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Steampunk Ring

This is a steampunk ring that I made from a flashlight bulb, copper tape, an old key chain, and a strap from an old lunchbox. The light does not work, just letting you know. I'm making a steampunk-themed Halloween costume and this is the first thing that I worked on. I might post updates on this Instructable to show you how far i've gone on it :D I personally think that it would look better with a leather glove on.

10 comments

Nov 18, 2011. 2:49 AMagis68 says:

its ugly and dangerous....what if broke the glass of the lamp?

May 17, 2012. 4:28 PM

build52 says:

Wow that was nice.

NOT

Mar 29, 2012. 5:14 PMDerek Vigil (author) says:

And it's steampunk, that's the point.

Nov 20, 2011. 7:05 PMphapboy says:

Oh come on, it's not that bad.

Nov 20, 2011. 7:05 PMphapboy says:

*or Dangerous.

Nov 25, 2011. 3:13 PMezarate says:

a better idea would be to get a cheap 20$ metal ring and sand it down to the copper. then you can mod a little bulb so it lights with a led and attach it to the ring, that way it will light up.

Nov 25, 2011. 7:12 PMDerek Vigil (author) says:

That is a good idea, I might try that next. Or just hook the bulb up to a mini cell 3volt battery and a switch. Also you could cover it up with electrical tape so it doesn't short out on your hand.

Mar 12, 2012. 8:39 AMprotonrules says:

dude, do you know anything about electricity?

Mar 29, 2012. 5:03 PMDerek Vigil (author) says:

Haha, now I do. I didn't then but I started reading books about computers and everything about electricity around mid-December. Now I see what you mean and I know how terrible that would be.

Nov 21, 2011. 2:40 PMagis68 says:

ok....but its ugly....does it lights?