Presents What Is Steampunk Design: 3 Free
PresentsWhat Is Steampunk Design:3 FREESteampunk ProjectsDemonstratingHow to MakeSteampunk Jewelry
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRY3THE STEAMPUNK TREND5Vintage Industrial Eleganceby ANNIE OSBURNwired steampunk earringsSophisticated style from eclectic elementsby Leslie Rogalski8STEAMPUNK RESINSTATION NECKLACEA mixed media piece from craft storecomponents and easy metalworkby HELEN I. DRIGGSWith the energy of a rock concert and mechanical parts that recallthe giant and elaborate steam-powered machines of the VictorianEra, Steampunk is a heady mixture that is at once edgy, industrial,and romantic. Marrying gears and other bits of machinery ormythic imagery with intricate detail and a devotion to fine craftsmanship, Steampunk style jewelry is varied and often complex, yetcan be surprisingly easy to make.In this collection of Steampunk jewelry designs and projects, you’llfind ways to blend the elements of Steampunk using many different jewelry making techniques. Learn to put watch parts intolong, trailing Steampunk earrings with simple wire wrapping. Goa bit farther by making a colorful Resin Station Steampunk Necklace using craft store components and cold connections. Up for13CITRON CHIMERA CUFFA fusion of motifs and materialsby ROGER HALASsomething more substantial? Let your imagination and all yourtraditional metalsmithing skills fly as you construct the hefty butwinged Citron Chimera Cuff.Before you dive in, enjoy a quick burst of Steampunk design in TheSteampunk Trend. Discover how this style inspires several jewelryartists, and let their words and their work inspire you, too.Merle WhiteEditorial Director, Jewelry Group F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 2
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYThe Steampunk TrendJILL STEVENSVintage industrial eleganceBy ANNIE OSBURNphotoS: jill stevensHonoring the industrial and steam engine eras,designer Jill Stevens’ passion is to bring obsoleteobjects back to life. “It’s an important distinction that Steampunk jewelry is not necessarilyabout found objects,” notes Stevens.“Steampunk style focuses on creating analternate presentation of gadgetry from atime in history when things were steam powered. My jewelry is a simpler representation,without heavy modifications. I create an iconof each object, watch piece, or gear in its entirety and try to maintain the innate beauty ofthat object.”A former social worker, Stevens credits herinterest in gadgets and technology to propelling her into jewelry making. “I’ve always beeninspired by industrial and obsolete objects,finding something familiar and unwanted, andthen reinterpreting it and bringing it back tolife,” adds Stevens, who is now venturing intorepurposing car parts as a jewelry medium.“Part of what I love is learning about the history of the pieces I use and the companies thatmade them. I now know more about old carsthan I did before!” 25- 85 dustandco.comSteampunk style has found its way into seed bead artistLeslie Rogalski’s work, as well, notably within herherringbone-stitched beadwork cuff designed with Japanese cylinder beads, watch parts, metal “gizmos” andone of her favorite gadgets, the O-ring. “I have alwaysbeen interested in the Steampunk genre of film andliterature, from H.G. Wells to Sherlock Holmes. Now,Steampunk is in the fashion world with elements fromturn-of-the-century military and industrial innovation,” says Rogalski.“I like an urban tribal look. As manufacturersstarted coming out with more and more interestingmaterials and chains, I responded and started incorporating them into my seed bead work. As an artform, there is a very feminine aspect to Steampunk, aswell. Even with the growing interest in Gothic and vampiric ephemera, Steampunk is there in the shadows— no pun intended!” 40- 600 leslierogalski.comOriginally published in Lapidary Journal jewelry artist, MARCH 2011 F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.photo: leslie rogalskiLESLIE ROGALSKIwww.JewelryMakingDaily.com 3
