April 02, 2014

Use a magnifier as a tiny photo frame


We spotted this gizmo in a curiosities shop last weekend. It's a magnifying glass on a stand with two adjustable arms with clips. It's for repairing watches, jewelry, and electronics, but it's even cuter as a tiny picture frame for photo booth shots or old yearbook photos. It magnifies about 4X.


This doodad would make a cool gift for somebody who's into industrial decor, or who just likes weird things. Here's one like ours on Amazon: Helping Hands Soldering Hobby Station, $7.

15 comments:

  1. Grandma GApril 2, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    I think that's the perfect photo in there! You don't need any others. Ahem.

    Mum

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  2. Jessica JonesApril 2, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    No. I DO! Fork over your high school photo, and Pa's!

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  3. Grandma GApril 2, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    Come 'n get 'em! :-D

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  4. AnonymousApril 2, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Just make sure to keep it out of the sun, I'd hate for your photo (and anything else) to catch fire.

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  5. brook curtis promo codesApril 2, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    Very interesting!If keep it in the sunlight，it will catch fire,isn't it?

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  6. UnknownApril 2, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    That's cute and a great idea! We have two of those from friends that used them for painting miniatures. They're in our closest for the past few years.

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  7. Tenancy cleaners SW19April 3, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    Aww, this is super creative idea! Definitely will try it, but first I have to find a proper pic. :)

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  8. Jemima KickypantsApril 3, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    As a scientist with a tendency towards sentimentality, I actually own one of these, legitimately, not begotten from a hobby shop, but from another much older scientist. Great idea! I've been wondering what to do with it!

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  9. Jessica JonesApril 3, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    There you go! We actually bought two--my husband plans to use his to do Actual Work at his job. He needs to inspect plastic films a lot and thinks this thing will be useful. Whereas I'm only in it for the decorating. :)

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  10. KatieApril 3, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    What a great idea!

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  11. eris404April 3, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    I was a film student who had to shoot and edit on actual film; I used this set up to display strips of 16mm film I shot. :)

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  12. ShakenBabyJaneApril 11, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Jessica- How large did you print your photo? 2x2?

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  13. Jessica JonesApril 11, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    1.5 x 2". Good guess!

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  14. ShakenBabyJaneApril 14, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    I made one! Thanks for the great idea. My boyfriend just got a new job, and I gave this to him for his new desk.

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  15. Jessica JonesApril 14, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    The link doesn't work for me, but happy to hear it!

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