SQUEEEEE!   Below are two projects completed today, by the sweat of my fevered brow.  IMHO, the pics don't do this weekend's assiduous labors justice.  *sniff*

"Brass" goggles

Cosmic ray gun, prior to steaming

Cosmic ray gun, after steaming

Cosmic ray gun, steamy detail

Pull the trigger.  Guaranteed alien-busting whirling sounds -- while red LED ( Read more... )

Steampunk.

A week ago, prior to OryCon, the term had never really registered on my consciousness.  Now it's everywhere. The odd thing is, I've loved this era & look for years -- but just never had a name for it.  I've long been smitten with Spokane's Steamplant Grill.

Now: gotta get some brass goggles.  Some gears.  And of course, a cosmic ray gun ( Read more... )