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Giveaway: Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios

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Yes! The peeps at North Light Books have bequeathed upon me a copy of Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios by Jema “Emilly Ladybird” Hewitt to give to one lucky reader of Recycled Crafts at CraftGossip.com! Can I get a whoo-hoo?!?! The author Jema was kind enough to do a little Q & A with me which I posted over at Sweater Surgery along with a fun quick and easy gear and Swarovski crystal earring project.

The details: Leave a comment here by Midnight June 16th, 2011 and you are in the running for a copy of Steampunk Emporium. The fine print: Open to USA residents only.

Looking for Steampunk supplies? Check out these steampunk papers, embellishment and stamps.

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Comments

  1. Would love to learn more about steampunk – wondered why i bought those watch parts years ago.

  4. This sounds like a very interesting book. Count me in. Thank you for the opportunity.

  5. I would love to get this book!!! I’m doing Steampunk costumes this fall. Steampunk is such an interesting mix of Industrial Revolution and Victorian elements….Thanks so much for offering this!!!:)

  6. How odd…a friend was just asking me a few days ago about doing a steampunk take on a popular sci-fi series…this would be a nice boost to the concept!

  7. I’ve seen this book at the craft store & it has some awesome ideas. I love the way it touches on a lot of different aspects of steam.

  10. I have been looking for a book like this. I like your ideas and follow you blog. Steampunk makes useful so fun.

  11. Wow! Another book I need to add to my library. Wouldn’t it be great to win it.

  12. Whoo-hoo!

    I discovered Steampunk about a year ago when a designer I work with was doing a production of Othello in Steampunk. We all had a blast putting the costumes together and I’ve been trying out Steampunk techniques on my own ever since.

  13. i like gears and goggles and crazy machines, so steampunk is a natural. always like finding new books to read.

  14. As a costumer, this would be a valuable tool! Pick me, pick me! 🙂 Love Victoriana & Steampunk!

  15. What a fabulous genre steanpunk is! I would love to have this book to spark my creativity!

  16. I love books like this! I was eying it and the one on steampunk jewelery every time I go to the book store. Besides I need more ideas on goggle and necklace building.

  19. This book looks so great! I absolutely LOVE steampunk jewelry and would love to make some myself!

  21. steampunk fun. need to accessorize for 20,000 leagues under the sea upcoming steampunk convention

  22. Oh I would love to win this book ! I have been collecting “stuff” for awhile now, this looks like a great book to get it all together . Thank you for the chance to win one.

  23. I am a costuming project leader in our local 4H club. We have recently been learning about steampunk and this book would be an asset to our project. Our next project is a victorian costume and making our own jewelry and such, would be very educational.

  27. I LOVE LOVE LOVE STEAMPUNK! So many talented unique artists! I would give my watch to win this book!

  28. i would love a copy of your book,this is what i think i use as my med.in alot of my project.
    which is anything that fits with the design or theme.

Have you read?

I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

manequin table recycled

Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.