From the Make blog comes this fabulous idea for those of us who like the idea of blackboards without necessarily wanting to cover an entire wall with black paint. All you need to get started is a used classroom globe, spackle and sandpaper (for creating a smooth surface), and a small can of chalkboard paint....
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Comments (6)
I know some think the whole chalkboard idea is played out, but this is awesome.
This is a very strange idea.
This might be a workaround for the lack of space on my desk, but I'd rather try it with dry erase paint.
it's like two stupid played-out ideas in one!
But...why? It's not even that easy to write on a sphere (don't ask how I know that).
Why? Well, because it is Fun and Silly and Ridiculous - things that people need a little bit of in everyday life.