November 22, 2006 4:30 AM PST

Broken mouse as fashion statement

by Mike Yamamoto
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Apple mouse buckle (Credit: Instructables)

There's more than one way to show your inner (or outer) geek. You can always go the store-bought route, but the more creative among us have found more original ways to trumpet their faith.

A graphic artist named Courtney, who had already found some interesting uses for iPod cases, discovered a unique way to make a techo-fashion statement using an Apple Pro Mouse that stopped working: a DIY belt buckle, with complete directions on Instructables. The design is even interchangeable to match your moods.

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