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Friday, July 29, 2011

Steampunk - LOST IN TIME

As you can see from my new blog header, I’ve been feeling a little “steampunky” lately.  It all started with this piece whose overall dimensions are 6” x 3 1/2”. 


The base of this piece is made from paper clay I stamped with a collage of clocks rubber stamp.  Click here to see the tutorial on “How to Stamp Paper Clay”. 
After drying and trimming, I rusted the base (yes it’s real rust not a paint treatment).  For those of you who have been following me for a while you know that I have been promising a tutorial on this process.  Well, the tutorial finally finished.  Once I finish the posts for the rest of the month (monthly drawing, more circus and carnival art, etc.) I’ll post the tutorial.
Since I knew I was going to use this for a steampunk piece, I decided to make it look a little more metallic by adding Antique Gold Rub and Buff.
Finally it was time to junk it up.  I added lots of clocks, watch pieces, gears, metal jewelry findings, paper images and chains.   I'm happy with the end result but it's kind of a shame that so much of the background is covered up.   I guess that's just the way it goes, you can't have everything.

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41 comments:

  1. Karenliz HendersonJuly 29, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    WOW Amazing piece! I love all the clocks!

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  2. Geri July 29, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Take a sneak peek over at artseebloggers.com and see who got randomly chosen to be "in the spotlight"!! ♥

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  3. Pretty Ragged ThreadsJuly 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    This is wonderful. I love everything about this, the clocks, gears and the background is great. I am going to watch your tutorial and try it. Looking forward to the rust tutorial as well.
    Hugs, Jackie

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  4. Astrid MacleanJuly 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Oh Laura, this is totally stunning!!! I love steampunk and this is just incredible! Can't wait for the rusting tutorial but would also love to know where you get your watch pieces and also where the image came from, it is soooo beautiful!

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  5. Terri GordonJuly 29, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Hi Laura, Oh what a beautiful piece, I love it. I love all the wonderful details you used. Your work is always amazing. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, Terri

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  6. bobbieJuly 29, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    WOW!!! just Wow! This is stunning!

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  7. DanieleJuly 29, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    what a stunner of a project
    hugs

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  8. Mary Ann TateJuly 29, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    It's absolutely wonderful! I love it:)

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  9. UnknownJuly 29, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Your work is just incredible!
    Gorgeous project !

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  10. trisha tooJuly 29, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Well, I don't usually think of steampunk as being pretty, but Laura, this is really gorgeous!

    :)

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  11. Elaine AJuly 29, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Laura -

    This is such a stunning piece. I am dying to try my hand at Steampunk, guess I'll have to start collecting little clock innards. I truly love how this turned out. Can't wait for your rust tutorial.

    Elaine Allen

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  12. annJuly 29, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I love steampunk and this piece is amazing..your blog is one of my most favorite places to visit xxx

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  13. Luthien ThyeJuly 29, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    GORGEOUS piece of steampunk!! wonderfully packed with all kinds of curiosities :)

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  14. MicheleJuly 29, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Great piece, love it. Also love your header, amazing.
    Thanks for stopping by my woodchuck post.
    Have a great weekend.
    Michele

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  15. JanetJuly 29, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I'm here from Artsee Bloggers and so glad she featured you. I love this steampunk piece. Beautiful!!

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  16. fairyrocksJuly 29, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    AWESOME as always!!!
    Put me on the roulette for fantastic art wheel LOL
    Keep smiling and creating

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  17. SarahJuly 29, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I was so happy to see you featured on Artsee Bloggers. Congratulations.

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  18. DebiJuly 29, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Another great piece of art laura x Debi x

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  19. Sonya BadgleyJuly 29, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Wow, I just love it! Everything about it! You are an amazing artist! Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to see the tutorial on rusting.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  20. MickiJuly 29, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    This is a fantastic piece. I love all the different time pieces. Will watch for the rust tutorial.

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  21. GioJuly 29, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Laura, this is an amazing work of art! Brava!

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  22. Julia @ Vintage with LacesJuly 30, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    This is a gorgeous piece, Laura! I love it!!!
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  23. EphemeraJuly 30, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    This is really beautiful. Sometimes I find steam punk can look quite ugly, but this just goes to show how stunning it really can look. Equisite!! The background is amazing can't wait for the tutorial. X

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  24. MartinaJuly 30, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    An exceptionally beautiful and artistic piece, dear Laura! Really terrific!

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  25. JoanneJuly 30, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    There used to be a saying, 'where's there's junk, there's money'. Your piece is priceless.
    Hugs Joanne xx

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  26. TerriJuly 30, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    I really like all the work that you put into this piece! It turned out so wonderful! TFS!!!

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  27. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Artfully wonderful! I love, love, love the background and I can't wait to see the tutorial. I laso love how she is holding on to one of the clocks and the teapot look to the front clock. I love everything about it!

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  28. smokeysmomJuly 30, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Every time I see your steampunk art work, I'm amazed at all the detail. And did I mention that I love your new 'steampunk' blog header? Awesome girlfriend!

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  29. Gaby Bee July 30, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    This piece is absolutely stunning!!!
    I LOVE steampunk!

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Gaby

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  30. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Laura, What a wonderful piece! Please sign me up for the July drawing.

    Hester

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  31. KarolJuly 30, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Laura, another great piece of art. And the new header looks fabulous as well!
    Karol

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  32. Marva Plummer-BrunoJuly 30, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Well Lynn said your work was awesome and she wasn't kidding! This is absolutely fabulous!!!! Love it!

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  33. The DecophileJuly 30, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Your new header is wonderful, and this piece too! I love the woman's dress.

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  34. LesleyJuly 30, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Wow this is incredible. Love the background right to the last clock works.
    I didn't know you could do a rusting on paper clay, hmm will stay tuned.
    Lesley

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  35. Silvia(Barnie)July 31, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Wow, that's such a fantastic steampunk piece.

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  36. Jill ZaheerJuly 31, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    This is just amazing- love the rust and all of the watch and clock parts. Just great!

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  37. RheaAugust 2, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Love this piece and your new blog theme! I can't get enough steampunk either. :)

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  38. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Absolutely inspiring!
    Thank you,
    goddessfox

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  39. Art By WandaAugust 7, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Wow!!!! Awesome piece!!!

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  40. rosemaryMarch 10, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! Only just started searching the web for STEAMPUNK as I didnt even know quiet what it was LOL Came across your blog and just love what you have done. Rosemary

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  41. BethJuly 24, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Having a great time going through all your wonderful work.........I am very much into the Steampunk designs. Love this!

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