Granted, they're a little on the expensive side, but can't you just see the potential oozing out of them? Heating elements are used to heat things up, like water in your hot water heater. If your hot water heater is electric, and not gas. But they look to me like lightning generators, or something.
Thermometers may not be as cool as pressure gauges, but if you're using heat to generate steam, you probably want to keep track of how hot your power source is! I love the word "knob", don't you? Right, well, anyway, knobs are great for adding a little extra something to your prop. They can easily change the shape of something plain, making it a little bit more interesting. Alternately, you can find knobs like these that will make it look like something on your prop is adjustable. It's always cool to have knobs and dials that can turn It's an extra little visceral thrill.
These are replacement handles for mops, brooms, shovels, etc. If you don't want to have to sand down a big raw piece of wood, you can always just get one of these handles. You can use them for staffs staves? They're finished, so you can't stain them, but if you don't know how to stain and finish wood, this is a pretty good option for you.
They even come threaded at the top, in case you want to just screw something on there. Plastic tubing is really only for using if you need it to work.
That is, if you want purely decorative tubes, you have plenty of other options, but if you want to carry, say, alcohol from one container to another, well, plastic tubing is the way to go. Just don't leave it sitting in the tubes unless you know the plastic is graded to handle alcohol. Yeah, I don't know what to call these other than doodads, but there's a good chance that your hardware store carries a variety of pre-carved wood pieces that you can incorporate into your props.
You can stain them or paint them, and either way they end up looking cool. Mushroom buttons are things you put over screw holes when you've countersunk a screw in something.
It makes it look nice and professional. Give it a try, sometime! Wooden pieces also come in highly-decorated bits like is featured in this Nerf Maverick mod below :. The flowery-looking bit at the bottom of the gun? Yeah, that's a wood piece straight from the hardware store. Hooks are frequently used as decoration or trigger guards, and if you take a stroll through the hook and hanger section of your hardware store, you'll start to notice them around pretty often.
This particular guy up above is pretty cool, and, hey, what's that on your gun down there? Actually, that gun does have me hooked.
I need to find this guy and have him Mako some more props. Surprisingly, I'm actually out of good shark puns. If you have any, you should post them in the comments. Sprayers come in brass, and they look pretty cool, don't they?
It's like a cool, ready-made brass thing for you to use! Remember how I told you to bear a certain bracer in mind, because it would be coming back? Well, here it is! See anything that looks similar to the picture above? These guys are pipes that you use for lamps.
That is, they connect the lighty bit with the base-y bit. They also happen to be pretty cool-looking, and are already threaded in case you want to screw things onto the ends! And last but not least is the humble screw. While both the wood screw and the machine screw existed in the Victorian era, if you're interested in historical accuracy, you should refrain from using Phillips-head screws, as those weren't invented until the 's.
Additionally, while the square and hexagon screws had been invented, they didn't see much use until the 20th century as a result of the difficult in manufacturing them. So to be safe, you should probably use flat-head screws. That said, square-head screws also known as Robertson screws are pretty much the best invention ever, and I love them with a burning, fiery passion.
Seriously, if you've never used a screw with a square hole on the top, you really need to. It will change your life! Want to master Microsoft Excel and take your work-from-home job prospects to the next level? Jump-start your career with our Premium A-to-Z Microsoft Excel Training Bundle from the new Gadget Hacks Shop and get lifetime access to more than 40 hours of Basic to Advanced instruction on functions, formula, tools, and more. I have a huuuuge, super ugly Dodge pick-up truck with an equally huge white 4 window topper I have a low budget,so, welding it, wrapping it in old wood or cutting off the 'hull' and turning it into an old train is way out of my league I am handy with paint and glue and screws Cool write up.
Many smaller items such as clock hands, keys, jewels , pearls, locks and brass corner are available at Micheals Craft Supply stores or your local hobby shop. Also, plastic models can often be found at garage sales or second hand stores.
One resource almost everyone has in their junk is an old ink jet or laser printer. Oh, thanks for sharing! They are typically over in the isle's with all the little bins of bits and bobs, and not usually over with the other lamp parts which is a bit weird when you think about it:. Does anyone ever use the metallic spray paints or the metallic brush on specialty paints found at Ace, big box, or Hobby Lobby? Found the answer to this in your tutorial on spray painting to make materials look like metal.
Oh my god! Lots of thanks and keep it up with your creativity! I found that plastic water bottles can be fitted into the look of the gun especially the corrugated ones. Makes the sides look bumpy, used glue gun to create a raised pattern and then painted metallic.
Love the ideas here, I've got to get to the studio. Great post and FAB creations!! I am new to using metal for my projects, so I thought to ask a pro like you for advice and direction. I have a roll of galvanized flashing exactly what you posted above and I am trying to rust it up. It doesn't have to be totally rusted, but more aged and rusty for that antiquey type look. I have sanded it and found a mix of peroxide and CLR with a bit of salt slowly turned the metal darker, but could be wiped off if rubbed hard enough.
I need your help. What is your advice? I've told others what my wife and my friends say about me when we go into a hardware store, thrift shop, or rummage sale and that is I don't look at things like anyone else. I see things for aiding me with my magic props and now that I'm quasi-hooked, for Steampunk paraphernailia. I'm always on the look out for things specifically to make Steampunk weapons. I will post some of the weapons I've been working on and how I did them when finished. Does anyone know if there is a market anymore for steampunk weapons?
Thanks for this! We at CyberCraft Robots have used many of these materials, but it's always good to have a reminder when one needs a kickstart! Thank you for such a thorough list of ideas. I have a piano that I've wanted to refurbish forever and incorporating some of these ideas make it seem like a plausible feat!
I thought I was doomed because I don't have the means to weld or use complicated saws and what not. Thank you, thank you, many times thank you. This was great inspiration!! Now I know what to look for rather than just impulse buy and figure out what to do with it later. Thank you!!!!! First, let me say that I love the article and creativity and am inspired. I'm new to steampunk and love it. But, saying that a company named Sioux Chief is racist? How is that racist? There is nothing derogatory or negative about Sioux Chief.
Sioux is the legitimate name of a Native American tribe, and Chief is a position within the tribe. They're not called Indian Chief, Redskin Chief or anything else that could have a negative connotation Subscribe Now. Very useful info for starters, THX. You're welcome! I hope that people find it useful. Regards, Mike Bottai. No problem, I'm glad that you liked it! One other item on the wrist gatling gun is a lamp key, which you can get at Ace as well. Hi Austin, They are typically over in the isle's with all the little bins of bits and bobs, and not usually over with the other lamp parts which is a bit weird when you think about it:.
Huh, how about that. Well, I'll do a more detailed search next time, then. Shark puns: Hammerhead with a real hammer! Solid piece and is Industrial Pipe Room Ceiling Canopy The Pipe Room Canopy can be used as a ceiling canopy, wall canopy, or base for a table lamp and has many other uses. Trestle Bracket - 8" Our Trestle Brackets have unlimited uses. Use your own creativity to create awesome industrial-looking lights and accessories.
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