Steampunk - Edgar Allen Croe - One of a Kind, Pose-able Art Doll

Steampunk - Edgar Allen Croe - One of a Kind, Pose-able Art Doll

Sunday, June 29, 2014

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"NEVERMORE!"

Edgar Allen Croe obliges me with a rendition of Poe's famous line. But he would much rather be eating cookies, drinking out of MY teacup, pestering the cat, or cracking weak tell-tale heart jokes. He feels quite keenly on matters of crow persecution, heart surgery (and Frankensteins),and would someday like to have his photo taken at Poe's grave. Rather ambitious for such a little fellow.

ABOUT HIM: Yes, I made this doll. No, it is not for sale. Please do NOT save the pictures unless you ask me first, thank you. And copycats will have their nose bitten off by Edgar and baked into spinach pies.

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Craft Book Review: Steampunkery by Christi Friesen

Craft Book Review: Steampunkery by Christi Friesen

Monday, January 6, 2014

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"Polymer Clay and Mixed Media Projects"

This is a wonderful book for those interested in starting clay projects, because they range from easy (Glow-in-the-Dark Steampunk Blobs) to medium (Dragonfly Pendant) to more difficult (Gargoyle Guardian Pocket Protector). It is also a great book for those interested in Steampunk and if you've ever seen these on Etsy: Steampunk Clay Heart, you can pocket that $31.00 and put this book on hold at your local library: the direction to make those hearts lies within the pages!

It also gives a person the chance to use up strange odds and ends from the garage, like old screw, wires, nuts, bolts, and if you are very lucky, clock gears. It is best to have already purchased certain items, like a polymer clay tool set from Hobby Lobby or a similar craft store, also beads, metallic clay powders, and Tim Holtz or similar jewelry/findings line can supplement what you already have. 

This book is really a delight with clear instructions, pictures of the items being made, and suggestions and inspirations at the end of the book. I personally made a Steampunk Blob from Glow-in-the-Dark clay and gifted it to someone. They loved it!

I hope this book inspires you to make polymer clay elements for your steam and gift projects!

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Steampunk Party Favors - 6 One of a Kind Papercrafted Teacups!

Steampunk Party Favors - 6 One of a Kind Papercrafted Teacups!

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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“Steampunk is...
a joyous fantasy of the past,
allowing us to revel in a nostalgia for what never was.
 It is a literary playground for adventure, spectacle, drama, escapism and exploration.
But most of all it is fun!”- Author George Mann

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Each cup has been lovingly made from sturdy, uniquely printed papers and will not come apart.

They are embellished with one-of-a-kind findings, including miniature light bulbs, gears,

keys, jewel elements, real freshwater pearls, and nostalgic ephemera images.

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Size:

Teacup front width: 1 1/2” at bottom, 3” at top.

Side width: 1 1/2”. Teacup Height: 3”

Saucer: 4 1/2” X 2 1/2

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