I’m constantly fascinated by the intersections of art and fluid mechanics. In this video, we get an inside look at a French atelier making artist-grade pastels using centuries-old methods. And although the final product doesn’t appear to have much to do with fluids — compared to, say, paint — the process behind each pastel involves a lot of fluid mechanics: mixing, pressing, drying, and rolling. It’s a neat look at how a niche product gets made. (Video and image credit: Business Insider)
P.S. – Next week we’ll kick off our Paris Olympics coverage, but if you’d like a head start on the celebration, you can find our coverage of previous Olympics here. – Nicole