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYRICKY WOLBROMphotos: Ricky Wolbrom, EOM DesignsSteampunk-style jewelry has stakedits claim as a viable genre thanks to ahandful of innovative designers, suchas Ricky Wolbrom. No stranger to thefiner things, Wolbrom grew up in NewYork City’s diamond district and jokinglyrefers to her work as the “Tiffany’s of Steampunk.” Celebritiesand fashion industry trend-setters alike collect her mixed-mediacuffs (created in collaboration with textile artist Teresa Stanton).“Steampunk style is in my blood,” admits Wolbrom. “The gearingand mechanics of Steampunk jewelry remind us of a time when thingswere truly made by hand, like the fine timepieces I use that date to themid-1800s.” Stand-outs among Wolbrom’s eclectic and bold designsinclude an ornate dangle bracelet with hefty slices of antique watchparts set with rubies, and a Gothic black-leather wrist cuff adornedwith clock parts and printed matter — and a raven, for added measure. 65- 700 etsy.com/shop/edmdesignsSARAH MARTINFor a unique take on Steampunk style, designerSarah Martin creates reversible designs encasedin resin. Tiny gears, watch parts, and wire shapesare meticulously set in aluminum frames for anentirely different expression.“Encasing my pieces in resin creates a seethrough window so the interior parts can interactwith each other. My work fits the genre, but notthe standard,” says Martin. “I like the hard industrial design of Steampunk, while incorporatingnatural, unexpected elements juxtaposed with themechanical gears, like the beauty of wood which Iuse in my cuff links.”While resin-encased Steampunk designs giveMartin a unique approach, she admits the process is time consuming. Hours spent achievingthe perfect suspension of components within theresin make her designs truly one-of-a-kind laborsof love. 68- 85 etsy.com/shop/sarahlynnedesignsANNIE OSBURN has been a frequent contributor to LapidaryJournal Jewelry Artist since 1995. She writes regularly fornational magazines on the arts, travel, and health.photoS: Sarah martinTHE STEAMPUNK TREND By ANNIE OSBURN F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 4
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYWiredSteampunkEarringsSophisticated style fromeclectic elementsBy LESLIE ROGALSKISkillseasy wireworknTIME IT TOOKn less than 3 hoursSteampunk style in jewelryis all about combining(recycling!) mechanical bitsand pieces into artistic, pleasingforms. The mostly metal ephemeraof a steampunk aesthetic includesuch things as gears, cogs, washers,screws, watch parts, keys and locks,wire, and chain. Steampunk canhave touches of opulence withstone or crystal (glass) accents, andoften reveals a spirit of fantasy withwings and hearts, sea creaturesand mystical symbols distinctive insteampunk art.To create steampunk style withsimple wire techniques, I chooseelements with holes and spacesthat allow me to thread and wrapwire as a form of connection. Forthis design, I also chose watch partsthat evoke the shape of wings, andcombined different colors of metalwith a pop of red crystal beads.Opening Photo: Jim Lawson;Project Photos: leslie rogalskiOriginally published in Lapidary Journal jewelry artist, MARCH 2011 F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 5
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYM a te r i a l s2 bronze bushing rings, ½" OD2 pieces fine brass chain; each 29 linksAssorted watch parts: 2 gears withspokes, 2 larger pieces with at least2 holes26-gauge copper (or your choice) wireTwo 3mm round red crystal beadsEar wiresT oo l sChain nose pliersWire cuttersS o u r c esMost of the tools and materials forthis project will be available fromwell stocked jewelry supply vendors.Bronze bushing rings can be foundat any hardware store. Watch parts:Steampunk Supply on Etsy.com.Steampunk often reveals a spirit offantasy with wings and hearts, seacreatures, and mystical symbolsdistinctive to the genre.Photo 1 Cut a 4" length of wire. Place onesmall gear with spokes against one bronze ringso it overlaps the ring asymmetrically. Thecenter cog in the gear (if there is one) shouldlie against the inside of the ring. Hold the gearand ring together, and thread the wire fromback to front through the ring and between2 spokes in the gear, leaving about 1" of tailin the back. Holding the tail snug to the ringwith your fingers, pull the long part of the wireagainst the ring.Photo 2 Thread the wire around again throughthe ring and gear and pull the wire snug to have 2complete wraps.Photo 3 Thread 1 chain end link on the wire,and complete the third loop so the chain link ispositioned on the outer edge of the ring — this willbe the bottom of the earring.Photo 4 Make 2 more complete wraps —for atotal of 5 wire loops within this spoke space. Keepthe wire ends on the back of the earring, and pullthe ends in opposite directions to snug against thering. Use wire snips to trim the ends close.1234wire steampunk earrings By leslie rogalski F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 6
