Make a cool, retro, steampunk-inspired chess set from assorted hardware, a found table and some common chemicals. This project is fast, easy and looks great. Vodpod videos no longer available. Steampunk Heavy Metal Chess Set Steampunk Heavy Metal Chess Set (detail)
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September 26, 2008
DIY Steampunk Hardware Chess Set – Gomi Style TV
Posted by Marque Cornblatt under DIY, gomi | Tags: chess, hardware, rust, steampunk, steel |[8] Comments
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September 27, 2008 at 7:23 pm
This is such a cool idea!
October 3, 2008 at 6:01 pm
The Youtube video was amazing. Very cool idea. Can’t wait to watch more!
November 10, 2008 at 9:17 pm
I came across your instructions on Instructables and wanted to share the set my teen-age son and I designed. We hadn’t decided on a method for distinguishing on player’s pieces from another, but he definitely thinks your “fast-forward rusting” is cool!
Here’s the URL to my flickr set showing our set off on a board we already had:
http://flickr.com/photos/annekaelber/sets/72157607046757930/
Thanks for the additional inspiration!
Anne.
July 25, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I LOVE this !!!
but… are there written/ pdf instructions? I’d like to print something out. I’ve been searching!!! Cant find them. 😦
July 26, 2009 at 11:26 am
There are no instructions for this one besides the video. It is very straight-forward and encourages people to use their creativity. However, the patina chemical comes from a craft store and has instructions with it.
January 14, 2010 at 4:52 pm
It makes me smile that you set it up wrong. 🙂
You know, right hand rook on white.
It’s such a nice set, though.
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