Mar 25, 2014 6:30 AM

Gallery: This Contraption Turns Your Bicycle Into a Lamp-Making Factory

Photos by Terri Ng
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In an effort to prepare for a world after peak oil, design student [Mark Colliass](https://twitter.com/tincanboy) has invented a bike accessory that can only be described as Peak Hipster.
Photos by Terri Ng
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His clever contraption transforms a fixie into a rolling factory capable of cranking out arty, limited-edition lampshades that would make killer Etsy listings.

Photos by Mark Colliass
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Colliass is well aware that his rolling lamp factory won't replace Ikea any time soon, but he's excited to have kicked off a discussion.
Photos by Mark Colliass
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"I wanted to emphasize the beauty of making something yourself and how strong a link you can have with your creation," says Colliass.

Photos by Terri Ng
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"This is a step in the right direction in terms of getting people to become more involved in what they buy," says Colliass.
Photos by Terri Ng
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The project was intended to draw attention to the friction that exists between the world of modern manufacturing and our wasteful consumer society.

Photos by Mark Colliass
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If you can reattach a bike chain, you can build a version of Colliass's gizmo.
Photos by Mark Colliass
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A bespoke rotational casting machine attaches to a bicycle's handlebars.

Photos by Mark Colliass
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A small shot of liquid resin is poured into a rubber mold and it is inserted into the rig. As the rider pedals, the front wheel rotates the mold, sloshing the plastic around the cavity.
Photos by Mark Colliass
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A chemical transformation begins, and 40 minutes later the rider can remove a fully formed lampshade.

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