I believe that Steampunk is more than just brass and watchparts. It's finding a way to combine the past and the future in an aesthetic pleasing yet still punkish way. It's living a life that looks old-fashioned, yet speaks to the future. It's taking the detritus of our modern technological society and remaking it into useful things. Join me as I search for items for my house that combine the scientific romanticism of the Victorians with our real present and imagined future.
Speaking of reuse, I found this old test-tube holder and put it to work on my desk.
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Nice idea, Alex!
ReplyDeleteI've got about 240 miniature test tubes lying around, and I'm thinking about putting an LED inside a few of them and making a tiny chandelier.
Now we're talking! Post a pic when you've got one.
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