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[onceupon]

My husband and I are attending a formal masquerade Halloween wedding. Notice was a little short so I didn't have time to delve into making Victorian formal wear; however, I'm having a blast with the accessories. And, of course, every proper Victorian gentleman needs a proper walking stick

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[onceupon]

It is a reproduction Victorian button. I snipped the shank off. It matched the brass tone perfectly and was such a great size, too. Though I imagine I looked a little silly wandering the button aisle at Joanns, comparing buttons to my spigot.

[onceupon]

I'm the craft stores here often enough that the clerks have taken to asking me, "What are you making NOW?" I feel like I need to start going in with sketches. *grin*

Good luck on the tentacle quest!

[arklan]

that is a positively hilarious cane. wonderful!

makes me want to make a similar one that would pour out a beverage of some sort when opened. :D "hmm... i seem to be sobering up... anyone seen my cane?" mwaha.

[onceupon]

You know, given the way the spigot works, you might be able to make that happen by simply using a pipe instead of a pole for the cane shaft. Of course you'd want to make sure it was clean (which is why I suggest pipe instead of boring out the wood and trying to seal it - this only has a 3/4 inch diameter) but then you'd fill your cane and, when the well ran dry, you'd simply open the spigot and pour your libation into a glass.

[onceupon]

That will be really awesome when it is done, I think.

When I have more time (after this wedding, for example) I want to explore system canes and seeing what I can work into them.

[dr_lenville]

I think its very interesting, a fine SteamPunk engineered device

lets see some more ideas like this. good job!

[onceupon]

Thank you very much!

Honestly, I wasn't sure the spigot would pass muster. It's not gear-ish or clocky. I'm so glad I posted it anyway!

[standgale]

But it's awesome, and that's what counts the most ;) Besides, you had the little story about the crashed airship, which adds the appropriate atmosphere; and that is the best way to make a steampunk post.

[onceupon]

My personal take on steampunk involves a lot of using whatever is around, being resourceful, combined with a fair amount of whimsy and humor.

And thank you!

[kmckiernan]

I absolutely love this. Innovative and super FUN! Excellent job.

[onceupon]

Thank you very much!

I can't wait to use it.

[misskikkikat]

Oh my...the beauty...*sigh*...why can't I find things like that here in Australia?!?!?!? I think I have cane-envy. *giggle*

[onceupon]

All of the parts came from a local hardware store. I imagine it wouldn't be too hard to track down these pieces in Australia.

[misskikkikat]

I could get the parts, just not the beautiful button you've used...*mutterlivetofarawaymutter*

[technomancer_f]

If you're near enough to a hardware store, you're surely near enough to a little local fabric store (i.e. not Lincrapt) which will have curious and interesting buttons in amongst the practical things.