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3D Printed Typographical Chess Set Available In 13 Different Colors.

Designed by One Save Solutions on a 3D printer through Shapeways, this chess set re-imagines the bodies of the traditional chess pieces to incorporate each piece's name as the focal point of their design. It should be noted that each color/material must be ordered separately. This does, however allow for mixing and matching.

Dimensions:
cm: 5.29 w x 20.978 d x 7.632 h
in: 2.083 w x 8.259 d x 3.005 h

Prices vary depending upon the material:

Buy it here at Shapeways.

Supercars Painted With LED Lights Continue To Gain Speed.

Marc Cameron and photographer Mark Brown teamed up to create a series of "Light Painted" sports cars shot at well known locales in London. Initially launched in November 2009, the ongoing project continues as they add more and newer cars to their series, including a series of F1 (Formula One) race cars.

Below are several images from the series of Light Graffiti Cars, including many of the newest ones.

Ariel Atom:

Aston Martin Cygnet:

Bugatti Veyron Supersport:

Ford GT40:

Holden Efigy:

Koenigsegg-CCX:

Lamborghini Gallardo:

Lexus LFA:

Mastretta MXT:

McLaren MP4 12c:

Mercedes SL500 Brabus:

Mercedes SLR McLaren:

Mercedes SLS AMG:

Pagani Huayra:

Porsche 918 Spyder:

TVR Tuscan:

VW Beetle:

VW Camper/Bus:

Formula 1 Race Cars:

“Light painting” or “light graffiti” is a complicated process that involves using LED lights to draw an outline that a camera with a slow shutter speed then captures. Using extended exposures Mark Brown is able to step in front of the lens and paint with light using the camera as a canvas. He them uses photographed components as backgrounds for the images. Nothing is digitally generated, only composited.

The Official Light Graffiti site
These images and more are available as prints here

Elvis Jesus Launches Their First Fragrances For Him and Her.

UK-based fashion brand Elvis Jesus has just launched their debut premium fragrances, Elvis Jesus for Him and for Her.

Each of the fragrances embraces the deviant ethos of the brand, with each bottle cleverly encased in a bootleg fashion, buried within the pages of a ‘book’– a nod to the origin of the brand’s namesake. Each glass flacon is emblazoned with the Elvis Jesus logo, rose-coloured gold For Her, and pewter For Him.

above: Elvis Jesus For Her

The books that hold each bottle are bound in lustrous brown or black material, with the Elvis Jesus emblazoned upon each cover, and an homage to the company history upon each spine.

above: Elvis Jesus For Him

The scents themselves embody the play of opposites inherent within the principles of Elvis Jesus. Found within Elvis Jesus For Him is a masculine earthy citrus scent that precludes the lingering masculine notes of cedar, vetivert and sensual woods leave a long lasting, seductive impact. Elvis Jesus For Her opens with a fresh burst of uplifting grapefruit, cherry, and peppermint blended with the woody backdrop of nutmeg that develops into an innately feminine rose, jasmine and cinnamon–evocative of a glamorous bygone era.

Elvis Jesus for Him: ” A masculine Earthy Citrus scent that opens with an explosion of Grapefruit, Orange and spicy Pink Pepper that prelude an earthy heart of Black Pepper, Patchouli and Geranium. The lingering masculine notes of Cedar, Vetivert and sensual Woods leave a long lasting, seductive impact.”

Elvis Jesus for Her: “A fragrance of contrasts, Elvis Jesus For Her opens with a fresh burst of uplifting Grapefruit, Cherry, Bergamot, Elemi and Peppermint blended with the woody backdrop of Nutmeg that develops into an innately feminine heart of Rose, Jasmine, Muguet and Cinnamon – evocative of a glamorous bygone era. The dry down envelops with a sensuous woody blend of Cedar, Courmarin, Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Leather. A Woody Floral scent that lingers to give an indelible impression.”