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Pens That Draw Circuits on Paper and Create Electricity Art

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Pens that draw circuits on paper are not necessarily a new thing, but it seems that people are taking these tools to new heights in their practical application. Since you can draw circuits that would conduct electricity on paper, then most logical conclusion is to them turn the paper into art that utilizes electricity. Or electricity art as some put it. The video above shows some of the city model work that has been created with these pens, but this technology could also be put into use in other forms of art as well. I would have loved this as a kid if it could work with Legos.

A Pen That Can Copy Colors Around You and Then Draw With Them

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Ever wish you could have that tool in graphic editor programs that lets you change your drawing color to whatever you click on, but in real life? Now you can with the Scribble Pen. Just touch one end to the color you want, then write with the other end in that color. Probably not a tool for everyone, but the art teacher in me loves this idea. Basically, it is a small scanner on one end, and set of ink tubes on the other end that allows the pen to create a wide range of colors. There is a version that works with paper, one that works with tablets, and one that works with both. Of course, the price is pretty expensive (looks like retail prices will be between $200-400), and you will have to be constantly replacing the ink. The ink is lightfast and water-resistant, so it won’t fade away – but that means it will probably cost more. Still a cool idea that the artist in me is drooling over.

3D Pens Take Writing Into Three Dimensions

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3Doodler pens have been around for a bit, but mainly to people that supported the Kickstarter. Of course, the good news is that they are real and not another failed Kickstarter project. Even better news for those that missed the fundraising round is that the new improved/updated version is now available for anyone to pre-order. I wonder what the learning curve is with using these devices? The official website showcases some pretty cool creations, so I am guessing you can get the hang of it pretty easy. Also of note is the special EDU version with educator discounts, power packs, and soon a pen with no hot parts. Not to mention that some have been combining the tool with legos for some cool things. With a $99 price tag, not too expensive to start with, but also requires a more specialized focus to really figure out what to do with these things. I wonder if you can melt down and recycle your mistakes?