Gear Goggles in the Works
I'm making a new pair of brass Steampunk goggles, and I thought I
would give a little behind the workbench look.
I've already sketched out a gear design on one side and a swirl design on the
reverse side for both brass strips. After the acid etching, each piece was
cleaned, then gone over with a butane torch. Then, I used a jewelers saw to make
the cut I wanted (most goes to the frame, the last three inches I wanted to use
for the side). The last thing I do before I start shaping is to file
the edges round.
Now, I mark where I want to make my bends and carefully shape the frame. I'm
holding things in place with my little clips before I start cutting any holes
for riveting. I notice here that on the far frame, I need to switch out what's
on top so that the edge faces away when I start to rivet, so I've already
re-clipped just in case.
I've already sketched out a gear design on one side and a swirl design on the
reverse side for both brass strips. After the acid etching, each piece was
cleaned, then gone over with a butane torch. Then, I used a jewelers saw to make
the cut I wanted (most goes to the frame, the last three inches I wanted to use
for the side). The last thing I do before I start shaping is to file
the edges round.
Now, I mark where I want to make my bends and carefully shape the frame. I'm
holding things in place with my little clips before I start cutting any holes
for riveting. I notice here that on the far frame, I need to switch out what's
on top so that the edge faces away when I start to rivet, so I've already
re-clipped just in case.
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