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Show a loved one that they hung the moon with this necklace

NEWS – For one glorious moment, I thought this necklace was going to change to show the current moon phase – but then, such a necklace wouldn’t be as affordable as this beauty.  The Moon Phase Necklace from Moonglow is made of pewter and has a customized crystal to show a moon phase.  The pendant is accented with a black Swarovski crystal and comes complete with an 18″ pewter chain.

The pendants show the moon at various phases, from new moon, to full moon, and phases in between.  You can even select a pendant to commemorate the recent Blood Moon…

or last years total solar eclipse.

Select the Moon’s phase on a date that was important to you, like your wedding date, a loved one’s birthday, or any other important date.  The necklace would make a perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself.  The Moon Phase Necklace from Moonglow is $38.00 at The Grommet.

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Show a loved one that they hung the moon with this necklace originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 17, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Twinkle, twinkle, little skirt – Milky Way galaxy version

Last year, we told you about a skirt from ThinkGeek that was decorated with constellations that came to life when you turned on its hidden battery-powered LED lights.  That skirt was pretty, but it was missing scientific accuracy. ThinkGeek has introduced a new twinkling skirt decorated with “Great Observatories Unique Views of the Milky Way – a NASA image created from data provided by the Hubble Space Telescope, the Spitzer Space Telescope, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory”.

This above-the-knee circle skirt has three layers – a see-through layer printed with the Milky Way image, white gauze layer, and a white liner.  You’ll need to do a little assembly by snapping in the stands of 60 cold-white LED wire lights.  The lights can be operated in six different modes, and they will appear violet as they shine through the printed layer.  The lights are not as heavy as Christmas tree light strands, but they are sturdy enough to withstand being sat upon.  With a fresh set of batteries, you’ll twinkle for up to nine hours.

After removing the electronics, the 100% polyester skirt can be machine washed in cold and line dried.  It has two side pockets and a 2″ tall flat-front waist, with elastic and a zipper in back.  It’s available in sizes S-3X for $59.99.

The Twinkling Milky Way Skirt is a ThinkGeek design and is exclusive to ThinkGeek.

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Twinkle, twinkle, little skirt – Milky Way galaxy version originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 7, 2018 at 11:00 am.

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Carry the moon in your pocket

You’ve seen those 3D-printed moon lamps, like the one The Gadgeteer featured last year.  Those lamps are available in various sizes and come with a wooden stand for display in your room.  Just like the bigger versions, the moon on this keychain is also 3D-printed to accurately represent the surface of Earth’s moon, and it’s sized to take along with you.

The moon is made of non-toxic, odorless, environmentally-friendly materials, so it’s safe enough for even children to use.  At 1.6″, it’s small enough for a keychain fob but large enough to use as a small nightlight on your nightstand.  Its LED is powered with three AG3 batteries.

The Mini 3D Moon Keychain is $18.00 at Brando.

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Be the center of the solar system with this necklace

Inspired by Julie’s post about the solar system marbles, I have been searching for similar items.  I found a vendor on Etsy that uses sterling silver wire and stone beads to create solar system jewelry, like this necklace.  The necklace has a selectable length of 15.75″ to 19.7″.  The planets are natural stone beads made of:  smokey quartz, coral, azurite, red agate, labradorite, lace agate, sand jasper, dark blue turquoise, and light blue turquoise.  Naturally, the stones are not sized to scale; the artist has chosen sizes that show differences between the planets but still remain wearable.  You can choose a necklace representing only the eight planets for $96.00, or you can add Pluto ($99.00) or all of the dwarf planets ($111.00).  Buy the Solar System Necklace, or check out all of MirielDesign‘s offerings on Etsy.

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Be the center of the solar system with this necklace originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 9, 2017 at 10:00 am.

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This 3D printed moon adds ambience to your room

This 3D-printed lamp gives new meaning to the term “moonlit room.”  My Metanoia says each of the moons have been printed in a 31-hour 3D printing process from 100% eco-friendly PLA from the USA.  The rigorous printing process results in a lamp that accurately portrays the moon’s cratered surface.  

The 500mAh built-in rechargeable battery charges in 2 hours and provides 8-10 hours of use.  The LEDs are switchable from white light to yellowish light.  The brightness is adjustable from 0.1W to 1.5W,  so this is an accent light or nightlight.  The Wireless 3D Moon Lamp comes with a USB charging cable and a wooden display stand.  It’s available in sizes varying from 3.9″ for about $75 up to 8.7″ for about $180 from My Metanoia.

Apparently, the printing plans are available online, so you could print your own if you have a 3D printer.  I’ve also seen these moon lamps offered on eBay and Amazon in a variety of sizes for much lower prices.

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This 3D printed moon adds ambience to your room originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 4, 2017 at 9:00 am.

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