Nobody loves me. That's what VHS tapes currently mean to the world. Replaced by DVD, Blu-Ray, digital downloads and now Netflix and streaming, masses of videotapes are now left to collect dust in basements, landfills and thrift stores. Even thrift stores can't get rid of them as VHS sadly didn't even slightly catch on to the "retro cool" nostalgia trend that even audio cassettes got a little of.
When we apply the "building block" concept that Cassette-Cycle is built on, it's a lot easier to see that VHS do have a reuse. They look just like the big wooden blocks kids build with in kindergarten, are made of sturdy plastic and their innards give each tape some weight. Also, no grooves on the outside of the tape to have to work or cut around. This makes for solid and stable construction blocks.
Not only that but they are black (most of them) so they are subtle enough to blend in, but still look unique upon further inspection.
With that in mind, I started building...keep reading this blog for my VHS shelves, racks and if all goes well, a coffee table :)
Let's see what we can build!
When we apply the "building block" concept that Cassette-Cycle is built on, it's a lot easier to see that VHS do have a reuse. They look just like the big wooden blocks kids build with in kindergarten, are made of sturdy plastic and their innards give each tape some weight. Also, no grooves on the outside of the tape to have to work or cut around. This makes for solid and stable construction blocks.
Not only that but they are black (most of them) so they are subtle enough to blend in, but still look unique upon further inspection.
With that in mind, I started building...keep reading this blog for my VHS shelves, racks and if all goes well, a coffee table :)
Let's see what we can build!
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