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYaneasierwayInstead of wirewrapping, simply usejump rings to dangle watchgears, small O-rings, andlinks of chain from earwires. Add a few crystalsonto the chain links forsparkle and color.5678Photo 5 Repeat the first 4 steps to attach theother end of the chain, wrapping the wire throughan adjacent spoke space. The gear and chainshould now sit at bottom center on the ring.changedesigngearsTo vary this design,string other gearson the chain beforeattaching it, or danglethem with jump rings.Next, choose larger watch components withat least 2 holes, one to allow you to wire thepiece to the ring and the other to accommodate the ear wire. Position the pieces sothe earwire hole is at the top of your design,and the second hole allows you to align to thetop of the ring. If you draw an imaginary linebetween these holes, it will show you how theearring will hang.Photo 6 Cut a 4" piece of wire. String on acrystal to the center. Pinch the wire to form atriangular shape.Photo 7 Thread both wire ends togetherthrough the hole in the component, which willalign with the ring. Spread the wires to wraparound the ring in the back.Photo 8 Using your fingers or pliers as needed,carefully wrap each wire end 3 times aroundjust the ring, pulling the component as snug aspossible against the coils and ring. Compressthe coils together using your pliers. Trim thewire ends as described in Photo 4, and attachear wires to the select holes in the large watchpieces on each earring.LESLIE ROGALSKI is known for her seed bead“Doodlebeads” DVDs, as well as being a featuredteacher on the PBS TV show Beads, Baubles,and Jewels. The former editor of Step by StepBeads and Beading Daily, her designs have beenpublished in many magazines and books. Lesliedesigns for Beadalon, John Bead, and Swarovski.You can contact her via leslierogalski.com.wire steampunk earrings By leslie rogalski F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 7
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYSteampunkResin StationNecklaceA mixed media piece from craftstore components and easymetalworkBy Helen I. DriggsSkillsn basic fabricationn designTIME IT TOOKn 1-6 hours, dependingon complexity, pluscuring time (overnight)Opening Photo: Jim Lawson; Project Photos: BY THE ARTISTPlaying at the bench after an oh-so-serioussummer, I was experimenting with differentbrands of resin, various printed papers, andsome trendy, funky old, and newly old steampunkparts. I decided to mix up motifs and media, andcut loose for a bit to create this necklace design.Sometimes, I have to let my hair down and let my innergirly-girl take over the studio.I’ve noticed this kind of fashion jewelry all overthe runways and in department stores. I call the resindisks stations because they are joining points along thechain, which also unifies the design. Have some fun andmake something to match a blouse or dress you own.Use whatever paper or fabric tickles your fancy – justremember, eventually you’ll have to drill through it andthe resulting stations are two-sided.There are several new or newish brands of resin onthe market, and I played with two for this necklace.Both have the advantage of quick, crystal-clear curing,and I liked them equally. You can use whatever brandyou can get your hands on.Originally published in Lapidary Journal jewelry artist, december 2010 F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 8
