Science Tattoos!

Scientists getting inked.  I don't have any tattoos (yet), but I think all of these are awesome.  However, when it comes to tattoos, I am a sucker for simple line art (colors fade and get weird).  This one is probably my favorite:

From the article: "Lauren Caldwell’s tribute to Giovanni de’ Dondi’s 1364 Il Tractatus Astarii, the first famous Astrarium, which is a mechanical planetarium that mimics the paths of the stars and planets. In other words, it's an astronomical clock. Archimedes used a primitive model, but the first real working astrarium clock is credited to de Dondi. The backpiece here is the Mercury Wheelwork."

Are any of you inked?  What science concept do you lends itself to the best tattoos?

Item of the day: The Curie

Did you know that the MSOE team has our very own milliner (hat maker)? Of course, manonofhollywood's cloches are my favourite - I especially like the shape of this brim:

Take a peak at her profile to find out more!

Item of the day: White-Crowned Sparrow

The MSOE team has some amazing printers - and sparrowpress is one of them. I love this little guy:

Find out more on Marissa's blog!

Item of the day: Harmonious

I love these funky salt & pepper shakers by MSOE member CNJceramics:

Follow the CNJceramics blog for more!

Item of the day: Small Cup of Water

Check out the clever crocheted molecules by MSOE member Primandplush! I really like this small cup of water:

How cute! What a great gift for a chemist (or their kids)!

Find out more on the Primandplush blog.

Item of the day: Happy Sheep

The MSOE February challenge was Keith Campbell, a biologist who helped clone the first sheep, Dolly. There are some really great entries - but this bright spring yellow apron by buffalonerdproject is one of my favourites!

How cute are those sheep?

Item of the day: Soap for Men

MSOE member soap has a shop filled with - you guessed it - handmade bath & body products. I'm really tempted to trying out some of the man-friendly scents, like this woodsy buckland:

You can read more about soap's success story on the Etsy blog!

Item of the day: Walden Pond

MSOE member sweettweelab has a shop filled with paper goodies - I'm particularly fond of these paper & ephemera packs:

Follow along on the sweettweelab blog.

Item of the day: Copper Bookmark

MSOE member anandi has a shop filled with lovely hand-stamped metal jewelry & ID tags. You can also find bookmarks & bookplates - these copper ones are my favourite:

Follow along on anandi's facebook!

Item of the day: Psyche

MSOE member jvdarcy is known for her bizarre & fantastical drawings - this one of Psyche is just my style:

You can find out more on jvdarcy's facebook page.

Item of the day: Canada Goose

If you're in need of a hand-carved stamp, check out MSOE member jackbear. His birds, like this Canada goose, are particularly amazing:

You can see more on jackbear's blog.

Item of the day: Tea Button Set

If you need a smile, head on over to MSOE member scientificculture: the cuteness that is the wide-set-eye-smile will be too hard to resist! I particularly love the tea set:

But there are lots of sets to choose from, including some labware ones.

You will also not want to miss the scientificculture blog for a daily dose of crafty goodness!

Item of the day: Waffle Infinity Scarf

What first catches your eye in the shop of MSOE member velonoir is the stunning photography. I particularly love the bike series. But if you keep browsing, you'll find some real gems, including this amazing crocheted scarf:

Follow the velonoir blog to keep up with this talented team member!

Item of the day: Plush Stomach

If you're looking for some nerdy plush (because you have to start them young) or one-eyed monsters, look no further than MSOE team member FurWillFly. I really like this orange stomach:

But isn't the whole set of innards adorable?

Be sure to check out the FurWillFly blog for more, including a Project 365 with a plush scientist that's sure to make you smile.

Item of the day: Embroidered Cell

This embroidered cell by MSOE team member AlphaRabbitOnline is too cool:

And if you're handy, you can pick up a kit to make your own (with glow-in-the-dark thread)!

Follow AlphaRabbitOnline on facebook.

Particle Physics Treasury!

Check out this treasury featuring January Particle Physics challenge items!

Item of the day: Paillettes

If you're looking for some unique stamped silver jewelry, look no further than MSOE team member PangaeaDesigns. Of course, she has a whole bunch of gorgeous pieces, this necklace being my favourite:

I love all the little discs, some smooth, some textured. There are matching earrings too.

Item of the day: Rabbit Moon

I have quite the collection of MSOE team member Jerise's papercut ACEOs - I think they're just stunning. My favourite in her shop at the moment is this bunny in celebration of the Chinese New Year:

Hop on over to Jerise's website & blog to learn more.

Item of the day: Shampoo Bar

MSOE team member GetLathered has a range of bath & body products, but specializes in solid shampoo & conditioner bars. This Nor'Easter sounds like a perfect scent to share with the men:

I'm thinking of ordering the pair in vanille de framboise - I'd like to try them out.

Find out more on the GetLathered blog or facebook page.

Item of the day: Dopamine Love

Happy Valentine's Day!

Treat your valentine to some nerdy love, compliments of MSOE team member molecularmuse:

The classic silver molecules by molecularmuse are sure to garner lots of attention year round! What's your favourite molecule? I'm partial to this thebromine (chocolate) one.

Find out more on her blog or facebook!

Item of the day: Mobius Cowl

Today's item of the day is something I've coveted ever since iWunder, an MSOE & MMG team member, first listed it. This cowl features handspun art yarn (by kittygrrlz) in the most gorgeous colourway:

Item of the day: Limoges Dish

One of the MSOE team's newer members, ravensrealm has a shop where you can find a little bit of everything. Personally, I really love this vintage Limoges candy dish:

Item of the day: Ira

Today's MSOE member, imagiro, has such a cute shop! The illustrations are adorable - of course this nerdy bunny is my favourite though!

