Here’s another steampunk design. Took me a while to get this owl just the way I wanted it, since I didn’t have the option of a brighter color base, like with the fish.
He’s made totally from wood - no rusty findings were harmed in this project - and perched on his stand, he’s almost 8" tall. I used a faux rotary phone dial for his belly, since I didn’t want to replicate the clock look, and wouldn’t you know it… someone has ALREADY asked if it could be adapted as a clock.
Sheesh…
Super cool. Crazy it’s all wood. Great job
Absolutely stunning, though it does beg to be a clock. But then in the classic steampunk times you would pick up the ear piece and talk to the operator (say her name was Alexa) and Say " Alexa, Please call this person" and she would connect you. So it was a lot more primitive than the dial.
This award is very rare and now you are among —-some of the best and most creative Glowforge artists.
I am also giving you the title —Official Glowforge Steampunk Designer.
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I’m pretty sure if that were in front of me in a shop, I could not resist buying it. Fantastic design.
Wow you sure nailed that rusty texture. I love this!
I’d like to thank all the rusty, crusty designers out there who inspired me. And all of the sage, wise voices on this forum who have encouraged me. I am honored.
May I suggest the owl sport a crest shaped like a telephone bell?
I still have nightmares of misdialling a phone number with zeros. Thanks for bringing those memories back
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But, seriously, what a great design!
OMG! I love that piece! Now, to make it from wood…
This owl is so adorable! Love your finish!
Same! It’s always a number full of 9s and 0s and I keep messing up and having to start over again and it’s SO stressful!