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYM a te r i a l sAssorted diameter brass rings/bezelsAssorted thin wall brass tubingAssorted paper or fabricAssorted gauge brass jump rings, or 14-gaugebrass wireBrass steampunk parts, new or vintage26-gauge patterned sheet brassVintage beads if desiredBrass commercial chainHandmade or purchase necklace claspClear sealant or fabric stiffener or Elmer’s glue2-part resinWax paper and sheet of cardboardPaper towelsT oo l sS O URC E SHand: X-acto knife, sharp scissors, pencil, resinICE Resin: iceresin.comResin Obsession super clear resin:mixing tools and containers, jeweler’s sawand blades, emery board, flat nosed pliers,chain nosed pliers, tweezers, tube cutting jig,digital calipersother: Flex shaft and drill bit, small diametersanding drum, tumbler and stainless steelshot, drop of dish detergent, disk cutter anddies, sanding blocks or sticksresinobsession.comSealant or Fabric stiffener: JoAnn’sFabrics, AC Moore, Michael’s, or any largechain craft or fabric storeChain and open brass rings: Metalliferous, New York, store.metalliferous.comSteamPunk Parts: Rings & Things,rings-things.comCreate the StationsPhoto 1 Measure the height of the ring walls with digitalcalipers. Transfer the measurement to the tube cutting jig,and lock the bar into position.Photo 2 Cut a number of sections of several diameters oftubing to inlay into the resin. The areas inside of the tubingwill be removed with the jeweler’s saw, so plan the linkagescarefully: each disk will need at least two inner tubingOpening Photo: Jim Lawson; Project Photos: BY THE ARTIST1inserts. Sand the tubing sections smooth and ensure thecut edges are perpendicular to the tubing walls.Photo 3 Cut 2 circles out of paper or fabric for eachdisk. The paper will lie back to back once embedded inthe resin. Use the fabric stiffener for fabric, or spray on thesealant for paper. Allow the paper or fabric circles to drycompletely.23steampunk resin station necklace By Helen I. Driggs F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 9
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYan easier wayEarringsOne faster way to experiment with thistechnique is to make earrings instead of anecklace. Then you only need to make tworesin stations. Before curing, either drillsmall holes in them, or use small-diametertubing, as in the project. Suspend thosedisks from ear wires and throw some beadsin the mix for a funky pair of earrings.Commercial chainIf you do want to make the necklace, don’tfabricate the chain yourself, just purchasesome commercial chain at your local beadstore, or cut up an old necklace you don’twear anymore.54Photo 4 Cut several 1" disks from textured or patternedbrass sheet. Clean-finish the edges.Photo 5 Drop all of the disks, rings, tubing sections, andthe brass steampunk parts (I used watch gears) into thetumbler. Cover the shot and brass parts with clean waterand one drop of liquid dish detergent. Tumble for 20minutes.Remove all parts from the tumbler and allow them todry completely on a clean paper towel.6Photo 6 Determine the layout of the outer rings, fabricor paper inserts, and inner rings. Trim the edges of paperscarefully to fit exactly inside the outer rings.See “4 Station to Station Connections” on the nextpage for ring layout and joining tips, and plan the arrangement of the links accordingly. Put the cardboardon the bench top, and cover the cardboard with waxpaper.steampunk resin station necklace By Helen I. Driggs F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 10
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRY4 station to station connectionsEach resin station is composed of the outer ring – think of it as abezel – plus one or more inner openings for jump rings or chainlinks to join with. Here are some connection options:1 inner opening:For earrings, dropsor pendant dangles.2 inner openings:For joining in a straight line,like in a chain, or to join toanother station.79810Photo 7 Arrange the outer rings with enough spacebetween them to let you comfortably pour the resindirectly onto the wax paper and inside the rings.Thoroughly mix the resin and catalyst according to themanufacturer’s directions.Photo 8 After the designated mixing time, pour asmall amount of resin into each outer bezel. Carefullypress the cut paper circle into the resin, being carefulnot to create air bubbles under the paper.Photo 9 Once the resin has covered the bottom layer of paper, add the top layer of paper,pressing down carefully. Position the inner tubesections according to the design.Photo 10 Carefully