Honey, I Ate The Camera

[Dmitri Tcherbadji] has crafted a fully functional Fuji Instax Square camera using gingerbread, turning the festive treat into a photographic device. The camera is a box-like structure made by assembling sheets of gingerbread with icing, while the lens is crafted from sugar glass. The film sits in an off-the-shelf development unit, making the majority of the camera edible. Although the resulting photos may appear somewhat hazy, the fact that it functions as a camera using baked goods is an impressive achievement.

This unconventional use of gingerbread raises interesting possibilities for utilizing baked materials in various maker projects. The light-proof properties of gingerbread make it a viable option for certain applications. The expansion of the gingerbread during baking was noted, sparking curiosity about how well a molded dough piece could retain its shape when baked. Adjusting the quantity of raising agent might be a potential solution to address this issue and enhance the material’s properties for different applications. if you aren’t looking to do any baking this year then just a regular camera might be more your drift, check out our range of Raspberry Pi Cameras and boards for this festive season.

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