Got to love Steampunk Arcade, I especially love the hand turned items. Like this brass pipe tamper. This pipe tamper has been lathe turned from one piece of solid hexagonal brass bar which I have machined to a nice polished finish. It measures three inches in length with a diameter of three eights of an […]
National Gunpowder Day? Yup, otherwise known as Guy Fawkes Day. So what does it mean? Well, in 1603, King James I took the throne in England. An avid Protestant, he began persecuting Catholics in the country. He forbid Catholics from practicing their religion, and punished Catholics who did not convert to the Protestant church. The […]
I’m a crafter. An artist. An artisan. Whatever you want to call it. I make lots of stuff, use some, give some away, and yes, sell some. I also buy stuff other people make. Why? What’s the benefit? Actually, there are myriad and many. Supporting the “Little Guy” Those big conglomerates? They have their advantages, […]
There is something so special about belonging to a creative family! Everyone appreciating work that goes into handmade and encouraging a child to explore can truly lead to great things. Trina was blessed to be born into just such a family; with a mother who had a side business of decorating cakes as well as […]
Well this is our second forum wide contest we have hosted and once again we have pushed our artists to their limits . The idea of the music inspired challenge was to have a song or a certain type of music inspire our artists to create a piece that reflects how the music affects them. […]
I’m Niko Silvester, and I love books. I seem always to have been reading books, and I’ve been trying to make them for almost as long. It wasn’t until the mid 90s that I started to get serious about learning bookbinding, but I didn’t have a teacher and had no idea what I was doing. […]
River Otter Widget is here to bring you original artwork for your home. From steampunk lamps and relics, to abstract paintings..You’ll always find something new to discover! Detroit area artist working in many different styles and mediums, Always up for a challenge! Very interested in Steampunk and Rustic Folk art. A bit about me, Born […]
I live in Southwestern Michigan with my husband. I have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. The joy that they bring is priceless. I was a marketing graphic artist. Now I have turned my creativity towards making these pendants. I have been creating art since I was 20 years old. I have been making art […]
A few years ago I started buying small stones and minerals to make some unusual jewelry for myself, but I soon found I had more than I could wear in a lifetime. It also ignited a passion for collecting rock and mineral specimens for display. I realized that if I wanted to continue creating my […]
I am a happy housewife to a wonderful man for 33 years. We have a daughter who is 22 years old. I’ve been a musician for most of my life. I am a semi-professional violinist and pianist. I usually play for enjoyment, but I also play the occasional paying gig. My entire family is very […]