fill the areas around the innertubing with more resin. Do not let resin overflowfrom the outer bezel, and try not to get resin in theinner tubing openings. Let the pieces cure, checkingthem for air bubbles on a regular basis.steampunk resin station necklace By Helen I. Driggs F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.3 inner openings: Formaking a “Y” connection, orfor creating a straight lineconnection with an additionalplace for a drop or dangle tobe suspended.4 inner openings: Formaking a grid connection –two intersecting lines or twoparallel lines. A three plus oneinner tubing arrangement canbecome a pendant or earring,with three drop or dangleplacement optionswww.JewelryMakingDaily.com 11
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYmake ovaljump ringsSometimes you need anoval jump ring to connectlarge-holed or very thickcomponents. I used 14gabrass wire and two samesized mandrels to create ovalrings for my resin stations.Here’s how:11Tape the ends of two samesized mandrels together.1213Put the joined mandrels intothe vise.Coil the annealed brass wire tightly aroundboth mandrels, creating a “spring” of uncut ovalrings. Lay a strip of masking tape along the coil.Photo 11 Once the resin has cured,carefully peel away the wax paper fromthe backs of the pieces. Use the X-actoknife to remove any errant resin from theoutside of the ring.previous page) for the disks as for the resinstations. Use a variety of jump rings (see“Make Oval Jump Rings” at left to createoval versions) and chains to connect thenecklace parts together.Photo 12 Drill a pilot hole into the innertubing openings.This arrangement is up to you. For mynecklace, I used two 2-holed stations, two3-holed stations, and several steampunk“gear” and “sprocket” components, withchain and a keyhole plate and key.Photo 13 Saw out the cured resin andpaper to remove it cleanly from the openings.Remove any lingering resin with the very tipof the X-acto blade.Assem b l yDrill holes in several 1" patterned brassdisks according to your design layout.Use the same connection options (see “4Station to Station Connections” on theHELEN DRIGGS is the Managing Editorfor Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist and anexperienced metalsmith. A BFA graduateof Moore College of Art, she has worked asan information graphics artist, art director,writer. and editor. She is a member of PSG,CoMA and SNAG.Mark a cutting line with a fine point Sharpiealong the long side of the oval, then sawthe rings apart with a 2/0 saw blade.steampunk resin station necklace By Helen I. Driggs F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 12
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYCitron Chimera CuffSkills A fusion of motifs and materials BY ROGER HALASStone cuttingMetalsmithingTI M E IT T O O KAbout 15 hoursH O UR BY H O URIt took about 3 days to make this 9-stonependant. The first day was spent making andfinishing all of the bezels with backs.M a te r i a l s18-gauge sterling sheet; 6" x 1⅛"18-gauge sterling sheet; 1" x 4"6-gauge half round sterling wire; 1'14-gauge half round sterling wire; 16"24-gauge sterling; 6" x 1"24-gauge fine silver; 6" x 1"1 center cab1 pair of peripheral cabsFour 7mm faceted stonesFive 5mm faceted stonesT oo l slapidary: Grinding unit, 6mm core bit,paint pen, 14,000 and 100,000 diamondcompound, super gluesoldering: Torch setupHand: Jewelry files, round nose and flat pliers,engraving bur, bezel pusher, doming block,ruler, jeweler’s saw or band saw, mandrel oranvil, Sharpie, patina solutionother: Flex shaft, sanding drums, finesandpaper; red, blue, and peach radial bristlebrushes; stone setting bur set, drill bit set,jewelry investment, scrap leather, drill pressso u r c esMost of the tools and materials for thisproject will be available from well stockedjewelry supply vendors.Originally published in Lapidary Journal jewelry artist, march 2011 F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 13
