Clark and I have lived a largely commercial free existence ever since we switched to using a DVR. However, sometimes one or two ads will sneak through when I'm not paying attention or watching live TV. One of the more memorable ones is for a product called the strap perfect. This product, unlike a blanket with sleeves, addresses a problem I actually have in my life, and that is the problem of wanting to wear a bra with a fancy top without having my straps sticking out.



I'm a little too cheap to spend money on something like this, especially when I can make my own out of a plastic bowl that I got for free with my last soup order from Chinese takeout.



I drew out the design specially with the type of plastic I planned to use in mind. It would probably need a little more stabilization than something cast molded to purpose. I reused some screen printed flyers for a art event. Recycling!



I drew and cut out two different designs to see which would work better for this project. The one with wider, more stable curves won.



Next, I experimented with two kinds of plastic. The first came from a whipped topping bowl, and it was softer and easy to cut out, but it bent a little under the force of the straps.

The second try was with a disc cut from a soup bowl that came with an order of wonton soup. The bowl itself was a little curved on the bottom, but it was much stronger and more rigid than the lid. It didn't cut as prettily, but there were no ragged pieces and it held up without bending.



My bra strap thingy in action.

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posted by Alison 2/22/2009 10:50:00 PM : (1) comments : splink