog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh my heart, are they selling these? Because I’d buy all of them they’re too cute

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#20

Hippo Table Underwater Effect

Hippo Table Underwater Effect

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#21

Green House Made From Stained Glass Windows

Green House Made From Stained Glass Windows

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#24

It's Crazy Hair Day, A Small Swing Made With Her Hair

It's Crazy Hair Day, A Small Swing Made With Her Hair

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#26

Got My Artwork Printed Onto A Cotton Dress For My Daughter X

Got My Artwork Printed Onto A Cotton Dress For My Daughter X

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#28

Realism Drawings Of Gems

Realism Drawings Of Gems

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#30

Balancing Sculpture. Polish Sculptor - Jerzy Kedziora

Balancing Sculpture. Polish Sculptor - Jerzy Kedziora

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#32

Hong Kong Landscape Carved Into Duct Tape By Takahiro Iwasaki

Hong Kong Landscape Carved Into Duct Tape By Takahiro Iwasaki

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#34

Bricks Painted Like Books As Garden Decor

Bricks Painted Like Books As Garden Decor

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#35

Ghost Sculpture In The Castle Of Vezio, Italy By Lake Como

Ghost Sculpture In The Castle Of Vezio, Italy By Lake Como

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#36

"Finding Time" By Darrel Radcliffe Using A Chainsaw

"Finding Time" By Darrel Radcliffe Using A Chainsaw

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#37

Fish Carved From Broccoli

Fish Carved From Broccoli

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#38

Transparent Solar Panels

Transparent Solar Panels

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#39

Hanging Christmas Tree Ornaments In The Shape Of A Christmas Tree

Hanging Christmas Tree Ornaments In The Shape Of A Christmas Tree

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#42

Someone In My Neighbourhood Has Been Filling In Cracks In The Pavement With Mosaic!

Someone In My Neighbourhood Has Been Filling In Cracks In The Pavement With Mosaic!

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#43

The Entire Alphabet Carved Into A Pencil

The Entire Alphabet Carved Into A Pencil

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#46

Hi Guys, I Just Made A Megalodon Diorama, Hope You Guys Like It, If You Are Curious How I Made It, You Can Easily Find My Youtube Channel : Boiz Creator

Hi Guys, I Just Made A Megalodon Diorama, Hope You Guys Like It, If You Are Curious How I Made It, You Can Easily Find My Youtube Channel : Boiz Creator

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#47

This Rock Was Carved Into A Hyper-Realistic Frog

This Rock Was Carved Into A Hyper-Realistic Frog

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Zoey Rayne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless I see a video of the carving process, I will remain convinced that the pic on the right is just a real toad.

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#49

This Shelf Is Designed To Look Like It Is Phasing Into A Wall

This Shelf Is Designed To Look Like It Is Phasing Into A Wall

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#50

The Making Of My 3D Rainbow Painting

The Making Of My 3D Rainbow Painting

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#54

Octopus Mug Holder

Octopus Mug Holder

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Sleestak
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I already have 3 octopi decorations and a couple shirts. I have to stop sometime.

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#56

Homemade DIY Thundercloud

Homemade DIY Thundercloud

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AJay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very cool to look at, probably very bad for my dust allergies :(

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#57

Superhydrophobic Coating And Stencils Used To Make Art That Only Shows Up When It Rains

Superhydrophobic Coating And Stencils Used To Make Art That Only Shows Up When It Rains

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#60

Van Gogh's The Starry Night As LEGO

Van Gogh's The Starry Night As LEGO

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#61

My Wife And I. We Decided To Start "Producing" Wooden Toys. I Have Some Woodworking Skills And She A Graduated Painter

My Wife And I. We Decided To Start "Producing" Wooden Toys. I Have Some Woodworking Skills And She A Graduated Painter

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#62

3D Snake Tattoo By Stuffie.ink

3D Snake Tattoo By Stuffie.ink

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#64

Homemade Glass Spider

Homemade Glass Spider

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The happy frog
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh it’s so beautiful and realistic I love it so much you made something terrifying into something beautiful

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#65

This Woven Advertisement For Weaving Classes

This Woven Advertisement For Weaving Classes

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#66

An Acrylic Painting I Finally Finished! Took A Few Months

An Acrylic Painting I Finally Finished! Took A Few Months

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#68

Transforming A Blank Wall Into A Dilapidated Bus

Transforming A Blank Wall Into A Dilapidated Bus

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#69

Concrete Barriers Turned Into A Toblerone

Concrete Barriers Turned Into A Toblerone

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#70

This Device Tracks The Goldfish's Movements And Moves In The Direction The Goldfish Swims Towards

This Device Tracks The Goldfish's Movements And Moves In The Direction The Goldfish Swims Towards

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#73

Light Reflective T-Shirt And Shorts

Light Reflective T-Shirt And Shorts

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Meowmeow
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had some sneakers and stickers in the 90s that would've matched perfectly!

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#75

Melted Ice-Cream Van Sculpture

Melted Ice-Cream Van Sculpture

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#79

The Window On The Front Door Of This House

The Window On The Front Door Of This House

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#80

Wooden Sculptures By Döuyin

Wooden Sculptures By Döuyin

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#82

The Little Prince's Rose

The Little Prince's Rose

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The happy frog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh, they’re so beautiful, imagine them but smaller as earrings or a charm for a necklace or bracelet:D all these people who make all these artworks are so amazing!

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#84

Handmade Beaded Brooch, My Heart !

Handmade Beaded Brooch, My Heart !

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#85

Pencil Carving

Pencil Carving

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#86

This Tuba Has Been Repurposed Into A Sink

This Tuba Has Been Repurposed Into A Sink

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Sleestak
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd like to know more about the plumbing, sterility and cleaning, but dang, that looks sharp.

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#88

Shark Made Out Of Salt

Shark Made Out Of Salt

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#89

Furry Artwork By Muartive

Furry Artwork By Muartive

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#93

Graffiti

Graffiti

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#95

Piano Cutting Board

Piano Cutting Board

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DC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We all know where this is gonna lead ... we do know, no, no excusery today! - "Fry two Tschaikowski-cut onions and one bell pepper that was cut in a major key, ..."

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Creating Art With Objects And A Filter

Creating Art With Objects And A Filter

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#99

Guillotine Urinal

Guillotine Urinal

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#100

I Painted A Shadow On The Easel Itself To Really Make This Painting Seem 3D - "Flight Of The Roomba"

I Painted A Shadow On The Easel Itself To Really Make This Painting Seem 3D - "Flight Of The Roomba"

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#101

Cardboard Craft

Cardboard Craft

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#102

Iron Curtain Drapes

Iron Curtain Drapes

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#104

Pet Food Dispenser

Pet Food Dispenser

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#105

This Compass Cake

This Compass Cake

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Myst
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It'll end UP going DOWN into my stomach, and there will be nothing LEFT, because it looks downRIGHT delicious :p

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#106

Captain Jack Sparrow 3D Anaglyph Art

Captain Jack Sparrow 3D Anaglyph Art

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#107

Painting On A Wine Bottle

Painting On A Wine Bottle

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The happy frog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh wow that’s so beautiful you should design them my mum would drink the wine and I’d keep the bottle lol

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#110

An Abstract Acrylic Painting I Finished Called "Spice Rack"

An Abstract Acrylic Painting I Finished Called "Spice Rack"

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DC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That one, I really like! I didn't know I love painting myself until very recently - and I love this.

#111

Irl Spruce Minecraft Door. Made By U/Tiny_chip813

Irl Spruce Minecraft Door. Made By U/Tiny_chip813

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3D Printed Real Collapsing Structure

3D Printed Real Collapsing Structure

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Norm Gilmore
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome. I've always liked the postings on BP of derelict structures so this goes with that theme. Would love to see this painted!

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