Fluid Sculpture -> Designed by Charlie Bucket

Fluid Sculpture from Charlie Bucket on Vimeo.

The above “Fluid Sculpture” is a simple but thought provoking design. Liquid is pumped through a transparent hose that is braided and wound into a simple shape. When colored liquid is introduced the hose takes on that particular color and as the color curls it’s way through the endless labyrinth of hose an interesting organic effect takes place. It’s much more interesting to watch than to read about. Charlie Bucket eludes to the idea of creating a much larger scale model of this “Fluid Sculpture” in the near future. I would love to see him pump chemoluminescent fluids into this sculpture as well. As a side note, the editing and presentation of this video really helps to tell the story and sell the idea. Nicely done.

Notes from Vimeo:

This is a small prototype of what I’ll be showing at the 2009 Maker Faire, May 30-31st in San Mateo. Come find my booth!

Music -> Ratatat, “Imperials”