Since I haven’t been able to work on my lampwork beads for quite some time, I’ve gotten back into a variety of sculpture that doesn’t require torch, kiln or special studio: polymer clay. After having an idea for some fun potential products, I got sidetracked in my research by Christi Friesen’s book, Steampunkery.
Christi is a riot. Even if you never pick up a package of polymer clay, you’ll love reading her descriptions of how to go about making each project. It’s a hoot!
I got so sidetracked, in fact, that I spent a blissful Saturday afternoon creating this little steampunk chameleon. 
Isn’t he adorable?
(It helps to have friends who repair clocks for a living. They were able to supply me with all kinds of fun brass gadgetry. I also ordered some smaller bits and bobs here http://www.shophandmade.com/Item/6-758-H247W31.)
Still working on a name for him, any suggestions?
Next I’m going to try for the dragonfly, them maybe a steampunk kitty cat. Oooooo, the possibilities…
By the way, if you want to dip your toes into Polymer clay, I highly recommend any of Christi Friesen’s books. These are a few I own, love and use.
Happy creating!
Is he going up for sale, Sandy? >:) Btw, I got my order today and am THRILLED with it.
No, no, no, MINE. >:)
Besides, he’s not my own design, he’s Christi Freisen’s and I wouldn’t feel right about selling it. At some point I hope to make my own designs… it’s on my to do list, someday.
Phooey.
Besides, you don’t want that one, he’s full of flaws. His arm is squished from when got careless flipping him over, the back is a mess, he’s got little dings everywhere from my fingernails (which will have to be trimmed the next time I work on one of these) and his head is shaped funny from putting in the brass spikey things.
Okay, well, the next one is mine, then.
If you say so. >:)