Lunajammer
Well-Known Member
Though I've been a student of steampunk for a few years, this is my first steampunk effort and will be a first for almost all the skills required. I wanted a functioning prop, not just a Nerf Maverick and not just a pipe lamp. I'm completely inspired by the work of Tony Cochran, who I think is a master of the genre (though it pertains to guitars).
I've already built the box and stained it, starting this thread was sort of an afterthought (sorry) so I need to take pics. This is my idea.
I bought a board, cut the lengths I need and distressed them using online techniques, like whacking with a chain, hammer pounding and walking them on landscaping rocks. Box built.
I tried making tinting goo by dissolving a fine wire pad in vinegar for a few days.
I didn't give it a lot of coats because it wasn't the color I was looking for, but here it is after staining and sanding. After this pic I just used regular wood stains to finish it, which I need to take pics of, hopefully tomorrow. But at least you can see a little dark abuse.
I've already built the box and stained it, starting this thread was sort of an afterthought (sorry) so I need to take pics. This is my idea.
I bought a board, cut the lengths I need and distressed them using online techniques, like whacking with a chain, hammer pounding and walking them on landscaping rocks. Box built.
I tried making tinting goo by dissolving a fine wire pad in vinegar for a few days.
I didn't give it a lot of coats because it wasn't the color I was looking for, but here it is after staining and sanding. After this pic I just used regular wood stains to finish it, which I need to take pics of, hopefully tomorrow. But at least you can see a little dark abuse.
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