Steampunk Pumpkin 2009

After a lot of inspiration from this site and other images on the web I have created my first steampunk - the Steampunk Pumpkin.   The majority of the parts used for this project were collected from unused computer systems.  I work in IT, so old servers, telephones, power supplies, etc. were readily available.  You may not have access to these types of components, but hopefully it will inspire you to look for other appropriate parts

Step 1 Parts list

Computer Parts
trackball mouse
fan grating
printer cable nobs
old CDs
power supply parts
gel mouse pad
server handle
rack cable management parts
hard drive parts

Non computer parts
thrift store leather/faux leather purses
copper tubing
copper wire
brass container
supper glue
spray paint
construction staples

Comments

[crapflinger]

are the eye grills from thermaltake USB fans? i've got some on my desk (my office get's hot so i've got 2 on either side of my laptop running to a USB hub)

[roostermiester]

They are actually from old HP servers.  They were cut down to size.

[moonchylde]

that's brilliant... I can't belive I never thought of that. I'm glad I haven't gotten around to building lens cages like I was planning... you don't mind if I borrow the idea, do you?

[knuckel]

:p >>c=====3