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYBy way of magic, curses, or even the obsession of arogue doctor affected by madness, the human imagination has for centuries concocted spectacular hybridentities. Myths and modern science fiction alike portray such creatures: think what fun it would be to create apiece of jewelry that has such multiple lives of its own.In designing this bracelet, I fused elements into something that suggests part fish, part insect, and perhapspart mechanism: the point is, it’s so unusual, it’s hard to say exactly what it is. That’s why I call it the chimerabracelet, borrowing the term the ancient Greeks used for one of their fantastical hybrid creatures.I’ve used Argentium Sterling Silver, but you can use traditional sterling just the same. For the stones, mychoice was citron and bloodstone for a green theme, plus citrine and peridot.Photo 1 Grind a piece ofcitron to about 1" ¾". Sincethis is a silica-based material, Iuse a 100 grit turbine wheel ona Genie to remove the excessquickly.Photo 2 With the stoneroughed out, I’ve capitalized onthat spider web pattern to giveit some interesting detail. Andthat goes with any material,as sometimes you might alteryour design to accommodatesomething unique within thestone. A square might becomean oval if it looks better — trustyour instincts.Photo 3 When you get to the600 grit, use a paint pen to indicate where you’ve eliminatedthe previous grinding marks —don’t use a Sharpie, as the inkmay penetrate the stone anddiscolor it. But if you do makethis mistake, don’t panic, a littleacetone cleans it up.1234Photo 4 The finished stone,taken to 100,000 polish. Coreout a seat for the 5mm bezel-setperidot.Opening Photo: Jim Lawson; Project Photos: ROGER HALAScitron chimera cuff by roger halas F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 14
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYan easier way I cored out a 6mm section from the citron cab in order to seat a5mm bezel-set peridot. If you don’t like the bezel, you can seat a6mm or 7mm stone directly with glue. Either way works. If you do a lot of metalwork, it’s a good idea to invest in a bandsaw — Lowe’s sells the Skil unit I used for about 120, and it isfiendishly useful. I cut the 6" x 1⅛" base by clamping a piece ofscrap metal to the saw table, creating a stop. Measure the silversheet manually, line it up with the laser guide, and then push. It’sthat simple.Photo 5 And now the experiment begins(donning my favorite lab coat!). For the basicmetal layout, I’ve sliced the 4" x 1" piece of 18gasilver in half. These I’ve cut into fins and scoredwhere I’ll be setting the spines. I’ve also halvedthat 1’ piece of 6ga half round wire and filed itinto a bone-like pattern.5678Photo 6 Using the engraving bur, pattern the fineverywhere except at the border, where it is markedwith the Sharpie.Photo 7 After drilling some holes for detail, setan appropriate length of 14ga half round to createa spine, like those on a rock fish. Although thiscenter spine is straight, the others should be bent toconform to the contours of the fin.Photo 8 To complete the fins, set a piece ofscrap leather into the doming block and workwith a hammer. The leather prevents the piecefrom marring; otherwise the spines will flattenout. Always do this with previously detailedpieces.citron chimera cuff by roger halas F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 15
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRYYou can flux, solder, and unclench those white knuckles onceyou see firsthand that this crazy technique actually works.Photo 9 Cut the 6" x 1⅛" base on the bandsaw or by hand. With the saw, clamp a piece ofscrap metal to the saw table, creating a stop.Measure the silver sheet manually, line it upwith the laser guide, and then push. Or saw itwith the jeweler’s saw.Photo 10 Bladesmiths call this processskeletonizing, which you see on a lot of knifehandles. Here, this technique adds details thataccentuate the framework of our creation. Justmeasure where you want the holes, whereverthey’re needed, and drill.Photo 11 I’ve added a couple of 18ga tabs tofuse on some tube settings later. Also, it doesn’thurt to engrave the base more, to give it a scalelike texture —remember, we want this piece tolive and breathe.Photo 12 Who loves weird science? Uhhh, Ido! For soldering small details like these veinsmade from 14ga half round, we all know thatflux always pops, bubbles, and shifts components into undesirable positions. And superglue doesn’t help much, either. Blast the laws ofthermodynamics! Begone, evil forces