DIY: Steampunk "Slave" Bracelets

Well, this has definately been a busy two weeks for me! I'm sorry I haven't posted in so long, but I promise this is the busiest part of my year, and my creative presence is now here to stay.


Here's a cool little steampunk- esque bracelet I whipped up today- I've seen quite a few on Etsy lately, and so finally made one for myself! They're actually surprisingly easy to make, once you've made the few necessary measurements.


So come on, have a go- I promise you'll have an awesome bracelet to show for it at the end!

DIY: Steampunk- Inspired Watch Pendants

Hands up who wants one of these? I've had this watch face sitting around for years- literally! It was a cheap $10 watch, but within a week I'd accidentally submerged it in water, and that was the end of that one. I'd kept it, knowing I'd one day find a use for it- and here it is!



Steampunk accessories really interest me- the whole metallic, clockworky, quirky feel of it just sucks me in! This is a quite simple DIY project, really- all you need is a few materials and a bit of patience when it comes to unassembling the watch face.



Want to make one of these for yourself? (or someone else, for that matter!) Just keep reading- instructions after the jump!

Show & Tell: Fun With The Soldering Iron

Lately, I’ve been playing around with soldering irons. I’ll admit, this was a technique I learnt at school (thanks Product Design teacher!), but seriously, the things you can do with this little tool are amazing! If you don’t already know, soldering is a technique where solder and flux are used to connect things together. Metal is the most commonly soldered, but with a bit of copper tape, almost anything will work! This is also a technique used to create things like stained glass windows (lead lights), jewelry, and metal models.

So, as I was saying, I’ve been playing around and with a bit of time and planning I’ve managed to turn out a few quite cool things. Show and tell time? Yes please! Here are some of my latest creations: