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When Prof. Erstwhile Entwhistle happened upon the wreckage of the Time Machine he was shocked at what he saw. Yes, the beautiful hand-etched brass ribbing was intact, even Lady Matilda Machination's gorgeous and ingenious control panel was present. Many other inspired and well-crafted items for journeying through space and time survived the crash. What puzzled him most however was the lack of human remains. Not a bone, scrap of cloth, hank of hair was present. A chill went up and down his back as all that he found were these time-traveler goggles. It is with much regret that he has entrusted me to put these up for sale with the proceeds earmarked for the repair of his precious mechanism. Let'em eat steam!
These are standard welding/brazing goggles that have been embellished with well-sealed faux gold leaf which was further "antiqued" with a faux finish. The filigrees and gears on either side are brass which has been treated with a patina and firmly riveted on.
Read about how these hearts were made here: srolfe.com/2013/02/12/valentines-day-the-assemblage-way/
I found this on the street in Boston on Sunday. Attn Joseph B: I think she's really sorry. Please go home!
This necklace just was awarded First Place at the Visual Arts Exchange "Unfettered" show. It is made from a deconstructed vintage straight razor.
Found Objects : sewing machine parts.
For size reference, the bobbins in the lower left quadrant are 1.25"
long.
Pieces for a no longer extant sewing machine from the "Domestic S. M.
Co." that were "Pat. Apd. for, E. J. Toof, New Haven, Conn."
I took a wonderfully distressed vintage faucet handle and secured a watch case in its center. This allowed me to put resin in and then carefully add steampunk goodies, mainly watch parts but some hardware items as well. The faucet handle measures about 2 1/4" in diameter and hangs from a double link 16" chain that has a safety clasp. Suitable for male or female adornment.
"GreedEater" is mechanized angler fish, which uses money as bait for greedy homosapiens.
found object assemblage
48" x 18" x 7", wall hanging
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Read about how these hearts were made here: srolfe.com/2013/02/12/valentines-day-the-assemblage-way/
I chose an Australian gum tree pod as my found object. It is set with blind rivets and held in place by tension and some stitches that I pulled up in metal.
This steampunk necklace honors the memory of the woman who inspired the Beatles' song, "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". It started with a watch part from a defunct vintage watch. I carefully placed black jewelers' resin in the decorative ring before adding the vintage rhinestone pin fragment over the authentic late 1800's tintype. I textured the outer edge of the watch ring before adding the blingy Swarovksi fireball--love these! Then I riveted on a retaining ring before hanging all this steamy delight on a 18" vintage pearl chain.
I found this camping knife while out hiking. Blades, spoon and fork. I left it there for someone else to find. I also Geotagged it so that I can find it again in some year to come.
This steampunk necklace with watch parts started with the top part of a watchmaker's storage tin and seemed like a chance to work some magic with resin. So I placed it celluloid-side down, put in clear resin and arranged all sorts of antique watch parts and steampunk goodies in a sort of collage. Then I added a layer of topaz jewelers' resin to finish the design. When the resin was set, the antique tin top was turned over to reveal a kaleidoscopic effect from all the parts. I wire-wrapped it with a pressed Venetian glass bead and attached it to a sturdy 20" vintage chain. There is a safety clasp to secure all this fun around your neck. I am a trained, if somewhat murky, silversmith and have built this piece to last. Let'em eat steam! (The middle pic shows the back of the piece so you can get a better idea of the wonderful topaz color of the resin)
Curious and perfectly pilloried chicken-bone, looming maniacally before the sprawling monad of downtown Dallas.
Somehow the little biplane and the compass seemed to need to be on the same piece. They have been securely riveted to a vintage pocketwatch back plate. Continuing the steampunk theme I added the vintage watch face and part. The compass works so if you wear this clubbing, you can still find your way home (if that is what you want). The centerpiece measures about 2" in diameter and the compass is 1 1/4 in diameter. Heavy double-link 18" chain is securely fastened with a lobster safety clasp. Let'em eat steam!! SOLD
This happy little fella was started in Michael de Meng's Mad Alchemist's Cabinet workshop at Valley Ridge Art Studio. He consists of an old box, doll arms, deer skull, plastic bags, an old stand, a stone, a clock part, two sleigh bells and some transfers. Oh yeah, and a home-made condom. Exhibited in The Riverwest Artists' Associations February gallery show The Thin Line, a thematic exhibition that explores the infamous thin line between love and hate which ran February 13 – March 11, 2010.
A weathered note.
A question and bit of advice.
A story I'd like to hear.
"DAVe WhY
DiD.You.F. uP
my . BeD
give uP ThAT
DoPe"
Found in the leaves, under the Parkway, near the railroad tracks, Sayreville, NJ
Made from porcelain clay, tiny working compasses, bits of an old Michigan map, gears and coppery bits, and filled with Ice Resin