Do check out this sweet shop - you won't be disappointed! You can see their facebook page here too.

Item of the day: Theobromine Suncatcher

The glass artwork by MSOE member Quingawaga is sure to catch both your eye & the sun! Featuring the molecular structure of recognizable chemicals - like this theobromine one (a molecule found in chocolate) - they make a perfect nerdy gift!

Find out more about this amazing glass artist on her website.

Item of the day: You're my Base Pair

MSOE member TwoHungryBlackbirds has a shop full of handmade goodies (I really like these felt ornaments) but I particularly like this Valentine's day card:

It says "you're my base pair" inside - how perfectly nerdy is that?

Make sure to stop by her blog for more!

Item of the day: Crescent Necklace

MSOE team member ScrapMetal can always be counted on for some fantastically unique statement pieces. This silver necklace is my favourite:

This saucer necklace is also pretty amazing:

For more stunning metalwork, stop by her shop. You can also find out more about this great science teacher on her blog.

Item of the day: Iolite Flower

If you're looking for chain maille, check out MSOE team member 21stCenturyMaille. This iolite bracelet is absolutely stunning:

Item of the day: Drawer Necklace

Our MSOE team member ScienceKitty upcycles cool vintages finds into fabulous statement pieces. My favourite is this drawer backplate necklace:

ScienceKitty also transforms pipette tips & Eppendorf tubes (science lab ware) into funky jewelry - I really like these Eppendorf flower earrings:

You can find out more about this great team member on her facebook page.

Item of the day: Ceramic Heart

Today's MSOE shop is that of our dedicated leader (& former captain) bijoutery. I love this ceramic heart necklace - the turquoise beads compliment the copper, leather & brown ceramic beautifully. Wouldn't this be a perfectly earthy Valentine's gift?

Make sure to browse through bijoutery's shop, pendant shop & blog for more!

Item of the day: Math Jewelry

This MSOE member, Kokoba, makes some really cute beaded math jewelry. What could be more perfect for Valentine's Day than this gorgeous combination of pink, white & red celebrating Euler's number?

Hop on over to Kokoba for more beaded wonders & her blog to find out more.

Item of the day: Atomic Earrings

These little atomic earrings by MSOE team member NorthStarJewelry were created for our January 2011 challenge: particle physics. They were immediately added to my favourites - they're just so sweet!

Do check out NorthStarJewelry - the shop is filled with amazing metalwork! You can also find out more on their website.

Item of the day: Mercator the Map Maker

The Mad Scientist I want to feature today, minouette, is one of our most dedicated members (& updater of this blog). And you should see the amazing linocuts in this shop - simply breathtaking! The famous scientists, like Mercator the map maker, are my favourites.

Head on over to minouette's shop & let me know your favourite print! You can also check out her blog here.

January Challenge: Particle Physics

In the Mad Scientists of Etsy's January Challenge we tackled the entire field of particle physics! We covered everything from Planck's constant, to the Higgs Boson, to atomic structure, to cosmic rays, to the discovery of mesons, to quarks - in a wide variety of media.

Check out all the wonderful variations on this dynamic field of study:

Physics Jewelry - Planck's Bracelet by kokoba








Atomic Earrings by NorthStarJewelry








Cloud Chamber II - The Screenprint by minouette








Artful Particle Collisions --Tree Rings and Traces (series 2) by AlphaRabbitOnline







Higgs Boson - Mad Scientists Team Challenge - Soft toy sculpture by FurWillFly







Up and atom nerd apron by buffalonerdproject








Papercut Art - Hideki Yukawa (1907-1981) - first Japanese Nobel Prize winner and discoverer of mesons by jerise

Item of the day: Hamsa Bracelet

Hi! This is Amanda from Ulixis Crafts. I have an item of the day on my blog each day & decided to feature some of my fellow Mad Scientists of Etsy (MSOEers) so that my readers can get to know my team a bit better. We really are an interesting group - you'll be amazed at the variety of work a bunch of scientists can do! I'll be copying these daily features over here so that everyone can fully appreciate the MSOE talent.

First up is anjalicreations with this gorgeous braided bracelet.

I feel as though this bracelet was made for me: it features my birthstone (peridot) & favourite colour of the moment (grey), the tree of life (a famous Klimt painting, my favourite artist) & a Hamsa charm (which is an ancient charm agains the evil eye but reminds me of yoga for some reason)... it would be a great reminder to me to keep up with my practice.

Head on over to anjalicreations for more lovely charm bracelets & Judaica. You can also find her blog here.

December Challenge: Tiny Beaked Toad

(image credit: Conservation International via Science News who write, "Scientists discovered a new beaked toad (genus Rhinella), while on an amphibian expedition in Colombia. The toad’s coloration camouflages it on the leaves of the forest floor, where it lays eggs that hatch directly into toadlets, no tadpole stage required.")

In December, the Mad Scientists of Etsy celebrated this newly discovered tadpole-less beaked toad! Check out these hand-made challenge entries:

Tiny Beaked Toad Blank Card by TwoHungryBlackbirds








Tiny Beaked Toad Humorous Original Drawing ACEO Scientific Discovery by jvdarcy







Mr. Burns Toad, a.k.a. Tiny Beaked Toad by Cretur Fetur








beaked Toads2 by marycympc

Happy New Year from MSOE!

Some geekery in team member AlphaRabbitOnline's treasury, to welcome 2011!