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The Style of the 60's

Who even knew these kinds of cameras existed?! Seriously, I wish the 1960's would come alive again in the digital media world- all I see are black Nikons and 35mm Lenses with no style and all heavy capacities.

Sorry, got a little bit rant-y there. I just feel so inspired by cameras like the Girl Scout Imperial XII, which comes in 20 different colours (I have a preference for the mint green) or the Savoy Instant, a Russian favorite. Probably the saddest thing about all these cameras is that there is no more film for them. Just a dying fad now.


I wonder if we'll ever make cameras like these again, or just continue to buy the 'corporate styled' buzz-cut cameras that are all about modifications and over the top digital screens. Perhaps the world is moving on from the creativity of cameras themselves. Shame.

InstaProblems...



Needless to say there will come a time when Polaroids can start to stack up and fill old boxes and tins, and soon you'll find your collection becoming a small pool of still images. If you're a craft-inspired person like myself, then this is the perfect project to turn those decaying 'roids into bedroom decorations.


You'll need:

1 metre old yarn (or thin rope) (you can buy these from most craft shops.
2 small nails (0.5)
2B Pencil
16 wooden pegs
Basic PVA Glue
Polaroids galore (preferred colour photos but black and white goes down well too)

Step 1. Cut the yarn in two, making sure they're even. Rest against the wall with just enough of an even slack so they 'hang'.
Step 2. Mark the ends of the wall where the end rope touches with a pencil, then begin drilling (make sure to  apply safety first with this, such as goggles and electrical gloves in case of wiring)
Step 3. Add a small dab of glue onto the back of each peg and press against the rope, holding for at least a minute. Let them hang and dry for a while.
Step 4. Wrap the ends of the rope around the two nails and place in the hole, checking that it looks even.
Step 5. Begin hanging your new polaroid arrangement!

I love this arrangement, because you can change it just as easily. Polaroids take on such vivid colors from dark blue to light oranges, and you can change the mood of your room simply by taking new photos and hanging them up! Plus your friends will be very impressed by its unique style. Have fun!

From Cam

P.S If you have any other ideas of how to arrange it or add some improvisation, feel free to comment below! Tata xx