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Published: 2009-01-28 00:11:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 4651; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 0
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My first steampunk piece
I wanted to try this style for quite a while and finally got all the materials together 
The set consists of a necklace, bracelet and two earrings. Tons of tiny watch pieces are clustered together. It looks great worn, reflects beautifully in the sunlight and has the most amazing subtle tingly chime when moved... I keep lightly shaking my head to hear the earrings chime
I still have tons of watch parts left, so will be working on a few more pieces like this one
Materials used:
antique finish chain and jewelry findings, watch parts
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Comments: 43
How wonderful. I had no idea what Steampunk was so I Googled it. This is a lovely tribute. I thought this set was aesthetically pleasing even before I read about steampunk, and now I think it especially cool.
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Thank you! I didn't know a thing about steampunk until about a year ago. I read up on it and found it to be fascinating. Plus, the steampunk fashion is just amazingly awesome
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What a beautiful set! I love how all the little goodies are clustered together. It's a wonderful and unusual design.
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Thank you do much! 
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It just keeps getting better...
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This is simply put - gorgeous! You are very talented
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Wow, this is a stunning set. It's amazing! I wish I had your skill, i could never manage to create something as wonderful as this.
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Thank you so much
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ah, I wouldn't even know where to start ^.^;; I've never really been good at making anything but kandi :3
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Ah, but you're young! You have a lot of time to learn! I'm more than twice your age
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^^, I ish very small. Hmm I can work at it, any suggestions?
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Sure, if you haven't done anything like this yet, you might want to start with some courses. Often they offer free lessons at after school programs or community centers. You could also keep and eye out for lapidary clubs, they often have lessons too. Or find tutorials on youtube. Just watching people assemble things often helps you to get an idea on how to do it.
Then, get some cheap material and practice practice practice. Later, when you are more advanced, you can get some more expensive material to make the 'good stuff', but I'd always practice with cheap-o materials first. You can find a lot of materials around the house, too.
I think the main thing is to keep at it and not expect too much. The first few works might not be exactly what you hope them to be, but if you keep on working, you'll improve over time. There are lots of tutorials here on dA, too. Have a peek over here: [link] and you could browse over at [link] there are lots of great tutorials and awesome crafters who will give you advice if you ask for it
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Thanks! I really appreciate it!
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Thanks! Check the other comments, I linked it twice already
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lol thanks
They don't ship to the UK 
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If you need help ordering something from them, drop me a note
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wow! so cool !
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Thank you!
It's painful but fun to work with! I posted the link to the watchparts I got in a few replies, check the posts above yours if you're interested
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WOW!
I love steampunk! This set is amazing! I need to get some watches so I can start a few of my own.
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I got the watch parts, guess that makes it much easier
I would love to have some bigger parts to play with too though, it didn't come with any really big parts
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Where did you get the watch parts?
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Yes, I'll be looking for big mechanic alarm clocks at thrift stores
I got the watch parts here: [link]
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Sweet! Thanks so much! I'm going to check them out.
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Very nice. 
Was one packet of parts enough for this whole set? I've been trying for ages to find a supplier of small gears and cogs, but they're always so expensive.
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Thank you
I thought these were rather cheap, so I bought four packages. I still have A LOT left, so I'd estimate that I used pretty much exactly one packet. There are lots of tiny little pieces in there too though, I'll probably cast those in resin as they are too small for necklaces.
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Please tell me the cogs and such came separate. I seriously almost killed myself and my cats prying apart a watch. This looks INSANE to have put together. Either you are very patient or you have tiny fingers...
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Ah, I got the parts here: [link]
So they did come separate, but they all had these tiny screw thingies to connect them to each other, I had to take those off of them, which seriously irritated my skin and broke a few of the cogs
I don't even want to imagine pulling them all out of a watch 
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Wow, thats awesome. I wish mine came like that! I seriously shoved a cog through my thumb. It was awful.
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Yikes, that must have been painful
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