Steampunk WATCH MOVEMENTS BEADS mix

What kind of goods this is

A mixed set of small decorative elements in the form of watch movements and beads, intended for steampunk subjects. The elements serve as a decorative detail: they are glued onto models and figures, onto bases, onto display-case settings or onto small jewelry pieces, where they are meant to suggest exposed mechanics. Because it is a mix, the make-up of the individual pieces varies and the package works more as a stock of small items than as an exact count of identical parts.

Where it comes into its own

It serves best in steampunk and fantasy scenes, where gears and clock mechanisms make up the visual language of the whole. It also suits places where an empty area of a base needs filling with small structure, or where a dismantled machine, a workshop bench or a heap of components is to be suggested. The elements can be combined with wire, chains and plastic profiles.

How the elements are worked

• Lay the parts out on a light background and choose the arrangement before gluing.
• Pick up small pieces with tweezers; fingers easily grease the surface.
• Fix small parts with super glue, larger and loaded joints with epoxy.
• Wash and degrease the elements before painting, otherwise the paint holds badly.
• Bring the relief out with a dark wash and go over the edges with a dry brush.

Who it is for

The set suits builders of dioramas, figure modelers and everyone who builds steampunk settings and accessories. A model, a base, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.