After the success of the popsicle thread, I thought I'd start more threads about other useful materials. I planted a patch of bamboo in my back yard over a decade ago so I'd have plenty of building material for my projects but there is a lot of wasted material left over afterwards. I initially...

I was cleaning up and had a pile of plastic bits and pieces to throw in the bin and I saw one piece that looked like a mini ash tray. I have no idea what it really is - perhaps a lid from something. The cigarettes are made from bamboo and hand painted. More of my work can be found at One Sixth...

Here is a little telescope made from a piece of bamboo and a worn out Dremel mandrel. More of my work can be found here