Friday, March 1, 2013

A hint of Steampunk on Friday

I was really fortunate to get into the garage-studio before lunch today; and was able to do a few hours after lunch - still got time to get out and do weed cutting late in the day before the rain set in again.

©2013 Barry Smith - Detail of Light, Time and Sound - a Light Catcher
As you can see from the photo above and those below I got to play with the collection of bits I talked about in Wednesday's post. And I have decided to create a small Steampunkish series. The series will include: pendants; earrings; and Light Catchers. I will create what I can from the collection. Each piece will be unique as I use up the bits. As indicated in the earlier post the series will be called Time and Light as each will include clock-watch parts and at least one crystal from a vintage chandelier.

Today I pushed myself to create a pendant; a set of earrings; and a light catcher. The Light Catcher has an additional feature - it includes three tuned rods that when struck give a beautiful sound. The Light and Time earrings have movement - two of the pieces are on chains.

©2013 - Light and Time Pendant 1
©2013 - Light and Time Pendant 1
©2013 Barry Smith - Detail of  Light, Time and Sound - a Light Catcher
©2013 Barry Smith - Light, Time and Sound - a Light Catcher
©20123 Barry Smith - Light and Time Earrings 1
©20123 Barry Smith - Light and Time Earrings 1
©2013 Barry Smith - Another view of Light, Time and Sound - a Light Catcher
The pieces still need a bit of final polishing and tweaking - but in all it was a good outcome. The pieces will migrate into my shop in the next little while

8 comments:

  1. brilliant designs...love the steampunk influence and you do it so well! these could have been goodies from my stash...i find sorting through a box of watch and clock parts is always a rockin' good time! look forward to seeing these new additions in your shop!

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  2. Cool... especially enamored of Light, Time and Sound...

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  3. OMG Barry... I think you have channelled Luthien.

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  4. Pouring down here on the coast, we seem to have been quite slothful and going out to meet friends, 3 swims in the pool and no beach walks, I will have to go home to a diet, again!
    Love those earrings.

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  5. Light, Time and Sound is glorious! Time I pulled out my watch parts...

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  6. B, your light catchers will always always be my favourite! this one is different from your usual style but just as intriguing. it needs to go into some movie!

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  7. L, VA, JM, P, C & LT - hi folks - thanks for checking out the Steampunk influenced bits; and thanks for your comments - always appreciated. L - good to hear you have a stash - we are not alone with our collections. VA, C & LT - that makes three of us - Light Time and Sound did work out well - and I love the added design element - sound. JM - I could never channel Luthien - she has far too many stories and mediums going for me to even come close. P - sorry you are having rain as well - sure impacts on walking exercise and fitness etc. C - out with those bits and into creating. LT - I think I will always create Light Catchers if the found objects lead me there. All go well, be safe and create well. B

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Comments are welcomed - it is good to connect with fellow travellers.