tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60452681009108158892024-03-13T10:50:28.536-07:00Trident StudiosDonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-7449971847596773752016-04-10T14:46:00.002-07:002016-04-10T14:46:09.092-07:00"The Cipher" | Steampunk Electric Guitar<i><b>Finally finished this one after 6+ years!</b></i> But, I am extremely pleased with results.<br />
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I started with $25 Craigslist find of a Cipher electric guitar by Inter-mark.<br />
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I based the design on one Jake Von Slatt of the Steampunk Workshop produced.<br />
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I designed and acid-etched and machine and hand shaped the brass pick-guard, neck plate and back plate. I left the brass uncoated so it will oxidize and age over time.<br />
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Since, I originally planned this as a art project, I unfortunately cut the wires on the pickups, knobs and switches so it is currently unplayable. I regret this now, but I sure it could be rewired. Also, it was originally a cream color. I repainted the body and neck a satin black and the remaining parts gold. <br />
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Yes, the back plate says "2011", which was my original completion goal. Oh, well!Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-8409521310314348882015-06-28T17:05:00.001-07:002015-06-28T17:05:39.300-07:00Long Time... No Post!It's been almost 2 years since posting here, but I will be updating again regularly with many projects I've completed during thae last 2 years.<br />
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<br />Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-59533146406203181592013-06-26T16:46:00.000-07:002013-06-26T16:46:16.939-07:00Bookmark and Tags<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Here is bookmark I made for my sister. The etched brass is a tag for a dog collar.</div>
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Here are a two tags I made to dress up my USB Flash Drives. Also, brass dog tags. </div>
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<br />Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-3046383502696478242013-05-14T15:29:00.000-07:002013-05-14T15:29:06.234-07:00Green Bay Packer Cigar Box<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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4.25" x 6.25" etched brass mounted on a cigar box.<br />
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<br />Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-89875555195849114552013-03-23T09:18:00.000-07:002013-03-23T09:18:48.864-07:00Blue Lantern Corp Symbol Cigar Box<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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4" x 5" etched, stainless steel mounted to a cigar box.<br />
<br />Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-89844588060019818442013-03-02T09:14:00.000-08:002013-03-02T09:14:17.134-08:00New England Patriots Cigar Box<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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4.25" X 6.25" etched stainless steel mounted on cigar box. <br />
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<br />Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-79890136812999773502013-02-16T08:27:00.000-08:002013-02-16T08:27:16.372-08:00Buck Cigar Box #2<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Etched, brass plate mounted to cigar box.<br />
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<br />Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-24567428417475291632013-01-27T16:06:00.000-08:002013-01-27T16:06:38.395-08:00Chicago Bears Cigar Box<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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4.25" x 6.25" etched, brass mounted on cigar box.<br />
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Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-64645217630000926222013-01-22T15:35:00.000-08:002013-01-22T15:35:27.112-08:00Pittsburgh Steelers Cigar Box<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-63357489284241477882013-01-13T12:48:00.000-08:002013-01-13T12:48:59.384-08:00Copper Clock<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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4" x 4" etched copper clock.<br />
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<br />Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-21484167329159819992013-01-10T05:54:00.000-08:002013-01-10T05:54:59.925-08:00Cleveland Browns Cigar Box #2<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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4" x 6" etched, brass mounted to a cigar box.Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-21984181394101591732013-01-06T11:39:00.000-08:002013-01-06T11:39:04.021-08:00Carolina Panthers Cigar Box<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Seven of the boxes I did as presents this year were NFL teams and three of those seven were Carolina Panthers boxes. One box stayed in the Carolinas and other two went to family in Texas.<br />
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4.25" x 6.25" etched, stainless steel mounted to a cigar box.<br />
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<br />Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-15468379078522706462013-01-01T07:32:00.000-08:002013-01-01T07:32:35.824-08:00Dragon Cigar Box<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Etched, brass mounted on a cigar box.<br />
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Now that the holidays are over I can finally show what I've been working on for over the past year. I decided to make etched plaques for cigar boxes for all my male friends and family members. Each plaque was personalized for each person's interest and the boxes were lined with fabric.<br />
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This one was for my nephew. I'll be posting a new one every 2-3 days here along with a few other items I finished up over the last few months.Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-25337785329037961422012-10-27T12:02:00.000-07:002012-10-27T12:02:26.883-07:00Copper Ship<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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4" x 4" etched copper.Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-9945700478729017062012-10-21T08:55:00.000-07:002012-10-21T08:55:34.523-07:00U.S. Mail Postage Stamp<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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5" x 4" etched brass.Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-791980675395372502012-10-14T09:36:00.000-07:002012-10-14T09:36:53.547-07:00"The Kraken" Chest<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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4" x 5" etched brass on cigar box.<br />
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Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-27930375393341956582012-09-08T16:09:00.003-07:002012-09-09T07:04:39.610-07:00Update - 09.08.12<div style="text-align: left;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Victorian/Steampunk Gumball Machine, 2012</td></tr>
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Nothing new to show in etchings. I've been working on pieces for holiday gifts and few personal projects. So after Christmas I will have many new items to show off.<br />
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This gumball machine was just a simple repaint of a flea-market find. This is directly inspired from the one done at<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://www.epbot.com/2010/06/my-steampunk-dining-room.html" target="_blank">epbot.com</a></span>. Yes, there is a hole in the globe on the backside. Found out the globe was cracked when I got it home and a chunk broke off after completing it.<br />
