Aluminum Issue

Hey all, the aluminum issue is out! Enjoy!

Wolverine Latex Paint

Who would have thought that rubber and clay could get along so well, but recent studies suggest that by incorporating clay nanoparticles in latex paint, the paint will then become much more fire resistant and overall much hardier. The professors over at Warwick, UK have discovered that when they add in laponite clay with latex, the resulting effect allows the paint to be much more scratch resistant and eventually may even heal itself it it does scratch (kinda like Wolverine). Healing paint? What will they come up with next? [Story Via Materials World]

New Designer

For all of you that don't know, Teddy has left Pieces to pursue his clothing line. He has been with us since the very first issue and his talent and skills will be greatly missed.

We have brought on Andrea, whose bio you can read on the about section. We are very excited to have her on board an believe that her talent will bring Pieces to a new level. Check out her portfolio.

Potters for Peace

Remember that article about clay filters? The organization Potters for Peace assist in the production of ceramic water purifiers around the world. The organization is part of the World Health Organization and teaches people in developing worlds how to create these simple clay water purifiers. Like the old saying goes, give a man a fish and he'll eat for one day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime...by spreading the knowledge of these water purifiers, we are one step closer to having clean, drinkable water worldwide.

We need a new cover designer

Hey there,
First of all, I would like to thank Teddy Soegiarto for working with Pieces for over a year. His wonderful skills have given us at Pieces beautiful cover designs. We hope that he is successful with his clothing line business.

We are now searching for graphic designers...you have a lot of flexibility, creative input and you'll be working for a great upstart 'zine. If interested, please contact me at jasmine at pieces-zine.com

Thanks!