Steampunk Keyboard and Mouse (The Easy Way)

by Horatius.Steam in Circuits > Computers

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Steampunk Keyboard and Mouse (The Easy Way)

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You need a steamish keybord, a mouse and a monitor?
You donĀ“t have a lot of machines to build cases etc.?
No problem!

Here is Mr. Steam easy way to refurbish these items!

Parts

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You need:
  • A mouse
  • A keyboard
  • A TFT monitor
  • Some paper napkins
  • Glue
  • Wax stain
  • Shellack
  • Some brass applikations

How to Make It

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Carefully dissasamble the keyboard, the mouse or the TFT.

The Napkins and the Glue

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Tear the napkins apart.
Apply the glue and put 4 layers of napkins on the surface.
let it dry two days.

Paint It and Attach Brass to It

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Stain it with 4 turns of wax stain. Let it dry and polish the stain between the paintings.
if everything is dry paint it with Shellack 3 times.
Attach the brass applikations, gears etc. to it.

Use It ;-)

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Now you can enjoy your new computer stuff.