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I want to also point out some links on the right side of this page. First, <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: white;">is </span><a href="http://aliligard.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Laura's Art from the Heart</a> </span>showcasing handmade jewelry and crafts. Then there is my sister's new project: Carousel Accessories' crocheted items can be seen at <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://carouselaccessories.deviantart.com/" target="_blank">Deviant Art </a></span>and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CarouselAccessories" target="_blank">Etsy Store</a>.<br />
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Finally, almost all of the metal I use is purchased from OnlineMetals.com. They have a great selection and you can order cut-to-size. Please check them out<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://www.onlinemetals.com/index.cfm?affiliate_id=1704" target="_blank">here</a></span>. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(If you happen to use <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>any link on this page and </i></span>purchase anything from them , I'll get a few dollars back to help me buy more metal. Hey, copper's not cheap anymore!)</i></span><br />
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<br />Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-14874386182822865402012-06-17T12:38:00.000-07:002012-06-17T12:38:50.190-07:00Mark Twain Postage Stamp<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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My first attempt at working copper. I've left the copper uncoated, so it will change color as is oxidizes.Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-20116393796370688762012-06-11T17:22:00.001-07:002012-06-11T17:22:36.995-07:00Silver Surfer<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silver Surfer, 4" x 5" Stainless Steel, 2012</td></tr>
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After a few month delay, I was able to finally etch eight plates this past weekend. Most are for gifts and I won't be able them off until the holidays, but I did knock out a few for myself. <br />
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This is one I've been wanting to do since I started playing around with stainless steel. Based on a sketch by Bruce Timm of Marvel Comics' Silver Surfer. I painted the background a flat black to contrast the shine of the steel.Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-75597182770876427962012-04-15T15:13:00.001-07:002012-04-15T15:13:36.276-07:00Cleveland Browns Cigar Box<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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When I originally etched this plate, I was was unhappy with how it had turned out. The etch was shallow and had some areas where the resist had failed and some fine details had etched away. After it had set in a drawer for a few months, I decide to paint it and finish it for myself and place it on the shelf with my other personal pieces. Once I started sanding to remove the excess paint, the insides of the letters we're getting a weathered and worn appearance. At the same time I read an article on how to "age" brass by exposing it to ammonia fumes. So I use this piece as my first test. Once mounted to a cigar box made of rough wood, I have a piece that looks like it's been exposed to many Lake Erie winters.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up of Cleveland Browns Cigar Box #1, 2012</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-1912846950081392252012-03-18T13:41:00.003-07:002012-03-22T16:47:46.888-07:00Radio Refinish Project, Part 1<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>We picked up this Philco Radio at a flea market in April of 2011 for only $20. It is in rough shape. The top veneer is missing and the speaker cover and speaker are totally busted out. A photo of this in it's original condition can be found <a href="http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1929b.htm" style="color: red;" target="_blank">here</a>. Still, we have it setting in the corner of our kitchen with a cloth covering the top and a plant and few items on top, it's nice piece for the area.<br />
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I've always admired the radio restoration project Jake Von Slatt featured on his site where he took an old radio and turned it into a <a href="http://steampunkworkshop.com/nathans-guitar-amp." style="color: red;" target="_blank">guitar amp</a>. I also recently found where <a href="http://epbot.com%20/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">epbot.com</span> </a><a href="http://www.epbot.com/2012/02/radio-romance-part-2.html" style="color: red;" target="_blank">restored an radio </a>with new speakers, LED's and an iPod connection.<br />
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Motivated, I decided to finally clean up ours. Since the case was in such bad shape, I couldn't see spending the money to get the radio working again. We decided to simply clean up the case, replace the missing knobs and replace the broken speaker cover with a etched, brass plate. This is mainly going to be a decorator piece, but we are going to use it to hold our internet and wi-fi routers.<br />
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First I removed the speaker and speaker cover. The speaker cover had clam-shell motif which I traced and worked up a floral pattern which I'll etch and place within the speaker opening. The brass has been ordered and I'll be working on it over the coming months (in-between all my other etching projects).<br />
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Next I removed the tuner assembly. Here is where all the weight of the radio resided. I've stripped the tuner of all vacuum tubes and all electrical component that I could remove. Once cleaned up, I'll replace the assembly so the station dial and knobs can be reassembled. There were 6 vacuum tubes. Once the decades of dust has been removed, they're quite nice. I'm saving these for a future project.Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-14017420756855453212012-03-10T12:35:00.002-08:002012-03-17T13:16:17.610-07:00Man of Steel... in brass.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>My sister made this box for me when I was probably 6 or 7 years old. Made out of plywood and with a dowel handle, painted white and had my name painted in yellow on the side. I remember keeping my Hot Wheels cars in it. Later on I painted in black and used to hold art supplies. When I started etching I want a box to hold paints and finishing items so I decided to strip the paint off and stain the box and added the rope handle.<br />
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I etched the plated for the end with a image of a steam ship and the Trident logo on a piece of 4" x 4" brass. I etched it so the image/text would be raised and the background is lower, opposite of how I normally etch. I then lightly ran a polishing wheel over it to even out the finish <br />
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</tbody></table>Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-6058086283928064602012-01-22T07:16:00.001-08:002012-03-17T13:15:53.388-07:00Le Poisson Volant<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Le Poisson Volant", 2012</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Steampunk-inspired Airship Dedication Plaque. 8" x 10" brass in wooden frame.Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245342278973805729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045268100910815889.post-38732147983218306382011-12-26T16:44:00.001-08:002012-12-23T13:40:53.969-08:00"Buck" Cigar Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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4" x 6" etched, brass plate mounted on a cigar box. This was made for my brother-in-law for Christmas.<br />
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