An added twist to Steampunk

[bgio13]

Walking around the shop the other day, I was looking for either copper or chrome colored embelishments to add to a steampunk inspired blank, and came across some solder. Got the bright idea to melt some solder and let it hit the cement floor, giving it the "splatter" effect. I was then able to bend the solder around a tube as it's very pliable and glue it using thick CA. This is what I came up with. Was wondering what your thoughts are, thanks

Bill

 

[plantman]

Bill; It is amazing what one can come up with if he or she justs stops and looks at the things that are surronding us. Very uniique idea, and you will never have the same pattern on your pen, making it a one of a kind. Great thinkng !!! Jim S

 

[stonepecker]

Very interesting. I love the look of the whole pen.
Great work matching the kit and the blank.

That is one to be proud to own.

 

[Indiana_Parrothead]

Very cool it gives it a lot more texture than just foil tape. Great idea

Mike

 

[Jim Burr]

That looks like a fun thing to try!!

 

[gimpy]

I like it, it really awesome

If you get a few extra blanks,
I would love to buy a
couple of them

 

[plano_harry]

Very interesting look. I didn't notice until I read the description. I thought you just put the strip on at an angle. Good idea!

 

[seamus7227]

i bet that would look awesome on some copper tape!

 

[mikespenturningz]

Nice job Bill. It make it look like it has been repaired after being damaged or something. Makes me think of Mad Max...

 

[OZturner]

Great Idea Bill,
Looks Fantastic.
Like the way you have "Rivetted" it together.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Jgrden]

Great Idea Bill,
Looks Fantastic.
Like the way you have "Rivetted" it together.
Congratulations,
Brian.

Yes, can you imagine where he had to shop to find those small rivets?? And then there is the rivet gun and the forge to heat the plates. Sheesh, he is amazing. :glasses-cool:

 

[bgio13]

Thanks for all the comments. Gimpy I sent you a PM.

i bet that would look awesome on some copper tape!

Actually Seamus, the only reason I didn't use copper tape is because I only have 1/4"tape and that won't cover the tube. I have been on the lookout this past week for larger size tape and will post a photo when I get that done. Hopefully I can find the really small copper rivets for that one. Thanks again,

Bill