As kids, we couldn’t hack at our friends with a real sword, so we used cardboard tubes to fence. Who knew that it was an actual sport? The Cardboard Tube Fighting League has competitions all over the world where people come together to play and show off their homemade cardboard armor.
Official Site picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Beijing police have detained the reporter who allegedly fabricated an investigative story about steamed buns made with cardboard. Here is the original post.

Now the only question is: Is this a REAL fake story or is the Chinese gov't trying to cover up a real story by making it LOOK fake? picked by Moe 2 years ago

Rather than making a large tower constructed from numerous materials (ABS plastic, aluminum, steel, etc.), hundreds of manufacturing processes, and dozens of individual components, the Recompute case is made of corrugated cardboard (recyclable and renewable). picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

A standoff at a New Jersey bank is over after police learned a "person" seen inside was actually a full-size cardboard figure. picked by LeeHBlanc 1 year ago

Casket makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of such materials as recycled newspapers or cardboard. One American company is selling caskets made of banana sheaves. (theme pic is a pineapple leaf coffin)

They take six months to two years to biodegrade. picked by Bingo 5 months ago

Total Dick-Head's David Gill gives us the following review of Christopher Miller's novel 'A Cardboard Universe: A Guide to the World of Phoebus K. Dank.' Of course, Dank is a simulacra-of-sorts of pulp science fiction pioneer Philip K. Dick.
*props to boingboing* picked by bornbad 5 months ago

Chris Gilmour creates painstakingly detailed objects out of ordinary cardboard with extraordinary results. picked by fogowar 2 years ago

Almost everything we think about what would make us happy is dead wrong. picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

A dim-sum restaurant in Beijing allegedly sold buns stuffed with a cardboard treated with caustic soda and flavored with pork fat. picked by muppet 2 years ago

For Paul Coudamy the challenge was to put together an office for Beast (an ad agency). Working on a one-month timeline with a restricted budget, Coudamy needed to come up with solutions for workspaces for 20, storage and meeting spots. The answer was 4cm thick water resistant honeycomb cardboard that was mounted only with wood glue and tape. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Here is how you can make your own paper with household items. You can also make the paper to your own needs or desires.

Another Tutorial on paper making
A pictorial tutorial on papermaking
Flickr link courtesy of MAKEzine
History of papermaking picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

This light and sturdy corrugated structure was developed to meet the requirements of both the travelling designer and space limited student or the travelling student and space limited designer, needing an ergonomic sturdy plane on which to cut, fold, draft, design or dine. The affordable biodegradable alternative is easily packed down at the end of your day to regain precious real estate. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Ice cream shield from a vacuum bag? Miniature greenhouse from cd cases? Hanging lamp from a swim floatie? Learn these trick, and more!

The page is in another language, but most of the items are easy to figure out how to make and use from just looking at the pictures. picked by daftgretel 3 years ago

With all the exploration of recycled materials in green design these days, the work of artist Chris Gilmour seems like a logical and amusing next step in terms of upcycling and eco-friendly art processes. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Pastor: "I've never married a cardboard cutout before." picked by kissmenow 3 years ago

To make your first tape cast you'll need the folowing:

* packing tape
* plastic wrap
* scissors or a razor knife
* and an object you'd like to cast

Check out the gallery. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

If you have come looking to make TRULY dangerous toys for boys you are at the right spot! Or maybe you have finally succumbed to the constant whining about “needing” a bullwhip since the release of the new Indiana Jones movie. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Ever wondered how to make fake poop? Want to prank your friends or co-workers? This video will show you how to make a real looking piece of poop. Super easy and fun for kids! picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

It's furniture made from cardboard...what did you expect? picked by cheeselog1234 2 years ago

Clever, but also kind of sick, in my opinion. picked by kxmk 2 years ago