of nature!The solution is jewelry investment, mixed intoa paste and caked over the delicate components. You can flux, solder, and unclench thosewhite knuckles once you see firsthand that thiscrazy technique actually works. When you’redone, rinse off the investment, pickle, and bendthe piece around a mandrel or anvil. Now it’slooking like a bracelet.9101112cut safelyIf you are going to cut yourown citron cabochon, or cutany gemstone, be sure to worksafely. Always run lapidary units wet,or with a wetting agent. Never, ever breathe rock dust. Wear a dust mask orrespirator. Wear safety glasses. Use good judgement whencutting any material, and beaware of its chemistry.CABOCHON PIN WITH 3 SETTINGS by Noël Yovovichcitron chimera cuff by roger halas F W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. F W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use.www.JewelryMakingDaily.com 16
What is steampunk design: 3 FREE STEAMPUNK PROJECTSDEMONSTRATING HOW TO MAKE STEAMPUNK JEWELRY1314Photo 13 At this point you should assemble,using the 24ga silver for bases and fine silver forbezels, mountings for your cabs. To make themmore interesting, scallop the edges, skeletonize and texture them with an engraving bur.Soldering the center mount to the braceletshouldn’t be that difficult, but the next stage is.Since the mounting is somewhat roundedat the edges, contour the fins to create a flushjoint. Then mix some investment and build itup under each fin to elevate it to the appropriate height. This is very tricky, so take your timeand be precise.15Photo 14 One by one, attach the other settingsto the bracelet. This includes all the tube settingsfor the faceted stones. For those tube settings,use the stone setting burs to create seats for eachstone — about ½ mm above their girdles.Photo 15 Set all the stones with a bezel pusher.Once this is done, as with any piece, a preliminarybuffing gives you an idea of what you’re dealingwith. Then you can work on refining it. The radialbristle brushes by 3M are excellent for this. Finishwith rouge to effect that brilliant shine. A patinacan add some depth where it’s needed, then justkeep tinkering with your creation until it sounds aheartbeat — and in the spirit of that
corporating them into my seed bead work. As an art form, there is a very feminine aspect to Steampunk, as well. Even with the growing interest in Gothic and vam-piric ephemera, Steampunk is there in the shadows — no pun intended!” 40- 600 leslierogalski.com photo: le S lie rogal S ki JI
science fiction, in the steampunk subgenre, and that consciousness of genre, I think, influences steampunk stories to a greater or lesser degree. I mentioned that steampunk is evolving. Traditionally—by which I mean, since the word “steampunk” was coined, back in 1987—steampunk has a few core elements: an urban British
Steampunk refers to any of the artistic styles, fashions, or subcultures that have developed from the aesthetics of steampunk fiction, Victorian-era fiction, art nouveau design, and films from the . Hobby Lobby or other hardware store. The pattern tracing tool and copper tape, I ordered online. Items Needed: ‣ Pen Kit ‣ Aluminum HVAC Tape
Steampunk has been a hobby that some have been indulging in for many years. It can challenge one’s patience when another, relatively new to the scene, declares that they posses a superior grasp of the concept. We must remember however that steampunk has no definitive meaning. Every steampunk enthusiast will tell you that it’s
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feature documentary about steampunk, includes The Heroine and other footage of Unwoman. Unwoman has performed solo at major steampunk, goth, and sci‑Fi‑ related events all over the United States. Peri Charlifu Peri Charlifu is a native Coloradan who has been selling his work
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Peter Friz and Martin Hairer (2014), A Course on Rough Paths, Springer. Terry Lyons, M. Caruana, and T. L evy (2007), Di erential equations driven by Rough Paths, Springer. Future direction: Application to stochastic control and reinforcement learning: (i)Extend control theory to dynamical systems perturbed by coloured noise. (ii)Find e cient Monte-Carlo schemes to compute optimal path and .
