Steampunk Katamari Quill and Ink Stand

Finally...the Instructable to address the very common problem of quill and ink storage for Steampunky Katamari fans!

Okay, perhaps not so common, but if you make one of these for a person to whom this is an issue, you are pretty much guaranteed a pretty awesome thank you note on old-timey parchment in a wax-sealed envelope.

Step 1: Materials and Tools

Materials

• Wooden sphere 3" diameter
• 1/4" Paduck  7" x 4 1/2"
• 1/4" Purple heartwood 6 1/2" x 4"
• Various Metallic Clay
• Thin sheets of metal (brass, aluminum)
• Random clockwork pieces (gears)
• Jewelry eye pins
• 2" Wood Screw
• Wood Glue
• Crazy Glue
• Shellac
• tack cloth/Microcloth
• 1/2" marble
• Vise (Large)
• Paintbrush
• Pliers
• Clamps
• Screwdriver
• Drill with countersink bit
• Dremel with tiny bit (diameter to match gears)
• Quill and Inkwell (or pen or your choosing)

Optional Decorations

• Beads
• Copper wire
• Thread
• Vise (Small - more like one for electronics to hold small clay pieces)

Comments

[Kawthar Xoubi]

Amazing details..completely awesome!

[bajablue]

CrAzY cUtE... Voted!!!

[jessyratfink]

This is adorable - I love all the little details. :D

[ChrysN]

Cool Katamari, the octopus is really cute.

[Penolopy Bulnick]

I love it! Now I just need a quill!