Notes from the Workshop
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Read more: a shout out to ma’ peeps
a shout out to ma’ peeps
Okay, so here’s the thing – I’m really getting into this whole Stone Age Keyboard idea. So much so, that I’m asking around to everyone I know, to see if I can score some working, functional, plain-Jane PC Keyboards that are sitting in closets, going unused. And Lori wisely suggested I put a request out…
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Read more: back to the rock pile
back to the rock pile
I’m sure you’re all just fascinated by this, but there are other blogs to read if you’re bored! I’ve come to the conclusion that my first test run doth sucketh. It’s the keyboard I’ve chosen there, that monstrosity of an MS natural keyboard. It’s looking too . . . What’s the word? Stupid. So like…
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Read more: Stoneage keyboard, stage 4
Stoneage keyboard, stage 4
I’m just guessing on the stage, since I have yet to get a concept of how many stages are involved in this experiment! But here are some photos of the progress so far. What I’ve done, first, was to pull the keys off of a Microsoft Natural (ergonomic keyboard) that I had on hand. These…
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Read more: molten lava lip gloss
molten lava lip gloss
<>Updates on the Stoneage keyboard – with photos to follow tomorrow. Today I finished cutting the keys. It was so simple, using the cutoff wheels and the Dremel. Thing is, though, you’re not so much cutting the plastic as you are cutting and melting it. Safety glasses were a must, and I had them handy…
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Read more: almost forgot it was friday
almost forgot it was friday
Honestly, it nearly skipped my mind. I’ve been so wrapped up in the Stoneage Keyboard – which I’ll be working diligently on this weekend and posting photos of my progress. So here’s chapter 13, such as it is. I was really in love with plot twists and turns, and I’m sure I still am, but…
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Read more: yabba dabba doh!
yabba dabba doh!
Not long ago I came across this funky computer keyboard that someone had made and labeled his Steampunk Keyboard, and I thought that was the coolest thing ! I wanted one so bad, but the man sells them for thousands. I didn’t become financially secure by spending thousands of dollars for a fancied-up computer keyboard,…
Chainmaille as Modern Armor: Why We Wear What Makes Us Feel Strong
There’s a reason we reach for certain pieces when we need to feel grounded, brave, or a little more ourselves. Jewelry has always been more than decoration. It’s a signal, a story, a shield. And for many of us, Chainmaille is the closest thing we have to modern armor. We don’t expect battle, but we…
Bold is Beautiful. Wearing a Statement Necklace with Ease.
This Byzantine chainmaille necklace—three lush shades of green, held together with larger silver rings—might seem bold at first glance. It’s intricate, significant, unapologetically present. And yet, on her, it doesn’t overwhelm. It enhances. There’s a quiet confidence in choosing a piece that others might call “too big.” But what does that even mean? Too bold…
Chainmaille in the Steampunk World
We’ve been told more than once that “chainmaille has no place in the Steampunk realm.” That line usually comes right after Steampunk cosplayers encourage us to apply. They love our work. It comes right before the event organizers reject us. We’ve heard similar things from Renaissance Fairs, too. Our colors aren’t “period enough,” our booth…
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The Velvet Zebra 