Meet Steamlin.  A new addition to our Steampunk family.

Steamlin is a form of steam gremlin that is normally found living around poorly maintained steam equipment, often tampering and causing further maintenance issues. 

While Steamlin can appear friendly he should not be underestimated, full grown steam gremlins are quite heavy, reaching 12kg (26 lbs).  He can be destructive and even dangerous if not guided by an experienced handler.

Signs that you may unknowingly have a steam gremlin living on your premises:

- Constantly finding steam valves out of adjustment

- Single wheel tracks found in utility spaces

- Loose fittings and leaking steam pipes

- Low boiler pressure

- Tampering around gauges or control pannels

Contact artists@steampunktrinketry.com if you need assistance with identifying and removal of a steam gremlin.

I wanted to step up my costume which had a small briefcase accessory last year, the last few months have been focused on developing my Travel Trolley Case.

Inspired by the treasures that can be found at the local thrift store. This case was developed from the idea that a few wooden boxes can be combined to create one large traveling case. As we collected boxes, hardware and bits of materials, the scope of this project grew. 

The trolley is comprised of found items, repurposed materials and less than 5% new material. We had the opportunity to develop new crafting and fabrication skills. The large wheels were fabricated from scrap metal on hand from vehicle and household renovation projects. The aged look was accomplisehd with a chemical process and the rubber warpped and stitched by hand.