Typewriter That Paints In Color

Chromatic typewriter.

ByJustin Korkidis

December 7, 2011

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Artist Tyree Callahan dusted off an old 1937 Underwood Standard typewriter and modified the parts to create a chromatic painting device. Tyree removed the typewriter's ink pads and replaced them with colored paint pads and markers. Hit the thumbs to see Callahan's impressive build. [BitRebels]

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